Whirlpool GJC3034RC Use and Care Guide - Page 9

Bridge Element (on some models) The bridge element allows flexibility in the left side cooking area. Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with large cookware. C B A When the Keep Warm function is in use, it will not glow red like the cooking zones, but the indicator light will glow on the control panel. The Warm Zone feature can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used, and can be set from LO to HI for different levels of heating. The Warm Zone Element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the hot surface indicator light will glow as long as the Warm Zone Element area is too hot to touch. s Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use. s Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape. s Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt. s Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food. A. Single size B. Bridge area C. Single size Use the bridge element to create an oblong heated area to cook with oblong pans. To use SINGLE (A): 1. Push in and turn front left knob from OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. To use SINGLE and BRIDGE area (A + B): 1. Push in and turn front left knob from OFF position to the BRIDGE zone anywhere between LO and HI. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. To use SINGLE (C): 1. Push in and turn rear left knob from OFF position anywhere between LO and HI. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. To use both Single elements and Bridge (A + B + C): 1. Turn on Single and Bridge (A + B). 2. Turn on Single (C). 3. Turn knobs to OFF when finished. Warm Zone Element (on some models) WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. The Warm Zone feature can be used to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality. Do not use it to heat cold foods. To Use: 1. Push in and turn Warm Zone knob to desired setting. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. ACCUSIMMER® Feature (on some models) The ACCUSIMMER® feature setting is an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmering. The ACCUSIMMER® control knob has two settings: SIMMER and NORMAL BURNER. When the control is set on NORMAL BURNER, the element will function as a single or dual element. To Use: 1. Turn the ACCUSIMMER® control knob to the SIMMER position. 2. Push in and turn control knob to a setting between LO and HI setting. Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and medium for a high simmer or when not using lids. Select either the Single or Dual Zone settings. Increase heat as necessary to achieve desired simmer. (See "Dual Size Element" section.) 3. Turn the ACCUSIMMER® control knob back to the Normal Burner setting when finished cooking. 9