Whirlpool RF388LXG, RF385PXG, RF387LXH 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

• Select a pan that is about the same size as the

• Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or

surface cooking area. Cookware should not ex-

glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic glass

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

surface.

• For best results and greater energy

• Use flat bottom cookware for best heat conduc-

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that

tion from the surface cooking area to the cookware.

makes good contact with the surface cooking

Determine flatness with the ruler test. Place the

area. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed

edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware.

(such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented

Hold it up to the light. No light should be visible

bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor

under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all directions and

cooking results.

look for any light.

• Cookware designed with slightly indented bot-

• Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which

toms or small expansion channels can be used.

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

• Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating

cookware could overheat, causing damage to the

cookware or the surface cooking area.

characteristics of the base material.

 

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 8053401BThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance ANTI-TIP Bracket Range SafetyOn next Important Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodAccusimmer Parts and FeaturesControl Panel AccubakeParts and Features Left front Left rear Control knobUsing the control knobs Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using the ACCUSIMMERª featureTo protect your range Home canning informationOptional canning kit Surface PanCookware tips Cookware with a non-stick finish has heatingHot surface indicator lights Using the ceramic glass cooktopWhen YOU have Place Rack placement for specific foodsWhere to place pans Positioning racks and pansUsing Aluminum Foil To catch spilloversElectronic Oven Control Using the control lockDisplay/clock Press Clock Setting the ClockUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Example forTurn off the minute timer STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo cancel the minute timer Press Timer OFFFront of rack BAKING/ROASTINGRoasting meats and poultry Example for bake at 375FExample for set temperature of 350F Saving energyTo Cook Degrees Adjust byThis Number FahrenheitBroiling Example shows broil at 325F Example shows broil at 400FApproximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Ceramic glass cooktop models Oven VentCoil element models Removing the storage drawer Storage DrawerReplacing the storage drawer Before YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Using the SELF-CLEANING Cycle Example shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning timeSetting the Controls HOW the Cycle WorksCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeCleaning Chart Caring for Your Range Removing ReplacingCaring for Your Range LIFT-UP Cooktop Models RF385PXG and RF387LXH To replace Removing the Oven DoorTo remove Before removing the doorOven Light To replace the oven lightProblem Cause TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Range does not WorkCooking Results Display MessagesRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicFull FIVE-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for

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