Whirlpool RF364PXE Using Your Range, Using The Surface Cooking Areas, Using the control knobs

USING YOUR RANGE

To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS

Using the control knobs

Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

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Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Surface cooking area heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	•To start foods cooking.
	•To bring liquids to a boil.
6-8	•To hold a rapid boil.
	•To fry chicken or pancakes.
5	•For gravy, pudding, and icing.
	•To cook large amounts of
	vegetables.
2-4	•To keep food cooking after
	starting it on a higher setting.
LO	•To keep food warm until it’s
	ready to serve.

Easy ways to save energy

•Match the pan to the surface cooking area size.

•The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.

•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.

•Preheat your pots and pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

•Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

•Place a filled pan on the surface cooking area before turning it on.

•Coil element model: Keep your reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.

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