Whirlpool 9782474A manual Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Elements, Warming Element

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COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. The controls can be set anywhere between HI and “0” (OFF).

On models with Ceramic Glass, the controls work on the principle of percent on, percent off. When the control is turned to setting 5, the element will be on 50% of the time.

Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

HI

■ To start foods cooking.

 

■ To bring liquids to a boil.

 

 

 

8-6

■

To hold a rapid boil.

 

■

To quickly brown or sear meat.

5■ To cook gravy, pudding and sauce.

■To fry poultry or meat.

■To maintain a slow boil.

4-2

■

To stew or steam food.

 

■

To simmer food.

1■ To keep foods warm. ■ To melt chocolate.

Simmer Element

■ Precise simmer control.

(on some models)

 

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Power On Lights

The Power On lights beside the control knobs indicate which surface elements are turned on. A Power On light will glow when its corresponding surface element is turned on.

Elements

Quick Light Radiant Heating Elements

The quick light radiant heating elements are designed for fast heat response. You can see them light up in just seconds. These elements consist of a set of special heater coils embedded in a thermal insulation material. You may notice the element going on and off a number of times during use. This is a normal occurrence.

Simmer Element (on some models)

The simmer element is identified on the disc in the center of the element. This element can maintain lower temperatures for preparation of foods that require very low heat such as sauces, chocolate or cheese.

Dual Element (on some models)

You can use the left front, dual surface element in two ways to better match the sizes of your cookware. Use the inner area for smaller pots that need lower wattage levels. The combination of both inner and outer areas is for larger pots and pans that require higher wattage levels.

The element is controlled by the “Dual / Single” control knob on the left front of the range control panel. Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting in the area marked “Dual” or “Single.”

Bridge Element (on some models)

When using extra large pots or pans, you can increase the cooktop’s heating area and wattage by turning ON the surface area between the front and rear elements. This “bridge” area works in combination with the right front surface element. You can also use the right rear element for full right-side heating.

The “bridge” and right side elements are controlled by the Dual Switch control knob on the right front of the range control panel. For just the right front element, push in and turn the control knob to the “Single” setting. To turn ON the element and its adjacent surface, push in and turn the control knob to the “Bridge” setting.

Warming Element

(on ceramic glass models)

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Use the Warming Element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.

Do not use it to heat cold foods.

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