Whirlpool RCS2002RS Owners Manual - Page 4

PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panel Cooktop A OFF LO HI MEDIUM OFF LO HI MEDIUM OFF LO HI MEDIUM OFF LO HI MEDIUM B C D E A OFF LO HI MEDIUM OFF LO HI MEDIUM OFF LO HI MEDIUM OFF LO HI MEDIUM B C A. Surface cooking area locator B. Left rear control knob C. Right rear control knob D. Left front control knob E. Right front control knob A. Model and serial number plate (located on outside bottom of cooktop) B. Plug-in coil element with one-piece reflector bowl C. Control panel COOKTOP USE WARNING Cooktop Controls SETTING HI Medium High Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. Medium Medium Low LO RECOMMENDED USE s Start food cooking. s Bring liquid to a boil. s Hold a rapid boil. s Quickly brown or sear food. s Maintain a slow boil. s Fry or sauté foods. s Cook soups, sauces and gravies. s High simmer or simmer without lids. s Stew or steam food. s Simmer. s Keep food warm. s Melt chocolate or butter. s Low simmer using lids. REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot. 4