[. . . ] All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING. € These words mean: DANGER WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. [. . . ] Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between Low and High. To Use DUAL and TRIPLE: Hot Surface If the cooktop is on when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface Indicator Lights will remain on after the power is restored to the cooktop. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL or TRIPLE zone anywhere between Low and High. Bridge Element (on some models) The bridge element allows flexibility in the left side cooking area. Dual/Triple-Circuit Element (on some models) The dual-size and triple-size elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. The dual and triple sizes combine single, dual and outer element and are recommended for larger cookware, large quantities of food, and home canning. Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with large cookware. When the ACCUSIMMER control knob is set on Simmer, the cooking area will not glow red. Only the outer heating ring will glow red on the triple circuit element when medium or high simmer is selected. Push in and turn control knob to a setting between Low and High setting. Select Low for a low simmer or when using lids and medium for a high simmer or when not using lids. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum. Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. – Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results. Determine flatness 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. Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used. Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop. Cast iron ■ ■ ■ ■ Ceramic or Ceramic glass ■ ■ ■ ■ Copper Earthenware ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Home Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. – Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. [. . . ] Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Whirlpool. [. . . ]