Whirlpool WGE745C0FS Use & Care Guide - Page 7

Triple Zone Cooking Element The Triple Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine the single, dual, and outer elements and is recommended for larger cookware, larger quantities of food, and home canning. C A Melt Element The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of settings between Hi and Melt. The Hi heat option can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power setting, turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for delicate foods that require low heat, such as when melting chocolate or holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt cooking element. A B B A. Triple B. Dual C. Single Dual Zone Cooking Element The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware. A. Melt option B. Hi heat option Warm Zone Element WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. A B A. Dual B. Single Rapid Boil Zone (on some models) The Rapid Boil cooking zone offers additional cooking flexibility. The Rapid Boil cooking zone can be used to boil liquids faster. The lowest melt setting can be used to prepare sauces, to brown or saute foods, and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil cooking zone. A B Use the cooktop Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality. Do not use it to heat cold foods. The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the cooktop Warm Zone element is in use. ■■ Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use. ■■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape. ■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt. ■■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food. A. Lower heat option B. Rapid boil option To Use: 1. To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON and then START. 2. To turn off, press WARM ZONE OFF. 7