Whirlpool SS385PEE Burner heat settings Cookware tips, Case of a prolonged power failure

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USING YOUR RANGE

Burner heat settings

Cookware tips

Use correct burner heat settings. If the heat setting is too high, it can:

•Char bacon and cause curling.

•Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.

•Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.

•Scorch delicate sauces and custards.

•Cause a boilover.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control knob in the LITE position.

In case of a prolonged power failure

Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

LITE

• To light the burner. After

 

the burner lights, turn

 

control knob to a desired

 

setting to stop the clicking

 

of the ignitor.

 

 

HI

• To start food cooking.

 

• To bring liquid to a boil.

 

 

MED

• To maintain a slow boil.

 

• To fry poultry or meat.

 

• To make pudding, sauce, or

 

gravy.

 

 

LOW

• To keep food warm.

 

• To melt chocolate or butter.

 

• To stew or steam food.

 

• To simmer food.

 

 

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could over- heat causing damage to the cookware or cooking product.

No one brand of cookware is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs.

•For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cook- ware in good condition.

•The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.

•Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

•The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

•Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

•Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges, or areas where food might collect.

•Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty.

•Use cookware only as it was intended to be used and follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners.

Home canning information

The larger diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.

To protect your range:

•For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.

center over surface unit

1 inch

1" maximum 1"

overhang

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Contents Part no C4020P030-2/4389869 Rev. a UseAndCareWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Your safety and the safety of others is very important Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Control panel Parts and FeaturesPush in control knob and turn counter Using Your RangeUsing the surface burners Surface burner markersCase of a prolonged power failure Burner heat settings Cookware tipsHome canning information Positioning racks and pans Display/clock Command padsFor best air circulation Electronic oven controlUsing the electronic Minute Timer Setting the clockTo shut off repeating end of timer countdown signal Using the off/cancel padAudible signals To cancel the Minute TimerBaking/roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control Broiling Rare steaks and fish Broiling rack position chartBroiling tips Rack Position From Bottom FoodEnergy saving tips Using the electronic Mealtimer controlCook Time To start baking/roasting now and stop automaticallyStop Time To delay start and stop automaticallyTo cancel the Mealtimer control Setting Storage drawer Oven ventRemoving the storage drawer To verify the anti-tip chain is engaged Anti-tip chainReplacing the storage drawer Before you start Using the Self-Cleaning CycleTo start the Self-Cleaning cycle now Setting the controlsTo delay the start Self-Cleaning cycle To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time When the oven locksWhen the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed When the oven reaches normal baking/roasting temperaturesHow the cycle works Special tipsSurface burner grates and reflector pans Caring for Your RangeLift-up cooktop To replace burners To clean burnersSurface burners To remove burnersTo remove Removing the oven bottomTo replace Part What to USE HOW to Clean Cleaning chartReflector pans Do not clean in Self-Cleaning cycleSurface burner GratesOven cavity Oven lightTo replace the oven light Oven door glassProblem Possible Cause Solution If You Need Assistance or ServiceBefore calling for assistance … Lift off ports, are Yellow, or are Noisy when Turned off Burner makesPopping noise When on Control Not turn Self-CleaningIf you need service … If you need FSP replacement parts …If you need assistance … Page Whirlpool will not PAY for Gas Range WarrantyLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR Warranty
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