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COOKTOP USE
The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
Push in and turn to setting.
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models)
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) over the
coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce
excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color.
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Starting in June 2018 Whirlpool is equipping this product
with new temperature-limiting coils pursuant to the updated
standards in UL858. These new coils may vary cooking times
compared to your old cooktop, e.g., a slightly longer time to
boil large volumes of water.
Ceramic Glass (on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is ON.
Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when
an element is ON. This is normal operation. It will also randomly
cycle off and back on again, even while on HI, to keep the
cooktop from extreme temperatures.
It is normal for the surface of light-colored ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting,
abrasions, and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass
cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended
for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads,
or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part
Number 31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and
condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Care”
section for additional information.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface
and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each
use to remove all soils.
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Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping
a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on
the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
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For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and
can cause pitting and permanent marks.
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To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across
the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes
on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on
the cooktop.
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Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on
the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot
be removed completely.
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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
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Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed,
or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
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Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the
ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
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Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
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Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly
on the cooktop.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER:
When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
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A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. 1/2" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang
