Whirlpool RF314BBD manual 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

Surface unit indicator lights

One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on

Hot surface indicator light

The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the control panel 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.

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.

SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE

HI l To start foods cooking.

l To bring liquids to a boil.

6-8 l 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.

2-4 l 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 Contents 800-253 130 Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliancePlease record your model’s information Our Consumer Assistance CenterRange Safety Your safety is important to usKeep range vents unobstructed. ADO not heat unopened contain Page Getting to Know Your Range PanelUsing Your Range Using the surface unitsSurface unit indicator lights Hot surface indicator lightUsing the ceramic glass cooktop Cookware tipsRack placement for specific foods Positioning racksPans Home canning informationUsing aluminum foil for baking For best air circulationSetting the clock Press the Clock Set ButtonUsing the Minute Timer Press the up or down pad to set desired timeBaking/roasting Position racksPut food in oven After cooking, turn off ovenAdjusting the oven temperature control Position rack When broiling is done, turn off ovenBroiling Rack Position Type of Food From Bottom Doneness To custom broil at a lower temperatureBroiling rack position chart Broiling tips Energy saving tipsOven vent Storage drawerAnti-tip bracket Optional door panel patCleaning the cooktop Caring for Your RangeWhat to do Cleaning tipsIf There are Removing the oven door Part Cleaning Other Range PartsTo USE HOW to Clean Part What To USE Oven light Troubleshooting Other possible problems and their causesProblemcause If nothing operates, check the followingProblemcause Requesting Assistance or Service If you need serviceIf you need FSP@ Replacement parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIndex Cleantop Freestanding Range Warranty Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Full FIVE-YEAR