Whirlpool RCS2002 manual Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Coil Elements Burner Bowls

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. The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	■ Start food cooking.
	■ Bring liquid to a boil.
6-8	■ Hold a rapid boil.
[MED- HI]	■ Quickly brown or sear food.

5■ Maintain a slow boil.

[MED]	■	Fry or sauté foods.
	■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
2-4	■	Stew or steam food.
[MED- LO]	■	Simmer.
LO	■	Keep food warm.
	■ Melt chocolate or butter.

REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cook- top area may become hot.

Power On Light

The Power On light will glow when any of the coil element(s) are turned on.

Coil Elements and

Burner Bowls

(on some models)

Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills.

Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color. For more information, see the “General Cleaning” section.

Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off.

To Remove:

1.Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl.

2.Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.

3.Lift out the burner bowl.

To Replace:

1.Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle.

2.Holding the coil element as level as possible, carefully push coil element terminal into the receptacle.

3.When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle.

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