Whirlpool SS385PEB Range User Manual


 
Using Your Range
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This
section g’wes 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. The control knob has stops
for HI, MED and LOW. However, you can
set the control knob anywhere between HI
and OFF.
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. If the heat
setting is too high, it can:
l
Char
bacon and cause curling.
l
Make eggs
tough and crisp at the edges.
l
Toughen
liver, fish and seafood.
.
Scorch
delicate sauces and custards.
l
Cause
a boilover.
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.
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.
8
Push In and turn counterclockwlse
SElTiNG
RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
l To light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control
back to a desired setting to
stop the clicking of the
ignitor.
Hi
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
MED
l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
l For gravy, pudding and
icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables,
LOW
l To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
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