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CAUTION
• Turn off all cooktop elements before starting to
avoid getting a false result.
• The index is not available if more than two
cooktop elements are in use.
NOTE
• The cookware heating index is based on the
manufacturer's internal standards and is for
reference only.
• The index may vary depending on the usage
environment, power voltage and cookware
temperature.
• The index may vary from element to element
even for the same type of cookware.
• For efficient cooking, use cookware with an
index of 9 or above.
Index
0 - 3
4 - 8
9 - 10
• If the index is low, check the base material, size
and shape of the cookware. Cookware with a low
index, even if it has an IH mark, may heat less
efficiently or make noise when heated. This is
normal, and the cookware can still be used
safely.
Home Canning
CAUTION
• Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Raise the
lid so that steam is vented away from you. Safe
canning requires that harmful micro-organisms
are destroyed and jars are sealed completely.
When using a water bath canner, maintain a
gentle but steady boil for the required time.
Read and observe the following precautions when
home canning. Read the information on the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website
and follow the recommendations there for home
canning procedures.
• Use only quality, flat-bottomed canners when
• Canners with ridges that radiate from the
• The diameter of the canner should not exceed
• Start with hot tap water to boil water more
• It is best to can small amounts and keep the
• Do not leave the water bath or pressure canners
• Alternate surface elements between each batch
Heating Status
Bad
Using the Cooking Elements
Poor
Turning On Cooking Elements
Good
1
2
Boost Power Level
Boost mode is only available immediately after
activating a cooking element. When the cooking
home canning. Use a ruler to check the bottom
of the canner for flatness.
bottom center are not suitable for use on a
ceramic glass cooktop.
the maximum cooking element markings by
more than one inch. Use smaller diameter
canners on ranges with ceramic-glass or open-
coil-electric cooktops.
quickly. Bring water to an initial boil using the
highest heat setting. Once the water is boiling,
reduce the heat as much as possible while
maintaining the boil.
canner light enough to lift.
on high heat for extended periods.
to allow the elements and surrounding surfaces
to cool down. Do not can using the same
element all day.
Push the control knob in.
Turn the knob in either direction to select the
desired setting. A short beep sounds.
OPERATION
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