Whirlpool GR395LXG 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 conduction
	use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good	from the surface cooking area to the cookware.
	contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware	Determine flatness with the ruler test. Place the edge
	with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porce-	of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it
	lain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause	up to the light. No light should be visible under the
	uneven heating and poor cooking results.	ruler. Rotate the ruler in all directions and look for
	• Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms	any light.
	• Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms	• Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which
	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 with a non-stick finish has heating	cookware could overheat, causing damage to the
	characteristics of the base material.	cookware could overheat, causing damage to the
	characteristics of the base material.	cookware or the surface cooking area.
		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 8272340AThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance ANTI-TIP Bracket On nextImportant Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodControl Panel AccusimmerAccubake Using the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobsUsing the Accusimmer feature Setting Recommended USEUsing the Keep Warm element Surface indicator Keep Warm elementKeep Warm Hot surface Surface indicator To set the Keep Warm elementHot surface indicator lights Using the ceramic glass cooktopHome canning information Optional canning kitTo protect your range Surface PanCookware tips Cookware with a non-stick finish has heatingUsing the Oven Rack placement for specific foodsWhen YOU have Place Positioning racks and pansUsing Aluminum Foil Bakeware ChoicesUsing the control lock MealtimerElectronic Oven Control Display/clockSetting the Clock Using the Electronic Minute TimerExample for Example for ten minutesSTARTING/CANCELING a Function To cancel the minute timerPress Timer OFF Time of dayTo choose between high and low volume tones TonesBAKING/ROASTING Roasting meats and poultry 350FFactory setting Saving energyTo display temperatures in C instead of F Adjust byThis Number To Cook DegreesBroiling Front of rackTo custom broil at a lower temperature Example shows broil at 325FBroiling guidelines Approximate TimeRack Minutes Meat Position Side Example shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Example shows 30-minuteBaking/roasting time Using the Electronic MEALTIMERª Control To delay start and stop automaticallyDisplay counts down cook time Example shows 2 o’clock start time When baking/roasting is done Oven Vent Ceramic glass cooktop modelsCoil element model Removing the storage drawerBefore you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Before YOU StartTips Setting the Controls Example shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning timeExample for 41⁄2-hour cycle Example for 230 start timeTo stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time HOW the Cycle WorksCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeCleaning Chart GR399LXH Removing ReplacingCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model GR395LXG LIFT-UP Cooktop Model GR395LXG Removing the Oven Door To removeTo replace Oven Light To replace the oven lightFront frame hinge slot Angular Surface of door stop clip Press the oven light padWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem CauseProblemcause Range does not WorkCooking Results Display MessagesRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicWarranty Full FIVE-YEARWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for