Whirlpool SC8630ED User's Manual
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1. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Cooktop 7 Caring For Your Cooktop If You Need Assistance Or Service 13 Warranty 16 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SEALED BURNER GAS COOKTOP TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODEL SC8630ED INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Tay A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool 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 Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli ance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire which could cause product damage and electric2. Control knob s will not turn You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning turning to a setting The cooktop is not level Level cooktop See Installation Instructions Cooking results are not what you expected The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 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 William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nation gt wide network of autho service rized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained
3. Surface burners e The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned Always clean burner caps after a spillover Keeping the burner caps clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame e For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE OPENING e Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the burner to light properly This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers or spillovers ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a surface bumer is in use e Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the bumers To clean burners 1 Lift the burner cap straight up from the burner base 2 Clean burner cap with warm soapy water and a sponge You can also clean with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser Do not clean burner cap in a dishwasher or self cleaning oven 3 If the gas tube opening or the orifice located inside the opening has become soiled or clogged use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area Then use a small gauge wire or needle to remove cooked on soil ignitor electrode Contoured well area Burner In cap ignitor Burner electrode yaw base Ports aa Typical surface burner f
4. Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action WHIRLPOOL Gas Cooktop Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase 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 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your cooktop is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your cooktop is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your cooktop caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may
5. authorized Whirlpool operate connected to gas and electri service technician to reconnect cook cal supplies top to gas and electrical supplies See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown Replace household fuse or reset or a circuit breaker has circuit breaker tripped Controls are not set correctly Reset controls if needed The flow of combustion and or Remove blockage to airflow to and ventilation air to the cooktop is around cooktop blocked Burner fails to Cooktop is not wired into a Wire the cooktop into a live circuit with light live circuit with proper voltage proper voltage See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown Replace household fuse or reset or a circuit breaker has circuit breaker In case of prolonged tripped power failure manually light burners see page 8 Burner ports are clogged Clean with a straight pin see page 12 Burner flames Burner ports are clogged Clean with a straight pin see page 12 are uneven If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service Burner flames Air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Whirlpool lift off ports are service technician to check air gas yellow or are mixture noisy when turned off continued on next page 13 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner makes Burner is wet from washing popping noise when on
6. or soiling occurs will help Explosion Hazard to keep it looking and operating like new Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids e Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates Contoured well areas The contoured well area is a recessed area located around each bumer If spills occur in the contoured well section 1 Blot up spill with a damp sponge 2 Wipe with a clean damp sponge and dry 10 CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP 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 bumer will not light When cleaning the cooktop leave the burner cap in place to protect the elec trode from possible damage
7. the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting e To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food warm until ready to serve NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners with electric ignitors can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob to LITE After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting Cookware tips No 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 e NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed cook ware in good condition e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or
8. al shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 13 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions READ 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 PATNI e To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the cooktop follow basic precautions including the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion coul
9. apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance Or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance Or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 3188865 1004 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whiripool U S A Printed In U S A
10. areas where food might collect e Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Use cookware only as it was intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners AWARNING Fire and Explosion Hazard e If the flame should go out while cooking or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results e Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product USING YOUR COOKTOP 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 e For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface bur
11. d result causing property damage personal injury or death 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use 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 service agency or the gas supplier General e Install or locate the cooktop only in e Gas fuels and their use in appliances accordance with the provided Installa could cause minor exposures to benzene tion Instructions The cooktop must be formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot installed by a qualified installer The primarily from incomplete combustion cooktop must be properly connected to Significant exposure to these substances the proper gas supply and checked for could cause cancer or reproductive harm leaks The cooktop must also be Properly adjusted burners with a blue properly connected to electrical supply rather than a yellow flame will minimize and grounded incomplete combustion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure continued on next page Do not store things children might want above the cook
12. lame at highest setting 11 CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP 4 If ports are clogged clean with a straight 6 Turn on the burner to determine if it will pin Do not enlarge or distort port Do not light If the burner does not light after use a wooden toothpick If adjustment is cleaning contact an authorized needed call a qualified technician for Whirlpool service technician Do not service service the sealed burner yourself 5 After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports replace the burner cap Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your cooktop PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Control panel Sponge and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly and trim soapy water e Be sure to wring excess water from sponge OR before wiping around controls Excess water Paper towel and spray in or around controls may cause damage to glass cleaner the cooktop e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel Cooktop surface other than control panel e Wash
13. ll fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recom mended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized Whirlpool service technician or Quali fied Agency Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the cooktop before servicing the cooktop READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 Surface Surface Surface Control burner grate burner burner panel Model and serial number plate located on the underside of the burner box Control panel ee Left rear C control knob N Right rear 1 s control knob gt Whirlpool j N Left front E control knob iy Right front wa control knob N Surface burner marker Using Your Cooktop In This Section Using the surface burners To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your cooktop properly This secti
14. ner e Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is e Start food on higher heat settings then set usually a very small percentage of the total surface bumer control on low to finish energy used in the home cooking energy cooking can be used efficiently Here are some tips e Turn on the surface burner only after to help you save energy when using your placing filled pan on the burner grate cooking product e Plan your meals for the most efficient use e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides of the cooktop and tight fitting lids e Start with hot water This reduces the e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to time the control is set on high Reduce help shorten cooking time heat setting to lowest position needed to e Preheat pans only when recommended keep water boiling and for the shortest time possible Caring For Your Cooktop In This Section Surface burner grates Surface burners Contoured well areas Cleaning chart Your cooktop is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your cooktop Electrical Shock Fire and whenever spills
15. on gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop Using the surface burners Your cooktop is equipped with electric Push in and turn ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE Push in control knob and turn to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting You can set the control knob anywhere between the high and low settings NOTE Your cooktop is factory set for use with Natural Gas Do not use L P Propane Gas If you wish to convert your cooktop to use L P Propane Gas order Kit No 4372174 from your local retailer or an authorized Whirlpool service company Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover USING YOUR COOKTOP 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 LO LITE To light
16. rd e Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner well area Use aluminum foil only as recommended in this manual e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result e Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splatter ing or spillovers left on a cooktop could ignite and bum you Pan size is espe cially important in deep fat frying Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop 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 Never leave surface bumers unat tended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite gu a oi Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop Wipe spillovers immediately 4 N ea a eta e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a we
17. rinse and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Sponge and warm soapy water Surface burners grates caps and contoured well area See pages 10 12 for cleaning instructions 12 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If 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 descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will Cooktop is not properly Contact an
18. to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIRA See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co e WASHING MACHINES amp DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 if you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem
19. top Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it e Do not leave children alone or unat tended 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 e Do not operate the cooktop if it is dam aged or not working properly e Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual e Do not touch surface burners or areas near surface bumers Areas near surface burners become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners or areas near surface burners until they have had sufficient time to cool IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop The fumes could create an explosion and or fire haza
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