Whirlpool RS696PXE warranty Using the ceramic glass cooktop, Cookware tips

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USING YOUR RANGE

Using the ceramic glass cooktop

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil elements. There are, however, a few differences:

•The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on. You will see the element cycling on and off – even on the HI setting – to help the area stay at the temperature setting you chose.

•Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

•Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

•Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave marks that are difficult to remove or could leave permanent marks.

•Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful when using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

•Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

•Do not allow anything that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

•Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See “Cleaning the cooktop” in the “Caring for Your Range” section.

•Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and give you the most even heating. See “Cleaning the cooktop” in the “Caring for Your Range” section.

Cookware tips

•Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to the surface cooking area, cooktop, wiring, and surrounding areas.

•If the cookware is too small for the surface cooking area or the bottom is not flat, the surface cooking area could stay glowing red for an extended length of time causing damage to the range.

•If you start cooking on high, it is impor- tant to turn the control down to a lower setting to complete cooking.

•Flat-bottomed cookware, including woks, canners, and teakettles, will provide better contact with the surface cooking area and provide the best cooking results.

•Warped, dented, and ribbed-bottomed cookware can result in uneven cooking due to incomplete contact with the surface cooking area.

•Cookware that has been designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expan- sion channels can be used.

•Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) cookware.

•The pan material (type of metal or glass) affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats.

•Check for rough spots on the bottom of your metal or glass cookware which could scratch the ceramic glass surface.

•Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Food and water particles left on the bottoms can leave deposits on the cooktop when it is heated.

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The cookware could overheat causing damage to the cookware or surface cooking area.

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Contents Table of Contents Range Safety Getting to KnowTable of Contents Our Consumer Assistance Center Number is toll-free Range Safety GeneralRange Safety When using the cooktop When using the ovenCare and cleaning GreaseGetting to Know Your Range Cooktop control panelHot surface indicator light Using Your RangeUsing the surface cooking areas Setting Recommended USECookware tips Using the ceramic glass cooktopChoose medium to heavy gauge thickness cookware Home canning information Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning racks and pans General guidelinesPans Using aluminum foil for bakingFor best air circulation Or 4 pansWill show cooking time Electronic oven controlDisplay/clock Counting downUsing the control lock Canceling a functionCommand pads Starting a functionSet time Setting the clockPress Clock pad Start clockUsing the electronic Minute Timer Start Minute TimerTo cancel the Minute Timer Press Timer Off pad Audible signalsTurn off Minute Timer Disabling the timer reminder tonesWhen roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in oven Choose baking/roasting settingSet temperature optional Baking/roastingPress the Start/Enter pad When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheatedTemperature Preheat Time After cooking, turn off ovenRoasting tips Adjusting the oven temperature controlPress and hold Bake pad for Seconds How to determine the amount of adjustment needed Set new offset temperatureEnter the adjustment To display temperatures in C instead of FBroiling Start ovenWhen broiling is done, turn off oven To custom broil at a lower temperatureRack Approximate Meat Position Temperature Time Minutes Broiling rack position chartCustom broil chart Rack Position Type of Food From Bottom DonenessCooktop Broiling tipsEnergy saving tips OvenUsing the electronic Mealtimertm control Choose Bake settingSet cook time Press Cook Time padOn next Method 2 Using Stop Time Prepare oven When baking/roasting is doneDisabling the cook time reminder tones Turn off oven Press Stop Time pad Set stop timeTo cancel the Mealtimertm controlOFF Setting.CANCEL Set start time Complete entryMethod 2 Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time Prepare oven When start time is reachedLess than 1 hour Press Delay Start Time pad Method 3 Using Cook Time Stop Time Prepare oven HourTemperature in 5F amounts. Use these Display Oven vent Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle Before you startTo start cleaning immediately Press Auto Clean pad Before setting the controlsSetting the controls Set cleaning time optionalAfter Self-Cleaning cycle ends After Self-Cleaning cycle startsTo delay start using delay start time Press Auto Clean pad After Self-Cleaning cycle starts After Self-Cleaning cycle ends To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any timeSpecial tips How the cycle worksPart What to USE HOW to Clean Cleaning chartCaring for Your Range Glass Oven racksOven door Oven cavityCleaning the cooktop While the ceramic Cleaning tipsHow to keep your cooktop looking like new Glass surface is stillTo remove Removing the oven doorTo replace Oven lights Reconnect powerTo replace an oven light Problem Cause TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes If nothing operates, check the followingDisplay is showing Cooking results areNot what you expected Followed by aIf you need FSP replacement parts … Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need service* … If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved …Page Index TopicIndex Full FIVE-YEAR Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Whirlpool will not PAY for
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