Cooktop Use; Cooktop Controls - Whirlpool STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE Use & Care Manual

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B
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of
the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without
cookware on the grate.
IMPORTANT: Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models.
Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and the range operating
improperly.
To Set Burner Temperature:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All 4 surface burners will click. Only the burner with the
control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO. The clicking will
stop. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat
levels.

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

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A. Surface burner locator
B. Left rear burner control knob
C. Left front burner control knob
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D. Center burner control knob
E. Right rear burner control knob
F. Right front burner control knob
SETTING
LITE
HI
MED (medium)
LO
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
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RECOMMENDED USE
Light the burner.
Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
Fry or sauté foods.
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Stew or steam foods.
Keep food warm.
Simmer.
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