Whirlpool RF376LXG, RF374PXG, RF370PXG Cookware tips, Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.)

Cookware tips

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Select a pan that is about the same size as the

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Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or

 

surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend

 

glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic

 

more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area.

 

glass surface.

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For best results and greater energy

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Use flat bottom cookware for best heat

 

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that

 

conduction from the surface cooking area to the

 

makes good contact with the surface cooking area.

 

cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test.

 

Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as

 

Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the

 

some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms

 

cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light should

 

could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

 

be visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all

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Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms

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directions and look for any light.

 

or small expansion channels can be used.

Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which

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Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating

 

has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The

 

characteristics of the base material.

 

cookware could overheat, causing damage to the

 

 

cookware or the surface cooking area.

 

 

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF COOKWARE MATERIALS

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum

• Heats quickly and evenly.

 

• Use for all types of cooking.

 

• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.

 

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

 

 

Cast iron

• Heats slowly and evenly.

 

• Good for browning and frying.

 

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

 

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

 

 

Ceramic or

• Heats slowly and unevenly.

ceramic glass

• Use on low to medium settings.

 

• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

 

 

Copper

• Heats very quickly and evenly.

 

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

 

 

Earthenware

• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the

 

manufacturer.

 

• Use on low settings.

 

 

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or

• See cast iron and stainless steel.

enamel-on-cast iron

 

 

 

Stainless steel

• Heats quickly but unevenly.

 

• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides

 

even heating.

 

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

 

 

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Contents Cubic Foot Oven 8053398Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Range Safety On nextImportant Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodControl Panel Removable storage drawer pControl Panel Setting Recommended USE Using the Surface Cooking AreasUsing the control knobs Easy ways to save energyTo protect your range Home canning informationOptional canning kit Surface PanCookware tips Cookware with a non-stick finish has heatingHot surface indicator lights Hot surface indicator lightWhen YOU have Place Rack placement for specific foodsWhere to place pans Positioning racks and pansUsing Aluminum Foil Bakeware ChoicesElectronic Oven Control Indicator lightsUsing the control lock Display/clockUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Setting the ClockExample for Time of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionDisplay counts down Twice Time of dayFront of rack Rear of rack BAKING/ROASTINGExample for bake at 375F On next Roasting meats and poultry 325FFactory setting Saving energyTo Cook Degrees Adjust byThis Number FahrenheitBroiling Front of rackExample shows broil at 325F Example shows broil at 400FApproximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Ceramic glass cooktop model Block the vent by using extra large pans orOven Vent Coil element modelRemoving the storage drawer ANTI-TIP BracketStorage Drawer Replacing the storage drawerBefore YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Example for 4 1⁄2-hour cleaning time Setting the ControlsPress OFF/CANCEL to clear the display To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time HOW the Cycle WorksCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeCaring for Your Range Part What to USE HOW to Clean Removing ReplacingLIFT-UP Cooktop Models RF37OPXG and RF37OLXG To remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace Oven Light To replace the oven lightProblem Cause When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenRange does not Work Problem Solution Cooking ResultsRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicFull FIVE-YEAR Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Whirlpool will not PAY for

RF370LXG, RF376LXG, RF370PXG, RF374PXG specifications

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