Using Your Cooktop; Surface Element Controls; Warming Zone Element; Simmer Element - Whirlpool WKP85800 Use & Care Manual

If you want food to broil slower from the start...
Close the oven door.
PRESS
Press the button and press the
BROIL
temperature between "300°F/149°C" and "500°F/260°C"
shows on the display.
Press the button.
START
Lower temperature settings let the broil heating element cycle
and slow cooking down. The lower the temperature, the
slower the cooking.
NOTE: Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook
better if you use lower broiling temperatures.

USING YOUR COOKTOP

WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Surface Element Controls

Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a
setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and "0" (OFF).
Power on
light
The controls for the surface elements provide infinite heat
settings. The numbers on the dial serve as a reference. The
control can be turned to any setting to provide the exact heat
required.
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YOU SEE
(example for broiling at 400°F/204°C)
button so a
Glass ceramic cooktop models: The controls work on the
principle of percent on, percent off. For example, when the
control is turned to setting 5, the element will be on only 50% of
the time. Because of the fast heat-up of radiant heat elements,
you will notice, and perhaps even hear, the element switching on
and off.
Additional glass ceramic elements (on some models).

Warming Zone Element

Dual
Element
Hot Surface Indicator Lights
Warming Zone Element
(on some models)
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
Use the warming zone element to keep cooked foods warm. It is
not recommended for heating cold foods.
The warming zone is located in the center of your cooktop. Set
the switch to "ON" for use.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use plastic
wrap to cover food because it may melt onto the cooktop
surface. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening
in the cover for moisture to escape.
Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use.
Use potholders or oven mitts to remove food.
The warming zone element will not glow red when it is on,
unlike the surface elements, However the surface indicator
light on the cooktop will glow.
The warming zone element may be used whether the other
elements are in use or not.

Simmer Element

(on some models)
The simmer element is identified on the disc in the center of the
element. This element can maintain lower temperatures for
preparation of foods which require very low heat like sauces,
chocolate or cheese.
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Element