Whirlpool SES374H warranty Using the ceramic glass cooktop, Hot surface indicator light

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HOT SURFACE

USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.)

Using the ceramic glass cooktop

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to 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.

•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.

•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, to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

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

•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 ceramic glass cooktop” in the “Caring for Your Range” section for care and cleaning suggestions.

Hot surface indicator light

The hot surface indicator light on the cooktop will glow when a surface cooking area becomes too hot to touch. The indicator light will continue to glow as long as the surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after it is turned off.

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Contents Self-Cleaning 8272366Please record your model’s information ANTI-TIP Bracket Range SafetyOn next Important Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodParts and Features Control PanelUsing the control knobs Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Setting Recommended USETo protect your range Home canning informationCookware tips Surface PanCharacteristics of cookware materials Using the ceramic glass cooktop Hot surface indicator lightWhen YOU have Place Using the OvenRack placement for specific foods Positioning racks and pansUsing Aluminum Foil Bakeware ChoicesElectronic Oven Control Indicator lights Using the control lockDisplay/clock Press Clock Setting the ClockUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Example forDisplay counts down STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo clear the display, turn off the minute timer Time of dayRoasting meats and poultry BAKING/ROASTINGRear of rack Example for set temperature of 325F Factory setting Saving energyTo Cook Degrees Adjust byThis Number FahrenheitBroiling Front of rack Rear of rackPress Custom Broil Broil indicator light will light upStart the oven Approximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Example shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Using the Auto Cooking ControlCook time indicator light will light up Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting timeChoose the bake setting To delay start and stop automaticallyDisplay counts down cook time Start time/delay indicator light will light up Example shows 2 o’clock start timeCeramic glass cooktop model Oven VentOven vent Removing the storage drawer Storage DrawerReplacing the storage drawer Before YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Cleaning time Setting the ControlsExample shows 41⁄2-hour To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time HOW the Cycle WorksCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeCaring for Your Range Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop To remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace Oven Light To replace the oven lightProblem Cause TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Range does not WorkCooking Results Display MessagesRequesting Assistance or Service Consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicFull FIVE-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for