Whirlpool RF315PXY Cookware Tips, Home canning information, Recommended USE

Until you get used to

the

settings,

use

the

Cookware

tips

following as a guide. For best results, start

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is

cooking at the high settings; then turn the control

best for all people. Knowing something about pan

knob down to continue cooking.

materials and construction will help you select the

1 SElTING

1

RECOMMENDED

USE

1

correct cooking utensils for your needs.

l For best results and greater energy efficiency,

HI

*To

start

foods

cooking.

use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good

*To bring liquids to a boil.

contact with the surface units. To check the

Mediumhigh

*To

hold

a rapid

boil.

flatness

of a utensil:

*To fry chicken or pancakes.

- Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan

Medium

l For gravy, pudding and icing.

by placing

a ruler across

it.

(opposite OFF)

*To

cook

large

amounts

of

- Rotate the

ruler in all directions. There

vegetables.

should be no gaps between the pan and the

Medium-low

*To

keep

food

cooking

after

ruler.

starting

it on a higher setting.

NOTE:

Woks,

canners

and

teakettles with flat

LO

*To keep food warm until

bottoms

suitable for use on your

cook-top

are

ready to serve.

now available

in most

houseware

stores

or

departments.

Home canning information

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of surface units and cause damage to the cooktop.

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 WhirlpoolSM service company.

To protect your range:

l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.

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 one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cook-top.

lDo not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Excessive heat build-up will damage the cooktop.

l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position 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.

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.

l 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.

l Do 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 andlor surface unit.

I 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 for long periods of time 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.