Using Your Range, Using the control knobs | Whirlpool SES374H

USING YOUR RANGE

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 be- tween 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 food cooking.
	•To bring liquid to a boil.
6-8	•To hold a rapid boil.
	•To quickly brown or sear food.
5	•To maintain a slow boil.
	•To fry poultry or meat.
	•To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.
2-4	•To stew or steam food.
	•To simmer food.
LO	•To keep food warm.
	•To melt chocolate or butter.

Easy ways to save energy

•When heating large quantities of liquid for foods such as pasta or soup, cover with a lid to help shorten cooking time.

•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.

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Whirlpool SES374H Using Your Range, Using the Surface Cooking Areas, Using the control knobs, Easy ways to save energy

Contents

8272366 Self-Cleaning Please record your model’s information ANTI-TIP Bracket Range SafetyOn next Important Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning ranges Control Panel Parts and Features Setting Recommended USE Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobs Surface Pan Home canning informationCookware tips To protect your range Characteristics of cookware materials Hot surface indicator light Using the ceramic glass cooktop Positioning racks and pans Using the OvenRack placement for specific foods When YOU have Place Bakeware Choices Using Aluminum Foil Electronic Oven Control Indicator lights Using the control lockDisplay/clock Example for Setting the ClockUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Press Clock Time of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo clear the display, turn off the minute timer Display counts down Roasting meats and poultry BAKING/ROASTINGRear of rack Example for set temperature of 325F Saving energy Factory setting Fahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook Degrees Front of rack Rear of rack Broiling Press Custom Broil Broil indicator light will light upStart the oven Approximate Time Broiling guidelinesRack Minutes Meat Position Side Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting time Using the Auto Cooking ControlCook time indicator light will light up Example shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Choose the bake setting To delay start and stop automaticallyDisplay counts down cook time Example shows 2 o’clock start time Start time/delay indicator light will light up Ceramic glass cooktop model Oven VentOven vent Removing the storage drawer Storage DrawerReplacing the storage drawer Before YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youTips Cleaning time Setting the ControlsExample shows 41⁄2-hour HOW the Cycle Works To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time Caring for Your Range Cleaning Chart Caring for Your Range Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop To remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace To replace the oven light Oven Light Range does not Work TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem Cause Display Messages Cooking Results Consultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or Service Topic Index Full FIVE-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for