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The pan material
(metal or gfass) affects
how fast heat transfers
from the surface
unit through the pan material and how
evenfy heat spreads over the pan bottom.
;i pans that provide the best cooking
.
.Handbsehoukfbemedeofsturdy,
heat-resistant material and be
securely
attached
to the pan.
NOTES:
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if a surface unlt stays red
for a long time,
the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or
is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged
usage at incorrect utensils coukf result in
damage to the surface unit, uxktop,
wiring, and
sumxmding areas.
To prevent
damage, use corred utensils, start cooking
on HI,
and
turn control down to continue
C-WI.
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Do not leave
an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.
The utensil could overheat and could
damage the utensil or surface unit.
Home canning information
To protect your range:
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Use fiat-bottomed canners/pans
for best
results.
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Use the largest surface unft
for best
results. Also, use
a canner/pan
which can
be centered over the surface unit and
which does not extend mofe than one inch
outside surface unit area. Large diameter
cannerslpans, if not properly centered, trap
heat and can cause damage to the
COOkW.
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Do not place csnner on two
surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
l Start
with hot water. Thic
reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.
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Keep reflector bowls clean for
best heat
reflection.
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To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches
at a time.
- Do not use elements
for canning
all day.
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Refer to your
canner manual for specific
instnrctions.
Optional canning kit
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settingsforbngperiodsoftimecanshorten
the life of regular surface units and cause
damage to the ccxMop.
If you plan to use the oooktop for canning,
we recommend the installation of a Canning
Ki. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from
your Whirlpool dealer or authorized
Whirlpool service company.
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