WHIRLPOOL 3822KVW-D
Owner's Manual

SMOOTHTOP

COOKTOP, if equipped

operate during a clean cycle. This is normal, On Canadian models only: The surface units will not

overcook, start delicate you which optimum setting. When cooking with until foods find the easily scorch or increase the setting a lower heat setting then. gradually Boilovers are more'likely to occur if you start out on HIGH HIGH, reduce to a lower setting before liquids come to a full then reduce to the lower setting. If you do begin cooking on boil. If food is cooking too fast or ifa boilover occurs, remove lid or remove cookware from cooking area and reduce to a lower setting. Allow enough time for the cooking area to adjust to the newsetting.

your range are identified by The four cooking areas on cooktop. There are two large permanent patterns in the (8-inch ) and two small

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(6-inch) areas. The patterns _ --onyour cooktop may not look "//In_\" _/1_ like the cooktop in this illustration but your cooktop will operate as described in this manual. Before using the cooktopfor the first time, cleanit thoroughly as directed on the cleaning chart on page 24. This will protect the smoothtop and will guarantee a clean cooktop when the elements areturned on. During the first few hours of use, you may notice that the cooktop emits a slight burning odor and a light smoke. Both of these conditions are normal, When a cooking area isturned on, the coil element underthe cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the heat setting the element willcycle on and off. Itis normal to see a red glow through the smoothtop when the element cycles on.

Aluminum foil willdamage the smoothtop ifit melts ontothe glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable containers such as popcorn poppers under any circumstances. They may leave metal marks or may permanently melt onto the smoothtop. Do not use cooktop if metal or aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair cooktop yourself. Aluminum cookware will cause metal marks on the glass if you slide them across the smoothop. Remove any metal marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning Creme. Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal, heat-proof glass or glazed cookware may scratch the smoothtop cooktop if you slide them across the top.

Your range is equipped with a HOT SURFACE light located at the center-back of the smoothtop. This red light will turn on to indicate that the smoothtop is hot and will remain on until the top has cooled.

� Do not usethetop as aworksurface or as acutting board. Do not cook food directly on the cooktop. � Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring) between the utensil and the cooktop. These items can mark or etch the surface and affect cooking efficiency. � Do not place plastics on a warm or hot cooking area. They will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The smoothtop may chip or pit in attempting to remove meltedplastic from the top. � To prevent scratching or damage to the smoothtop, do not leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or other fats on the cooking area. Be sure area is free from these before turning on cooking area. � Be sure the bottom of the cookware is smooth and free of nicks, scratches or rough areas as they may scratch the smoothtop. � Do not allow a panto boildry.This could cause permanent damage to the smoothtop.

The smoothtopcooking area retains heat for a period oftime after the etement has been turned off. Turn the element off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete the cooking operation. After 30 minutes, the cooktop may be too cool to keep foods warm. However,the TOP MAY STILL BETOO WARM TO TOUCH. When the HOT SURFACE light turns off, the top will be cool enough to touch,