Cooktop Controls - Knob Controls; Dual Element - Whirlpool GJC3055 Use And Care Manual

WARNING
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The controls can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
To Use:
1. Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING
HI
Medium High
Between MEDIUM - HI
MEDIUM
Medium Low
Between MEDIUM - LO
LO
ACCUSIMMER ® setting
(on some models)
Dual Elements
(on some models)
Warm Zone Element
(on some models)
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COOKTOP CONTROLS - KNOB CONTROLS

Fire Hazard
RECOMMENDED USE
Start food cooking.
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Bring liquid to a boil.
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Hold a rapid boil.
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Quickly brown or sear food.
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Maintain a slow boil.
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Fry or sauté foods.
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Cook soups, sauces and
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gravies.
High simmer or simmer
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without lids.
Stew or steam food.
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Simmer.
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Melt chocolate or butter.
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Low simmer using lids.
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Precise simmer control.
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Large- or small-diameter
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cookware.
Large or small quantities of
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food.
Keep cooked foods warm.
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Home canning.
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Hot Surface Indicator Lights (on Knob Control models)
The Hot Surface Indicator Lights will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area(s) is turned off.
If the cooktop is on when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface
Indicator Lights will remain on after the power is restored to the
cooktop. They will remain on until the cooktop has cooled
completely.
Power Light
Each cooktop has a Power On light. The light will glow when any
burner is on.

Dual Element

The dual-size elements offer flexibility to cook using different
sizes of cookware. The single element can be used in the same
way as a regular element. The dual element combines the inner
and outer elements and is recommended for larger cookware,
large quantities of food, and home canning.
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE
zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
To Use DUAL:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL
zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.