Whirlpool WCC31430A Owners Manual - Page 5

Coil Elements and Burner Bowls 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. For more information, see the "General Cleaning" section. ■■ 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. NOTE: Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position. To Remove: 1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then lift it enough to clear the burner bowl. 2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle. 3. Lift out the burner bowl. To Replace: 1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle. 2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, slowly push the coil element terminal into the receptacle. 3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle. Home Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. ■■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element. ■■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time. ■■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners. ■■ On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil element will be shortened. See "Assistance or Service" for instructions on how to order. ■■ For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance. 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 cooktop or grates. 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. Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. Cookware Aluminum Cast iron Ceramic or Ceramic glass Copper Earthenware Porcelain enamel-onsteel or cast iron Stainless steel Characteristics ■■ Heats quickly and evenly. ■■ Suitable for all types of cooking. ■■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks. ■■ Heats slowly and evenly. ■■ Good for browning and frying. ■■ Maintains heat for slow cooking. ■■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. ■■ Heats slowly, but unevenly. ■■ Ideal results on low to medium heat settings. ■■ Heats very quickly and evenly. ■■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. ■■ Use on low heat settings. ■■ See stainless steel or cast iron. ■■ Heats quickly, but unevenly. ■■ A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating. 5