Whirlpool SS385PEE Burner heat settings Cookware tips, Case of a prolonged power failure

USING YOUR RANGE

Burner heat settings Cookware tips

Use correct burner heat settings. If the heat setting is too high, it can:

•Char bacon and cause curling.

•Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.

•Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.

•Scorch delicate sauces and custards.

•Cause a boilover.

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.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control knob 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.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
LITE	• To light the burner. After
	the burner lights, turn
	control knob to a desired
	setting to stop the clicking
	of the ignitor.
HI	• To start food cooking.
	• To bring liquid to a boil.
MED	• To maintain a slow boil.
	• To fry poultry or meat.
	• To make pudding, sauce, or
	gravy.
LOW	• To keep food warm.
	• To melt chocolate or butter.
	• To stew or steam food.
	• To simmer food.

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could over- heat causing damage to the cookware or cooking product.

No one brand of cookware is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs.

•For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cook- ware in good condition.

•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 burner 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 a sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

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

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

•Use cookware only as it was intended to be used and 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 larger 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:

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

center over surface unit

1 inch

1" maximum 1"

overhang

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