Whirlpool SF357BEH Benutzerhandbuch

 Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 

the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach 
or rust removers.

Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean 
according to “Cleaning” section.

Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do 
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden 
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, call a qualified 
technician for service.

Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins on 
the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.

Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap 
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the 
sealed burner yourself, contact a designated service 
technician.

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface 
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. 
This allows time for the surrounding areas to cool.

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Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking 
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. 
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

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Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements 
or surface burners at the same time.

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On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.

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On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit 
is recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil element 
will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for ordering 
instructions.

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For more information, contact your local U.S. Government 
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact 
Agriculture Canada. Companies who manufacture home 
canning products can also offer assistance.

 Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface 

cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy 
thickness.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, ultimately affecting cooking results. A non-stick finish 
has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, 
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the 
properties of aluminum.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.

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Heats quickly and evenly.

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Suitable for all types of cooking.

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Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.

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Heats slowly and evenly.

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Good for browning and frying.

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Maintains heat for slow cooking.

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Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.

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Heats slowly, but unevenly.

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Best results on low to medium heat 
settings.

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Heats very quickly and evenly.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Use on low heat settings.

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See stainless steel or cast iron.

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Heats quickly, but unevenly.

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A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.

*Aluminum and copper may be used as core or base in 
cookware and can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or 
grates.