White-Westinghouse 318132200 User's Manual
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1. OWNER S GUIDE GAS COOKTOP Read and save these instructions W White Westinghouse ea Recycled paper Printed in Canada P N 318132200 9912 Rev B Anne ooo o oo gt Boo Product Registration Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely signed and returned to Frigidaire Company 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 The Cooking Guide will help you to receive favorable results during cooking and baking 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 on the serial plate located under the lift up cooktop Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased _____ 2 LLLLL N Contents 2 Product Registration 2 Versi n en espa ol This Owner s Guide contains general 34 0 00 NER del operating instructions for your cooktop i Hee ae pes Eme MEIONENG S s and feature information for several mu Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion models Yourcooktop maynothaveallthe 6 Fame Size f described features 6 Proper Burner Adjustments 6 Setting Surface Controls 7 8 General Cleaning Versi n en espa ol 9 Avoid Service Checklist Si desea obtener una copia en espa2. The holesin the burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and acomplete 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 To Remove and Replace Burners under General Cleaning To clean soak the burnersin 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 a damp cloth Drythe burnersthoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then replace them making sure they are properly seated and level DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher ne ooo o o oQo eo General Cleaning continued When lowering the top grasp the sides with fingertips only Be careful notto pinch fingers Also DO NOT drop or bend the cooktop when raising or lowering Thiscould damagethe surface META NN DO NOT turn the burnerson when thecooktopisraised for cleaning Besurethatthetop iscompletely lowered and securely in place before turning on the burners To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning 1 Remove burner grates and spillover bowls Set aside 2 Grasp the front of the cooktop and then lift 3 Lift the top high enough to fully raise the support rods The Lift up rods will support the top in its raised position 4 Clean underneath using hot soapy water and a
3. 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 Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner pans Only use aluminum foil as recommended in the Cooking Guide Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may interfere with heat and air distribution and combustion Damage to the cooktop or personal injury may result e Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types 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 Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers If a burner isaccidentally 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 may also 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 EE SeSe Grounding instructions elec
4. 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 warranty SERVICE period should service be required If service is performed it isin 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 following these steps in order 1 2 Contact Frigidaire Company Consumer Services or an authorized White Westinghouse servicer If there is a question as to where to obtain service or parts call or write our Consumer Relations Department at White Westinghouse P O Box 7181 RS Dublin Ohio 43017 ESFRIGIDAIRE 800 944 9044 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by White Consolidated Industries Inc This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U S A and Puerto Rico
5. Allow the burnerto operate afew minutesuntil flame turns blue Salt air in coastal areas A slightly orange flame is unavoidable Notes 10 Notes 11 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE COOKTOP WARRANTY Your White Westinghouse product is protected by this warranty WARRANTY WHITE WESTINGHOUSE THROUGHITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD SERVICERS WILL RESPONSIBLE FOR FULLONE YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costsof service callsthat are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchase date appliance which prove to be defective in materials or RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER workmanship LIMITED WARRANTY Time period listed above All of the provisions of the full warranty above and the Costsof thetechnician stravel to the home and any Applicableto the State of Alaska exclusions listed below apply costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required because of service Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Company a division of White Consolidated Industries Inc We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire Company Consumer Services or an authorized White Westinghouse servicer NORMAL This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the RESPONSIBILITIES items listed below OF
6. clean cloth then dry 5 Lower the top gently after lowering the support rod To Remove and Replace Burners for Cleaning Your model will have one of the two burners types shown below Follow the instructions that correspond with the burners on your cooktop Figure 1 Figure 2 x Support Bar To Remove Burners Figure 1 1 Remove shipping screws with a Phillips Head screw driver See illustration for screw locations 2 Tiltthe burner at the end closest to the support bar until the locator tab is released front burners tilt right rear burners tilt left M ove 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 screw driver See illustration for screw locations 2 Lift burner pair straight up and out To Replace Burners Figure 1 1 Slidethe 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 Tiltburnerso that the locating tab will slide into the slot on the support bar Make 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 Re
7. control knobs To remove pull each knob straight off the shaft Clean as instructed above Squeeze excess waterfrom 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 s into place Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates Cooktop Surface Below Cooktop Clean burner grates broiler pan and insert in the dishwasher and dry upon removal If soils are not removed follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring 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 adamp cloth then scrub with asoap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with aclean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleanerson the cooktop Stainless Steel Chrome Parts Drip Pans Clean with hot soapy water and a 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 cleaners as bluish stains may occur during heating and cannot be removed Surface Burners
8. 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 ITA This symbol will help alert you to situationsthat may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage YANGON This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage e 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 serial plate attached to the cooktop e Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code 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 technician and an authorized repair service Know how to shut off gas supply at the meter and disconnect the electrical power to the cooktop at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency e 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 Thi
9. olde 10 11 Notes este M anual del Usuario s rvase escribira 12 Warranty ladirecci n que se incluye a continuaci n Solicite la P N 318137900 Spanish Owner s Guides Frigidaire Company P O Box 9061 Dublin Ohio 43017 0961 DESIGN CERTIFIED 1996 White Consolidated Industries All rights reserved Note The instructions appearing in this Owner s Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common senseand caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance III ANINTON 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 WHATTO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Donottouch any electrical switch do notuse any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor 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
10. to click if left in 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 rN 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 spoonscould catch fire if placed too close to a flame ee Se SS General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Range Before cleaning any part of the range be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL REM OVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUM BER OF M AJOR CLEANINGS 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 Body Parts Control Knobs and Decorative Trim Pieces For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built up grease applya liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soilfor 30 to 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Cont e e Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls to OFF and remove the
11. 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 exdusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service callswhich do not involve malfunction or defectsin 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 persons other than authorized White Westinghouse servicers use of parts other than Frigidaire Company Genuine Renewal Parts
12. e shock or damage to the cooktop mayoccurifthe cooktop is not installed by a qualified installer 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 propane gas see the information in the Installation Instructions The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codesand requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility forthe conversion Flame Size 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 burned by the flame For most cooking start on the highest control setting and then turn to alower one to complete the process Use the chart below asa guide for determining properflame 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 For deep fat frying use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly If the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fatistoo hot the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked Do not attemp
13. hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces PWG Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smotherthe fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Use Only Dry Potholders M oist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the potholderstouch the flame or burners Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause the containerto burst and resultin 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 Use Proper Flame Size Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burnerflame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continues Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners
14. place shipping screws if desired E S USS Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE Before you call for service review this list It may save you time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance 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 Burner portsare clogged Clean burners See To Clean the Burner Grates Contoured Burner Pans Burner Cap Assembly and Burner Base under General Cleaning With the burner off use a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports Electrical Power outage Electric Ignition models only Check house lightsto be sure Call your local electric company for service Surface burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Owner s Guide Gas supply is turned off Turn gas supply on Surface burner flame burns half way around Burner ports are clogged With the burner off clean by using a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow the burner to operate until flame is full Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning Surface burner flame is orange Dust particlesin main line
15. s may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop e Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product AWARNING 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 Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop near surface burners This includes paper plastic and cloth items such ascookbooks 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 ANU Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone orunattended in the area w here an appliance isin use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance e DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS GRATES AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS Surface burners may be hot even though the flames are not visible Areasnear 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
16. t to deep fat fry too much food at once asthe food will neither brown nor cook properly 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 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 burnerif flame is yellow orange To clean burner see instructions under General Cleaning Setting Surface Controls Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob 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 Pushinand turn the Surface Control knob to LITE Onlythe 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 be set at a particular mark Use the guides and adjust the flame as needed DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue
17. tric ignition models only 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 receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong N Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug IMPORTANT READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 or remove the grounding prong from this plug For personal safety thiscooktop must be properly grounded Formaximum 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 consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG SEE THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH THIS OVEN FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN USING A TWO PRONG ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion Sever
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