Whirlpool RF344BXH warranty 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 be

cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all

• Cookware designed with slightly indented

directions and look for any light.

 

bottoms 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

cookware could overheat, causing damage to the

characteristics of the base material.

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 8053396AThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance ANTI-TIP Bracket Range SafetyOn next Important Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodElectronic Oven control Parts and FeaturesLeft front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knob Surface cooking area marker Surface heating indicator lightLeft front Left rear Control knob Electronic oven control 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 light Using the ceramic glass cooktopWhen YOU have Place Rack placement for specific foodsWhere to place pans Positioning racks and pansUsing Aluminum Foil Do not coverElectronic Oven Control Indicator lightsDisplay Roasting meats and poultry STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionBAKING/ROASTING Front of rackExample for set temperature of 325F Saving energyTo Cook Degrees Adjust byThis Number FahrenheitBroiling Example shows broil at 325F After broiling, turn off the ovenExample shows broil at 400F Approximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Oven Vent Storage DrawerBefore YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Setting the Controls TimeTo stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time HOW the Cycle WorksCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeCaring for Your Range Part What to USE HOW to Clean Removing ReplacingLIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF350BXG Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF350BXGTo remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace Removing the Oven Door Problem Cause TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Range does not WorkProblem Solution Cooking ResultsRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicFull FIVE-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for

RF344BXH specifications

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