Whirlpool RF376PXY warranty Cookware Tips, Using

Until

you

get

used

to

the settings,

use

the

Cookware

tips

followlng as a guide. For best resuhs, start

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is

cooking at the high settings; then turn the control

best for all people. Knowing something about pan

knob down to continue cooking.

materials and construction will help you select the

SElTlNG

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RECOMMENDED

USE

correct cooking utensils for your needs.

I

With

your hand,

feel

the

bottom

of your pans

HI

l To start foods cooking.

l

while they are cool for nicks and scratches.

l To bring liquids to a boil.

Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will

Medium-high

To hold a rapid boil.

l

scratch

the ceramic

cooktop.

l To fry chicken or pancakes.

l

For

best

results and greater energy efficiency,

Medium

For gravy,

pudding

and

icing.

l

use

only

flat-bottomed

utensils

that

make good

(opp~sks OFF)

l

To cook

large

amounts

of

contact

with the

surface

units. To

check

the

vegetables.

flatness

of a utensil:

Medium-low

l

To

keep

food

cooking

after

-

Turn

it over

and

check

the

bottom

of the

pan

starting

it on a higher

setting.

by

placing

a ruler

across

it.

LO

l To keep food warm until ready

-

Rotate the

ruler

in all directions.

There

should

to

serve.

be

no gaps

between

the

pan

and

the

ruler.

Using

the

ceramic

cooktop

NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with

flat

bottoms

suitable

for

use

on your cooktop

Cooking on the ceramic cooktop is almost the

are now available in most houseware stores

or departments.

same as cooking on conventional surface units.

The

pan

should

have

straight

sides

and

a tight-

There

are,

however,

a few differences:

l

l The ceramic cooktop will take slightly longer to

fitting

lid.

Choose

medium

to

heavy

gauge

(thickness)

heat

up than

a coil

surface

unit. it will

also

take

l

a little

longer

to

cool

down.

:I.

pans

that are

fairly

lightweight.

Remember

that

l The surface unit will glow red when it is turned

a very heavy pan will be even heavier when

filled

with food.

on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing

The

pan

material

(metal or glass) affects how

red) and off to maintain

the

proper

temperature

l

setting

you

have

selected.

fast

heat

transfers

from

the

surface

unit through

l tf you

use

the ceramic

cooktop

for canning,

use

the pan material and how eventy heat spreads

over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide

the left front surface unit. For best canning

the

best

cooking

results.

resutts, use a flat-bottomed canner.

l Handles should be made a! a sturdy, heat-

l Sliding metal pans on the ceramic cooktop

resistant material and be securely attached to

surface could leave marks. Clean metal marks

the

pan.

using the Cooktop Polishing Crerne included

with your range. Remove these marks before

using the cooktop again. Wiping off the

cooktop after each use will help keep the

surface free from stains and provide the most

even heating. See pages 32 and 33 for care

and

cleaning

suggestions.

lDo not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. lt can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit.

l Do not use canners, woks and specialty utensils with rounded, warped, ridged or dented bottoms. These could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and/or surface unit.

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