Whirlpool RF385PXY manual Cookware tips, Home canning information

Until you get used to the settings, use the

l Do not use canners, woks and specialty

utensils with rounded, warped, ridged or dented

following as a guide. For best results, start

bottoms. These could cause severe overheat-

cooking at the high settings; then turn the control

ing which

damages

the utensil and/or

surface

knob down

to continue

cooking.

1 SETTING

1

RECOMMENDED

USE

unit.

HI

l

To

start

foods

cooking.

l To bring liquids to a boil.

Medium-high

l

To hold a rapid boil.

Product

Damage

Hazard

l To fry chicken or pancakes.

If a surface unit stays red for a long time,

Medium

For

gravy, pudding and

icing.

l

the bottom of the

pan is not flat enough or is

(opposite

OFF)

l

To cook

large

amounts

of

too small for the surface

unit. Prolonged

vegetables.

usage of incorrect

utensils

can result

in

Mediurrklow

l

To

keep

food

cooking

after

damage

to the surface

unit, cooktop,

wiring

starting

it on a higher

setting.

and surrounding

areas.

To

prevent damage,

LO

l To keep food warm until

use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and

turn control down to continue cooking.

ready to serve.

Cookware tips

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs.

l For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units. To check the flatness of a utensil:

-Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it.

-Rotate the ruler in all directions. There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.

NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments.

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.

lDo 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.

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 regular 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 setvice 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 cooktop.

l Do 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.

l To prolong the life of the elements:

-Prepare small batches at a time.

-Do not use elements for canning all day.

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