Whirlpool IBC430, RC8600XD, WBC430, RC8608XD Using Your Cooktop, Using the dual-size surface units

USING YOUR COOKTOP

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.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	• To start foods cooking.
OR	• To bring liquids to a boil.
MAX.
MED-HI	• To hold a rapid boil.
OR	• To fry chicken or pancakes.
6-8
MED	• For gravy, pudding, and
OR	icing.
5	• To cook large amounts of
	vegetables.
MED-LO	• To keep food cooking after
OR	starting it on a higher
2-4	setting.
LO	• To keep food warm until
OR	ready to serve. Set the
1	heat higher or lower within
	the LO band to keep food
	at the temperature you want.

Using the dual-size surface units

(Models RC8640XB and RC8646XD)

You can use the left front and right rear surface units as either small diameter, lower wattage elements (center area marked “DUAL ELEMENT”) or large diameter, full wattage elements (entire element to outer ring edge).

To use only the inner area of the element (for smaller pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “SINGLE.”

D	UAL	T
		ELEMEN

Use inner ring

alone for smaller pans

DUAL

I

H

OFF	L
	O

L	I
O	H
	SINGLE

Use all rings for larger pans

To use the entire element (for larger pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the right (clockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “DUAL.”

NOTE: You can turn the control knob in either direction to reach “OFF.”

I

H

OFF

L

O

DUAL

L

O

HI

SINGLE

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