Whirlpool W10162166A - Manuel (Page 5)

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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.
POWER ON Light
Each control knob will activate the POWER ON light. The light will
glow red when any control knob is on.
A. Downdraft vent cover
B. Filter
C. Ceramic glass cooktop
D. Surface cooking area
E. Downdraft vent location
F. Dual watt element
G. Model and serial number plate
(located on outside bottom of cooktop)
H. Control panel
A
B
C
D
E
H
F
G
F
D
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI ■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High ■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Medium ■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ High simmer or simmer without
lids.
Medium Low ■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
LO ■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
■ Low simmer using lids.
Dual Watt Element ■ Home canning.
■ Large-diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.