Whirlpool WFE550S0LZ Control Guide - Page 5

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum � Heats quickly and evenly. � Suitable for all types of cooking. � Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks. � May leave aluminum residues, which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking. Cast iron � Heats slowly and evenly. � Good for browning and frying. � Maintains heat for slow cooking. � Rough edges or burrs may scratch the cooktop. Ceramic or Ceramic glass � Follow manufacturer's instructions. � Heats slowly, but unevenly. � Ideal results on low to medium heat settings. � May scratch the cooktop. Copper � Heats very quickly and evenly. � May leave copper residues, which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking � Can leave a permanent stain or bond to the cooktop if overheated. Earthenware � Follow manufacturer's instructions. � Use on low heat settings. � May scratch the cooktop. Porcelain enamel-onsteel or cast iron Stainless steel � See stainless steel or cast iron. � Porcelain enamel bakeware without the metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated. � Heats quickly, but unevenly. � A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating. Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area. Home Canning Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. � Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element. � Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time. � On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements. � For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance. OVEN USE Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and wellventilated room. NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down. Electronic Oven Controls Control Display The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press Cancel to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed. Fahrenheit and Celsius The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius. To change: Press and hold the Temp/Time "up" arrow keypad for 5 seconds. "°C" or "°F" will appear on the display. Repeat to change back. To exit mode, press CANCEL. Keypress Tones Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed. To Change: Press and hold LIGHT or OVEN LIGHT for 5 seconds. Repeat to change back. To exit mode, press CANCEL. Demo Mode IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work. To change: Press CANCEL, CANCEL, Temp/Time "up" arrow keypad, TIMER SET/OFF. Repeat to change back and end Demo mode. 5