Whirlpool SES374H warranty Characteristics of cookware materials

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.)

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 8272366 Self-CleaningPlease record your model’s information Range Safety ANTI-TIP BracketOn next Important Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesControl Panel Parts and FeaturesUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using Your RangeUsing the control knobs Setting Recommended USECookware tips Home canning informationTo protect your range Surface PanCharacteristics of cookware materials Hot surface indicator light Using the ceramic glass cooktopRack placement for specific foods Using the OvenWhen YOU have Place Positioning racks and pansBakeware Choices Using Aluminum FoilIndicator lights Using the control lock Electronic Oven ControlDisplay/clock Using the Electronic Minute Timer Setting the ClockPress Clock Example forTo clear the display, turn off the minute timer STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionDisplay counts down Time of dayBAKING/ROASTING Roasting meats and poultryRear of rack Example for set temperature of 325F Saving energy Factory settingThis Number Adjust byTo Cook Degrees FahrenheitFront of rack Rear of rack BroilingBroil indicator light will light up Press Custom BroilStart the oven Broiling guidelines Approximate TimeRack Minutes Meat Position Side Cook time indicator light will light up Using the Auto Cooking ControlExample shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting timeTo delay start and stop automatically Choose the bake settingDisplay counts down cook time Example shows 2 o’clock start time Start time/delay indicator light will light upOven Vent Ceramic glass cooktop modelOven vent Storage Drawer Removing the storage drawerReplacing the storage drawer Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Before YOU StartTips Setting the Controls Cleaning timeExample 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 Removing the Oven Door To removeTo replace To replace the oven light Oven LightWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven TroubleshootingProblem Cause Range does not WorkDisplay Messages Cooking ResultsConsultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServiceTopic IndexWarranty Full FIVE-YEARWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for