Whirlpool SM980PEY warranty Case of a prolonged power failure, Cookware tips

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Until you get used to the aettinge, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE

LITE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor.

HI l To start foods cooking.

lTo bring liquids to a boil.

MED l To hold a rapid boil.

lTo fry chicken or pancakes.

lFor gravy, pudding and icing.

lTo cook large amounts of vegetables.

LOW l To keep food warm until ready to serve.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.

In case of a prolonged power failure

Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.

Burn, Fire, Explosion and

Product Damage Hazard

lBurner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooling utensil. The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results.

lBe sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON.

lIf the flame should go out while cooking, or if there is a strong gas odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner. lf gas odor is still present, see safety note on page 3. Failure to follow these precau- tions could resutt in explosion or fire.

lDo not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product.

Cookware tips

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs.

l NOTE: For beat reautta and greater fuel efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners. Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porce- lain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which damages the utensil and/or surface burner.

Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

lThe pan should have straight sides and a tight- fitting lid.

l Choone medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom, Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

lHandles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

lPane should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect.

lBe sure pane do not tip, whether they are full or empty.

lUse utensils only as they were intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners.

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Contents GAS Cooktop and SELF-CLEANING Lower Oven To the Installer Please Leave thisYour safety is important to us Thank you for buying a Whirlpool applianceALL Ranges can TIP For more information, see the Theanti-tip bracket onImportant Safety Instructions GeneralWhen using the cook-top Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located Grease When usinn the oven Care and cleaninn Parts And Features ControlSurface Burner Control Panel Lower Oven Control PanelUsing Your Cooktop And Lower Oven Using the surface burnersBurner heat settings This SectionCase of a prolonged power failure Cookware tips6th oven rack position roasting rack Positioning racks and pansHome canning information For best air circulation Three or four pansPush in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock Setting the clockUsing the Minute Timer Baking/roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control BroilingBroiling tips Rack Position Chart Energy saving tipsFood Rare steaks and fishTo OFF Using the automatic Mealtimer clockTo delay start and stop automatically When the oven is ON, pans and pan OvenTo start baking/roasting now and stop automatically Handles left near the oven vent canStorage drawer Anti-tip BracketUsing The Self-Cleaning Cycle How the cycle worksBefore you start This Section Pa*PageTop Setting the controlsClean To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time Special tipsCaring For Your Cooktop And Lower Oven Surface burner grates and reflector pansLift-up cook-top Surface BurnersReplace reflector pans and surface burner grates Lift up the cooktop, following the instructionsTypical surface burner flame at hlghast setting Part Cleaning chartHOW to Clean Clean after each use Self-Cleaning cycleNonabrasive, plastic Scrubbing padLower oven light To replace the oven lightIf You Need Assistance Or Service Clean with a straight pin see pages 23Before calling for assistance Burner ports are cloggedLet dry Push control knobs in before turning to a setting SolwionIf you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance If you need FSP replace- ment partsPage Microwave Overq/Range Product Warranty Full ONE-YEAR
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