WHIRLPOOL CCS446W
Owner's Manual

Cooking

Procedures

IMPORTANT BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME, HEAT THE ELEMENTS WITHOUT A PAN FOR 3 TO 5 MINUTES ON THE HI SETTING. The elements are shipped with a coating (lacquer) which protects them against corrosion. Heating the elements allows the coating to be hardened and burned into the elements. During the curing process, a non-toxic smoke will be created. Turn on the overhead hood fan if the smoke is objectionable. If the elements are not cured, the coating can stick to a pan when first used on the solid element. (Note: The rings around the elements will turn a gold color during the curing process. This is normal. Remove discoloration as instructed on page 11 .)

� Make sure bottom of cookware �

is dry before placing on element.

Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware and the element. This is

� Cover cookware with lids to shorten cooking time and save energy. especially important when cooking large quantities of food. � Use as little water to cook food as is necessary. Covered cookware water.

requires less

� To take advantage of the retained heat in the solid element, turn the element off 5-10 minutes before food is ready and it will continue to cook. � Do not lay lids (with moisture solid element. in them), spatulas, or other food laden utensils on

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