Whirlpool WCI55US0JB Owners Manual - Page 8

TYPE OF COOKING Boiling Frying Assisted Cooking Table DESCRIPTION Ideal for boiling pasta, rice, vegetables, meats and fish. Ideal for stir frying vegetables, meat/steaks, fish, or to pan fry with oil (e.g. French fries). Ceramic Glass Cleaning off the induction cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating. For more information, see "General Cleaning" section. ■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop. ■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed. ■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks. ■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results. ■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 3 9 1 0 1 1 4 1 2 1 3 5 1 4 1 5 1 6 6 1 7 1 8 7 1 9 2 0 ■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. ■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop. ■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board. ■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated. 8