Whirlpool SF377PEG warranty Home canning information, Big difference, To protect your range

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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 8053425 Cubic Foot OvenWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS On next Range SafetyFor self-cleaning ranges Important Safety InstructionsLeft Rear Front Control knob POWERBurner Parts and FeaturesStorage drawer Using the Surface Burners Using Your RangeBig difference Home canning informationTo protect your range Positioning racks and pans Using Aluminum FoilRack placement for specific foods When YOU have PlaceBakeware Choices Display/clock Indicator lightsUsing the control lock Electronic Oven ControlUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Setting the ClockTwice Time of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionDisplay counts down Time of dayRoasting meats and poultry BAKING/ROASTINGExample for bake at 375F Countdown Example for set temperature of 325FSaving energy After cooking, turn off the ovenFahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook DegreesFront Rear BroilingAfter broiling, turn off the oven Example shows broil at 400F To custom broil at a lower temperatureBroiling guidelines Example shows broil at 325FRack Minutes Meat Position Side Approximate TimeExample shows 10-minute baking/roasting time On next Cook time indicator light will light upExample shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Set the cook timeChoose the bake setting To delay start and stop automaticallyDisplay counts down cook time Baking/roasting time Start time/delay indicator light will light upExample shows bake at 375F Example shows 30-minuteUsing the Electronic Mealtimertm Control ANTI-TIP Bracket Oven VentRemoving the storage drawer Storage DrawerReplacing the storage drawer Before YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Example shows 4 1/2-hour cleaning time Setting the ControlsTime In Hours HOW the Cycle WorksPart Cleaning Method Special Instructions Cleaning ChartCaring for Your Range Oven racks Surface burnersOven door glass Oven cavityIs blue in color. If Sealed Surface Burners and CooktopDoor removal Door stop clip Pin hole Range Hinge To clean the burnersRemoving the Oven Door Before removing the doorTo replace To removeDoor is removed from the range To replace the oven light Oven LightOVEN/BROILER Burner TroubleshootingProblem Cause Range does not WorkProblemsolution When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenCooking Results Our consultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServicePage Page Topic IndexFrom Date of Purchase Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Service company
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