WHIRLPOOL MER4326AAW
Owner's Manual

� If a higher setting is usedto begin a cooking operation or to bring water to a boil, always reduce to a lower setting once cooking beginsor water comes to a boil. � For smoothtopcooking, it is better.toselect a lower setting and increaseto a higher one later, if needed, � Food will not cookfaster at a setting that is higher than neededto maintain a gentle boil. The temperature of the water is the same whether boiling vigorously or gently, Factorsaffecting the heat setting include: � Type,flatnessand sizeof the cookware. � Quantityand type of food beingcooked. � Use of a lid(coveringpansspeedscookingandsaves � Element voltage or voltage supply to your home. energy). "

Acceptablewater bath or pressurecanners shin oversized and should have flat bottoms. t When canners do not these standards, cook may be longer and the may be damaged. On a smoothtop cookt canner bottom should _. ;--.--: ,_extendmore than one beyondthe cooking ar

Somecannersare specifically designedfor use smoothtop (see illustration above). A special canning element (modelCE1) is availablefrom your dealerfor coil element cooktops. It elevates the canner above the cooktop to reduce trapped heat.This prevents damage to the porcelain surface and drip bowls. i"_:.\\_ _!_, _ \_._ ._,

When turning knob to HIGH, there is an indent to identify the HIGHsetting, HIGH OR 9: Useto bring liquidto a boil,blanch,preheat skillet, or reach pressurein a pressure cooker, OFF
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When canning, use the HIGH settingjust untiltl then reduce to the lowest heat setting that main boil or pressure. If the heatis not turned down, to the cooktop or pressure comes to a boilmay occur. is reachedin the ca CheckwithyourlocalExtension Serviceora manufacturer f glassjars forthe latestcanninc o information.

Settingwhen liquidjust beginsto boil or food beginsto cook. Always reduce to a lower heat _ MEDIUM-HIGH(7, 8): Useto brown s or sear meat;heatoilfordeepfat frying; scald;to sauteorfry. Maintain fast boilfor large amounts liquid, of MEDIUM (4, 5, 6): Use to maintainmoderateto slow boil forlargeamountsof liquid. ocontinue T cooking uncovered foodandfor mostfryingoperations. MEDIUM-LOW(2,3): Use to continuecooking covered foodand to maintain-pressure mostpressure in cookers. Stew,braiseorsteam operations. Tomaintain boilfor smallamountsof liquid,poach,steamor simmer. LOW OR 1: Use to keep foodwarm before serving.Melt chocolate or butter.