Whirlpool SS330PEB Range User Manual


 
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Using Your Range
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This
section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.
Using the surface burners
Your range is equipped with electric ignitors.
Electric ignitors automatically light the
burners each time they are used.
Push in control knob
and turn counter-
clockwise to the LITE position. The clicking
sound is the ignitor sparking.
Visually
check that burner has lit.
To stop the clicking sound after the burner
lights,
turn
the control knob to the desired
setting. You can set the control knob any-
where between HI and LO.
Push in and turn
counterclockwise
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner marker
shows which surface burner is turned on by
that knob.
Burner heat settings
Use
correct burner heat settings (see
below). lf the heat setting is too high, it can:
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Char
bacon and cause curling.
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Make
eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
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Toughen
liver, fish and seafood.
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Scorch
delicate sauces and custards.
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Cause a
boilover.
Until you get used to the settings, use
the chart at right as a guide.
For best
results,
start
cooking at the high setting;
then
turn
the control knob down to continue
cooking.
NOTE:
Do not cook with the control in the
LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted.
Hold a
lit match near a burner and
turn
the
control knob to the LITE position.
After the
burner lights, turn
the control knob to the
desired setting.
HI
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To start foods cooking.
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To bring liquids to
a
boil.
Medium
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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.
LO
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To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
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