Whirlpool RF301OXT Manual Do Utilizador
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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking
indicator light shows that an element is turned on. Use the
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking
indicator light shows that an element is turned on. Use the
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls
(on some models)
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
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.
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.
bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the
Off position.
To Remove:
1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then
lift it enough to clear the burner bowl.
2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
3. Lift out the burner bowl.
To Replace:
1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element
receptacle.
2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, slowly push the
coil element terminal into the receptacle.
3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it
will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the
receptacle.
receptacle.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of elements
between batches. This allows time for the most recently used
areas to cool.
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.
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.
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
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.
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.
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.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
HI
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Start food cooking.
■
Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High
6-8
6-8
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Hold a rapid boil.
■
Quickly brown or sear food.
Medium
5
5
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Maintain a slow boil.
■
Fry or sauté foods.
■
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Medium Low
2-4
2-4
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Stew or steam food.
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Simmer.
LO
■
Keep food warm.
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Melt chocolate or butter.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
area may become hot.