Using The Control Knobs - Whirlpool GLT3615G Use And Care Manual

Using the surface burners

Using the control knobs

Your cooktop comes with electric ignitors. Electric
• Push in the control knob and turn it counter-
clockwise to the LITE position. The clicking
sound is the ignitor sparking. Make sure the
burner has lit.
• To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights,
turn the control knob to the cook setting you
want. You can set the control knob anywhere
between HI and LO.
NOTE: All four electric ignitors will click at the same
time. However, the burner with the control knob
turned to LITE is the one that will ignite.
ignitors automatically
light the burners each
time you turn the
control knobs to LITE.
• Place a filled pan on
the burner grate before
turning on the surface
burner. Do not operate
a burner for extended
periods of time without
having cookware on
the grate.
U S I N G Y O U R C O O K T O P
(cont.)
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The
cookware could overheat causing damage to the
cookware or cooking product.
Burner heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
• To light the burner.
• To start food cooking.
HI
• To bring liquid to a boil.
• To hold a rapid boil.
MED HI
• To fry chicken or pancakes.
• For gravy, pudding and icing.
MED
• To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
MED LO • To keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
LO • To keep food warm.
• To melt chocolate or butter.
• To simmer.
Energy saving tips
When heating large quantites of liquid for foods
•
such as pasta or soup, cover with a lid to help
shorten cooking time.
Preheat your pots and pans only when
•
recommended and for the shortest time possible.
Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn
•
the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.
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