Using - Whirlpool  SC8720EDB Use And Care Manual

Using

Cookware tips
No one brand of cookware is best for all
people. Knowing something about pan
materials and construction will help you
select the correct cookware for your needs.
• NOTE:
For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cook-
ware in good condition.
•
The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
•
Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
•
The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how fast heat transfers from the surface
burners through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.
Choose pans that provide the best cooking
results.
• IMPORTANT:
Do not allow large pans to
contact or extend over the control knobs.
Heat trapped between large pans and
control knobs could possibly damage the
control knobs.
• IMPORTANT: Leave a minimum of 1
between the side of the pan and surround-
ing surfaces, such as countertop
backsplash or side walls. This allows heat
to escape, avoiding possible damage to
these areas.
•
Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
•
Pans should be easy to clean. Check to
be sure there are no crevices, rough
edges, or areas where food might collect.
•
Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are
full or empty.
•
Use cookware only as it was intended to
be used. Follow pan instructions. This is
very important for glass cookware because
some should be used only in the oven.
Other pans are marked as flameware and
may be used on the surface burners.
Home canning information
The larger 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 cooktop:
• For best results, use a canner which can
be centered over the surface burner.
• Do not place canner on two surface
burners at the same time. Too much heat
will build up and will damage the cooktop.
• Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on HI. Reduce heat
setting to lowest position needed to keep
water boiling.
•
Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is
usually a very small percentage of the total
energy used in the home, cooking energy
can be used efficiently. Here are some tips
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to help you save energy when using your
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cooking product:
•
Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
•
Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
• Preheat pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
• Start food on higher heat settings, then
set surface burner control on LO to finish
cooking.
• Turn on the surface burner only after
placing filled pan on the burner grate.
• Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the cooktop.
• Cover pans.
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