Fisher & Paykel GC36, GC912M User Manual

GC36, GC912, GC912M models

Gas cooktop

User guide

Parilla con Quemadores a gas

Guía del Usuario ES

Plaque de cuisson au gaz

Manuel d’utilisation

(US)

(CA)

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.

Contents

Introducing your cooktop 3 Cooktop safety 4 Using your cooktop 6 Cookware 8 Care and cleaning 10 Frequently asked questions 13 Trouble shooting 14 Limited warranty 15

Contenido

Familiarizándose con su parrilla 19 Seguridad de la parrilla 20 Cómo utilizar la parrilla 22 Ollas y sartenes 24 Cuidado y limpieza 26 Preguntas frecuentes 29 Solución de problemas 30 Garantía limitada 31

Table des matieres

Présentation de votre plaque de cuisson 35 Utilisation sécuritaire de la table de cuisson 36 Utilisation de votre plaque de cuisson 38 Ustensiles de cuisson 40 Entretien et nettoyage 42 Foire aux questions 45 Dépannage 46 Garantie limitée 47

Introducing your cooktop

Now that your new cooktop is installed and ready to use, you will want to know everything about it to ensure excellent results right from the start.

This booklet will introduce you to the features and special talents of your cooktop/hob. We recommend you read the whole book before you start using your cooktop, for the sake of safety as well as success.

Location of features

1. Semi-Rapid burner

2. Rapid burner

3. Griddle burner

4. Wok burner

5. Auxiliary burner

6. Cooktop controls

GC912, GC912M

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Important!

It is important that the User Guide is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, ensure that the User Guide is left with the appliance so that the new owner can familiarize themselves with the appliance and the relevant warnings.

Cooktop safety

Your safety is important to us

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow instructions.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.

Important safety instructions

General

Have your cooktop installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with

the installation instructions.

Be sure to have the installer show you how to turn off the gas and electrical supply.

Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.

To avoid risk of burns and/or fire keep loose clothing, pot holders or any other flammable

materials well clear of the burner flame.

Always use a pot holder when removing cookware from the cooktop. Do not use wet or damp

pot holders as these can cause steam burns. Do not use towels or similar cloths for removing cookware.

When deep frying fat, be sure the pan is large enough not to cause an overflow from bubbling

of the fat. Do not deep fry foods with a high moisture content or food covered with frost.

Turn the pot handles to the side or the back of the cooktop away from the reach of children.

Handles should not be positioned over adjacent burners.

Always check that the control knobs are in the ‘off’ position when you have finished cooking.

While using the cooktop, surfaces can become hot enough to cause burns.

Do not leave children alone or unattended near the cooktop. Never allow children to stand, sit

or play near, on or with the cooktop.

Do not leave the cooktop unattended when in use.

Do not use the cooktop to heat unopened food containers, such as cans. This will cause the

container to burst and could result in injury.

Operational

Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result.

Do not store or use flammable materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of the cooktop, or any other appliance.

Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place.

Always keep flammable wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop.

For safety reasons the burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend

beyond the edge of the cookware.

Use cookware of the appropriate size and construction for the type of cooking. Cookware must

be matched to the size of the cast iron grate.

Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.

In the interest of personal safety, this gas cooktop must not be used as a space heater.

Do not stand on this gas cooktop.

Maintenance

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate near the cooktop.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in

this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Unplug the cooktop from the electrical supply and turn off the gas supply at the shut-off valve

before servicing this appliance.

Environmental Hazards

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California

to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon

monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize

incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by venting with an open window or using the ventilation fan.

Using your cooktop

This section tells you how to successfully operate your cooktop

Choose the control knob for the burner you want to use. Press down and turn the knob counter clockwise to the Hi symbol (see below). All the igniters will spark until the gas ignites on the selected burner.

GC36

GC912 & GC912M

Adjusting the flame

The flame adjusts anywhere between the Hi and Lo symbol. Do not regulate the flame between High and Off.

Temperature control

Your cooktop offers a wide range of temperature settings from delicate slow cooking to the intense high temperatures needed for boiling and searing. As the control knob is turned clockwise, the heat is increased.

For general cooking purposes turn the control knob to the Hi setting to begin cooking or bring food to the boil and adjust as necessary. Once your pan is hot, reduce the temperature to maintain a steady heat to cook your food through. This will reduce cooking times.

Results will vary depending on the type of pans used and the quantities being cooked. You will need to experiment with the temperature settings to match your desired cooking result. Different types of cooking utensils will vary in efficiency.

Auto re-ignition

Auto Re-ignition is for your convenience and safety. The auto re-ignition feature causes the igniters to spark automatically if a flame blows out or if the flame is severely distorted by a draft or a cooktop ventilation system.

Constant sparking

The igniters must be kept clean and dry to work correctly. Dirty or wet igniters could cause constant sparking, even if a flame is present. (See trouble shooting guide).

Igniters can be kept clean

with a small brush.

If the burner has inconsistent flame or does not light

If the gas does not ignite within four seconds, turn the knob to Off. Allow at least two minutes

for the gas to disperse before trying again.

Check that the power to the product is switched on.

Check that the burner parts are assembled correctly as below:

Correct Assembly Incorrect Assembly

Power failure

In the event of a power failure, turn all burner control knobs to Off. The burners can be lit by holding a lighted match close to the side of the burner and turning the control knob to Hi. Wait until the flame is burning all the way around the burner cap before adjusting.

Cookware

WAR NING!

Never use plastic or aluminum foil dishes on the burners.

Using a wok

The maximum recommended wok size for these cooktops is 18”. Care needs to be taken when using a wok approaching this size that other pots are not pushed sideways enough to become unstable or deflect heat onto nearby walls or the counter top.

Using the simmermat (GC912M only)

The Simmermat helps you control the temperature of your cooking surface to ensure the long slow simmering that is needed for successfully cooking delicate foods. Use at low

heat only.

To use the simmermat

First cook the food, or bring to the boil, over high heat.

Turn the burner off and carefully place the

Simmermat on the grate with the points facing upward. Re-ignite the burner, turn to Lo and place your saucepan on top of the simmermat.

WAR NING!

Hot Surface Hazard

Do not attempt to handle the grates while they are hot.

Failure to do so could result in burns and scalds.

Simmermat

WAR NING!

Hot Surface Hazard

Do not use an asbestos mat or decorative covers between the flame and the saucepan as this may cause serious damage to your cooktop.

Always turn the burner off before moving the simmermat and handle the hot simmermat with a pot holder.

Failure to do so could result in burns and scalds.

Using saucepans

Do not let large saucepans or frying pans overlap the countertop as this can deflect heat and

damage the countertop surface.

Hold the handle of the saucepan to prevent movement of cookware when stirring.

Saucepans should have a thick flat base. Food in a saucepan with an uneven base will take

longer to cook.

Extremely heavy saucepans may bend the grate or deflect the flame.

Match the bottom of your saucepans with the cooking zone and be sure that they are stable.

This will give you the most efficient cooking.

Using the skillet/griddle (GC912M only)

Your griddle will offer you a quick, hot method of

cooking ideal for pancakes, vegetables and eggs.

Always use medium to high temperatures and

heat the griddle well before cooking on it. Oil the food lightly prior to cooking, not the griddle, to avoid splattering and smoking.

Important!

Prolonged cooking may damage the griddle and the cooktop, which could lead to control and wiring damage.

Skillet/griddle

Seasoning Skillet/griddle before first use

Your new griddle comes with a finish which is intended to burn off with seasoning. The

seasoning process will naturally blacken the griddle.

Wash your griddle thoroughly in warm water with detergent. Use a scouring pad to remove any

residue that might be on the griddle. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Coat the griddle, including handles, liberally with vegetable oil and place in oven at 300°F/150°C

for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Wipe excess oil from griddle with a paper towel.

Cleaning your skillet/griddle

Place in hot water with a small amount of detergent while still warm. If there is food residue left on the griddle, scrub with a wire barbecue brush or scouring pad to remove it. Make sure that the griddle is completely dry before storing. This may be helped by warming the griddle on a burner.

Care and cleaning

Use soapy water and a soft sponge or cloth to clean the cooktop, rinse with clean water and

dry thoroughly. Clean the cooktop regularly, before spills become burnt on. Soaking stubborn stains under the soapy cloth for a few minutes will help make them easier to remove. Grates are dishwasher safe. If stubborn soil remains follow the recommended cleaning methods outlined below.

WAR NING!

Hot Surface Hazard

Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the whole cooktop is cool.

Failure to do so could result in burns and scalds.

Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper

towels.

Clean brushed stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain.

Dry thoroughly to avoid water marks.

Do not clean cooktop parts in any self cleaning oven.

After cleaning, replace all cooktop parts in their proper position before using the cooktop.

Rinse and wipe away all cleaner residue as when heated the cleaners can permanently stain the

cooktop.

Important!

The cleaners recommended on the following page indicate cleaner types and do not constitute an endorsement of a particular brand. Use all products according to directions on the package.

Cleaning procedures listed opposite are only applicable for the ‘F&P Gas cooktops’ and are not applicable for other appliances with stainless steel finish.

Care and cleaning

Cooktop Cleaning Chart

Cooktop part Cleaning Important

Hot soapy water and nylon scourer.

Grates, Burner Caps & Simmermat

Porcelain enamel finish

Burner parts

Control knobs

Soaking in a solution of biological

clothes washing detergent eg. Surf®

Mild abrasive cleansers eg. Bon Ami® Fume Free oven cleaner eg. Easy

Off®

Heavy Duty oven cleaner eg. Easy

Off®

Hot soapy water.

To clear the holes use a stiff nylon

brush or wire eg. straight ended paper clip.

Mild abrasive cleansers eg. Bon Ami®

Hot soapy water and a soft cloth

Mild abrasive cleansers eg. Bon Ami®

Always allow Cooktop parts to cool completely before cleaning them. Remove spills as soon as the burner caps are cool to avoid the soil becoming burnt on.

Reassemble the burner parts correctly.

Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive cleaners.

Stainless steel exterior

Brushed and Iridium

Igntion electrodes

Soak soil under a hot soapy cloth,

rinse and dry thouroughly

Hard water spots can be removed

with household white vinegar.

Non abrasive stainless steel cleaner

eg. 3M Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish. Regular use of a stainless steel polish will reduce fingerprints and other marks.

Heavy soiling can be removed with

oven cleaner eg. Easy off Fume Free or Easy Off Heavy Duty.

Toothbrush and rubbing alcohol

Never use harsh/abrasive cleaning agents as they will damage the stainless steel finish.

Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel and may damage the appereance of your cooktop. Check the label on the cleaner before using.

A dirty or wet electrode will prevent the burner from lighting efficiently.

Care and cleaning

GC912 models

The wok grate goes in the center over the wok burner. The other two grates are

GC36 models

The grates above the wok burner are different from the other burners.

interchangeable.

Rounded corners

Correct grate orientation - GC912 models

Correct grate orientation - GC36 models

Re-assembling your wok burner (GC912M Iridium models only)

Each part of your wok burner has locating pins to help you to assemble it correctly after cleaning. Incorrect assembly can cause dangerous irregular flames and ignition problems. Refer to this diagram for the correct order of assembly. Note: The brass parts of your wok burner will change color with use. This will have no effect on the performance.

Inner cap

Outer cap (small holes)

Trim ring

Vent ring with locater pins (large holes)

Align and insert pin

Side view

Rotate vent ring to align locater pin with hole in burner base.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way to clean stainless steel?

See Care and cleaning instructions.

How do I clean the grates and burners?

Grates can be washed in the dishwasher or alternatively with a cream cleaner and a nylon

scourer. Burners are best washed in warm water (see care and cleaning instructions).

All the burners spark at once when I go to light one, is this ok?

Yes, they are designed to do this.

Why doesn’t my cooktop light?

Firstly, check it is plugged in and the gas is turned on. Alternatively, the gas igniters may be dirty.

These are easily cleaned with a toothbrush and rubbing alcohol. (Also check Trouble shooting).

Will the graphics on my cooktop come off?

No, these are etched by laser.

My burner flames are yellow / slow to start, is something wrong?

Yes, there are a number of factors which could be causing this

1. If you use bottled gas this may indicate you are getting near the end of the bottle.

2. Your cooktop may not be suited to the gas you are using, check with your service person/installer.

3. The gas pressure may not be correct, check with your service person/installer.

4. See Trouble shooting.

One of my burners has an uneven flame, what can I do?

Check the burner parts are assembled correctly.

What size pots should I use?

Generally larger pots are more energy efficient (see Cookware).

Do I need special pans for a gas cooktop?

Regular pans are fine. We recommend thick based pans for efficient, even heat.

Trouble shooting

Problem Possible solutions

My cooktop does not light

My burner flames are yellow/slow to start

One of my burners has an uneven flame

My cooktop is sparking

The flame goes out at low settings

Check it is plugged in and there is power to the wall socket. The gas igniters may be dirty. These can be easily cleaned

with a toothbrush and rubbing alcohol. The burner parts may not be located properly. Check the

assembly and make sure the burner cap is sitting flat. Check the gas supply valve is turned on and the supply to

the house is working. Gas should be heard when you turn a burner on.

The burner parts may not be located properly. Check the assembly and make sure the burner cap is sitting flat.

If you use bottled gas this may indicate you are getting near the end of the bottle.

Check that the burner parts are not blocked with water. The gas pressure may not be correct, check with your service

person/installer. Check the burner parts are assembled correctly and that the

burner cap is sitting flat on the burner. Your cooktop thinks that the flame has gone out. This could

be caused by drafts disturbing the flame e.g. using a down draft.

Check that the igniter is clean and dry. Your power supply may not be properly grounded or, in an

older house, the correct wiring polarity may not have been observed.

Gas supply pressure may be low, check with service person/ installer.

Low setting may be incorrect, check with your service person/ installer.

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