Whirlpool FES310B - 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 the newer cook­
ware available 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 F>an.
NOTES:
• If a surface unit stays red for a long time,
the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or
is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged
usage of incorrect utensils could result in
damage to the surface unit, cooktop,
wiring, arnf surrounding areas. To prevent
damage, use con’ect 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 fiat-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 rrot extend rmre than one inch outside
surface unit area. Large diameter canners/
pans, if not property 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 HI. 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.
• Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.