Whirlpool RF376PCY manual Using, glass, ktop, Cookware tips

NOTE: The	surface elements may	smoke	l
slightly and emit a burning odor during the
first few hours of use. This is normal. It is
caused by the insulation material of the new
ceramic cooktop elements and will not occur
again.
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.
SETTING	RECOMMENDED	USE	1
HI	l To start foods cooking.
	l To bring liquids to a boil.

Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil.

Medium l For gravy, pudding and (opposite OFF)

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l To cook large amounts of veaetables.

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Medium-lowl To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher

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settinq.

LO l To keep food warm until readv to serve.

Using		the	ceramic	glass
coo	ktop				l
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is
almost the same as cooking on coil surface
units.	There		are, however,	a few differences:	l
l The surface unit will glow red when it is
turned on. You will see the element cycling
on (glowing red) and off - even on HIGH
setting -to maintain the proper tempera-
ture	setting		you have selected.		l
l Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass
cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping					l
off the cooktop before and after each use
will	help	keep the surface		free from stains	l

and provide the most even heating. See pages 37 and 38 for care and cleaning suggestions.

Cookware tips

l Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit.

NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware) or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels. This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results.

Also, woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

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.

Handles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely at- tached to the pan.

With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.

Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop.

Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans with tall sides.

Do not cook food directly on cooktop.

Product Damage Hazard

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.

The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit.

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