Whirlpool RY160LXTQ Manuel Du Propriétaire

Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a 
setting. The controls can be set anywhere between HI and LO.

Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

The Cooktop On lights above the control knobs indicate which 
surface elements are turned on. A Cooktop On indicator light will 
glow when its corresponding surface element is turned on.

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of elements 
between batches. This allows time for the most recently used 
areas to cool.

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Center the canner on the element. Canners should not extend 
more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the element.

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Do not place canner on 2 elements at the same time.

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For more information, contact your local agricultural 
department. Companies that manufacture home canning 
products can also offer assistance.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
cooking area, element or surface burner.

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

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and 
copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, 
when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the 
cooktop or grates.

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

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the 
broiler.

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

Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner 
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also 
help catch spills.

Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) over the coil 
element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce 
excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color. For more 
information, see the “General Cleaning” section.

NOTE: Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner 
bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the 
Off position.

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To start foods cooking.

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To bring liquids to a boil.

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To hold a rapid boil.

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To quickly brown or sear meat.

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To fry poultry or meat.

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To maintain a slow boil.

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To cook gravy, pudding or sauce.

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To stew or steam food.

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To simmer food.

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To keep foods warm.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) 
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may 
become hot.

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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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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Heats slowly, but unevenly.

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Ideal 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.