Whirlpool WCI55US0JS Owners Manual - Page 7

ASSISTED BOIL The ideal function to manage the heating of water 6-20 cups (1.5-5 L) to a boiling temperature. At the end of the heating stage, the cooktop will make a sound to alert you that it is time to move to the next cooking stage. Press the "OK" button to confirm that the food is going to be placed in the pot and the cooktop will move to the next stage. The system is able to monitor most of the cooking process, but it is always necessary to stay present while the cooktop is in use and adjust the power level, if necessary. It is recommended to use this optional function with the required accessory. (See Assistance or Service section to order Accessories). ASSISTED PAN FRYING The ideal function for preheating an empty pan or a pan with oil up to a maximum height of 3/8" (1 cm) to the best temperature for frying. At the end of the heating stage, the cooktop will make a sound to alert you that it is time to move to the next cooking stage. The cooktop will stabalize the temperature and, if necessary, adjust to keep consistent. Press the "OK" button to confirm that the food is going to be placed in the pan then the cooktop will move to the next stage. It is best to use this function when both the pan and oil are at room temperature. It is recommended to use this optional function with the required accessory. (See Assistance or Service section to order Accessories). POTS/PANS FOR THE ASSISTED COOKING FUNCTION The optional Assisted Boil and optional Assisted Fry functions require an accessory pot and/or pan sold separately.* W11463464 Pot W11463466 Frying Pan *Visit Whirlpool.com/accessories or call the Customer eXperience Center to purchase. See the Assistance or Service section for more information. IMPORTANT: ■ The sensors for the assisted cooking functions have been configured specifically for the recommended pans. ■ It is important to match the size of the pan to the size of the cooking zone. ■ Using pots/pans of the incorrect size or poorly positioning pans on the cooking zone may cause limited activation of the sensors. ■ Pots/pans from other manufacturers may not perform well. They may heat to a temperature above or below the programmed temperature setting. If using a pan that is not the recommended accessory, monitor your cooking process closely and switch to a manual mode if necessary. ■ Always keep the pot/pan centered on the element. ■ It is recommended to leave the accessory stationary during the heating phase in order to obtain a more accurate control. ■ Always wait for the acoustic warning before inserting the food and start from cold only with any seasoning. ■ In case of repeated cooking, it is advisable not to turn off the automatic function, but to continue cooking, letting the control maintain the correct temperature. ■ If possible, avoid using the assisted cooking functions when the letter "H" is present, which means the element is still hot. Let the element cool down before using this function again. ■ Your unit has a built in feature to shut itself off during over voltage conditions, water spillage on the touch control, empty pan, or for extended cooking durations. If this occurs, you may turn the burner back on and resume cooking without issue. Indicators POT INCORRECTLY POSITIONED OR MISSING This symbol appears if the pot is not suitable for induction cooking, is not positioned correctly or is not of an appropriate size for the cooking zone selected. If no pot is detected within 30 seconds of making the selection, the cooking zone switches off. RESIDUAL HEAT If "H" appears on the display, this means that the cooking zone is hot. The indicator lights up even if the zone has not been activated but has been heated due to the use of the adjacent zone, or because a hot pot has been placed on it. When the cooking zone has cooled down, the "H" disappears. Cooking Table POWER LEVEL Maximum power Boost 8−9 7−8 High power 6−7 4−5 Medium power 3−4 2−3 1−2 Low power 1 Zero power OFF TYPE OF COOKING Fast heating Frying − boiling Browning − sautéing − boiling − grilling Browning − cooking − stewing − sautéing − grilling Cooking − stewing − sautéing − grilling Cooking − simmering − thickening − creaming Melting − defrosting − keeping food warm − creaming Support surface LEVEL USE (indicating cooking experience and habits) Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food to fast boiling in the case of water or rapidly heating cooking liquids. Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying deep frozen products, fast boiling. Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a lively boil, cooking and grilling (for a short period of time, 5-10 minutes). Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a light boil, cooking and grilling (for a medium period of time, 10-20 minutes), preheating accessories. Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking (for a long period of time). Creaming pasta. Ideal for long-cooking recipes (rice, sauces, roasts, fish) with liquids (e.g. water, wines, broth, milk), creaming pasta. Ideal for long-cooking recipes (less than 4 cups [1 L] in volume: rice, sauces, roasts, fish) with liquids (e.g. water, wines, broth, milk). Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate, thawing small products and keeping just-cooked food warm (e.g. sauces, soups, minestrone). Ideal for keeping just-cooked food warm, for creaming risottos and for keeping serving dishes warm (with induction-suitable accessory). Cooktop in stand-by or off mode (possible end-of-cooking residual heat, indicated by an "H"). 7