User manual WHIRLPOOL WFG540H0AE USE & CARE GUIDE

[. . . ] 6 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Amana Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Part No. 8111P469-60 Thank you for buying an Amana Cooktop! Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. [. . . ] Use for soups, sauces, vegetables, general cooking. The heat generated by the canning cookware overheats both the elements and the smoothtop of the cooktop. This may cause the smoothtop to crack, cause failure of the heating elements, and may cause overheating of the surrounding walls. Damage incurred by canning, or attempting to can, using the smoothtop Heats and cools quickly. Use for gourmet cooking, cooktop is not covered under warranty. wine sauces, egg dishes. 5 Cooking on the Smoothtop OFF These examples are intended to show the variety of features that are available in the product line. If your cooktop does not have all the options that are shown, it is not a mistake. The information provided applies to several of the models in the product line. l l 4 l Cooking Safely with Surface Elements 1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting. · You will see the element turn on and off while you are cooking. This is the element cycling to maintain proper temperature. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF position. OFF To avoid risk of serious personal injury, property damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire. !The outer edge of your pan should always cover the element graphic, with a maximum overhang of 1 inch. Surface elements are located under the ceramic cooking surface and radiate heat through the cooktop. The controls have infinite settings between LO and HI for fine temperature control. l 6 HI D ME Cooking on the Smoothtop (cont'd) Using the Warming Zone OFF Some cooktops are equipped with a convenient warming zone. The warming zone is designed to keep hot foods hot until serving time. When cooking such foods as pancakes, fried chicken, or even stir-fry the warming zone can keep cooked foods hot as other portions are cooked. All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with aluminum foil or a lid to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, cover should have a vent to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap or plastic lids to cover food. The plastic could melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. Cookware should be restricted to utensils designed for use with a smoothtop cooktop. When the glass of the cooktop has cooled down sufficiently, the indicator light will then shut off. 7 l l l Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop PART Control knobs SUGGESTED CLEANING MATERIALS Mild soap and water GENERAL DIRECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Pull off knobs. [. . . ] Light bulbs, water filters and air filters. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use. The cost of service or service call to: a. For products requiring ventilation, rigid metal ducting must be used. [. . . ]