Amana ACR4503SFB Owners Manual - Page 7

Hot Surface Indicator Light On ceramic glass models, the Hot Surface indicator light is located on the display panel. The Hot Surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off. Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models) Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color. ■■ Starting in June 2018 Whirlpool is equipping this product with new temperature-limiting coils pursuant to the updated standards in UL858. These new coils may vary cooking times compared to your old cooktop, e.g., a slightly longer time to boil large volumes of water. Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models) The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer elements and is recommended for larger size cookware. A B A. Single B. Dual Melt Cooking Element (on some models) The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of settings between Hi and Melt. The Hi heat option can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. The lowest setting can be used to prepare sauces and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt element. A B A. Hi heat option B. Melt option Cookware IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element, or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum. Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler. Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 3 9 1 0 1 1 4 1 2 1 3 5 1 4 1 5 1 6 6 1 7 1 8 7 1 9 2 0 Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. COOKWARE Aluminum Cast iron Ceramic or ceramic glass Copper CHARACTERISTICS ■■ Heats quickly and evenly. ■■ Suitable for all types of cooking. ■■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks. ■■ May leave aluminum residues, which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking. ■■ Heats slowly and evenly. ■■ Good for browning and frying. ■■ Maintains heat for slow cooking. ■■ Rough edges or burrs may scratch the cooktop. ■■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. ■■ Heats slowly, but unevenly. ■■ Ideal results on low to medium heat settings. ■■ May scratch the cooktop. ■■ Heats very quickly and evenly. ■■ May leave copper residues which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking. ■■ Can leave a permanent stain or bond to the cooktop if overheated. Earthenware Porcelain enamel-on-steel or cast iron Stainless steel ■■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. ■■ Use on low heat settings. ■■ May scratch the cooktop. ■■ See stainless steel or cast iron. ■■ Porcelain enamel bakeware without the metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated. ■■ Heats quickly, but unevenly. ■■ A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating. 7