Using the solid element module | Whirlpool RC8950XRH, RC8920XRH

5. Using the solid element module

Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Spe- cialty items with rounded or rtdged bottoms (woks, ridged bottom canners or tea keffles) are not recommended. Solid elements are made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. These

elements hold heat longer than conventional type surface units. For best cooking results, use a HIGH setting for a very short period; then use a LOWsetting to complete the cooking. Turn the element OFF a few minutes before you are finished cooklng.

CAUTION: Elements stay hot for a long time. Do not leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done. Burned food and damage to the cookware could result.

NOTE: A protective limiter is built into each solid element. If pan bottoms are not flat, it will sense uneven cooking temperatures and automatically reduce the heat setting. This will result in longer cooking times. See Cookware on page 11.

Until you get used to me refflngs, use me followlng as a gulde.

Use HI to start cooking or to bring liquids to a boil. When cooking foods, turn to Q LC or MED-LO set- ttng when slzzte starts.

Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil or to start frying chicken or pan- cakes. Turn to Q LO or MED-LO set- llng when sizzle starts.


Use	MED for gravy,			Use MID-l.0		to	Use LO to con-
puddings		and		continue	cooking		tinue	cooktng		after
Icings or to cook				after starting		at	startlng at		a high-
large	amounts		of	a hlgher	settlng.		er setting,		to keep
vegetables.		Turn					food	warm	or to
to 0	LO setting		to				melt	chocolate		or
tlnlsh	cooklng.						shortenlng.

6. Using the optional griddle module

Before using the griddle for the first time:

1.Wash, rinse and dry griddle. l Use warm sudsy water.

l DO NOT use metal scouring

pads or abrasive cleaners.

They will damage the non- stick coating on the griddle.

2.Lightly wipe with cooking oil to season. You don’t have to grease the griddle every time you use it. l DCt NOT use shortening or butter

3.Preheat on HI. then switch to de- sired setting.

4.Add food. Use only nylon or

plastic utensils. Metal can scratch the non-stick coating.

5.Turn off the element when cook- ing is finished. Leaving it ON can damage the griddle.

Approximate griddle cooklng times

Proheat the griddle for 10 minutes on HI.

				Approximate
			COfltd	Cooklno		Ilme
Food			Setting	SW.	1	- Sld.2
Sausage		Pattles	/I	8 Min.		4	Mln.
Bacon			/I	3 Min.		l-2	Mln.
Ham	Slice		MED.HI	6 Mln.		5.6	Min.
Hornburger			HI	6 Mln.		5 Mln.
Fish	Sticks		MED	5 Mln.		3-4	Mln.
Hot	Dogs		MED.HI	5 Mln.		5 Mln.
Buns			MED.HI	3 Mln.		Total
French		Toast	MED	3 Mln.		2-3	Mln.
Grtlled				3 Mln.		3 Mln.
Sandwlchea			MED.HI	3 Mln.		3 Mln.
Pancakes			MED.HI	1%2	Mln.	l-2	Mln.
Eggs			MED-LO	3 Mln.		1 Mln.