Cookware tips
There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs.
l For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only
-Rotate the ruler in all directions. There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.
NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments.
l The pan should have straight sides and a tight- fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight. Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food.
9 The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.
lDo not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. It can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit.
l Do not use canners, woks and specialty utensils with rounded, warped, ridged or dented bottoms. These could cause severe overheat- ing which damages the utensil and/or surface unit.
Product Damage Hazard
If a surface unit stays red for a long time,
the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils can result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpools” service company.
To protect your range:
l Use
l For best results, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than 1 inch outside surface unit area. Large diamater canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.
l Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Excessive heat
l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest posaion needed to keep water boiling.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.
lTo prolong the life of the elements:
-Prepare small batches at a time.
-Do not use elements for canning all day.
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