Whirlpool IBC430 Use And Care Manual page 8

USI NG Y OU R C OO KT OP
Using the ceramic glass
cooktop
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is
almost the same as cooking on coil surface
units. There are, however, a few differences:
•
The portion of the surface unit in use
will glow red when it is turned on. You will
see the element cycling on (glowing red)
and off – even on HI setting – to maintain
the proper temperature setting you have
chosen.
•
Models WBC441 and IBC441: The right
rear surface unit features a halogen
element. This element lights up as soon
as you turn it on, and is brighter than
conventional coil elements.
• Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass
cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping
off the cooktop before and after each use
will help keep the surface free from stains
and provide the most even heating. See
pages 10-12 for care and cleaning
suggestions.
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 uneven heating and poor cooking
results.
You can, however, use the newer
cookware 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.
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•
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.
•
With your hand, feel the bottom of your
pans while they are cool for nicks and
scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan
bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass
cooktop.
• Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and
dry before using on cooktop.
• Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans
with tall sides.
• Do not cook food directly on cooktop.
NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or
one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
unit. The utensil could overheat and damage
the utensil or surface unit.
Home canning information
• Use the entire surface ("DUAL" setting) of
the left front surface unit for best results.
• 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.
• Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.