Whirlpool WFG231LVS Cooktop Use, Cooktop Controls, Surface Burners, To Set Burner Temperature

Models: WFG231LVS

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COOKTOP USE

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

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B

C

D

E

F

 

 

 

 

 

A. Surface burner locator

 

D. Center burner control knob

 

 

B. Left rear burner control knob

 

E. Right rear burner control knob

 

 

C. Left front burner control knob

 

F. Right front burner control knob

 

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.

Turn off all controls when not cooking.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE.

Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.

IMPORTANT: Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range.

To Set Burner Temperature:

1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.

All 4 surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.

2.Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO. The clicking will stop. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

 

LITE

Light the burner.

 

 

 

HI

Start food cooking.

Bring liquid to a boil.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

MED (medium)

Hold a rapid boil.

 

Quickly brown or sear food.

 

Fry or sauté foods.

 

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

 

Stew or steam foods.

 

 

 

LO

Keep food warm.

 

Simmer.

 

 

 

Power failure

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

Surface Burners

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A. Burner cap

B. Alignment pins

C.Igniter

D.Burner base

E.Gas tube opening

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

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Whirlpool WFG231LVS manual Cooktop Use, Cooktop Controls, Surface Burners, To Set Burner Temperature, Power failure