Whirlpool RC8900XA, RC8920XA Using the solid element surface unit module

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results,

start cooking at the high setting; then turn

the control knob down to continue cooking. -.~-.-

SETI-ING	&Z~MMENDED	USE
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HI	* To start foods	cooking.
	* To bring liquids to a boil.
MED-HI	1	boil.
	: * -To hold a rapid

l To fry chicken or pan- cakes.

i l On solid elements, turn to LO or MED-LO when sizzle starts.

MED l For gravy, pudding and icing.

l To cook large amounts of vegetables.

l On solid elements, turn to LO or MED-LO when sizzle starts.

MED-LOl To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

l On solid elements, turn to LO to finish cooking.

LO l To keep food warm until ready to serve.

Using the solid element surface unit module

Solid element surface units are made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. Each surface unit has a built-in protective limiter as a safety feature.

The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures when:

lA pan boils dry.

l A pan is removed and the surface unit is left on.

lThe bottom of the pan is too large or too small for the surface unit. This WIII result In longer cooking times.

lThe bottom of the pan is rounded, warped, ribbed or dented and does not make full contact with the surface unit.

1 he limiter will automatically reduce the heat I( vel to provide even cooking temperatures aid to protect the surface unit.

NOTE: Solid elements stay hot for a long ti ne. Do not use the HI setting for long p ?riods of time or leave pans on hot ele-

rrents when cooking is done. Burned food a id damage to the cookware could result. Use a lower setting to complete the cooking ar\d turn the solid element surface unit off a fs w minutes before you finish cooking.

Before placing a pan on solid element sluface units for the first time, heat on HI st!tting for five minutes. The surface units w II give off smoke as the protective coating, afrplied at the factory, finishes bonding to th a surface.

Using the ceramic glass cl>oktop module

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is allnost the same as cooking on coil surface ur its. There are, however, a few differences: l --he surface unit will glow red when it is t Jrned on. You will see the element cycling

on (glowing red) and off - even on HI

:etting - to maintain the proper tempera- t Jre setting you have selected.

l Z;liding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping cff the cooktop before and after each use v/ill help keep the surface free from stains snd provide the most even heating. See rages 21 and 22 for care and cleaning suggestions.

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