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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.

Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking 
area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not 
extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking 
area or element.

Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or 
surface burners at the same time.

On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

For more information, contact your local agricultural 
department. Companies that manufacture home canning 
products can also offer assistance.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and 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 they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has 
the same characteristics as its base material. For example, 
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the 
properties of aluminum.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the 
broiler.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.

COOKWARE

CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum

Heats quickly and evenly.

Suitable for all types of cooking.

Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.

Cast iron

Heats slowly and evenly.

Good for browning and frying.

Maintains heat for slow cooking.

Ceramic or 
Ceramic glass

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Heats slowly, but unevenly.

Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.

Copper

Heats very quickly and evenly.

Earthenware

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Use on low heat settings.

Porcelain 
enamel-on-
steel or cast 
iron

See stainless steel or cast iron.

Stainless steel

Heats quickly, but unevenly.

A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.

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