Controls, Using, Turning the knobs | Whirlpool RC8700ED specification

Controls

Using

Your cooktop’s easy-to-use controls will work for all of the accessories. Please review this section before cooking with your cooktop to learn the few basics you’ll need to use them correctly.

Turning the knobs

Push down on control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and LO.

NOTES:

•When the knob is set in any position, other than OFF, you can turn it in any direction without pushing down.

•When using the grill element (see pages 23-28), you can use either the whole grill area or only half the grill area. To use the whole area, turn on both the front and rear control knobs. To use half the area, turn on only one of the control knobs.

Surface unit indicator light

The Surface Unit Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when any surface unit/grill element control knob is on.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide for surface element cooking.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	• To start foods cooking.
	• To bring liquids to a boil.

7-10	• To hold a rapid boil.
	• To fry chicken.

5-6	• Most frying, including
	pancakes.
	• To cook large amounts
	of vegetables.

3-4	• For gravy, pudding, and
	icing.
	• To keep food cooking
	after starting it on a
	higher setting.

LO-2	• To keep food warm until
	ready to serve.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns.

RC8700ED specifications

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