Whirlpool SGS375H Home canning information, big difference, Using the right cookware makes a

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.)

 

 

 

In case of a prolonged power failure

• Refer to your canner manual for specific

 

You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit

instructions.

 

 

 

 

match near a burner and turn the control knob to

For up-to-date information on canning, contact your

 

the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the

local U.S. Government Agricultural Department

 

control knob to the setting you want.

Extension Office or companies who

 

 

manufacture home canning products.

 

Home canning information

Using the right cookware makes a

 

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure

 

canners combined with high heat settings for long

big difference

 

 

 

 

periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.

• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,

 

 

 

To protect your range:

and a well-fitting lid.

 

• Center the canner over the surface burner. Do

• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)

 

not extend more than 1 inch outside the burner

cookware.

 

area.

• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how

 

• Do not place your canner on two surface burners

 

quickly and evenly the pan heats.

 

at the same time.

• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to

 

• Start with hot water, cover with a lid and bring to

 

make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.

 

a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or

• To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are

 

required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

 

centered on the grates.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Gas Range Self-CleaningPlease record your model’s information A NOTE TO YOUwWARNING RANGE SAFETYTHE ANTI-TIP BRACKET wDANGER wWARNINGSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For self-cleaning rangesSurface burner marker shows which burner you are setting PARTS AND FEATURESCONTROL PANEL Automatic oven light switch p GasketBurner heat settings USING YOUR RANGEUSING THE SURFACE BURNERS Using the control knobsHome canning information Using the right cookware makes aUSING THE SURFACE BURNERS CONT In case of a prolonged power failureExtra oven rack position roasting rack Rack placement for specific foodsUSING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pansBEST USED FOR USING ALUMINUM FOILBAKEWARE CHOICES BAKEWARE TYPEDisplay/clock Indicator lightsUsing the control lock THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLYOU SEE SETTING THE CLOCKUSING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER PRESSdisplay counts down STARTING/CANCELING A FUNCTIONUSING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER CONT To cancel the minute timer during the countdownRear BAKING/ROASTINGRoasting meats and poultry Front7. After cooking, turn off the oven BAKING/ROASTING CONTSaving energy example for set temperature of 325Fexample when making oven 10F cooler ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROLHow to determine the amount of adjustment needed factory setting of “00”Front Rear BROILING6. After broiling, turn off the oven example shows broil at 325F BROILING CONTTo custom broil at a lower temperature Broiling guidelinesMINUTES Broiling guidelines contAPPROXIMATE TIME RACKFood Poisoning Hazard USING THE AUTO COOKING CONTROLTo start baking/roasting now and stop automatically The bake indicator light will light updisplay counts down cook time USING THE AUTO COOKING CONTROL CONTTo delay start and stop automatically 2. Choose the bake settingbaking/roasting time The start time/delay indicator light will light upexample shows bake at 375F example shows 30-minutedisplay counts down cook THE OVEN VENTtime Lower slide rail THE STORAGE DRAWERRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawerKeep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle BEFORE YOU STARTUSING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycleUSING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLSexample shows 4 1/2-hour cleaning time Temperature SETTING THE CONTROLS CONTTo stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time HOW THE CYCLE WORKSExplosion Hazard CLEANING CHARTCARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING METHODOven door glass CLEANING CHART CONTCARING FOR YOUR RANGE Surface burnersPorcelain burner cap Burner base SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOPCleaning the surface burners is blue in color. If theBefore removing the door To clean the burnersREMOVING THE OVEN DOOR SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP CONTwhile the door is removed from the range REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR CONTTo remove To replaceSupport pins THE OVEN LIGHTTo replace the oven light REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR CONTSURFACE BURNERS TROUBLESHOOTINGRANGE DOES NOT WORK OVEN/BROILER BURNERDISPLAY MESSAGES WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVENTROUBLESHOOTING COOKING RESULTSassist you. When calling IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEIF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEPage Page Page TOPIC INDEXPAGE WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR GAS RANGE WARRANTYLENGTH OF WARRANTY WARRANTY
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