Whirlpool SF385PEY Case of a prolonged power failure, Cookware tips, Home canning information

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.

1SElllNG 1 RECOMMENDED USE

LlTE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor.

HI l To start foods cooking.

lTo bring liquids to a boil.

MED l To hold a rapid boil.

lTo fry chicken or pancakes.

lFor gravy, pudding and icing.

lTo cook large amounts of vegetables.

LOW l To keep food warm until ready to serve.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.

In case of a prolonged power failure

Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.

Burn, Fire, Explosion and

Product Damage Hazard

lBurner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the tooting utensil. The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results.

lBe sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON.

lIf the flame should go out while cooking, or if there is a strong gas odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner. If gas odor is still present, see safety note on page 3. Failure to follow these precau- tions could result in explosion or fire.

lDo not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product.

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

1cooking utensils for your needs.

l NOTE: For best reeults and greater fuel efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners. Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porce- lain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which damages the utensil and/or surface burner.

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

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

l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

,l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

lHandles should be made of a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

lPans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect.

lBe sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty.

lUse utensils only as they were intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners.

Home canning information

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.

To protect your range:

lFor best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.

lDo not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.

lStart with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.