Fluorescent Cooktop Light; Home Canning; Cookware; Electronic Oven Control - Whirlpool WLP85800 Use & Care Manual

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The cooktop light is in the top of the control console. The switch
in on the control console. Push the switch to turn the light on. The
light may take a few seconds to light up.
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
• Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
• Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements
or surface burners at the same time.
• On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
• On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit
is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil
element will be shortened.
• For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heaw
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.
• Suitable for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Ceramic or • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic glass • Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain • See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel • Heats quickly, but unevenly.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
ELECTRONIC
OVEN CONTROL
1. Convection Controls
(on convection models only)
2. Self-Clean Control
(on self-clean models only)
3. Electronic Display
4. Light Controls
(on some models)
When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the
display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then a time of day and
"PF" will appear. Press OFF to clear "PF" from the display.
If "PF" appears any other time, a power failure has occurred.
Press OFF and reset the clock if needed.
When the oven is in use, the display shows preheat time and the
temperature and oven setting.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When using the TIMER, for settings of 1 to 59 minutes, the
display will count down in seconds. For settings 1 hour or more,
the display will count down hours and minutes.
When using COOK TIME, the display will show hours and
minutes. When using STOP TIME, the display will show minutes
and seconds.
After setting a function, you must press the START button to start
the function. If you do not press the START button within 5
seconds, "START?" will be displayed as a reminder.