Home Canning - KitchenAid KFDD500ESS Instructions D'utilisation

Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no
space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
Cookware Characteristics
Aluminum
n Heats quickly and evenly.
n Suitable for all types of cooking.
n Medium or heavy thickness is best
Cast iron
n Heats slowly and evenly.
n Good for browning and frying.
n Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
n Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic glass
n Heats slowly, but unevenly.
n Ideal results on low to medium heat
Copper
n Heats very quickly and evenly.
n May leave copper residues, which
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for most cooking tasks.
settings.
may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Cookware Characteristics
Earthenware/
n Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Stoneware
n Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain enamel-
n See stainless steel or cast iron.
on-steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel
n Heats quickly, but unevenly.
n A core or base of aluminum or
For best results, the cookware should be centered above
the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame
should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides
of the pan.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most
recently used areas to cool.
n Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
n Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
n For more information, contact your local agricultural
extension office, or refer to published home canning guides.
Companies that manufacture home canning products can
also offer assistance.
copper on stainless steel provides
even heating.