Whirlpool 30 Inch Gas Cooktop Owner Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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COOKING WITH YOUR COOKTOP
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.
Selecting the proper flame size
The flame size should match the cookware you are using. When
you adjust the heat, watch the flame, not the knob. A flame larger
than the bottom of the cookware wastes energy and will heat the
handle.
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High flame - Start food cooking, bring water to a boil, or pan
broiling.
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Medium flame - Maintain a slow boil, fry or sauté, thicken
sauces, steam, or stew.
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Low flame - Keep food cooking, simmer, or keep food warm.
Cookware
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid. The material should be medium to heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
cookware may be used but may leave permanent marks on the
grates or cooktop. Use the chart below as a guide for cookware
material.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area or burner.
Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of burners
between batches to allow time for the most recently used area to
cool.
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Center the canner on the gate.
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Do not place the canner on 2 burners at the same time.
For more information, contact your local agricultural department or
a company that manufactures home canning products.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
Cookware Characteristics
Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly.
Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks.
Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly.
Good for browning and frying.
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
ceramic glass
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Heats slowly and evenly.
Ideal results on low to medium heat.
Copper Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Use on low heat.
Porcelain
enamel-on-steel
or cast iron Refer to stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel Heats quickly but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless provides even heating.