Whirlpool WCC31430A Owners Manual - Page 4

COOKTOP USE 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. Cooktop Controls 30" (76.2 cm) Cooktop WARNING 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 HIGH and LOW. Push in and turn to setting. A. Left rear control knob B. Right rear control knob C. Left front control knob D. Right front control knob 4 The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING HIGH Medium High Medium Medium Low LOW RECOMMENDED USE ■■ Start food cooking. ■■ Bring liquid to a boil. ■■ Hold a rapid boil. ■■ Quickly brown or sear food. ■■ Maintain a slow boil. ■■ Fry or sauté foods. ■■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. ■■ High simmer or simmer without lids. ■■ Stew or steam food. ■■ Simmer. ■■ Keep food warm. ■■ Melt chocolate or butter. ■■ Low simmer using lids. REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot. Power On Light Each control knob will activate the POWER ON light. The light will glow red when any control knob is on.