WHIRLPOOL L8610RV
Owner's Manual

SMOOTHTOP
The smoothtopcooktopdoes not lift up.

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When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually increase the setting until you find the optimum setting. Boilovers are more likely to occur if you start out on HIGH then reduce to the lower setting. If you do begin cooking on

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(8-inch) and two small ,\\\_ll//_. _/1_ (6-inch) areas. The patterns _ onyour cooktop may not look ',/m_\' _//i_ like the cooktop in this illustration but your cooktop will operate as described in this manual. Beforeusingthecooktopforthefirsttime, cleanitthoroughly as directed on the cleaning chart on page 9. This will protect the smoothtop and will guarantee a clean cooktop when the elements are turned 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. Whenacookingareaisturnedon,thecoilelementunderthe cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the heat setting the element will cycle on and off. It is normal to see a red glow through the smoothtop when the element cycles on.

Aluminum foil will damage the smoothtop if it melts onto the 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 markson 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 cooktop is equipped with a HOT SURFACE light located at the rightfront corner of the cooktop. This red light will turn on to indicate that the smoothtop is hot and will remain on until the top has cooled.

� Donotusethetopasaworksurfaoeorasacuttingboard. 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 melted plasticfrom the top. � To prevent scratching or damage to the smoothtop, do not leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or other fats onthe 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 pan to boil dry.This could cause permanent damage to the smoothtop.

The smoothtop cooking area retains heat for a period of time after the element 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 BE TOO WARM TO TOUCH.When the HOTSURFACE lightturns off, the top will be cool enough to touch,