Whirlpool TGS325E Use And Care Manual page 8

USING YOUR RANGE
U
SING THE SURFACE BURNERS
In case of a prolonged power failure
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit
match near a burner and turn the control knob to
the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the setting you want.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
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For best results, use a canner which can be
centered over the surface burner.
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Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners
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Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
P
OSITIONING RACKS AND PANS
General guidelines
Follow this section carefully to get the best
cooking results.
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Before turning on the oven, place oven racks
where you need them.
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To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the
front edge, and lift it out.
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Be sure the rack(s) is level.
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Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands
if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.
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When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the rack
so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
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When baking/roasting on 2 racks, position racks
in oven to allow good circulation of air around all
the food.
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Do not place items on the oven door when it is open.
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CONT
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at the same time. Too
much heat will build
up and damage the
cooktop.
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Start with hot water.
This reduces the time
the control is set on
high. Reduce the heat
setting to the lowest
position needed to
keep the water boiling.
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Cookware tips
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The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
and a well-fitting lid.
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Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
cookware.
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The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
quickly and evenly the pan heats.
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When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
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To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are
centered on the grates.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys, angel
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
NOTE: For information on where to place your rack
when broiling, see "Broiling guide" later in this
section.
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom