Whirlpool FEP320Y - Manual (Page 9)

U S I N G Y O U R R A N G E
Home canning information
To protect your range:
• Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best
results.
• For best results, use the largest surface unK.
Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered
over the surface unit and which does not
extend more than one inch outside surface unit
area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not
properly centered, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
• Do not place canner on two surface units at the
same time. Excessive heat build-up will
damage the cooktop.
• Start with hot water. This reduces the time the
controi is set on high. Reduce heat setting to
lowest position needed to keep water boiling.
• Keep refiector bowis clean for best heat
reflection.
• To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all day.
Optional canning kit
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for iong periods of time can shorten the
iife of regular surface units and cause damage to
the cooldop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we
recommend the installation of a Canning Kit.
Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Roper
dealer or authorized Roper service company.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack
should be placed so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1V
2 to
2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and other pans.
For proper cooking, follow these guidelines
for specific foods:
• Angel and bundt cakes, yeast breads, frozen
pies, large roasts and turkeys-place rack on
lowest level.
• Casseroles, muffins, most quick breads and
meats-place rack on second or third ievel from
bottom.
• Cookies, biscuits, cakes and non-frozen pies-
place rack on second or third level from bottom.
When baking on two racks, arrange racks on
bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when
broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on
page 13.
i^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
• Always position oven rack(s) in desired
iocation before turning oven on. Be sure
the rack(s) is ievel.
• If rack(s) must be moved while oven is
hot, use pothoiders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions may
result in personal injury.