Whirlpool CEL1110AAH User Manual page 6

USING THE COOKTOP
• Coilsurface elementsare self-cleaning. • Be sure drip bowls, located undereach element,
• Do not immerse elementsin water, place.
• When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and offto • Absence of these bowls during cooking may s_
wiring or component parts underneath the cook1
maintain the heat setting, damage.
• Topreventdamageto the range,NEVERoperate surface
element withouta pan in place and NEVER allow a pan • To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, do not linq
to boildry. bowls with aluminumfoil.
TO remove: When I _ I Your rangewill be equipped with either chrome plat
cool, raise element porcelaincoatedsteel dripbowls.
and carefully pull out
and away from the Chrome or porcelaindrip bowls will discolor or craze
receptacle, time or if overheated. This discoloration or crazi_
permanent and will not affectcooking performance.
To protect the chrome or porcelainfinish,avoid using
To replace: Insert the terminals on the element into the settingsfor 10ngperiodsof time. Reduceto a lowers_
receptacle.Gently lift up onouter edgeof element(opposite once food begins cooking.DOnot use oversizedcooky
terminal-side of element) while inserting terminals into Panshould not extendmore than 2 inchesfrom the elan
receptacle. Gently press down on outer edge of element
untilelementsits level on drip bowl. Be sure the drip bowl for the left rear element has a h
Besuredrip bowlsare properlyinstalled.Cutouton dripbowl in the center to allow proper oven venting. To prey,
bakingproblems,neverblockthe vent opening by plac
should be centered over the screw securingthe receptacle a solid drip bowl in this locationor by covering the hol_
to the maintop.If drip bowl is not installedproperlyand rests the center of the drip bowl with aluminumfoil.
on this screw,the drip bowlwill "rock".
Referto cookware manufacturer'srecommendations for suggestedheat settings.Somemanufacturersdo not recomme_
the use of HIGH, or the use of HIGH for extendedcooking operations.
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HIGH To bring liquidto a boil, blanch, preheat skillet,or reach pressure in a pressure cooker.
Always reduceto a lower heat setting when liquids just begin to boilor foods begin to cook.
Medium-High To brown or sear meat; heat oil for deep fat frying; scald;to saute or fry.
7-9 Maintainfast boil for large amounts of liquids.
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Medium To maintain moderateto slow boil for large amounts of liquids.
4-6 To continue cooking uncoveredfoods and for mostfrying operations.
Med'i_um-Low To contlnuecooking coveredfoods and to maintain pressurein most pressure cookers.
1-3 Stew,braise or steam operations.
To maintain boil for small amountsof liquid, poach,steam or simmer.
LOW To keep foods warm before serving.Melt chocolate.