Whirlpool FEP350Y - Manual (Page 8)

U S I N G Y O U R R A N G E
Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide. For best results, start
cooking at the high setting; then turn the
control knob down to continue cooking.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI • To start foods cooking.
• To bring liquids to a boil.
MED-HI • To hold a rapid boil.
• To fry chicken or pancakes.
MED • For gravy, pudding and icing.
• To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
MED-LO • To keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
LO • To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
Cookware tips
• Select a pan that is about the same size
as the surface unit.
• NOTE: For best results and greater
energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed
cookware that makes good contact with
the surface units. Cookware with rounded,
warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain
enamelware) or dented bottoms could
cause severe overheating, which damages
the cookware and/or surface unit.
You can, however, use newer cookware
with slightly indented bottoms or very small
expansion channels. This cookware is
specially designed to provide the good
contact needed for best cooking results.
Also, woks, canners and teakettles with
flat bottoms suitable for use on your
cooktop are now available in most stores
that sell housewares.
• The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick­
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
• The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how fast heat transfers from the surface
unit through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.
Choose pans that provide the best cooking
results.
• Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
ÂCAUTION
Product Damage Hazard
• If a surface unit stays red for a long time,
the bottom of the pan is riot flat enough
or is too small for the surface unit.
Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils for
long periods of time could result in
damage to the surface unit, cooktop,
wiring and surrounding areas. To
prevent damage, use correct utensils,
start cooking on HI and turn control
down to continue cooking.
• Do not leave an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
unit. The utensil could overheat and
could damage the utensil or surface unit.
Home canning information
To protect your range:
• Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best
results.
• Use the largest surface unit for best
results. Also, use a canner/pan which can
be centered over the surface unit and
which does not extend more than one inch
outside surface unit area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap
heat and can cause damage to the
cooktop.
• Do not place canner on two surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
• Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce heat
setting to lowest position needed to keep
water boiling.
• Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
• To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all day.