Whirlpool IJP85801, Use & Care Manual

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Optional Canning Kit 

(coil element models)

Most water-bath or pressure canners have large diameters. If you 
use them at high heat settings for long periods of time, you can 
shorten the life of regular coil elements. This can also damage the 
cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we 
recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part 
No. 242905) from your dealer or designated service company.

Cookware

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface 
cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat 
spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best 
cooking results.

Aluminum

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Heats quickly and evenly.

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Use for all types of cooking.

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Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.

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Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Cast Iron

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Heats slowly and evenly.

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Good for browning and frying.

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Maintains heat for slow cooking.

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Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

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Heats slowly and unevenly.

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Use for low to medium settings.

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Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Copper

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Heats very quickly and evenly.

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Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware

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Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the 
manufacturer.

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Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or enamel-on-cast iron

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See cast iron and stainless steel.

Stainless steel

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Heats quickly but unevenly.

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A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware 
provides even heating.

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Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Power on Lights

The Power On lights beside the control knobs indicate which 
surface elements are turned on by the knobs. A Power On light 
will glow when its corresponding surface element is turned on.

Control Setting Guide

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

Coil Element Cooktop Models

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Drip bowls should be used at all times. Do not use aluminum 
foil to cover drip bowls. Use of aluminum foil could result in 
improper cooking, or damage to the element.

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Prolonged use of elements without pots can cause damage 
and early failure.

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Use of round bottom woks is not recommended.

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The temperature of the cooktop surface increases with the 
number of elements that are on. With 3 or 4 elements turned 
on, surface temperatures are high.

See the “Caring For Your Range” section for care and 
cleaning instructions for both Coil and Ceramic Glass 
Cooktop Models.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

HI

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To start foods cooking.

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To bring liquids to a boil.

8-6

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To hold a rapid boil.

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To quickly brown or sear meat.

5

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To cook gravy, pudding and sauce.

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To fry poultry or meat.

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To maintain a slow boil.

4-2

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To stew or steam food.

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To simmer food.

1

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To keep foods warm.

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To melt chocolate.

Simmer Element

(on some models)

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Precise simmer control.

Dual Element

(on some models)

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Home canning.

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Large diameter cookware.

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Large quantities of food.

W arming  Zone

   Element

(on some models)

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Keep cooked foods warm.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or during the 
Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may 
become hot.