Whirlpool GL8856EB - Manual (Page 8)

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U s i n g Y o u r C o o k t o p
Using the surface burners
(cont.)
Using the control knobs
• Push in the control knob and turn it to the LITE
position. The clicking
sound is the ignitor
sparking. Visually
check that the burner
has lit.
• After the burner lights,
turn the control knob to
the desired setting. You
can set the control knob
anywhere between the
high and low settings.
NOTES:
• The ignitors may click a number of times before
the burner lights. This is normal.
• All five burner ignitors will spark no matter which
burner you are using.
• Check the burner to see if it has lit. If the burner
does not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you
do not hear the ignitor click, turn the burner off.
Check that the service cord is placed firmly in the
wall receptacle. Check for a tripped circuit breaker
or blown fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed completely
down on the valve shaft. If the spark ignitor still
fails to operate, call your nearest authorized
Whirlpool servicer.
Proper grounding is necessary for the electrical
system to work correctly. A qualified electrician
should check the wall receptacle to see if it is
grounded correctly.
w 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.
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The
cookware could overheat causing damage to the
cookware or cooking product.
Burner heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
Energy saving tips
• Preheat your pans only when recommended and
for the shortest time possible.
• Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn
the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Place a filled pan on the burner grate before
turning on the surface burner.
SETTING
LITE
HI
MED HI
MED
MED LO
LO
RECOMMENDED USE
• To light the burner.
• To start food cooking.
• To bring liquid to a boil.
• To hold a rapid boil.
• To quickly brown or sear food.
• To maintain a slow boil.
• To fry poultry or meat.
• To make pudding, sauce or
gravy.
• To stew or steam food.
• To simmer food.
• To keep food warm.
• To melt chocolate or butter.