Control Guide

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Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some
models)
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) over the coil
element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess
heat, causing the burner bowl to change color.
� Starting in June 2018 Whirlpool is equipping this product with
new temperature-limiting coils pursuant to the updated
standards in UL858. These new coils may vary cooking times
compared to your old cooktop, e.g., a slightly longer time to
boil large volumes of water.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel.
When any control knob/cooktop element on the console panel is
turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located
on the console panel.
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area is turned off.
Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models)
The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the
size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as
a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and
outer elements and is recommended for larger size cookware.
A. Dual
B. Single
Melt Cooking Element (on some models)
The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of
settings between HI and Melt. The HI heat option can be used to
boil small amounts of liquid quickly. The lowest setting can be
used to prepare sauces and to keep foods at a low temperature.
Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt element.
A. Melt option
B. Hi heat option
Warm Zone (on some models)
Use the cooktop Warm Zone to keep cooked foods warm. One
hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warm Zone can be used alone or when any of the other
surface cooking areas are being used.
The Warm Zone area will not glow red when cycling on. However,
the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the Warm
Zone is in use.
� Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
� Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap
to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
� Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1. To turn on, press WARM ZONE and then the Start keypad.
2. To turn off, press WARM ZONE.
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 surfaces.
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.
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.