Whirlpool WEE750H0HZ Owners Manual - Page 12

Hot Surface Indicator Light On ceramic glass models, 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. Triple Zone Cooking Element The Triple Zone cooking element 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 the single, dual, and outer elements and is recommended for larger cookware, larger quantities of food, and home canning. Off Hi Lo Triple Lo Hi Single Hi Lo Double Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models) The Dual Zone cooking element 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. Off Hi Lo Double Single Lo Hi Rapid Boil Element (right front element) The Rapid Boil cooking element offers additional cooking flexibility. The Rapid Boil cooking element can be used to boil liquids faster. The lowest melt setting can be used to prepare sauces, to brown or saute foods, and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil cooking element. OFF Hi Lo Max Melt Melt Element The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of settings between High and Melt. The High heat option can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power setting, turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for delicate foods that require low heat, such as when melting chocolate or holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt cooking element. OFF Hi Lo Max Melt Lo Hi Warm Zone Element 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 Cooktop 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, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the Warm Zone is in use. ■■ Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use. ■■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape. ■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt. ■■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food. OFF ON Lo Hi To use: To turn on, turn knob to the On position. To turn off, turn knob to the Off position. 12