Whirlpool 9762365 Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Accusimmer Feature, Setting Recommended USE

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 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.
6-8	■	Quickly brown or sear food.
MEDIUM	■	Maintain a slow boil.
4-6	■	Fry or sauté foods.
	■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Medium Low	■	Stew or steam food.
2-4	■	Simmer.
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

(on some models)

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: Appearance 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 Cooking Zone” 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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