Whirlpool RF378PXG, RF377PXG manual Hot surface indicator lights, Using the ceramic glass cooktop

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HOT SURFACE

USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.)

Using the ceramic glass cooktop

(Model RF378PXG)

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 lights

(Model RF378PXG)

One of the hot surface indicator lights 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 8053400 Cubic Foot Oven800 253 On next Range SafetyImportant Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesRemovable storage drawer p Parts and FeaturesControl Panel Left front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knob Model RF378PXG Oven vent p Cleantop ceramic glass cooktopSurface heating Indicator light Area you are setting Setting Recommended USE Using Your Range Using the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobsSurface Pan Home canning informationOptional canning kit To protect your rangeCookware with a non-stick finish has heating Cookware tipsUsing the ceramic glass cooktop Hot surface indicator lightsPositioning racks and pans Rack placement for specific foodsWhere to place pans When YOU have PlaceBakeware Choices Using Aluminum FoilDisplay/clock Indicator lights Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control 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 downRear of rack BAKING/ROASTINGRoasting meats and poultry Example for set temperature of 325FSaving energy Factory setting On nextFahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook DegreesFront of rack Rear of rack BroilingStart the oven Broil indicator light will light upPress Custom Broil Rack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guidelinesApproximate Time Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting time Cook time indicator light will light upExample shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Display counts down cook time To delay start and stop automaticallyChoose the bake setting Example shows 2 o’clock start time Start time/delay indicator light will light upCoil element model When the start time is reachedOven Vent Ceramic glass cooktop modelReplacing the storage drawer ANTI-TIP BracketStorage Drawer Removing the storage drawerTips Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youBefore YOU Start Example shows 41⁄2-hour Setting the ControlsCleaning time HOW the Cycle Works To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any timeCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartCleaning Chart Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Model RF378PXG Replacing RemovingCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF377PXG LIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF377PXG To replace Removing the Oven DoorTo remove To replace the oven light Oven LightRange does not Work TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem CauseCooking Results Problem SolutionOur consultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServiceTopic IndexWhirlpool will not PAY for Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Full FIVE-YEAR