Whirlpool 9762358A manual Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Range, Setting Recommended USE

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A. Surface cooking area or element	G. Hot surface indicator light (on ceramic
B. Anti-tip bracket	glass models)
C. Door stop clip	H. Automatic oven light switch (on some
D. Model and serial number plate	models)
	I. Gasket
(behind left side of storage drawer)
E. Storage drawer	J. Broil element (not shown)
F. Control panel	K. Bake element
	L. Self-clean latch (on some models)

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Parts and Features not shown

(on some models)

Coil elements

Oven door window

Oven light

Manual oven light switch

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

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 to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on. 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.
6-8	■	Quickly brown or sear food.
Medium	■	Maintain a slow boil.
5	■	Fry or sauté foods.
Medium Low	■	Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
2-4	■	Stew or steam food.
LO	■	Simmer.
	■	Keep food warm.
	■ Melt chocolate or butter.

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