WHIRLPOOL AKR3000SS
Owner's Manual

Cleaning
For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom. Determine if pan has a flat bottom. 1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat, gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur. 2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not affect cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, formed rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook efficiently and in some cases may not boil liquid.

! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, make sure your cooktop has been properly grounded and always disconnect it from main power supply before cleaning.

Cleaning Cooktop
Clean cooktop, burner bowls, and gasket under control knobs with damp cloth and soapy water. If necessary, clean with nonabrasive cleaners or pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting. � Do not use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool. � Gasket under control knobs can be removed for cleaning.
Use Flat Bottom Pans

Cleaning Under Cooktop Surface
1. Remove surface elements, burner bowls and control knobs. 2. Lift front of cooktop and prop open with rod hinged on bottom of cooktop. � Rear of cooktop is hinged. 3. Reverse procedure to reassemble.

Utensil Material Characteristic Type Aluminum Cast Iron Copper Tin Lined Enamelware Ceramic (Glass) Stainless Steel Temperature Response Heats and cools quickly Heats and cools slowly Heats and cools quickly Depends on base metal Heats and cools slowly Heats and cools at moderate rate Uses Frying, braising, roasting Low heat cooking, frying Gourmet cooking, wine sauces, egg dishes Low heat cooking Low heat cooking Soups, sauces, vegetables, general cooking

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