Whirlpool WCE77US6H Owners Manual - Page 5

COOKTOP CONTROLS - KNOB CONTROLS WARNING Hot Surface Indicator Lights (on Standard Control models) The Hot Surface Indicator Lights will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off. Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The controls can be set to anywhere between Lo and Hi. Hot Surface If the cooktop is on when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface Indicator Lights will remain on after the power is restored to the cooktop. They will remain on until the cooktop has cooled completely. Power Light Each cooktop has a Power On light. The light will glow when any burner is on. Dual/Triple-Circuit Element (on some models) The dual-size and triple-size elements offer 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 cookware, large quantities of food, and home canning. Triple Element (on some models) To Use: 1. Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING High Medium High Medium Medium Low Low Dual/Triple Elements (on some models) 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. ■■ Home canning. ■■ Large-diameter cookware. ■■ Large quantities of food. REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot. A B C Dual Element A. Single size B. Dual size C. Triple size A B A. Single size B. Dual size A B A. Single zone B. Dual zone 5