Appliances HOW TO MAKE 6 HOME RUR" Use And @® Care 30" GAS MODULAR DOWNDRAFT COOK TOP TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. A Note to You. Cook top Safety Getting to Know Your Cook top JR Air shutter adjustment . LO flame adjustment Controls... Using Caring for. Surface Burners Installing Using Caring for Grill... Installing Using Caring for. Griddle Installing Using Caring for. Vent Using Caring for. . Troubleshooting... 31 Requesting Assistance or Service . Warranty .
A Note to You Thank vou for buying a WHIRLPOOL? appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL cookies are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy bears of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Cook top Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas cook tops have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation.
COOK TOP SAFETY = [Jo not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cook top, They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned. = Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch an open flame. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire, = [Jo not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
ee Gre Care and cleaning «Do not repair or replace any part of the cookie unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. «Any additions, changes, of conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool service company or Qualified Agency. «Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the cook top before servicing the cookie.
Getting to Know Your Cook top This section contains captioned illustrations of your cook top. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of ail parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Optional griddle ACCESSORY mess. .n. SCM4A0DE, Lo or 2598) } Air grille Optional grill Vent cover accessory {p.n. SCM50DB/QY (pp. 28-30) Surface burners Optional gri and grates accessory (pp. 12:17) (p.m. SCM2008) (pp.
GETTING 10 KNOW YOUR COOK TOP Afr shutter adjustment To adjust grill burner air shutters or surface burner air shutters To adjust surface burner air shutter (on some models} SX To open Air opening RN To close Air shutter" J insert screwdriver blade in slot and twist with slight pressure to allow air shutter to slide easily. The lat air shutter controls the rear naif of the grill burner. The right shutter controls the from half.
GETTING 10 KNOW YOUR COOK TOP LO flame adjustment This appliance has been shipped from the factory with LO and MED flame settings adjusted for use with natural gas and average installations. There is a wide variety of conditions caused by altitude and gas mixtures controlled by utility companies which will vary and affect the gas flame and performance. Adjustments should be made at time of installation. If conditions change, follow the procedures outlined below to adjust the LO setting.
Controls WARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cook top. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns, Using Your cookie has electric seigniors. Electric seigniors light the burners each time the controls are turned to LITE. Turning the knobs < Sr Push down on control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking. Look at the burner to make sure it has hit.
CONTROLS 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. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LITE «To light the burner. After the burner lights, wn control back to a desired setting fo stop the clicking of the ignition. HI = To start foods cocking (High) = To bring liquids to a boil. Medium High + To hold a rapid boil. To fry chicken. MED «For gravy, pudding, and most frying.
CONTROLS Caring for controls NOTE: Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers to clean any part of the cook top. Use this chart to help you clean your control knobs and panel. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, = Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight up. soapy water Wash, rinse, and dry well. Do not soak. OR +Do not use steel wool or gritty Dishwasher cleansers. They may damage the finish. + Replace knobs.
Surface Burners WARNING WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Dio not operate with a yellow flame, Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cook top, Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. installing You can install extra surface boomers on the left side of your cook top.
Mixer tube openings Orifices Ignition Flash tubes monitor opening ay Side openings T Supports 3. Set the surface boomer accessory into place. Mixer tube openings should be pointed toward the orifices. Slide the burner toward the orifices until the opening for the ignition is aver the ignition. Lower into place until the notches in the side of the burner bracket rest on the burner supports, and the ignition is centered between the two flash tubes.
SURFACE BURNERS To remove: Aeration tray ~~ ~~ Prong © 1. Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the cook top is cool. 4. Hold the aeration tray by the sides and slide away to remove the prong from the opening and clear the surface burners. Orifices = 3 2. Remove burner grates, &, Lift up on the sides of the surface burner accessory bracket about two inches. Side away from the orifices. 3. Remove the aeration tray by filing up the front end on the right side (back end on the left side).
SURFACE BURNERS Using Cookware tips Ne one brand of cookware Is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs, * NOTE: For best results and greater duet efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware in good condition * The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid. » Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
SURFACE BURNERS Caring for surface burners Use this chart to help you clean your surface burner accessory. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Surface burner grates Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher =n dishwasher, wash with other cooking utensils, = Dry completely. = Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers, They may damage the finish, * Although the burner grate is durable, it will gradually lose its shine and/or discolor, regardless of the care you take of it.
Claus Burner flame WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Dio not operate with a yellow flame, Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. NOTE: Occasionally check the burner Flame shape flames for proper size and shape as shown. and size Setting A goad flame is blue in color. If flames [ift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see page 18), or call a qualified technician for adjustment.
Grill Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cook top, Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns, Installing The grill is made up of two black grill grates and a grill bummer, Only install the grill on the left side of your cookie. To get the grill accessory, order Part Number SCM200E Fromm a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on page 33) or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll-free 1-800-253-1301.
gl Using Before you use the grill for the first time: 1. Heat the grill burner to remove the protective shipping coating. Heat on HI for 10 minutes. Use the vent system to remove any additional smoke during cooling. When the grill burner stops smoking, iris ready io use, 2. Wash with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Never use a metal scrubbing pad or gritty cleanser on the grill; these will damage the nonstick surface, 3. After cleaning, lightly wipe the cooking surface with cooking oll.
Grilling tips (continued) = If meat begins to cook too quickly, turn the grit control knob to a lower setting. = Grease drippings will ignite occasionally to produce harmless puffs of flame fora second of two, This is normal while cooking. if you have too many flare-ups: you need to clean the grill interior, you have rot trimmed the meat properly, or there is too much fat in the meat. What not to do while cooking « Do not leave the optional grill while iris cooking.
gl Grill chart Preheat on Hi for 5 or 10 minutes for best flavor. Grilling times are guidelines only and may need (0 be adjusted to get the taste and/or oneness you want. COOKING TIME FOOD SETTING (in minutes) COMMENTS Steak (4347) + Rare Hi 810 Turn after half the time. + Medium Hi 10-18 Turn after half the time. + Well-done Hi 21-24 Turn after half the time. Steak # Rare Hi 14-24 Turn after half the time. * Medium Hi 18-30 Turn after half the time. *Elk-done Hi 24-34 Turn after half the time.
COOKING TIME FOOD SETTING {in minutes) COMMENTS Fish «Small, whole (17) MED 15-20 Brush with butter. Turn after half the time. © Steaks (17) MED 20-25 Brush with butter. Turn after half the time. o Fillets {14") (with skin on) ~~ MED 10-15 Start skin side down. Brush with butter. Turn after half the time. + Shrimp (skewered) MED 10-20 Turn and brush with butter or marinade often, Garlic bread MED 4-6 Turn after half the time. Hot dog and hamburger buns MED 1-2 Turn after half the time.
GRILL PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Grill burner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher * Clean with a soapy, nonabrasive scrubbing pad or in a dishwasher. Rinse and dry well before using again. * For heavy soil first clean with pad, rinse, and dry. Then clean in a self-cleaning oven for two hours. « {f ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort ports. Do not use a wooden toothpick.
Griddle Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cook top. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns, Installing You can install a griddle accessory on the left side of your cookie. To use this accessory you must have grill accessory Part Nuremberg SCM20DB. To get the griddle accessory, order Part Number SCM40DE from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on page 33) or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll-free 1-800-253-1301. 1.
cid le ely Drain groove 3. Place the griddle over the grill boomer so that the drain groove is in front, This will let extra grease collect in the drain jar. Using Before using the griddle for the first time: 1. Wash griddle in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well, 2. Preheat griddle for five minutes at the settings shown in the “Griddle chart” on this page. 3. After preheating, lightly wipe the top of the griddle with cooking oll. This prevents sticking.
GRIDDLE Griddle chart Preheat for five minutes at the setting listed below. Riddling times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to get the taste and/or oneness you want.
cid le ely Caring for griddle You must clean your griddle after each use to keep the finish in good shape. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Griddle Warm, soapy water * Wash once griddle has cooled. Do output and a nonabrasive, hot griddle in cold water. plastic scrubbing pad « For heavy soil, use a nonabrasive scrubbing pad. NOTE: Do not wash In a dishwasher, Strong detergents can remove some of the nonstick finish.
Vent Using The built-in vent stern removes cooking vapors, odors, and smoke from foods prepared on the cookie, grill, and griddle. The vent stern will go on by itself when the grill burner is being used. To turn on the vent system yourself: FAN ON = Turn the fan knob in front of the air grille 0 ON. * You can manually control the vent fan only when using the surface boomers. You cannot manually control the vent fan while you are using the grill or griddle.
Caring for vent 7 Afr grille SN Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cook top. Turn fan and cook top controls off before cleaning the vent system. Do not put hand in vent box when fan or controls are on. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or other serious injury. AS NOTES: » The wall receptacle is located in the cabinet beneath the cookie.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. 1f you still ends help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 33. if nothing operates, check the following: Is the cook top properly connected to gas and electrical supplies? (See Installation Instructions.
Belt lo te PROBLEM CAUSE Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, oF are noisy when turned off + Air gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check airfares mixture, Burner makes popping noise when on + Burner is wet from washing. Let dry. Grill does not work properly = You have not left space between food items. = You have not preheated the grill for the proper amount of time. « Food was partially frozen or very cold before grilling.
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 31-32. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance” Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, Dial toll-free from anywhere =F in the USA: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is separated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpoo™} will pay for FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. {REMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1.