Whirlpool GR450LXH manual Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Accusimmer Feature, Keep WarmElement

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	■ Start food cooking.
	■ Bring liquid to a boil.
6-8	■ Hold a rapid boil.
[MED- HI]	■ Quickly brown or sear food.

5■ Maintain a slow boil.

[MED]	■	Fry or sauté foods.
	■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
2-4	■	Stew or steam food.
[MED- LO]	■	Simmer.
LO	■	Keep food warm.
	■ Melt chocolate or butter.

ACCUSIMMER	■	Precise simmer control.
setting
(on some models)
LO	■	Low simmer or when using lids.

4■ High simmer or simmer without lids.

Keep Warm	■ Keep cooked foods warm.
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)

ACCUSIMMER™ Feature

(on some models)

The ACCUSIMMER setting is an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmering. It is the right front surface cooking area or element. The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER setting is on. When the setting is not on, the right front surface cooking area or element will function as usual.

To use:

1.Press the ACCUSIMMER switch to the ON position.

ON OFF

2.Push in and turn the right front control knob ON between the LO and 4 settings.

Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and 4 for a high simmer or when not using lids.

3.Press the ACCUSIMMER switch to the OFF position when finished cooking.

Keep WarmElement

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Use the Keep Warm Element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.

Do not use it to heat cold foods.

The Keep Warm Element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used. The Keep Warm Element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, its indicator light will glow as long as the Keep Warm Element area is too hot to touch.

■Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use.

■Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.

■Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.

■Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

To Use:

1. Set switch to ON.

2. Set switch to OFF when finished.

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