Instruction Sheet

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Electric Range Control Guide
Cooktop Use
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so could result in death or fire.
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls
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.
■ Weight of the Cookware to be no Lighter than 1 lb.
■ Discoloration of Medallion of the Coil Element is expected over
time.
■ 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 on the console panel is turned on, the
Cooktop On indicator light will glow.
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.
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.
■ May leave aluminum
residues, which may be
diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Cast iron
■ Heats slowly and evenly
■ Good for browning and
frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow
cooking.
■ Rough edges or burrs may
scratch the cooktop.
Ceramic or Ceramic glass
■ Follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low to
medium heat settings.
■ May scratch the cooktop.
Copper
■ Heats very quickly and
evenly.
■ May leave copper residues,
which may be diminished if
cleaned immediately after
cooking.
■ Can leave a permanent stain
or bond to the cooktop if
overheated.
Earthenware
■ Follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
■ May scratch the cooktop.