Whirlpool GJ8640XB, RC8600XB, GJ8646XD Using the ceramic glass Home canning information Cooktop

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USING YOUR COOKTOP

Using the ceramic glass

Home canning information

cooktop

Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting)

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop

of the left front surface cooking area for

is almost the same as cooking on coil

best results.

elements. There are, however, a few

Use flat-bottomed canners on all types

differences:

of cooktops, especially ceramic glass.

The portion of the surface cooking area

Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do

in use will glow red when the element is

not allow good contact with the surface.

turned on. You will see the element cycling

Center the canner over the largest

on and off – even on the HI (or MAX.)

surface cooking area. Do not place on two

setting – to help the area stay at the

surface cooking areas at the same time.

temperature setting you choose.

The type of material the canner is made

Models WBC441 and IBC441: The right

of determines the length of heating time.

rear surface cooking area features a

Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware

halogen element. This element lights up

materials” chart later in this section for

as soon as you turn it on, and is brighter

more information.

than conventional coil elements.

When canning for long periods of time,

Make sure the bottom of the cookware

allow elements and the surrounding

is clean and dry before cooking. Food and

surfaces to cool down.

water particles left on the bottom can leave

Alternate use of the surface cooking

deposits on the cooktop when it is heated.

areas between batches or prepare small

Wiping off the cooktop before and after

batches at a time.

each use will help keep the surface free

Start with hot water, cover with a lid,

from stains and give you the most even

and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to

heating. See the “Caring for Your Cooktop”

maintain a boil or required pressure levels

section for care and cleaning suggestions.

in a pressure canner.

Do not cook foods directly on the

For up-to-date information on canning,

cooktop.

contact your local US Government

Lift cookware onto and off of the cooktop.

Agricultural Department Extension Office

Sliding cookware on the cooktop could

or companies who manufacture home

leave permanent marks on the cooktop.

canning products.

Do not cook popcorn that comes in

 

prepackaged aluminum containers on the

 

cooktop. The container could leave

 

aluminum marks on the cooktop that

 

cannot be removed completely.

 

Do not use the cooktop as a cutting

 

board.

 

Do not allow anything that could melt,

 

such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come

 

in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

 

Dropping a heavy or hard object on the

 

cooktop could crack it. Be careful when

 

using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not

 

store jars or cans above the cooktop.

 

Sugary spills and soils should be

 

removed as quickly as possible to avoid

 

pitting of the surface.

 

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Contents RC8608XD RC8646XD WBC441 IBC441 RC8600XD GJ8640XB GJ8646XD 3191687800 Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* applianceImportant Safety Instructions On nextFor units with ventilating hood Parts and Features Dual element Standard control Control panel PanelUsing Your Cooktop Using the surface cooking areasHot surface indicator light This SectionUsing the dual-size surface cooking areas Setting Recommended USE HI or MAXMED or LO orUsing the ceramic glass Home canning information Cooktop Characteristics of cookware materials Cookware tipsCleaning the cooktop and control panel Cleaning the cooktop How to keep your cooktop lookingCaring for Your Cooktop Like newStore razor blades out of reach of children Steps to follow Cleaning the control knobsCleaning tips How to keep your cooktop looking like new Part What to USE HOW to CleanBefore calling for assistance … If You Need Assistance or ServiceProblem Possible Cause Solution If you need service† … If you need assistance or service in the U.S.AIf you need FSP* replacement parts … If you need assistance or service in Canada If you need service†Inglis Limited Appliance Service Consumer Services For further assistanceLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY forOu de service Garantie De l’utilisateurCaractéristiques Table de cuissonWhirlpool Importantes instructions de sécurité Suite à la page suivanteImportantes Instructions DE Sécurité Pour les appareils avec hotte de ventilation Tableau de Commande pour Éléments doubles Ordinaire Pièces et caractéristiquesUtilisation de la table de cuisson Utilisation des surfaces de cuissonDans cette section Témoins des surfaces de cuissonRéglage Utilisation Recommandée Utilisation de surfaces de cuisson à taille doubleUtilisation de la table de cuisson en vitrocéramique Caractéristiques des matériaux des ustensiles de cuisson Renseignements sur la préparation des conservesAluminium FonteConseils pour les ustensiles de cuisson Nettoyage des boutons de Entretien de la table de cuisson et du tableau de commandeEntretien de la table de cuisson Nettoyage des boutons de commande Conseils pour le nettoyageComment conserver à la table de cuisson son aspect neuf Pièce Produit À Utiliser Méthode DE NettoyageProblème Cause Possible Solution En cas de besoin d‘assistance ou de serviceAvant de contacter le service de dépannage … Demande dassistance ou de service aux É.-U Si vous avez besoin de service† …Si vous avez besoin de pièces de rechange FSP* … Au numéro sans frais d’interurbainPour plus dassistance Demande dassistance ou de service au CanadaSi vous avez besoin de service† Page Page Durée DE LA Garantie Whirlpool Paiera Garantie Complète ’UN ANGarantie Complète DE Cinq ANS