Whirlpool CEX200V, CEX650V, CEX210V, CEX310V, CEX630V User Manual

Electric Cooktop

Use and

Care Guide

CEX200V CEX210V CEX215V CEX310V CEX630V CEX650V

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This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new, qualitybuilt Roper cooktop. Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference.

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Please remember.. .

It is your responsibility to be sure that your cooktop:

1 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.)

. Is not used by anyone unable to

operate it properly. 1 Is properly maintained. 1 Is used only for jobs expected of a

home cooktop.

NOTE: Because this Use and Care Guide covers several models, not all illustrations shown or features discussed will apply to your specific model.

Contents

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Important Safety Instructions Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface units Using the grill and griddle

Caring For Your Cooktop

The control knobs The control panel Surface units and reflector bowls Solid element surface units The grill and griddle Lift-up cooktop Cleaning chart

Before You Call For Service If You Need Assistance, Service, or Replacement Parts

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Important Safety Instructions

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

1. Read all instructions before using the cooktop.

2. 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 and grounded to electrical supply.

3. DO NOT use the cooktop for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start.

4. DO NOT leave children alone in area where 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.

5. DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop. They could ignite if they touch a

hot surface unit and you could be

burned.

6. 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.

7. DO NOT store flammable materials

on or near the cooktop. They could explode or burn.

8. DO NOT use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan 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 foamtype extinguisher.

9. 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 potholder. They could catch on fire.

10. 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 potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

11. DO NOT leave surface units on high heat settings. Boil-overs and greasy spill-overs could cause steam and smoke, and could ignite and burn you.

12. Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.

13. DO NOT line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. DO NOT soak removable heating

elements in water. The element

will be damaged and shock or fire

could result.

17. DO NOT heat unopened

containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause

burns and container particles

could cause injury.

18. DO NOT store things children might want above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

19. DO NOT touch surface units or areas near surface units. 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.

. FOR YOUR SAFETY .

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.

. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .

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Using Your Cooktop

Models CEX650V (shown)

CEX630V (does not include grill or griddle)

Surface units

Control knobs

Model CEX310V

Control panel

Grill (griddle module also included)

Surface units

Model and serial number plate (under cooktop)

Using the surface units

Control knobs must be pushed before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface unit indicators

The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.

Signal lights

One of the Surface Unit Signal Lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all signal lights are off when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left on.

Burn And Fire Hazard

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Model and serial number plate Control knobs Control panel (under cooktop)

Models CEXZlOV (shown), CEX200V & CEX215V (with solid elements)

(under cooktop)

Surface units

Control knobs

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 (Model CEX215V)

Before placing a pan on solid element surface units for the first time, heat on

high setting for five minutes. The

surface units will give off smoke as the protective coating, applied at the factory, finishes bonding to the surface.

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