Burner Size; Cookware - Whirlpool WFG515S0JW1 Manual De Uso

To Clean:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to "General Cleaning" section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not
enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the
burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are
properly aligned with the burner cap.
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Burner Size

Select a burner that best fi ts your cookware. See the following
illustration and chart.
Medium
(SR)
Extra Large
Large
(ST)
(UR)
(On some
models)
Burner Size Recommended Use
Small ■ Low-heat cooking
(Auxlilary)
■ Melting chocolate or butter
■
Medium Multipurpose burner
(Semi Rapid)
■
Large For large cookware
(Ultra Rapid)
6
A
B
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
Small
(AUX)
Medium
(SR)
Large
(UR)

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a fl at bottom, straight sides and a
well-fi tting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough fi nishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and
copper may be used as a core or base in cookware.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
Check for fl atness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space
or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
Cookware Characteristics
■
Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly.
■
Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron ■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or ■ Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic glass
■ Heats slowly but unevenly.
■
Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper ■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
■ May leave copper residues, which
may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Earthenware/ ■ Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Stoneware
■ Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain ■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
■
Stainless steel Heats quickly but unevenly.
■
A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.