Whirlpool RF3600XX manual Using the Surface Units, Cookware, Surface Unit Markers

Using your range

Using the Surface Units

PUSHIN

AND TURN

Surface Unit Markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.

Surface Heating

Indicator light

The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.

Control knobs must be pushed in

before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally lefl ON.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on Unit.

Use HI to start		Use MED-HI
foods	cook-	to	hold	a
ing; to	bring	rapid		boil; to
liquids	to a	fry	chicken
boil.		or	pancakes.

Use MED			Use MED-LO		Use LO to
for gravy,			to keep	food	keep	food
puddings			cooking	after	warm	until
and	icing:	to	starting	it	ready	to
cook	large		on a higher		serve.	Set the
amounts		of	setting.		heat	higher
vegetables.					or lower
					within	the	LO
					band	to	keep
					food	at the
					temperature
					you want.

Cookware

There is no one brand of utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs.

1. Use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units, To check the flatness of a utensil:

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Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it.

Rotate the ruler in all directions. There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.

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