Whirlpool RF356BXD warranty Using Your Range, Using the surface units, Surface unit markers

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Using Your Range

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.

Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning them

to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface unit markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker

Fire Hazard

Turn all controls off when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

Surface unit indicator lights

One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on

Hot surface indicator lights

One of the Hot Surface Indicator lights on the cooktop will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch. The Indicator Light will continue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to

touch, even after it is turned off.

SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE

HI l To start foods cooking.

l To bring liquids to a boil.

6-8l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or

pancakes.

5 l For gravy, pudding, and icing.

l To cook large amounts of vegetables.

2-4l To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

LO l To keep food warm until ready to serve.

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance Please record your model’s informationRange Safety Your safety is important to usOn next Instructions Getting to Know Your Range Control PanelUsing Your Range Using the surface unitsSurface unit indicator lights Hot surface indicator lightsUsing the ceramic glass cooktop Cookware tipsRack placement for specific foods Positioning racksPans Home canning informationUsing aluminum foil for baking For best air circulationTwo pans Three or four pansSetting the clock Using the Minute TimerBaking/roasting Position racksPut food in oven After cooking, turn off ovenAdjusting the oven temperature control Position rack When broiling is done, turn off ovenBroiling To custom broil at a lower temperature Broiling rack position chartRack Position Type of Food From BOlTOM DonenessBroiling tips Energy saving tipsUsing the Mealtimertm clock Page Oven vent Lower panelRemoving the lower panel Slightly swlng out and lift panel to remove from top clipsFloor bracket Anti-tip bracketOptional door panel pat Using the Setf-Cleaning Cycle Before you startUse 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil On next Setting the controlsMove the Lock Lever to Right-the Clean position Do not Force the Lock Lever. Wait until it moves easily Special tips How the cycle worksCleaning the cooktop Caring for Your RangeCleaning tips If There are What to doPart What to USE Cleaning other range partsHOW to Clean Troubleshooting Other possible problems and their causesProblemcause If nothing operates, check the followingProblem Cause Self-Cleaning cycleWill not operate What you expectedRequesting Assistance or Service If you need serviceIf you need FSP@ Replacement parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIndex TopicCleantop Freestanding Range Warranty WarrantyLength of WARRANti Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR