Whirlpool 9761862 manual Cooktop USE, CooktopControls, Accusimmer Feature, Onsomemodels

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COOKTOP USE

CooktopControls

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

 

HI

Start food cooking.

 

Bring liquid to a boil.

 

 

 

Medium High

Hold a rapid boil.

Between

Quickly brown or sear food.

MEDIUM & HI

 

 

or 6-8

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

Maintain a slow boil.

or

Fry or sauté foods.

Between

 

 

4-6

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

 

 

 

Medium Low

Stew or steam food.

Between

Simmer.

MEDIUM & LO

 

 

or 2-4

 

 

 

 

 

LO

Keep food warm.

 

Melt chocolate or butter.

 

 

 

Warm Zone

Keep cooked foods warm.

Element

 

 

(on some ceramic

 

 

glass models)

 

 

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

ACCUSIMMER® Feature

(onsomemodels)

The ACCUSIMMER® feature setting is an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmering. It is the left front surface cooking area or element. The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER® feature is in use.

NOTE: Picture may vary depending on your model.

The ACCUSIMMER® control switch has 2 settings: SIMMER and NORMAL BURNER. When the control is set on NORMAL BURNER, the left front surface cooking area or element will function as a single or dual element (on some models).

To use:

1.Push the ACCUSIMMER® control switch to the SIMMER position. The indicator light will glow.

2.Push in and turn the left front control knob to a setting anywhere between HI and LO.

Select a knob position near medium or medium low (4 or 5) for a low simmer or when using lids. Select a knob position near medium-high (7 or 8) for a high simmer or when not using lids.

On some models, select either the Single or Dual Zone settings. See “Dual Watt Element” section.

3.Push the ACCUSIMMER® control switch back to the NORMAL BURNER setting when finished cooking. The indicator light will go out.

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Contents 9761862 Electric RangeTable of Contents TheAnti-TipBracket Range SafetyFor units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesControl Panels Parts and FeaturesAbcde F G H RangeOnsomemodels Accusimmer FeatureCooktop USE CooktopControlsOnsomemodelds Dual CookingZoneWarmZoneElement CeramicGlassTo Replace Hot Surface Indicator Light under ceramic glassCoil ElementsandBurner Bowls To RemoveCookware Cookware CharacteristicsLift-upCooktop HomeCanningStyle 1 Electronic Oven Control Electronic Oven ControlsDisplay StartTones Off/CancelTimer ClockHourShut-Off Oven TemperatureControlOven USE Control LockSplitOven Rack Positioning RacksandBakewareMeatThermometer BakewareOven Vent BakingandRoastingCook Rack Time Food Position ChoiceBake FunctionBroiling To BroilStyle 1- ElectronicOvenControl ConvectionCookingConvectionBakingandRoasting Style1electronicovencontrolTemp WarmHoldFeatureFood Cook Time Oven Temp Internal Rack TimedCookingonsome models To Set a Delayed Timed CookStyle 3 Electronic Oven Control To Set a Timed Cook To Program Steps 2, 3 and 4 of the Sequence SequenceProgrammingExample Sequence Programming To Program the First Step of the SequencePrepare Oven Self-Cleaning CycleRange Care WarmingDrawerHow the Cycle Works To Self-Clean Style 1 Electronic Oven ControlTo Delay Start Self-Clean Style 1 Electronic Oven Control Prepare Cooktop and Storage DrawerTo Stop Self-Clean any time GeneralCleaningStainless Steel on some models Warming Drawer and Tray on some models Oven LightSurface Under Cooktop on some models Broiler PAN and Grid on some modelsTo Remove Oven DoorStorageDrawer Before RemovingWarmingDraweronsome models TroubleshootingAssistance or Service Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for ONE-YEAR Full Warranty9761862