WHIRLPOOL MKR3000E
Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information
Surface Cooking Units

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DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS�Surface units may be hot though they are dark in color. Areas near elements may be hot enough to burn. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable material contact surface elements until they have had time to cool.

1. Use Proper Pan Size�This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency. Never Leave Surface Units Unattended�Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place�Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage. Protective Liners�Do not use aluminum foil to line drip bowls. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock, or fire. Glazed Cooking Utensils�Only certain types of glass, ceramic, earthware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to sudden change in temperature. Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units�To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units. Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements�Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

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3. 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 any servicing.

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Do not store gasoline or other combustible materials near cooktop.

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All Appliances
1. Proper Installation�Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. 2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room. 3. Do Not Leave Children Alone�Children should not be alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. 4. Wear Appropriate Apparel�Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using appliance. 5. User Servicing�Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. 6. Storage in or on Appliance�Flammable materials should not be stored on surface units. 7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires�Smother fire or flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. 8. Use Only Dry Potholders�Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

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IN CASE OF FIRE
Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive grease. Though a fire is unlikely, if one occurs, proceed as follows: Surface Element Fire 1. Smother the fire with a nonflammable lid or baking soda, or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher. Not water. Not salt. Not flour. 2. As soon as it is safe to do so, turn the surface controls to �OFF�.

PRECAUTIONS
� Do not cook food directly on cooktop element, always use cookware. � Do not mix household cleaning products. Chemical mixtures may interact with objectionable or even hazardous results. � Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas. They may stick and melt. � Do not allow pots to boil dry as this can cause damage to cooking surface and pan. � Do not use cooktop surface as a cutting board. 3