Whirlpool 8286619 - Manuel (Page 4)

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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have
purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations
and appearances of the features shown here may not match
those of your model.
Control Panel
Cooktop
COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push
in and turn to setting. The surface cooking area locator shows
which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide
when setting heat levels.
A. Surface cooking area locator
B. Left rear control knob
C. Right rear control knob
D. Warm Zone control knob
E. Simmer indicator light
F. Left front control knob
G. Right front control knob
H. Hot surface indicator light
A. Surface cooking area
(Dual Watt Element on
some models)
B. Ceramic glass cooktop
C. Control panel
D. Hot Surface indicator light
E. Warm Zone element
F. Model and serial number
plate (located on outside
bottom of cooktop)
A B
G
F
E
D
C
H
OFF
HI 8 7 6
5
4
3 2 LO
OFF
HI
LO 2 3
4
5
6
7 8
OFF
WARM
ZONE MAX
MIN
OFF
OFF
HI 8 7
6
5
4
3 2 LO
A
B
C
D E F
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI ■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High
6-8 ■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
Medium
5 ■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Medium Low
2-4 ■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
LO ■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
Simmer setting
(on some models)
■ Precise simmer control.
Dual Watt Element
(on some ceramic
glass models) ■ Home canning.
■ Large-diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
Keep Warm
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models) ■ Keep cooked foods warm.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.