Using Your Cooktop - Whirlpool SC8630EB Use And Care Manual

Using Your Cooktop
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Using the surface burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energy saving tips ..*........................... 9
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This
section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop.
Using the surface burners
Your cooktop is equipped with electric
igniters. Electrii ignitors automatically light
the burners each time the control knob is
turned to LITE.
Push in and turn
Push in control knob and turn
to the
LITE position. The clicking sound is the
ignitor sparking.
Visually check that burner
has lit.
After the burner Ilghts, turn
the control
knob to the desired setting. You can set the
control knob anywhere between the high
and low settings.
NOTE:
Your cooktop is factory-set for use
with Natural Gas. Do not use L.PJPropane
Gas. lf you wish to convert your cooktop to
use L.P./Propane Gas, order Kit No.
4372174 from your local retailer or an
authorized WhirlpoolQservice company.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner marker
shows which surface burner is turned on by
that knob.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings (see next
page). lf the heat setting is too high, it can:
l
Char
bacon and cause curling.
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Make eggs
tough and crisp at the edges.
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Toughen
lifer, fish and seafood.
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Scorch
delicate sauces and custards.
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Cause
a boilover.
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