GE JP256BMBB - Manual (Page 9)

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Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.
Pots that extend beyond 1sof the surface
element’s circle are not recommended
for most surface cooking. However, when
canning with water-bath or pressure canner,
larger-diameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures (even
under pressure) are not harmful to the
cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface
elements.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE- DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE-DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN
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much higher than boiling water. Such
temperatures could eventually harm the
glass cooktop surfaces.
Be sure the canner fits over the center
of the surface element. If your cooktop
or its location does not allow the canner
to be centered on the surface element,
use smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.
Flat-bottomed canners must be used.
Do not use canners with flanged or
rippled bottoms (often found in
enamelware) because they don’t make
enough contact with the surface
elements and take a long time to boil
water.
When canning, use recipes and
procedures from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes and procedures are
available from the manufacturer of your
canner; manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball and Kerr brand;
and the United States Department of
Agriculture Extension Service.
Remember that canning is a process
that generates large amounts of steam.
To avoid burns from steam or heat, be
careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning
may take longer than expected, even though
directions have been carefully followed. The
process time will be shortened by:
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( 2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water.
CAUTION:
„ Safe canning requires that harmful
microorganisms are destroyed and that the
jars are sealed completely. When canning
foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained for
the required time. When canning foods in
a pressure canner, the pressure must be
maintained for the required time.
„ After you have adjusted the controls, it is
very important to make sure the prescribed
boil or pressure levels are maintained for
the required time.
„ Since you must make sure to process the
canning jars for the prescribed time, with
no interruption in processing time, do not
can on any cooktop surface element if your
canner is not flat.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
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Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the Off positions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher
or they may also be washed with soap and
water. Do not remove chrome accent skirt (on
some models). Make sure the insides of the
knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the Off position to
ensure proper placement.
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.