Cooktop Use; Cooktop Controls; Accusimmer Feature - Whirlpool 9763069 Use And Care Manual

Cooktop Controls

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. Use the following chart as a guide when
setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI
Medium High
6-8
MEDIUM
4-6
Medium Low
2-4
LO
Warm Zone
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.

COOKTOP USE

Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
Maintain a slow boil.
Fry or sauté foods.
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Stew or steam food.
Simmer.
Keep food warm.
Melt chocolate or butter.
Keep cooked foods warm.
ACCUSIMMER
(on some models)
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The ACCUSIMMER feature setting is an adjustable heat setting
for more precise simmering. It is the left front surface cooking
area or element. The indicator light will glow when the
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ACCUSIMMER feature is in use.
NOTE: Appearance may vary depending on your model.
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The ACCUSIMMER control switch has 2 settings: SIMMER and
NORMAL BURNER. When the control is set on NORMAL
BURNER, the left front surface cooking area or element will
function as a single or dual element (on some models).
To use:
1. Push the ACCUSIMMER
position. The indicator light will glow.
2. Push in and turn the left front control knob to a setting
anywhere between HI and LO.
Select a knob position near medium or medium low (4 or 5)
for a low simmer or when using lids. Select a knob position
near medium-high (7 or 8) for a high simmer or when not
using lids.
On some models, select either the Single or Dual Zone
settings. See "Dual Cooking Zone" section.
3. Push the ACCUSIMMER
NORMAL BURNER setting when finished cooking. The
indicator light will go out.
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Feature
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control switch to the SIMMER
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control switch back to the
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