Whirlpool W10162215A Cooktop Use, Cooktop Controls, Range, G A L B H I J K C D E F, Fire Hazard

Range

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A

L B

H

I

J

K

C

D

E

F

A. Oven vent

B. Surface burner

C.Anti-tip bracket

D.Door stop clip

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

F. Storage drawer G. Control panel

H. Automatic oven light switch (on some models)

I. Broil element (not shown) J. Door gasket

K. Bake element

L. Self-clean latch (on some models)

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.
	■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Medium Low	■	Stew or steam food.
2-4	■	Simmer.
LO	■	Keep food warm.
	■ Melt chocolate or butter.

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

NOTE: On self-cleaning models, the cooktop will not operate when the range is in a self-cleaning mode.

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