Range

F

AG H

I

J

K

B

C

D

E

L

A. Surface cooking area or element

B.Anti-tip bracket

C.Door stop clip

D.Model and serial number plate (behind left side of storage drawer)

E. Storage drawer F. Control panel

G. Hot surface indicator light (on ceramic glass models)

H. Automatic oven light switch (on some models)

I.Gasket

J.Broil element (not shown)

K.Bake element

L.Self-clean latch (on some models)

Parts and Features not shown

(on some models)

Coil elements

Oven door window

Oven light

Manual oven light switch

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 to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

 

HI

Start food cooking.

 

Bring liquid to a boil.

 

 

 

Medium High

Hold a rapid boil.

6-8

Quickly brown or sear food.

 

 

 

 

Medium

Maintain a slow boil.

5

Fry or sauté foods.

 

 

 

 

Medium Low

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

2-4

Stew or steam food.

 

 

 

 

LO

Simmer.

 

Keep food warm.

 

Melt chocolate or butter.

 

 

 

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Whirlpool W10017720 manual Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Range, Setting Recommended USE