White-Westinghouse 318200659 User's Manual
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1. OWNER S GUIDE GAS COOKTOP Read and save these instructions W White Westinghouse Product Registration Register Your Product The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products North America Contents This Owner s Guide contains general operating instructions for your cooktop and feature information for several models Your cooktop may not have all the described features Version en espanol Si desea obtener una copia en espanol de este M anual del Usuario sirvase escribir a la direcci n que se incluye a continuaci n Solicite la P N 318204005 Spanish Owner s Guides Electrolux Home Products North America ConsumerRelations P O Box212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 2378 pESIGN a yo 2000 White Consolidated Industries All rights reserved Thank you for choosing this appliance The information contained within this Owner s Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your cooktop Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbersfound underneath or inside the cooktop Model Number Serial Number Note Theinstructionsappearing in thisOwner s Guide arenot meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occu2. GOOD POOR v Curved and warped pan bottoms LNS LASSER e Flat bottom and straight sides f i ae BEEP mete tan Pans should have flat bottoms Check for e Tight fitting lids flatness by rotating a ruler across the bot e Weight of handle does not tilt p tom There should be no gaps between LASIA the pan and ruler pan Pan is well balanced Heavy handle tilts pan e Pan sizes match the amount of w Note Always use a utensil for its intend ed purpose Follow manufacturer s in food to be prepared structions Some utensils were not made Made of material that conducts Flame extends beyond unit to be used in the oven oron the cooktop heat well Note Do not use griddle over more than Easy to clean lt LS one burner That can damage your ea cooktop and that can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allow Specialty pans such as lobster pots griddles and pressure cookers may be used able current standards That can hazard but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements ous to your health Specialty Pans amp Trivets Canning Tips amp Information Canning can generate large amounts of steam Use extreme cau tion to prevent burns Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores Round bottomed
3. Cleaning Your model will have one of the two burners types shown below Follow the instructions that correspond with the burnerson your cooktop Figure 1 Figure 2 R Support Bar To Remove Burners Figure 1 1 Remove shipping screws with a Phillips Head screwdriver See illustration for screw locations 2 Tiltthe burner atthe end closest to the support bar until the locator tab is released front burnerstilt right rear burners tilt left Move it toward the back of the cooktop This will separate it from the gas valve at the front of the cooktop To Remove Burners Figure 2 1 Remove shipping screws with a Phillips Head screwdriver See illustration for screw locations 2 Lift burner pair straight up and out To Replace Burners Figure 1 1 Slide the burner tube over the gas valve at the front of the cooktop front burners fit over the right valve rear burners fit over the left valve on each side of the cooktop 2 Tilt burnerso that the locating tab will slide into the slot on the support bar M ake sure burners are properly seated on support bar and are level 3 Replace shipping screws if desired To Replace Burners Figure 2 1 Place burner pair over mounting bracket M ake sure burners are positioned over gas valves and are properly positioned and level 2 Replace shipping screws if desired Avoid Service Checklist Before you call for service review this list It may save you t
4. on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process Use the chart below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being For deep fat frying use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly If burned by the flame the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fat is too hot the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly RIGHT Flame size Type of Cooking High Flame Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steam Low Flame Keep foods cooking poach stew WRONG These settings are based on using medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Proper Burner Adjustments The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment A good flame is clear blue and hardly visible in a well lighted room Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply defined Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow orange To clean burner see instructions u
5. woks with a support ring that does not extend beyond the burner unit may also be used The metal ring was designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large amounts of liquids soup making or fat frying DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner unit Because this ring traps heat the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged Wire trivets Do not use wire trivets Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact with the grates DO NOT use two burner units to heat one large pan such as a roaster or griddle or allow cooking utensils to boil dry The bottom surface of the pan in either of these situations could cause discoloring or crazing of the appliance cooking surface and damage to the grates and burner units 5 Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information Use flat bottomed canners only Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat Center canner on the burner grate Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to maintain a constant boil It is best to can small amounts and light loads T AT Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates r 2 3 Do not use water bath or pressu
6. 212378 802 boul LAnge Gardien Electrolux Home Products North America a division of White Consolidated Augusta GA 30917 L Assomption Qu bec Industries Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada J5W 1T6 Inc
7. NG PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG SEE THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH THISCOOKTOPFORCOM PLETE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT OPERATE THE COOKTOP USING A TWO PRONG ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD NNN Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Do not use an adaptor plug an extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire or death Grounding type wall Do not under any receptacle circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug F Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion An CNN Severe shock or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a qualified installer or electrician This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas If you wish to convert your cooktop for use with Liquefied Petroleum propane gas see the information in the installation instructions The conversion must be performed bya qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow the instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion Flame Size For most cooking start
8. S Surface burners may be hot even though the flames are not visible Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cooktop and the surfaces facing the cooktop Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces SIVAN Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e Do Not Use WaterorFlouron Grease Fires Smotherthe fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical orfoam type extinguisher e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Use Only Dry Pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the pot holders touch the flame or burners Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Know which knob controls each surface burner Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the burners Visually check that the burner has lit Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ecntinuea Use P
9. bor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer servicer or the gas supplier 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage PATALI This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the cooktop Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance w ith the National Fuel GasCode ANSI Z223 1 latest edition and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local code requirements Install and or adjust only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
10. ime and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Surface burners do not light Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn the surface control knob to the desired flame size Be sure gas supply valve is open Gas air mixture needs a straight line to travel Be sure burner is properly seated in its support models with open burners only Burner ports or slots are clogged With the burner off use a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots Power cord is disconnected from outlet electric ignition models Be sure cord is plugged securely into outlet Electrical power outage electric ignition models Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Owner s Guide Surface burner flame burns half way Burner ports or slots are clogged With the burner off clean ports with a small around gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning Surface burner flame is orange Dust particles in main line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue In coastal areas a slightly o
11. ions under this warranty Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer In Canada your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada Inc NORMAL This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the RESPONSIBILITIES items listed below OF THE CONSUMER 1 Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product 2 Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitati
12. nder General Cleaning Setting Surface Controls Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob O is turned to the LITE position Two ignitors one per set of burners are supplied To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE Only the burner you are turning on will ignite 3 Visually check that the burner has lit 4 After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired flame size The control knobs do not have to beset at a particular mark Use the guides and adjust the flame asneeded DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to click if leftin the LITE position causing premature wear In the event of an electrical power outage the surface burners can be lit manually To light a surface burner hold a lit match to the burner head then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE Use caution when lighting surface burners manually er 0hule s Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best results and energy conservation choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics gC
13. on or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for appliances not in ordinary household use The consumer shall pay for such service calls 3 Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products North America or its authorized servicers use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts obtained from persons other than such servicers or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined IF YOU NEED Keep your bill of sale delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record The date on the bill establishes the SERVICE warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts This written warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products USA Canada 1 800 944 9044 1 866 213 9397 This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U S A Puerto Rico and Electrolux Home Products Electrolux Home Products Canada Product features or specifications as described or illustrated North America North America are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by P O Box
14. r Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Versi n en espa ol ce ececeececeeceeeceeceeeeeeseeeeseeceeseeeseseaeeas 2 Product ReGistration ecccccceeeeesecesseeeseeesaeeneetsaeesaeeseeteaes 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 4 Grounding INStrUCtIONS siipii cette tee tent ia 4 Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion scce 5 Flame Size rst econ tetioel eh intie taihnd leet dat tein Mee 5 Proper Burner Adjustment 5 Setting Surface Controls 000 ee eeseeseee eee eeeeeeeeteeeteeeteeensaeenaes 6 Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils ec eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 6 Specialty Pans amp Trivets ccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseecteeetieesteeeees 7 Canning Tips amp Information eeen 7 General Cleaning 1ic2cset 5 jeder sevniageeccv ene edangeeetee 8 9 Avoid Service Checklist cceceeeseeeceeeeecseeeseeeteeteeeesaeetaes 10 NOLS ae EE E A ne tutes E EEEE EE 11 W ANINY ar E E E ea 12 If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance e Donottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh
15. range flame is unavoidable due to salt air 10 Notes 11 Warranty Information COOKTOP WARRANTY Your cooktop is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS PERIOD WE WILL THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL ONE YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchase date appliance which prove to be defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER workmanship LIMITED 2 5 Second through fifth Provide a replacement for any defective surface heating Diagnostic and any transportation and labor costs which are YEAR WARRANTY years from original element deteriorated rubberized silicone seal upswept required because of service Glass Smoothtop purchase date models only or glass smoothtop that cracks due to Seal amp Elements thermal breakage not customer abuse LIMITED Time periods listed All of the provisions of the full and limited warranties Costs of the technician s travel to the home and any costs for pick WARRANTY above Applicable to the State of Alaska above and the exclusions listed below apply up and delivery of the appliance required because of service In the U S A your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America a division of White Consolidated Industries Inc We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligat
16. re canners that extend more than one inch beyond the edge of the burner grate Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day P RA TIN Safe canning requires that harmful micro organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely When canning in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible Regular cleaning will reduce the number of major cleaning later Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum Trim Pieces amp Vinyl Use hot soapy water and a cloth Dry with a clean cloth Glass Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Body Pieces and Decorative Trim For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Control Panel Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs To remove p
17. roper Flame Size Adjust flamesize so it doesnot extend beyond the edge of the utensil The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface burners of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottom large enough to cover the surface burner The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to the surface burner will also improve efficiency Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface burners e Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Settings Boiloverscause smoking and greasy spilloversthat may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt e Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner pans Protective liners or aluminum foil may interfere with heat and air distribution and combustion Damageto the cooktop or personal injury may result e Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain type
18. s of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use e Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers If a burner is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt You will not be able to see that the burner is on Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage mayalso be done to the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause overheating Air will be blocked from the burner and cause combustion problems SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Ground ing Instructions electric ignition models only IMPORTANT READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AY ZING This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle DO NOT cut orremove the grounding prong from this plug For personal safety this cooktop must be properly grounded For maximum safety the plug must be plugged into a 120V 60 Hz outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded If a two prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet it is the personal responsibility of the consumerto have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM STANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD ROUND GROUNDI
19. technician and an authorized repair service Know how to shut off gassupplyatthe meter and disconnect the electrical power to the cooktop at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product WARSINI stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop e Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should not bestored on the cooktop near surface burners This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on the cooktop Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage F ATTI Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop Do not leave children alone Children should not be leftalone orunattended in the area where an appliance isin use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS GRATES ORAREAS NEAR THESE BURNER
20. ull each knob straight off the shaft Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel especially when wiping around the controls Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Stainless Steel Chrome Decorative Trim Clean with hot soapy water and dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 40 minutes Rinse Cleaners made especially for stainless steel are recommended Be sure to rinse the cleansers as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates Cooktop Surface Below Cooktop Clean burner grates in the dishwasher and dry upon removal If soils are not removed follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below Gentle scouring with a soapy nylon pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clean water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and damp cloth then scrub with a soap filled scoring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop Surface Burners The holes in the burners of yo
21. ur cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete even flame Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes To remove and replace burner units per your model see instructions under General Cleaning To clean soak the burners in a 1 1 solution of ammonia and water for 30 to 40 minutes For stubborn stains scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and damp cloth Dry the burners thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then replace them making sure they are seated and level DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher General Cleaning continued To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning Remove burner grates and spillover bowls Set aside Grasp the front of the cooktop and then lift Lift the top high enough to fully raise the support rods The Lift up rods will support the top in its raised position Clean underneath using hot soapy water and a clean cloth then dry Lower the top gently after lowering the support rod ee E When lowering the top grasp the sides with fingertips only Be careful not to pinch fingers Also DO NOT drop or bend the cooktop when raising or lowering This could damage the surface DO NOT turn the burners on when the cooktop is raised for cleaning Be sure that the top is completely lowered and securely in place before turning on the burners To Remove and Replace Burners for
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