WHIRLPOOL FGS395YW1
Owner's Manual

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

Cookware

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RECOMMENDED

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To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the igniter. To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil.

To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancakes. 9 For gravy, pudding and icing. To cook large amounts of l vegetables. I
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LOW

To keep food warm until ready to serve.

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NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.

In case of a prolonged failure

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Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs. l NOTE: For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners. Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porcelain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which damages the utensil and/or surface burner. Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares. l The pan should have straight sides and a tightfitting lid. l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight. The pan material (metal or glass) affects how l fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results. l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan. Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be l sure there are no crevices, rough edges or
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Burn, Fire, Explosion and Product Damage Hazard . Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking resutts. l Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON. l If the flame should go out while cooking, or ti there is a strong gas odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner. If gas odor is still present, see safety note on page 3. Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire. l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product.

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areas where food might collect. Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty. Use utensils only as they were intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners.

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canning

information

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your range: . For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.
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Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop. Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

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