Whirlpool RF377PXG, RF378PXG manual Cookware tips, Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.)

Cookware tips

•	Select a pan that is about the same size as the	•	Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or
	surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend		glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic glass
	more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area.		surface.
•	For best results and greater energy efficiency,	•	Use flat bottom cookware for best heat
	use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good		conduction from the surface cooking area to the
	contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware		cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test.
	with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some		Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the
	porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could		cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light should
	cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.		be visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all
•	Cookware designed with slightly indented bot-	•	directions and look for any light.
	toms or small expansion channels can be used.	•	Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which
•	Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating		has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The
	characteristics of the base material.		cookware could overheat, causing damage to the
	characteristics of the base material.		cookware or the surface cooking area.
			cookware or the surface cooking area.

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 Cubic Foot Oven 8053400800 253 Range Safety On nextImportant Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodControl Panel Parts and FeaturesRemovable storage drawer p Area you are setting Model RF378PXG Oven vent p Cleantop ceramic glass cooktopSurface heating Indicator light Left front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knobUsing the control knobs Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Setting Recommended USETo protect your range Home canning informationOptional canning kit Surface PanCookware tips Cookware with a non-stick finish has heatingHot surface indicator lights Using the ceramic glass cooktopWhen YOU have Place Rack placement for specific foodsWhere to place pans 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 dayBAKING/ROASTING Rear of rackExample for set temperature of 325F Roasting meats and poultryFactory setting On next 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 Cook time indicator light will light upExample shows 10-minute baking/roasting time Choose 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 When the start time is reachedOven Vent Coil element modelRemoving the storage drawer ANTI-TIP BracketStorage Drawer Replacing the storage drawerBefore 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 RangeCleaning Chart Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Model RF378PXG Removing ReplacingCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF377PXG LIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF377PXG To remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace Oven Light To replace the oven lightProblem Cause TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Range does not WorkProblem Solution Cooking ResultsRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicFull FIVE-YEAR Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Whirlpool will not PAY for