Whirlpool GY397LXUS manual Cooktop Use, CooktopControls, Dual SizeElement, onsomemodels, Abeb

Models: GY397LXUS

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COOKTOP USE

COOKTOP USE

ABEB

CD

A. Surface cooking area locator

B. Cooktop on indicator light

C. Left front control knob

D. Left rear control knob

FG

E. Electronic oven control

F. Right rear control knob

G. Right front control knob

CooktopControls

ABEBWARNING

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

 

 

 

Dual Elements

Large diameter cookware.

 

Large quantities of food.

 

Home canning.

 

 

 

HI (High)

Bring liquid to a boil.

 

 

 

Medium High

Hold a rapid boil.

Between

Quickly brown or sear food.

HI and MED

 

 

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

Cooktop On Indicator Lights

Each set of control knobs, left and right of the oven control, have a Cooktop On indicator light. When either control on a side is on, the light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

The hot surface indicator light, located on the cooking surface, will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off.

Dual SizeElement

(onsomemodels)

A

B

A. Single size (6" [15.24 cm])

MED (Medium)

Maintain a slow boil.

 

Fry or sauté foods.

 

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

B. Dual size (10" [25.4 cm])

Medium Low

Stew or steam food.

Between

Simmer.

MED and LO

 

 

 

 

 

LO (Low)

Keep food warm.

Melt chocolate or butter.

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Whirlpool GY397LXUS manual Cooktop Use, CooktopControls, Dual SizeElement, onsomemodels, Cooktop On Indicator Lights, Abeb