COOKTOP USE
ABCDEFG
A.Left front control knobD.Hot surface indicator lightF.Right rear control knob
B.Left rear control knobE.Surface cooking area locatorG.Right front control knob
C.Electronic oven control
Cooktop ControlsCeramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
WARNING
may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level.
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.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep
it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On
cooktops with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may
Fire Hazard
be more visible, and may require more cleaning and care.
Turn off all controls when done cooking.Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For
more information, see ?General Cleaning? section.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
 Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. cooktop.
Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide
 To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
when setting heat levels.
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
SETTINGRECOMMENDED USE
break when the lid is removed.
HI Start food cooking. For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
 Bring liquid to a boil.soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
Medium High Hold a rapid boil.using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
Between MEDIUM are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop
 Quickly brown or sear food.
and HIand can cause pitting and permanent marks.
 To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware
MEDIUMÂ Maintain a slow boil.
across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough
 Fry or sauté foods.finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or
marks on the cooktop.
 Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
 Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
Medium Low Stew or steam food.on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that
Between MEDIUM cannot be removed completely.
 Simmer.
and LO
 To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
LOÂ Keep food warm.
of the entire cooktop.
 Melt chocolate or butter.
 To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
5 |
ACEC
WHIRLPOOL
