Whirlpool RF301OXT manual Cooktop Use, CooktopControls, Coil Elementsand Burner Bowls, HomeCanning

COOKTOP USE

CooktopControls

To Remove:

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

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 to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking indicator light shows that an 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.
Medium High	■	Hold a rapid boil.
6-8	■	Quickly brown or sear food.
Medium	■	Maintain a slow boil.
5	■	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.

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

Coil Elementsand Burner Bowls

(onsomemodels)

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 ½" (1.3 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.

NOTE: Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position.

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, slowly push the 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.

HomeCanning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■Center the canner on the element. Canners should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the element.

■Do not place canner on 2 elements at the same time.

■For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.

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