Cooktop Use; Cooktop Controls - Whirlpool W10162166A Use And Care Manual

Cooktop
A. Downdraft vent cover
B. Filter
C. Ceramic glass cooktop
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push
in and turn to setting. The surface cooking area locator shows
which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide
when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI
Medium High
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
D. Surface cooking area
E. Downdraft vent location
F. Dual watt element

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
D H
G. Model and serial number plate
(located on outside bottom of cooktop)
H. Control panel
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
Medium
Medium Low
LO
Dual Watt Element
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
POWER ON Light
Each control knob will activate the POWER ON light. The light will
glow red when any control knob is on.
F
Maintain a slow boil.
Fry or sauté foods.
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
High simmer or simmer without
lids.
Stew or steam food.
Simmer.
Keep food warm.
Melt chocolate or butter.
Low simmer using lids.
Home canning.
Large-diameter cookware.
Large quantities of food.
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