Whirlpool GFE461LVT Owners Manual - Page 6

WARNING COOKTOP USE Dual Cooking Zone The Dual Cooking Zone 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 element and is recommended for larger size cookware. Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. A B The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. A. Dual B. Single REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot. Ceramic Glass The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level. Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the area. Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating. Triple Cooking Zone The Triple Cooking Zone offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine single, dual and outer element and are recommended for larger size cookware, large quantities of food, and home canning. A B Hot Surface Indicator Light The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the console 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. Cooktop On Indicator Light The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel. When any control knob on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop Indicator light will glow. C A. Single B. Triple C. Dual Warm Zone Element (on some models) WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Use the Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality. Do not use it to heat cold foods. The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, its indicator light will glow as long as the Warm Zone element area is too hot to touch. 6