Whirlpool Inglis IGS325RQ0, Use And Care Manual

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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.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface 
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. 
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

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Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking 
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 
½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.

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Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements 
or surface burners at the same time.

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On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

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On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit 
is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil 
element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for 
ordering instructions.

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For more information, contact your local U.S. Government 
Agricultural Department Extension Office. Companies that 
manufacture home canning products can also offer 
assistance.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a 
well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy 
thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper 
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used 
as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or 
grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has 
the same characteristics as its base material. For example, 
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the 
properties of aluminum.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the 
broiler.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.

A. Incorrect
B. Correct

A

B

COOKWARE

CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum

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Heats quickly and evenly.

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Suitable for all types of cooking.

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Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.

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.

Ceramic or 
Ceramic glass

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Heats slowly, but unevenly.

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Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.

Copper

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Heats very quickly and evenly.

Earthenware

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Use on low heat settings.

Porcelain 
enamel-on-
steel or cast 
iron

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See stainless steel or cast iron.

Stainless steel

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Heats quickly, but unevenly.

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A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.