Using The Ceramic Glass Cooktop Module - Whirlpool RS373PXW Use & Care Manual

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Using the ceramic glass cooktop
module
Cooking on the optional ceramic glass
cooktop module is almost the same as
cooking on surface units. There are,
however, a few differences:
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The glass will take longer to heat up
than a regular surface unit. It will also
take longer to cool down. Turn off the
unit a few minutes before you are
finished cooking.
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The surface unit will glow red when it
is turned on. You will see the element
cycling on (glowing red) and off to
maintain the proper temperature
setting you have selected.
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Do not use the ceramic glass cooktop
for canning.
. Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass
cooktop surfaces could leave marks.
Metal marks can be removed using a
special cooktop polishing creme if
they are not heated. Other marks
may be permanent. See page 24 for
cleaning and caring suggestions.
Wiping off the cooktop before and
after each use will help keep the
surface free from stains and provide
the most even heating.
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 HIGH to start foods cooking; to
bring liquids to a boil.
Use 7 - 9 to hold a rapid boil; to fry
chicken or pancakes.
Use 5 or 6 for gravy, puddings and
icing; to cook large amounts of vege-
tables.
Use 2 - 4 to keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
Use LOW to keep food warm until
ready to serve.
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Using a pan with a nicked or
scratched bottom could damage
the ceramic glass cooktop.
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Heating a soiled pan can leave a
stain on the cooktop and cause
scratches.
Cookware (for all modules)
Pans should be the same size or larger
than the surface unit to prevent boil-
overs and hot handles.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils on the
cooktop. Flat bottoms allow maximum
contact between the pans and surface
units for fast, even cooking. Pans
without flat bottoms and specialty items
with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks,
ridged bottom canners or tea kettles)
will cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
To check your cookware for flatness,
place a straight-edge across the bottom
of each piece. Move the straight-edge
around. If light shows anywhere
between the pan and the straight-edge,
the pan is not flat. Do not use it.
See the Cooking Guide for additional
cookware information.