Using Your Cooktop; Using The Surface Units; Using The Optional Coil Element Module - Whirlpool RC8900XX Use And Care Manual

Using Your Cooktop
Using the surface units
Control knobs must be pushed in before
turning them to a setting. They can be set
anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface unit and grill markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows
which surface unit is turned on by that knob.
The grill marker shows which control knobs
operate the grill.
Surface unit indicator light
One of the surface unit indicator lights on the
control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.
Burn and Fire Hazard
Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF
and the indicator lights are OFF when you
are not cooking. Someone could be burned
or a fire could start if a surface unit is
accidentally left ON.
Using the optional coil element module
Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide. For best results, start
cooking at the high settings; then turn the control
knob down to continue cooking.
Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids
to a boil.
Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken
or pancakes.
Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing; to
cook large amounts of vegetables.
Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
Use LO to keep food warm until ready to serve.