Kenmore Elite 790.7523 User Manual

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English / Espafiol

Model/Modelos. 790.7523*

Kenmore Elite°

P/N 807189801 Rev A

Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com www.sears.com

Sears Canada, Inc. Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5B 2B8

www.sears.ca

Table of Contents

Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty ............................................................ 2

Before Setting Oven Controls ...................................................................... 9

Oven Vent Location ................................................................................... 9

Before Setting Surface Controls ............................................................... 10

Using Proper Cookware ......................................................................... 11

Cookware Material Types ..................................................................... 11

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size ......................................................... 12

Home Canning .......................................................................................... 12

Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 13

Setting Surface Burners .......................................................................... 13

Setting Double Ring Burners .................................................................. 14

Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 15

Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................ 15

Warmer Drawer ...................................................................................... 27

Self Clean .................................................................................................. 29

Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 31

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 35

Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 35

Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 36

I(enmore Elite Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

For five years from the date of purchase, if the cooktop glass fails due to thermal shock or the cooktop elements are defective, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. After the first year from purchase date, you must pay the labor cost of part instal-

lation.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes. This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with the product.

3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product.

Z Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recom- mended in all instructions supplied with the product.

9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by

law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limi- tation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Canada Inc. exclusive conditions:

• Sears Canada Inc. warranty coverage for Kenmore Elite products may differ depending on model number. Call 1-800-4-

MY-HOME® for exact warranty details.

• In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer

travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a

WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the hazard type.

DEFINITIONS

_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

- Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in death or serious injury.

- Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

reDo not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

mWHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

_lnstallation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier.

Important: Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information that is

not hazard related.

Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed,

tested and listed by an independent test

laboratory for use in combination with each other.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on

the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

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Storage In or On Appliance m

Flammable materials should not be stored in

an oven, near surface units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.

Never cover any slots, holes, or

passages in the oven bottom or cover an

entire oven rack with materials, such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon

monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to floor or

wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor or wall when the range is moved.

• Do not operate the range without the

anti-tip device in place and engaged.

• Failure to fallow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children

and adultSo

Range

leveling leg _ Anti ti

-p

__ bracket

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed

properly, use both arms and grasp the rear

edge of the range back. Carefully attempt

to tilt range forward. When properly

installed, the range should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation

instructions supplied with your range for

proper installation.

Do Not Leave Children Alone -

Children should not be left alone or unat- tended in the area where appliance is in use.

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.

Wear proper apparel. Loose- fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using this appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials come

into contact with hot surfaces.

Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it

becomes too hot.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry

chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.

Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on

the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could

be seriously injured.

Important: Important Safety Notice - The

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act requires the governor of

California to publish a list of substances

known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harms, and it requires busi- nesses to warn customers of potential

exposures to such substances.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Read and follow the below

instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before

using the range. Destroy the carton and

plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Proper InstallationmBe sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.- latest edition, or in

Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/ CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-1atest edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and

local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the

literature package for this range.

User ServicingmDo not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifi- cally recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the

range. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified

technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the

power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs,

panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any other part of the range.

Remove the oven door from any unused

range if it is to be stored or discarded.

For electric ignition models only--Do not attempt to operate the range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and

oven function. Cold temperatures can damage the elec-

tronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily located near the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is located below the backguard. Touching surfaces in this area when the oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or

near the oven vent. These items can melt or ignite.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper bakeware and

always use the oven racks.

* Do not use the oven or warmer oven /

Lower Oven (if equipped) for storage.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Placement of Oven Racks - Always place

oven racks in desired location while oven

is cool. If rack must be moved while oven in hot, use extreme caution and do not let

potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all

bakeware and utensils before moving the

rack.

Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.

Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat to drain away from the high heat of the

broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease

could ignite.

Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as

suggested in the manual. Improper instal-

lation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

Use Proper Flame Size m Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.

Know which knob controls each surface

heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before turning it on, and turn the element off before removing the pan.

When flaming foods under a ventilating

hood, turn the fan on.

Use proper pan size m This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion

of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.

Proper relationship of utensil to element

will also improve efficiency. Utensil handles should be turned inward

and not extend over adjacent surface elements _ To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent

surface units. Never leave surface elements unattended

at high heat settings _ Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may

melt. Glazed cooking utensils _ Only certain

types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cook top use.

Improper cookware may break due to

sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer's recommen-

dations for cooktop use. Do not use decorative surface burner

covers. If an element is accidentally turned on, the decorative over will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will

occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the

cooktop.

Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check

that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of

the utensil.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

Before manually cleaning any

part of the range, be sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

Clean the range regularly to keep all

parts free of grease that could catch fire.

Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element. Do not

allow grease to accumulate. Always follow the manufacturer's recom-

mended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols

may ignite causing damage and injury.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE

HEATING UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING

ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other

flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among

these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and

oven door window.

Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumu-

late on the hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning

hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR SELF-CLEANING OVENS

Clean only the parts listed in this manual.

Before using self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware

from the oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.

Do Not Use Oven Cleaners. No commer-

cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or

move the gasket.

CONVERSION TO L.P. GAS

Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur if the conversion to L.P.gas is not made by a qualified installer

or electrician.

Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the applica- tion needs must be made by a qualified tech-

nician.

This appliance allows for conversion to

Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.)Gas.

If L.P.conversion is needed, contact your

local L.P.Gas provider for assistance. The L.P. conversion kit is provided with this appliance and is located on the lower REAR (back side)

panel of the range. Before installing the kit

be sure to read the L.P. Installation Instruc- tions and follow them carefully when making

the installation.

Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another

well-ventilated room.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Do not use an adapter plug, an extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or

death.

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

For personal safety, the range must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an elec- trical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.

If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal responsi- bility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electri-

cian.

Do not under any

circumstance, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong.

PRODUCT RECORD

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate.

See Figure 2 for serial plate location. Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Save sales receipt for future reference.

Figure 2: Serial plate location

To locate the serial plate, open storage drawer (some models) or warmer drawer

(some models). The serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame.

Power supply cord

with 3-prong grounding plug.

Figure 1: Grounding type wall receptacle

See the installation instructions packaged with this range for complete installation and grounding instructions.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located below the control panel (See Figure 3). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent.

oven vent

Figure 3: Do not block oven vent location

Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt

to the interior of the oven.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using

the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.

Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks

To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).

To Remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.

To Replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.

fiat handle oven rack

offset oven rack

Figure 4: Oven rack types Oven Rack Descriptions

• Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions.

The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in most oven rack positions.

• To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of meat.

Important note:

Porcelain coated heavy duty oven racks may be left in oven during Self Clean. After a self-cleaning cycle, let the oven completely cool.

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the

cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

Do not cover rack with protective liner or aluminum foil. Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for

even heat to reach around the food.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating the Surface Burners

To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of

harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to ensure proper ignition and gas flame

size.

It is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations before operating the cooktop burners.

Important notes:

• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a surface burner.

• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps are seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.

• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening.

On round style burners, the burner cap lip (See Figure 5) should fit snug into the center of burner head and rest level.

Burner cap

Burner cap lip

Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side to be sure it is centered and firmly seated (See Figure 7). When the burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able to hear the burner cap click. Please note that the burner cap should not move off the center of the burner head when sliding from side to

side.

Check and be sure that all oval style (some models) burner caps are correctly in place on oval burner heads.

Figure 7: Checking the fit

Installing Burner Grates

Surface elements may appear to have cooled

after they have been turned off. The surface element may still be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Figure 5: Burner cap lip placement Refer to Figure 6 for correct and incorrect burner cap place-

ment.

Correct burner cap

placement

Figure 6: Burner cap placement

Incorrect burner cap

placement

Figure 8: Burner grates placement Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the cooktop

before using the surface burners. The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop.

To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and align into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush against each other and against the sides of the recess (See Figure 8).

Before Setting Surface Controls

Double Ring Style Burners

The Double Ring burner only operates properly with two burner caps in place. Be sure the burner cap lips are positioned facing down towards the burner head (Figure 9) and into the recessed areas (Figure 10) on each side of the burner head. Be sure both burner caps are seated firmly and rest level on the burner head before operating (Figure 11).

Check the fit for each cap using the same method for the round burner caps by gently sliding each cap from side to side. Please note that the burner cap lips should not move out of recessed

areas of the burner head. Dual Burner Head

Burner cap

Burner Lap lip

Burner head

Figure 9: Burner head

_X Recessed areas

Burner

head

Using Proper Cookware

Do not place flammable items such as plastic

salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the range cooktop.

Important:

Do not place aluminum foil, or any material that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may damage the cooktop.

For best cooking results, cook- ware should have flat bottoms

that rest level on the surface burner grate. Before using

cookware, check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bot- tom of the cookware (See Figure 12).

Figure 12: Testing cookware

Important:

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the burner flame setting needed for best cooking results.

Figure 10: Recessed areas

Figure 11: Burner caps

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting).

Burner caps

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Setting Proper Burner Flame Size

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge

of the cooking utensil. A higher flame wastes energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.

The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.

incorrect

flame setting

Figure 13: Correct and incorrect flame settings

Home Canning

Canning can generate large amounts of steam.

Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required

time.

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.

Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is

recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on

the burner grates.

For most cooking: start on the highest setting and then turn to a lower setting to complete the process. Use the recommendations in Table 1 as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking.

For deep fat frying: use a thermometer and adjust the surface knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be under cooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.

Table 1: Flame size recommendations

Flame Size" Type of Cooking

High flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;

pan broiling

Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces;

gravies; steaming

Low flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing

_These settings are based for medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using

cookware made from different materials.

• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning infor-

mation.

• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.

• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid

canning on the same burner unit all day.

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