Whirlpool W10458809B manual Cooktop Use, Cooktop Controls, 30 76.2 cm Cooktop, Power On Light

Models: W10458809B

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COOKTOP USE

COOKTOP USE

This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.

30" (76.2 cm) Cooktop

A. Left rear control knob

B. Right rear control knob

C. Left front control knob

D. Right front control knob

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 HIGH and LOW. Push in and turn to setting.

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

 

 

 

HIGH

Start food cooking.

 

Bring liquid to a boil.

 

 

Medium High

Hold a rapid boil.

 

Quickly brown or sear food.

 

 

Medium

Maintain a slow boil.

 

Fry or sauté foods.

 

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

 

High simmer or simmer without

 

 

lids.

 

 

Medium Low

Stew or steam food.

 

Simmer.

 

 

 

LOW

Keep food warm.

 

Melt chocolate or butter.

 

Low simmer using lids.

REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Power On Light

Each control knob will activate the POWER ON light. The light will glow red when any control knob is on.

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Whirlpool W10458809B manual Cooktop Use, Cooktop Controls, 30 76.2 cm Cooktop, Power On Light