Cooktop Use; Cooktop Controls - Whirlpool W10017720 Use And Care Manual

Range
A
B
C
D
E
A. Surface cooking area or element
B. Anti-tip bracket
C. Door stop clip
D. Model and serial number plate
(behind left side of storage drawer)
E. Storage drawer
F. Control panel
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 to anywhere between HI and LO.
Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking
area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
6
F
G
H
I
J
K
G. Hot surface indicator light
(on ceramic glass models)
H. Automatic oven light switch
(on some models)
I. Gasket
J. Broil element (not shown)
K. Bake element
L. Self-clean latch
(on some models)

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

SETTING
HI
Medium High
6-8
Medium
5
Medium Low
2-4
LO
Parts and Features not shown
(on some models)
Coil elements
Oven door window
Oven light
Manual oven light switch
RECOMMENDED 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.
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