Whirlpool SCS3004G, SCS3014G, SCS3614G, GLT3014G, GLT3614G User Manual

Use And Care

G U I D E

A Note to You ........................	2
Important Safety
Instructions ..........................	3
Parts and Features ................	5
Using Your Cooktop ..............	6
Caring for Your
Cooktop ................................	9
Troubleshooting ..................	13
Requesting Assistance
or Service ............................	14
Warranty ..............................	16

In the U.S.A. for assistance or service, call the Consumer Assistance Center.

1-800-253-1301

In Canada for assistance or service, see page 15.

GAS SEALED BURNER COOKTOP

MODELS SCS3004G SCS3014G SCS3614G

GLT3014G GLT3614G

3191829

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see illustration in the “Parts and Features” section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

In the U.S.A., call our Consumer	1-800-253-1301
Assistance Center toll-free.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at

www.whirlpool.com

In Canada, for assistance or service, see the “If You Need Assistance or Service” section.

In Canada visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada

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Important Safety Instructions

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may 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

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•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.

continued on next page

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• CAUTION – Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the cooktop – children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

•Proper Installation – The cooktop, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

•Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.

•Never Use the Cooktop for Warming or Heating the Room.

•Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the top surface.

•Maintenance – Keep cooktop area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

•Storage on the cooktop – Flammable materials should not be stored on or near surface units.

•Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

•This cooktop is equipped with a three-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.

–SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

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Parts and Features

Surface	9,000 BTU	9,000 BTU
burner	burner	burner
grate	(p. 6)	(p. 6)
(p. 10)

Model and serial number plate

(under

cooktop) (p. 2)

12,500 BTU	Surface	6,000 BTU
burner	burner cap	burner
(p. 6)	(pp. 10, 11, 12)	(p. 6)

Control panel

Left rear burner		LO
		MED
control knob	OFF	LO
		MED
		MED
		HI
		LITE HI

PUSH TO TURN

	LO
	MED
OFF	LO
	MED
	MED
	HI
	LITE HI

Left front burner		LO
		MED
control knob	OFF	LO
		MED
		MED
		HI
		LITE HI

PUSH TO TURN

	LO
	MED
OFF	LO
	MED
	MED
	HI
	LITE HI

Right rear burner control knob

Right front burner control knob

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Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface burners

Your cooktop has sealed gas burners with an electric ignition system. The sealed burners spread the heat evenly across the bottom of the cookware and provide infinite heat control.

IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural Gas. If you wish to use L.P. gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit is provided with the unit. The conversion must be done by a qualified service technician.

When to use the right front, right rear, or left rear burners:

(Models SCS3004G, GLT3614G, GLT3014G,

SCS3614G, and SCS3014G)

Use these burners for simmering, or for cooking smaller quantities of food requiring small cookware.

9,000 BTU	9,000 BTU
burner	burner

6,000 BTU burner

When to use the left front burner:

(Models GLT3614G, GLT3014G, SCS3614G,

and SCS3014G)

Use this burner for cooking large quantities of food, deep-fat frying, or cooking with large cookware.

NOTE: The left front burner rate on Model	12,500 BTU
SCS3004G is 9,000 BTUs.	burner

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Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface burners (cont.)

ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time you turn the control knobs to LITE.

• Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner. Do not operate a burner for extended periods of time without having cookware on the grate.

•Push in the control knob and turn it counterclockwise to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Make sure the burner has lit.

•To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob to the cook setting you want. You can set the control knob

anywhere between HI and LO.

NOTE: All four electric ignitors will click at the same time. However, the burner with the control knob turned to LITE is the one that will ignite.

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could overheat causing damage to the cookware or cooking product.

Burner heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
LITE	• To light the burner.
HI	• To start food cooking.
	• To bring liquid to a boil.
MED HI	• To hold a boil.
	• To fry chicken or pancakes.
MED	• For gravy, pudding and icing.
	• To cook large amounts of
	vegetables.
MED LO	• To keep food cooking after
	starting it on a higher setting.
LO	• To keep food warm.
	• To melt chocolate or butter.
	• To simmer.

Energy saving tips

•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.

•Preheat your pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

•Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface burners (cont.)

In case of a prolonged power	• Refer to your canner manual for specific
failure	instructions.
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit	For up-to-date information on canning, contact
match near a burner and turn the control knob to	your local U.S. Government Agricultural
the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the	Department Extension Office or companies who
control knob to the setting you want.	manufacture home canning products.

	Home canning information	Using the right cookware makes a
	The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure	big difference
	canners combined with high heat settings for long
		• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
	periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
	To protect your cooktop:	and a well-fitting lid.
		• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
	• Center the canner over the surface burner. Do
		cookware.
	not extend more than 1 inch outside the burner	• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
	area.
		quickly and evenly the pan heats.
	• Do not place your canner on two surface burners
		• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
	at the same time.
		make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.

• Start with hot water, cover with a lid and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or

• To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are

required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

centered on the grates.

Characteristics of cookware materials

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum	• Heats quickly and evenly.
	• Use for all types of cooking.
	• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
	• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron	• Heats slowly and evenly.
	• Good for browning and frying.
	• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Ceramic or	• Heats slowly and unevenly.
ceramic glass	• Use on low to medium settings.
	• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Copper	• Heats very quickly and evenly.
	• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Earthenware	• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
	manufacturer.
	• Use on low settings.
Porcelain enamel-on-steel or	• See cast iron and stainless steel.
enamel-on-cast iron
Stainless steel	• Heats quickly but unevenly.
	• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides
	even heating.
	• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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Caring for Your Cooktop

Cleaning chart

Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop.

PART	CLEANING METHOD	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Control Knobs	• Soap and water	• DO NOT use steel wool or
	• Dishwasher	abrasive cleaners.
		• Pull knobs straight away from
		control panel.
		• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
		cloth.

Control Panel	• Soap and water
	• Spray glass cleaner

•Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.

•Apply spray cleaner to paper towel; do not spray directly on panel.

Cooktop Surface	• Soap and water	• DO NOT use abrasive or harsh
	• Mild liquid cleaner	cleaners like chlorine bleach,
	• Spray glass cleaner	ammonia or oven cleaners.
		• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
		cloth.
	• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad	• Gently clean around the model
		and serial plate, too much
		scrubbing could remove the
		numbers.
		• NOTE: To avoid product
		damage, do not remove the
		cooktop.

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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Caring For Your Cooktop

Cleaning chart (cont.)

PART	CLEANING METHOD	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Surface burner grates and caps*		• Clean as soon as they become
• Light to moderate soil	• Soap and water
	• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad	dirty.
		• Wash, rinse and dry well.
	• Dishwasher (grates only)
• Heavy burned on soils	• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad	• Repeat steps of cleaning process
	• Mild abrasive powdered cleanser	(with items at left) as needed,
	and water	until soil is completely removed.
		• Rinse thoroughly and dry.
		• NOTE: Do not reassemble caps
		on burners while wet. Do not
		wash caps in dishwasher.
Surface burners		• See “Sealed surface burners and
		cooktop” in the “Caring for your
		cooktop” section.

Stainless steel surfaces (some models)

Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces

	•	Do not use steel wool or soap-filled scouring pads		• If commercial cleaners are used, follow label
	•	Rub in the direction of the grain line to avoid		directions. If product contains chlorine
				(bleach), rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft,
		marring surface
				lint-free cloth. Chlorine is a corrosive sub-
	•	Always wipe dry to avoid water marks
				stance.
			CLEANING AGENT	HOW TO USE
	Routine cleaning		• Liquid detergent and water; all-	• Wipe with damp cloth or sponge, then rinse
	and fingerprints		purpose cleaner	with clean water and wipe dry.
	Stubborn stains and		• Mild-abrasive cleanser or stainless	• Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a
	baked-on residue		steel cleaners	damp cloth or sponge and cleaner. Rinse
				thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
	Hard water spots		• Vinegar	• Swab or wipe with cloth. Rinse with water and
				dry.

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