Whirlpool RS385PCE User Manual

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Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners could result in a risk of
electrical shock or fire.

Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as the
surface unit. If pan is smaller than
the surface unit, some of the
heating element will be exposed
and could result in the igniting of
clothing or pot holders. Correct
pan size also improves cooking
efficiency.

Check to be sure glass cook-
ware is safe for use on the range.
Only certain types of glass, glass-
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed cookware are suit-
able for cooktops without breaking
due to the sudden change in
temperature.

Never leave surface units unat-
tended at high heat settings. A
boilover could result and cause
smoking and greasy spillovers
that could ignite.

Turn pan handles inward, but not
over other surface units. This will
help reduce the chance of burns,
igniting of flammable materials,
and spills due to bumping of
the pan.

Do not wear loose or hanging
garments when using the range.
They could ignite if they touch a
hot  surface unit and you could
be burned.

Use only dry pot holders. Moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces
could result in burns from steam.
Do not let pot holder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a pot
holder. It could catch on fire.

Keep range vents unobstructed.

Do not heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.

Use only cookware approved
for oven use. Follow cookware
manufacturer’s instructions, espe-
cially when using glass or plastic
cookware.

Do not store flammable materials
on or near the range. The fumes
could create an explosion and/or
fire hazard.

Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking. Cook-
ing without reflector bowls could
subject the wiring and components
underneath them to damage.