Whirlpool SC8720EDB Owners Manual - Page 10

CONTROLS Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING LITE HI (High) Medium High MED Medium Low LO RECOMMENDED USE • To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor. • To start foods cooking. • To bring liquids to a boil. • To hold a rapid boil. • To fry chicken. • For gravy, pudding, and most frying. • To cook large amounts of vegetables. • To keep food cooking. • To poach and stew. • To simmer. • To keep food warm until ready to serve. • To melt. NOTE: Do not cook with the control set at LITE. In case of a long power failure Surface burners can be lit by hand. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE setting. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the setting you want. Do not use the grill during a power failure. The vent fan will not work. wWARNING Explosion Hazard Turn the burners off if a flame goes out while cooking, or if there is a strong gas odor. Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner. If gas odor is still present, see safety note on page 2. Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all control knobs when not cooking. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. NOTES: • Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or cooking surface. • Do not allow large pans to extend over the control knobs. Heat trapped between large pans and control knobs could possibly damage the control knobs. 10