Whirlpool RF199LXK, RF390LXK Cooktop Use, Cooktop Controls, ACCUSIMMER Feature, Dual Cooking Zone

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

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 anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	■ Start food cooking.
	■ Bring liquid to a boil.
6-8	■ Hold a rapid boil.
[MED- HI]	■ Quickly brown or sear food.

5■ Maintain a slow boil.

[MED]	■	Fry or sauté foods.
	■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
2-4	■	Stew or steam food.
[MED- LO]	■	Simmer.
LO	■	Keep food warm.
	■ Melt chocolate or butter.

ACCUSIMMER	■	Precise simmer control.
setting
(on some models)
LO	■	Low simmer or when using lids.

4■ High simmer or simmer without lids.

Keep Warm	■ Keep cooked foods warm.
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

ACCUSIMMER™ Feature

(on some models)

The ACCUSIMMER™ feature setting is an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmering. It is the right front surface cooking area or element.

The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER™ feature setting is on. When the setting is not on, the right front surface cooking area or element will function as a single or dual element (on some models).

To use:

1.Turn the ACCUSIMMER™ feature knob from NORMAL BURNER to the ON position.

2.Push in and turn the right front control knob ON between the LO and 4 settings.

Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and 4 for a high simmer or when not using lids.

3.Turn the ACCUSIMMER™ feature knob to the OFF position when finished cooking.

Dual Cooking Zone

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2

1.Single size (6 in. [15.24 cm])

2.Dual size (10 in. [25.4 cm])

The Dual Cooking Zone offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

SINGLE	DUAL
LO	OFF
	LO
2	2
4	4
6	6

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HIIH

1.Single

2.Dual

To Use SINGLE :

1.Push in and turn the left front control knob counterclockwise from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between HI and LO.

2.Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.

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