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Flame Height
Depending on your model, the LO or LOW setting flame height of
each of the surface burners can be adjusted.
1. Control knob
2. Valve stem
3. Adjustment screw
To Adjust:
1.
Turn surface burner control knob to LITE position (or LIGHT
on some models).
2.
When burner has lit, turn control knob to LO position (or LOW
on some models).
3.
Remove control knob by pulling straight out.
4.
Hold the valve stem with a pair of pliers.
5.
Use a small flat head screwdriver to turn the adjustment
screw until the flame is steady blue and approximately
¹⁄₄
in.
(6 mm) high.
6.
Test the flame by turning the control knob from LO (or LOW
on some models) to HI (or HIGH on some models), checking
the flame at each setting.
1. High flame
2. Low flame
3. Port
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
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Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
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Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements
or surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact
Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home
canning products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT:
Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
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COOKWARE
CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
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Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking.
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
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Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying.
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
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Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
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See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
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Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
