Whirlpool RS6755XB Use & 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.
SElTlNG
HI
RECOMMENDED USE
. To start foods cooking.
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To bring liquids to a boil.
Medium-high
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To hold a rapid boil.
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To fry chicken or pancak
Medium
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For gravy, pudding and i
(opposite OFF)
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To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
Medium-low
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To keep food cooking at
starting it on a higher se'
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To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
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 cookware
that makes good contact with the surface units.
Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such
as some porcelain enamelware) or
dented
bottoms could cause severe overheating, INhich
damages the cookware and/or surface unit.
You can, however, use the newer cookware
available with slightly indented bottoms or vet-y
small expansion channels. This cookware is
specially designed to provide the good contact
needed for best cooking results.
Also, 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 (thickness]
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
. 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 could result in
damage to the surface unit, cooktop,
wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent
damage, use correct utensils, start
cooking on HI and turn control down to
continue cooking.
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Do not leave an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.
The utensil could overheat and could
damage the utensil or surface unit.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can shorten the
life of regular surface units and cause damage to
the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we
recommend the installation of a Canning Kit.
Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your
Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpoorservice
company.
To protect your range:
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Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best
results.
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Use the largest surface unit for best results.
Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered
over the surface unit and which does not
extend more than one inch outside surface unit
area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not
properly centered, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
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Do not place canner on two surface units at
the same time. Too much heat will build up and
will damage the cooktop.
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Start with hot water. This reduces the time the
control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to
lowest position needed to keep water boiling.
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Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
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To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all day.
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Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
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