Whirlpool RS313PXY Use And Care Manual page 8

Until you get used to the settings, use
the following as a guide. For best results,
start cooking at the high setting; then turn
the control knob down to continue cooking.
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HI
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MED-HI
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MED
MED-LO
LO
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RECOMMENDED USE
. To start foods cooking.
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To bring liquids to a boil.
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. To hold a rapid boil.
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To fry chicken or pan-
cakes.
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For gravy, pudding and
icing.
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To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
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To keep food cooking afte
starting it on a higher
setting.
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To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
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Cookware tips
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Select a pan that is about the same size as
the surface unit.
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NOTE: For best results and greater energy
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils
that make good contact with the surface
units. Utensils with rounded, warped, ribbed
(such as some porcelain enamelware) or
dented bottoms could cause severe overheat-
ing, which damages the utensil and/or
surface unit.
Woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
now available in most stores that sell
housewares.
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The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
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Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
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The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how fast heat transfers from the surface unit
through the pan material and how evenly heat
spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans
that provide the best cooking results.
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Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached to
the pan.
Product Damage Hazard
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If a surface unit stays red for a long
time, the bottom of the pan is not flat
enough or is too small for the surface
unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect
utensils can result in damage to the
surface unit, cooktop, wiring and
surrounding areas. To prevent dam-
age, use correct utensils, start cooking
on HI and turn control down to con-
tinue cooking.
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Do not leave an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
unit. The utensil can overheat and
may damage the utensil or surface
unit.
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