Whirlpool SES374H Using Your Range, Using the Surface Cooking Areas, Using the control knobs

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS

Using the control knobs

Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere be- tween HI and OFF.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Surface cooking area heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE

HI	•To start food cooking.
	•To bring liquid to a boil.
6-8	•To hold a rapid boil.
	•To quickly brown or sear food.
5	•To maintain a slow boil.
	•To fry poultry or meat.
	•To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.
2-4	•To stew or steam food.
	•To simmer food.
LO	•To keep food warm.
	•To melt chocolate or butter.

Easy ways to save energy

•When heating large quantities of liquid for foods such as pasta or soup, cover with a lid to help shorten cooking time.

•Preheat your pots and pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

•Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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Contents 8272366 Self-CleaningPlease record your model’s information ANTI-TIP Bracket Range SafetyOn next Important Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesControl Panel Parts and FeaturesSetting Recommended USE Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobsSurface Pan Home canning informationCookware tips To protect your rangeCharacteristics of cookware materials Hot surface indicator light Using the ceramic glass cooktopPositioning racks and pans Using the OvenRack placement for specific foods When YOU have PlaceBakeware Choices Using Aluminum FoilElectronic Oven Control Indicator lights Using the control lockDisplay/clock Example for Setting the ClockUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Press ClockTime of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo clear the display, turn off the minute timer Display counts downRoasting meats and poultry BAKING/ROASTINGRear of rack Example for set temperature of 325F Saving energy Factory settingFahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook DegreesFront of rack Rear of rack BroilingPress Custom Broil Broil indicator light will light upStart the oven Approximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting time Using the Auto Cooking ControlCook time indicator light will light up Example shows bake at 375F Press Cook TimeChoose the bake setting To delay start and stop automaticallyDisplay counts down cook time Example shows 2 o’clock start time Start time/delay indicator light will light upCeramic 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 HOW the Cycle Works To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any timeCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartCaring for Your Range Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop To remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace To replace the oven light Oven LightRange does not Work TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem CauseDisplay Messages Cooking ResultsConsultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServiceTopic IndexFull FIVE-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for