Whirlpool RC8200XY Cooktop User Manual


 
Using Your Cooktop
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Using the
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Energy saving tips
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To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop.
Using the surface units
Control knobs must be pushed in before
turning them to a setting. They can be set
anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface unit markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows
which surface unit is turned on by that knob.
Surface unit indicator light(s)
The Surface Unit Indicator Light(s) on the control
panel will glow when a surface unit is on.
Burn and Fire Hazard
Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF
and all indicator lights are OFF when you
are not cooking.
Someone could be burned or a fire could
start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.
Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide. For best results, start
cooking at the high settings; then turn the control
knob down to continue cooking.
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HI
Medium-high
Medium
(opposite OFF)
LO
RECOMMENDED &SE
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To start foods cooking.
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To bring liquids to a boil.
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To hold a rapid boil.
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To fry chicken or pancakes.
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For gravy, pudding and icing
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To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
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To keep food cooking after
startinq it on a hiqher settinq.
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To keep food warm until
readv to serve.
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