Whirlpool SF195LEH Manual Do Utilizador
7
USING YOUR RANGE
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SING THE SURFACE BURNERS
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In case of a prolonged power failure
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit
match near a burner and turn the control knob to
the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the setting you want.
match near a burner and turn the control knob to
the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the setting you want.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
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For best results, use a canner which can be
centered over the surface burner.
centered over the surface burner.
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Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners
at the same time.
at the same time.
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Start with hot water. This reduces the time
the control is set on high. Reduce the heat
setting to the lowest position needed to maintain
a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure
canner.
setting to the lowest position needed to maintain
a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure
canner.
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Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
instructions.
For up-to-date information on canning, contact
your local U.S. Government Agricultural
Department Extension Office or companies who
manufacture home canning products.
your local U.S. Government Agricultural
Department Extension Office or companies who
manufacture home canning products.
Using the right cookware makes a
big difference
big difference
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The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
and a well-fitting lid.
and a well-fitting lid.
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Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
cookware.
cookware.
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The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
quickly and evenly the pan heats.
quickly and evenly the pan heats.
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When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
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To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are
centered on the grates.
centered on the grates.
U
SING THE GRIDDLE
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ACCESSORY ITEM PART
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IMPORTANT: Always use oven mitts when
handling a hot griddle.
handling a hot griddle.
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Before using a griddle for the first time, wash it
in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry.
in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry.
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On gas cooktops, burner grates must be used
to properly position griddle above burner flames.
to properly position griddle above burner flames.
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Never use high heat. Excessive heat will cause
discoloration, will shorten the life of the non-stick
surface and may cause damage to the cooktop.
discoloration, will shorten the life of the non-stick
surface and may cause damage to the cooktop.
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Preheat griddle on medium setting, then adjust
for cooking. Use only medium to low settings.
for cooking. Use only medium to low settings.
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Never cut food with a metal utensil or knife while
on the griddle surface. It may damage the
non-stick finish. Use only plastic, rubber, or
wooden utensils.
on the griddle surface. It may damage the
non-stick finish. Use only plastic, rubber, or
wooden utensils.
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Always turn off the burners before draining the
griddle. Drain griddle away from range. Be sure
to wipe any fats and oils from the sides and
bottom before returning griddle to the range.
griddle. Drain griddle away from range. Be sure
to wipe any fats and oils from the sides and
bottom before returning griddle to the range.
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Avoid sudden temperature changes such as
running water on a hot griddle. This may cause
warping.
running water on a hot griddle. This may cause
warping.
Cleaning the griddle
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Clean the griddle only after it has cooled.
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After each use, thoroughly wash griddle in hot,
soapy water, rinse and dry. Use non-abrasive
plastic scrubber to remove food build up.
soapy water, rinse and dry. Use non-abrasive
plastic scrubber to remove food build up.
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Never put the griddle in the dishwasher.
Dishwashing detergents will corrode the aluminum.
Dishwashing detergents will corrode the aluminum.