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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool cooktops are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Important READ Safety Instructions AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas cooktops have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
l l l l l l 4 Do not store things children might want above the cooktop. Children couM be burned or injured while climbing on it. Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop. They could be burned or injured. Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged or not working properly. Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.
When l l l using the cooktor, Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a cooktop could ignite and bum you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying. Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cook-top. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Using Your Cooktop I In This Section Page Using the surface burners ................. 7 Page Energy saving tips ..*........................... 9 To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop. Using the surface burners Your cooktop is equipped with electric igniters. Electrii ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE.
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. SEmiNG LITE l l l l l l I Lo I l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting. To keep food warm until readv to serve. In case of a prolonged failure power Surface burners with electric ignitors can be manually lighted.
Home canning information The larger 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 cooktop: l l l l For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner. 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.
Caring For Your Coolctop In This Section Page Page Surface burner grates .......... ............ 10 Contoured well areas ....................... 10 Surface burners ............... .. ............... 11 Cleaning chart ................................... 12 Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with Items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.
When cleaning the cooktop area or around the burner base, use care to prevent damage to the ignitor. If a sponge should catch the metal ignitor electrode, it could damage or break the electrode. If the electrode is damaged or broken, the surface burner will not light. When cleaning the cooktop, leave the burner cap in place to protect the electrode from possible damage. Surface l l l l burners The burner caps should be routinely Locating Burner removed and cleaned.
5. if ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If adjustment is needed, call a qualified technician for service. under cap are properly aligned and leveled. Place cap on burner base with tabs fitting in slots on either side of gas tube opening (see illustration on page 11). 7. Turn on the burner to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light after cleaning, contact an authorized 6.
H You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
PROBLEM 14 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner makes popping noise when on Burner is wet from washing. Let dry. Control knob(s) will not turn You are not pushing in before turning. Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting. Cooking results are not what you expected The cooktop is not level. Level cooktop. (See Installation Instructions.) The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. Use only tested recipes from a reliable source.
2. If you need assistance .. . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-500-253-1 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
WHIRLPOOL” GasCooktop Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your cooktop. 2. Instruct you how to use your cooktop. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.