Whirlpool 4211866 Cooktop User Manual
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1. Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings A boil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite Make sure surface units are off when you are finished and when you aren t watching DO NOT store flammable materials on or near the cooktop They could explode or burn DO NOT store things children might want above the cooktop Children could be bumed or injured while climbing on it DO NOT leave children alone or unattended in area where the cooktop is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop They could be bumed or injured Clean your cooktop regularly See care and cleaning instructions in this manual Be sure all cooktop parts are cool before cleaning DO NOT repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION Page 2 a SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using Your Cooktop Models CEX375VB shown amp CEX375VW white 6 solid element surface unit ete Left rear control knob Right rear control knob Glass cooktop 71 2 solid Left front Control Sign2. contact between the pans and surface units for fast even cooking Pans with uneven bottoms or with raised patterns on the bottoms are not suitable Do not use trivets woks with skirts or canners with concave or ridged bottoms To check your cookware for flatness place a straight edge across the bottom of each piece Rotate the straight edge across the bottom If light shows anywhere between the pan and the straight edge the pan is not flat Do not use it AWARNING Burn Hazard If the pan is too small for the surface unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit Use correctly sized utensils to prevent injury Page 3 m_a Caring For Your Cooktop NOTE When cleaning never use steel 2 IMPORTANT Dry the element AWARNING Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all Controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock The control knobs 1 2 3 Turn control knobs to the OFF position Pull knobs straight off Wash in warm soapy water 4 Rinse well and dry completely Do not soak The glass cooktop 1 Wipe with paper towel and hot soapy water OR Wipe with paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Use a non abrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily soiled areas NOTE Make sure plastic scouring wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may d
3. states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions 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 apply For details please contact your franchised Roper distributor or military exchange HOW TO GET SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE If you need service first see the Before You Call For Service section of this book If you still need service after checking this section additional help can be found if you s Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area OR a Phone 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Eastern Time Monday through Friday OR For further information write to Consumer Relations Dept Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 When requesting assistance please provide the model and serial numbers date of purchase and a complete description of the problem The model and serial numbers are located on bottom of outer box see illustration on page 3 If you are not satisfied with the service received 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 Contact MA
4. CAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Roper have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action OAW Part No 4211866 AIQAN Whirlnant Camaratian Printed in U S A
5. Electric Solid Element Cooktop Use and m Care Guide Please remember Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new quality built Roper cooktop Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference Complete and mail the Product Registration Card This card enters your warranty into our warranty system that insures efficient claim processing can be used as a proof of purchase for insurance claims and helps Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product safety recall It is your responsibility to be sure that your cooktop a Has been properly installed where it is protected from the elements and on a counter strong enough to support its weight See the Installation Instructions a Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly a Is properly maintained a Is used only for jobs expected of a home cooktop ROPER Appliances CEX375V NOTE The model featured in this Use and Care Guide comes in either black or white For simplification the illustrations show only the black version However all features depicted and discussed apply to both versions ee Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Using Your Cooktop Using the surface units Caring For Your Cooktop The control knobs The glass cooktop Solid element surface units Cleaning chart Before You Call For Service Warranty
6. How to get service or assistance Moon AAA SP ROWN Part No 4211866 Ee O Important Safety Instructions AWARNING Read all instructions before using the cooktop Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is recommended that the cooktop be installed by a qualified installer The cooktop must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded DO NOT operate the cooktop if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped DO NOT use the cooktop for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop They could ignite if they touch a surface unit and you could be burned DO NOT touch surface units or areas near surface units Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units become hot enough to cause burns During and after use DO NOT touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near surface units until they have had sufficient time to cool Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or pothold
7. al light Right front Model and serial element control knob pane control knob number plate on surface unit bottom of outer box Using the surface units Push in and tum Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Signal lights The Surface Unit Signal Light next toa control knob will glow when that surface unit is on NOTE When a Signal Light goes off the surface unit will still be hot Do not leave or store plastic pans or other items on surface units Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use a high setting to start food cooking to bring liquids to a boil Use a medium high setting to hold a rapid boil to fry chicken or pancakes Use a medium setting for gravy puddings and icing to cook large amounts of vegetables Use a medium low setting to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting Use a low setting to keep food warm until ready to serve Set the heat higher or lower within the low band to keep food at the temperature you want Solid element surface units Before using a solid element surface unit for the first time heat on high setting for five minutes The surface unit will give off smoke as the protective coating applied at the factory finishes bonding to the surface Solid e
8. amage finish When cleaning the cooktop with the control knobs removed do not allow water to run down inside the unit After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position Solid element surface units 1 For best results wipe off surface units with a damp soft cloth and soapy water after each use Remove burmed on food with a completely after cleaning Turn on the element for a few minutes to thoroughly dry After the element has cooled use a paper towel to apply a thin coat of salt free oil to the surface units to season and restore the finish Wipe excess oil off stainless steel trim rings Then heat 3 5 minutes Some smoking May occur this is normal If surface units have dark spots caused by grease and food the oil treatment will improve their appearance but not eliminate the spots NOTE Optional Electrol dressing can be applied to the surface units to improve their appearance The stainless steel trim rings will yellow from the heat of the surface units and pans This is normal The yellowing can be removed by using stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top Polishing Creme on the trim rings To obtain order information for Cook Top Polishing Creme Part No 814009 or Electrol dressing Part No 814030 write to 5 fi i j Whirlpool Corporation dd soap filled scouring pad Rinse hae i Erase ie P well The red spot in the center of Attention Customer Service Dept abrasive clea iers the
9. d to electrical power e Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped a The surface unit control knob is tumed to a setting between LO and HI proper setting You are using the proper cookware If needed switch to proper cookware Control knob s will not turn s You pushed in knob s before trying to Push in knob tum Cooking results aren t what you s The cooktop is level If needed re level cooktop expected Pans are the size called for in the Use correct size pans recipe You are following a tested recipe from a reliable source The cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the surface units a You are allowing enough time for surface units to warm up or cool off to the desired heat setting s If needed tum control knob to the s before tuming a Modify recipe or find a new recipe a Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms a Solid elements take longer to reach the desired heat settings than do coil elements To avoid overcooking after food has reached the desired temperature you may want to turn down the heat setting earlier Page 5 LIMITED WARRANTY ROPER Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR From date of purchase FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY All Roper Appliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanshi
10. ers Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency 9 Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam DO NOT use a towel or bulky cloth for a pothoilder They could catch on fire 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 DO NOT heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully Let fat cool before attempting to handle it DO NOT allow grease to collect around cooktop Wipe spill overs immediately DO NOT use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well 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 s FOR YOUR SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the cooktop follow basic precautions including the following 15
11. lement surface units are made of heavy cast iron to provide even cooking Each surface unit has a built in protective limiter as a safety feature The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures and automatically reduces the heat level The limiter will sense uneven heat when a pan boils dry or when a pan is removed and the surface unit is left on The heat level may also be reduced automatically if the bottom of the pan is not flat or if the pan is too large or too small for the element This will result in longer cooking times Solid elements hold heat longer than conventional surface units For best cooking results use a high setting for only a short period of time Then use a lower setting to complete the cooking You may want to turn the solid element surface unit OFF a few minutes before you finish cooking AWARNING Burn Fire And Property Damage Hazard Be sure all control knobs are tumed to OFF and all signal lights are off when you are not cooking Someone could be bumed or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left on 3 s Solid elements stay hot for a long time Do not use the high setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done Burned food and damage to the cookware could result Cookware Pans should be the same size or larger than the surface unit to prevent boil overs and hot handles Use only flat bottomed utensils Flat bottoms allow maximum
12. p Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration system compressor evaporator condenser drier or connecting tubing which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Refrigerators Freezers Air Conditioners LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Microwave Ovens Repair or replacement of magnetron WARRANTY tube which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Automatic Washers Repair or replacement of any part of WARRANTY the gear case assembly which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A SERVICE CALLS TO 1 Correct the installation of your appliance 2 Instruct you how to use your appliance 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to appliance caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of product not approved by us Any labor costs during the limited warranties This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time periods stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some
13. r each cleaning rinse well and heat surface units until dry To darken surface units or to remove rust spots use Salt free oil on a soft cloth After each cleaning apply thin coat of oil to surface units wipe excess oil from stainless steel trim rings then heat for 3 5 minutes Slight smoking of oil will occur Use Electrol dressing Part No 814030 Follow directions on the dressing NOTE This will improve surface unit appearance but will not eliminate dark spots See Solid element surface units on page 4 for ordering information Control knobs Warm soapy water and soft cloth a Wash rinse and dry well a Do not soak Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance OPERATING PROBLEM CHECK IF Nothing operates Cooktop is properly connected to a live circuit with the proper voltage Solid element surface units WHAT TO DO s Contact qualified service technician to reconnect cooktop to electrical supply See Installation Instructions Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Surface units will not operate a Contact qualified service technician to reconnect cooktop to electrical supply See Installation Instructions a Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker a Cooktop is connecte
14. surface unit will gradually wash 1900 Whirlpool Drive off This is normal and will not LaPorte IN 46305 affect the operation of the surface unit 4 After removing soil rinse well and wipe dry with a paper towel or soft cloth 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place Cleaning chart AWARNING Bum And Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Paper towel and hot soapy water or Wipe off regularly when cooktop is spray glass cleaner cool Non abrasive plastic scouring pad for See The glass cooktop above for heavily soiled areas more information PART Glass cooktop Trim rings Before cleaning make sure the cooktop and the surface units are cool s Follow directions provided with cleaner or polishing creme NOTE Yellowing of trim rings is normal from heat of the surface units and pans See Solid element surface units above for ordering information Stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top Polishing Creme Part No 814009 Page 4 WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Wipe off after each use soap filled scouring pad See Solid a Before cleaning make sure the element surface units on page 4 for cooktop and the surface units are more information cool a Afte
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