White-Westinghouse 316257134 (0809) - Manual (Page 6)

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Setting Surface & Oven Controls
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and
type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for
best cooking results.
To Operate the Surface Elements
1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob (See Fig. 1)
in either direction to the desired setting. Start most
cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to
a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do
not have to be set exactly on a particular setting. Use
the settings as a guide and adjust the knob as needed.
3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element
off before removing the pan. Note: The Surface or
Element On indicator light(s) will glow when one or
more surface elements are turned on. A quick glance
at this indicator light(s) is an easy check to be sure all
surface elements are turned off.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Setting Clock & Minute Timer (some models)
To Set the 4 Button Time of Day Clock (some models)
When the range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the
range has been interrupted, "12:00" will flash in the display window.
1. Push .
2. Push in and hold or until the correct time appears in the
display. Increases time and decreases time.
“:” Flashing indicates Minute Timer mode
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on
cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings
may vary when using other types of pans.
STANDARD SURFACE ELEMENTS
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan
broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (6) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (4-5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and
gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW (SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer
To Set the 4 Button Minute Timer
1. Push , "0:00" will appear in the display window. The timer can be set for any amount of time from 00:01 minute to 12:00
hours.
2. Push in and hold until the correct amount of time appears in the display. Increases time and decreases time.
The minute timer will automatically start when the button is released. The “:” will flash to indicate Minute Timer mode.
3. When the set time has passed, the control will display "0:00" and beep three times. The timer will continue to beep until
or is pressed at which time the timer will return to the clock mode.
Note: Push at any time to cancel the timer and return to the clock operation.
Fig. 1