Whirlpool 8286619 manual Warm Zone Element, Home Canning, To Use, Cookware Characteristics

To use:

1.Turn the Simmer control knob to the SIMMER position. The indicator light will glow.

2.Push in and turn the left front control knob to a setting between LO and 5.

Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and 5 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.Turn the Simmer control knob back to the NORMAL burner setting when finished cooking. The indicator light will go out.

Warm Zone Element

(on some 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 Warm Zone 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.

The Warm Zone Element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used, and can be set from MIN to MAX for different levels of heating.

The Warm Zone Element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the hot surface indicator light will glow as long as the Warm Zone Element area is too hot to touch.

■Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use.

■Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.

■Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.

■Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

To Use:

1.Push in Warm Zone knob to desired setting.

2.Turn knob to OFF when finished.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1" (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

■Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.

■On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

■On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for ordering instructions.

■For more information, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

COOKWARE	CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum	■ Heats quickly and evenly.
	■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
	■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
		most cooking tasks.
Cast iron	■ Heats slowly and evenly.
	■ Good for browning and frying.
	■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ceramic glass	■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
	■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
		settings.
Copper	■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
	■ Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain	■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel	■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
	■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even heating.

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