Whirlpool G7CE3055XS00, W5CE3024XS00, W5CE3024XW00, G9CE3675XS00, G7CE3055XB00 Use & Care Manual

ELECTRIC COOKTOP

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Table of Contents/Table des matieres .................. 2

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Models/Modeles

W5CE3024, G7CE3034, G7CE3055,
G9CE3065, G9CE3074, G7CE3635,
G7CE3655, G9CE3675

TABLEOFCONTENTS

TABLEDESMATIERES

COOKTOP SAFETY ........................................................................ 2

PARTS AND FEATURES - TOUCH-ACTIVATED CONTROLS ...4

COOKTOP CONTROLS - TOUCH-ACTIVATED CONTROLS ..... 5

Dual/Triple Element...................................................................... 6

All Off/Lock ................................................................................... 6

Keep Warm ................................................................................... 7

PARTS AND FEATURES - KNOB CONTROLS ............................ 8

COOKTOP CONTROLS - KNOB CONTROLS ............................. 9

Dual/Triple-Circuit Element.......................................................... 9

Bridge Element........................................................................... 10

Warm Zone Element .................................................................. 10

ACCUSIMMER ®Feature ............................................................ 11

COOKTOP USE ............................................................................ 11

Ceramic Glass ............................................................................ 11

Home Canning ........................................................................... 12

Cookware ................................................................................... 12

COOKTOP CARE .......................................................................... 13

General Cleaning ........................................................................ 13

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 14

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 15

In the U.S.A................................................................................ 15

Accessories ................................................................................ 15

In Canada ................................................................................... 15

WAR RANTY .................................................................................. 16

SleCURITle DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON .................................... 17

PIECES ET CARACTleRISTIQUES -

COMMANDES TACTILES ............................................................ 19

COMMANDES DE LA TABLE DE CUlSSON -

COMMANDES TACTILES ............................................................ 20

€:lements double/triple ............................................................... 21

Arr6t/verrouillage total ................................................................ 22

Maintien au chaud ...................................................................... 22

PIECES ET CARACTleRISTIQUES -

COMMANDES .ABOUTON ROTATIF ......................................... 23

COMMANDES DE LA TABLE DE CUlSSON -

COMMANDES ._ BOUTONS ROTATIFS ..................................... 24

€:lement & double/triple circuit ................................................... 25

€:lement de liaison ...................................................................... 26

€:lement de zone de maintien au chaud ..................................... 26

Caracteristique ACCUSIMMER ®................................................ 27

UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUlSSON ................................ 27

Vitroceramique ........................................................................... 27

Preparation de conserves a la maison ....................................... 28

Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................ 28

ENTRETIEN DE LA TABLE DE CUlSSON .................................. 29

Nettoyage gen6ral ...................................................................... 29

DlePANNAGE ................................................................................. 30

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 31

Au Canada .................................................................................. 31

GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 31

COOKTOPSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

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

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

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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 a cooktop - Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

[] Proper Installation - Be sure your cooktop is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

[] Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the

Room.

[] Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left

alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the

cooktop.

[] Wear Proper Apparel- Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the cooktop.

[] User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the

cooktop unless specifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

[] Storage on Cooktop - Flammable materials should not be

stored near surface units.

[] Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame

or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

[] Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel

or other bulky cloth.

[] DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR

UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may 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 units until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces

facing the cooktop.

[] Use Proper Pan Size - This cooktop is equipped with one

or more surface units of different size. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit

heating element. The use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact

and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

[] Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat

Settings - Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers

that may ignite.

[] Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking

due to the sudden change in temperature.

[] Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend

Over Adjacent Surface Units - To reduce the risk of burns,

ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a

utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and
does not extend over adjacent surface units.

[] Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop - If cooktop should

break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact

a qualified technician immediately.

[] Clean Cooktop With Caution - If a wet sponge or cloth is

used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious

fumes if applied to a hot surface.

For units with ventilating hood -
[] Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

[] When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
For units with coil elements -

[] Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in

Place - Absence of these pans or bowls during

cooking may subject wiring or components

underneath to damage.

[] Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line surface

unit drip bowls, except as suggested in the manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of

electric shock, or fire.

[] Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements - Heating

elements should never be immersed in water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTSANDFEATURES.TOUCH.ACTIVATEDCONTROLS

This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.

Control Panels

Model G9CE3065 (30" [77.1 cm]),

G9CE3074 (30" [77.1 cm]) not shown

Touch-Activated Electronic Control Models

Model G9CE3675 (36" [91.4 cm])

Touch-Activated Electronic Control Models

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A. Left rear touch control
B. Center rear touch control

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C. QN surface indicator

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E. Right front touch control

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G. All off (hold 3 seconds)
H. Hot surface indicator

I. Increase/decrease

temperature touch control

J. Left front touch control

A. Left rear touch control (dual-size

element)

B. Hot surface indicator
C. Center rear touch control
D. ON surface indicator

E.Right rear touch control

(dual/triple-size element)

F. Right front touch control

G. Control lock indicator

H. All off (hold 3 seconds)

I. Increase/decrease

temperature touch control

J. Left front touch control

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30" (78.4 cm) Model G9CE3065 Touch-Activated Electronic Control Model shown

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A. Ceramic glass cooktop
B. Left rear surface cooking area
C. Center rear warming zone

D. Right rear surface cooking area

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E. Right front surface cooking area

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H. Model and serial number plate (located

underneath cooktop on metal cabinet)

COOKTOPCONTROLS.TOUCH.ACTIVATEDCONTROLS

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The electronic touch controls offer a variety of heat settings for
optimal cooking results. When you are melting foods such as
chocolate or butter, or when proofing bread, the surface cooking
area can be set to Power Level 1 for minimal element operation.

For maximum element operation, all cooktop touch controls can
be set to High when bringing liquids to a fast and rapid boil.
Touch Power Level 10 to immediately reach the highest setting.

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Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

High • Start food cooking.
10 • Bring liquid to a boil.

Medium High • Hold a rapid boil.
Between 7-9

Med • Maintain a slow boil.
6 • Fry or saute foods.

Medium Low • Cook soups, sauces and
Between 3-5 gravies.

Low • Provide lowest simmer/heat
Between 1-2 setting.

Dual/Triple Elements • Large-diameter cookware.

• Quickly brown or sear food.

• Stew or steam food.

• Simmer (range of simmer
temperatures).

• Melt chocolate and butter

• Large quantities of food.

• Home canning.

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A. Power level 1 light

To Use:

1. Touch the ON keypad for the desired element. The Power
Level 1 light will blink.

2. While the Power Level 1 light is blinking, touch the desired
power level on the Power Level selector bar.

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Power level selector bar

A beep will sound each time a pad is touched. The lights for
the selected temperature setting and all lower temperatures
will glow.

NOTE: If a power level setting is not selected within
approximately 10 seconds, the element will automatically

shut off.

3. To change the temperature setting while cooking, touch the
ON keypad for the desired element and select a new Power
Level temperature on the Power Level selector bar while the
Power Level 1 light is blinking.

4. When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn off surface cooking
area(s) individually or ALL OFF/LOCK to turn off all surface
cooking areas at once.

area may become hot.

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Hot Surface Indicator Light
The Hot Surface Indicator Light is located in the central area of

the control panel, above the Power Level selector bar. The Hot
Surface Indicator Light will glow as long as any surface cooking
area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is

turned off.

Hot Surface Lock

Surface On hold 3sec.

If the cooktop is on when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface
Indicator Light will remain on up to 45 minutes after the power is
restored to the cooktop.

Component Temperature Management

The cooktop regulates the temperature of the internal
components during use. The cooktop automatically reduces the
power of all the elements in use to keep the internal components
from over-heating. To resume optimal cooking performance,
allow the cooktop to cool down for 30 minutes.

Surface On Indicator Light
The control panel has a Surface On indicator light. When any of

the elements are on, the light will glow.
The power level 1 light next to an element will glow when that

element is on.

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While the Power Level 1 light is blinking, touch the desired
Power Level on the Power Level selector bar.

Thedualandtripleelementsofferflexibilitydependingonthesize
ofthecookware.Singlesizecanbeusedinthesamewayasa
regularelement.Thedualandtriplesizescombinesingle,dual
andouterelements,andarerecommendedforlargercookware,
largequantitiesoffood,andhomecanning.

Triple Element (on some models)

A. Single size
B. Dual size

C. Triple size

Dual Element

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A. Single element
B. Dual element

To Use DUAL and TRIPLE:

1. When ON is touched, all heating zones will be active. To
reduce the number of heating zones being used, touch ON
again. Power Level 1, the dual, or the dual and triple
indicators will glow to indicate if the burner will use 1,2, or 3
zones respectively.

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Power level selector bar

A beep will sound each time a pad is touched. The lights for
the selected temperature setting, and all lower temperatures,
will glow.

NOTE: If a power level setting is not selected within
approximately 10 seconds, the element will automatically

shut off.

3. To change the temperature setting while cooking, touch the
ON pad for the desired element, and select a new
temperature on the Power Level Selector Bar while the Power
Level 1 light is blinking.

4. To change the burner zones being used while cooking, touch
ON once then again while the Power Level 1 light is blinking.

5. When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn off surface cooking
area(s) individually or ALL OFF/LOCK to turn off all surface
cooking areas at once.

NOTE: The dual and triple elements will remember the setting
from the last time it was used and those burner areas will

automatically activate the next time ON is touched. To change
the activated burner zones, touch ON once while the Power Level
1 light is blinking.

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The ALL OFF cooktop touch control turns off the downdraft
exhaust system and all surface cooking areas that are in use at

the same time.
The LOCK cooktop touch control avoids unintended use of the

surface cooking areas. When the cooktop is locked out, the
surface cooking areas cannot be turned on by the cooktop touch

controls.

To Lock Cooktop:

Touch and hold the ALL OFF/LOCK keypad for 3 seconds. After
3 seconds, ALL OFF/LOCK will glow red, indicating that the
cooktop controls are in the lockout position.

To Unlock Cooktop:

Touch and hold the ALL OFF/LOCK keypad for 3 seconds.

Dual OFF Triple

A. Dual element light
B. Triple element light
C. Power level 10 light

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Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

The Keep Warm surface cooking area can be used to keep
cooked foods warm, and may be used whether or not the other

surface cooking zones are in use. One hour is the recommended
maximum time to maintain food quality.

It is not recommended for heating cold foods. When the Keep
Warm function is in use, it will not glow red like the cooking

zones, but the indicator light will glow on the control panel.
Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and

cooktop use, and those that have flat bottoms to make direct
contact with the cooktop surface. Use pot holders or oven mitts
to remove cookware.

Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use plastic
wrap to cover food, as it may melt onto the cooktop surface.
When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover
for moisture to escape.

Food quality may deteriorate if food is kept on the Keep Warm
function for an extended period of time. For best results, keep
food warm for no longer than 30 to 45 minutes.

A separate Keep Warm surface cooking area is available on some
models.

To Use the Keep Warm Surface Cooking Area (on some
models):

1. Touch ON keypad for the Keep Warm Surface cooking area.
Power Level1 light will blink.

2. Whilethe Power Level 1 light is blinking, touch the desired
power levelon the Power Levelselector bar.

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3. When finished cooking, touch OFF to turn off surface cooking
area.

PARTSANDFEATURES.KNOBCONTROLS

This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.

Control Panels

Model G7CE3055 (30" [76.2 cm]) shown

Model W5CE3024 (30" [76.2 cm]) not shown

Model G7CE3034 (30" [76.2 cm]) not shown

Model G7CE3655 (36" [91.4 cm]) shown

Model G7CE3635 (36" [91.1 cm]) not shown

A. Left rear control knob
B. Center rear control knob

C. Right rear control knob

(keep warm element)

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D. Left front control knob
E. Right front control knob

(dual-zone burner)

F. ACCUSIMMER ®control knob

G. Hot surface indicator light
H. Cooktop on indicator light

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A. Left rear control knob
B. Center rear control knob (keep

warm element)

C. Right rear control knob

(with triple-size element)

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F. Right front control knob

G. Cooktop on indicator light

H. Left front control knob

(dual-size bridge element)

Cooktops
Model G7CE 3655 (36" [91.4 cm]) shown

A. Ceramic glass cooktop
B. Left rear single surface cooking area
C. Center rear warming zone

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D. Right rear surface cooking area

(with triple-size element)

E. Right front surface cooking area

F. Control panel

G. Left front surface cooking area

(dual-size bridge burned

H. Model and serial number plate (located

underneath cooktop on metal cabinet)

COOKTOPCONTROLS.KNOBCONTROLS

Hot Surface Indicator Lights (on Standard Control models)

The Hot Surface Indicator Lights will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area(s) is turned off.

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Hot Surface

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The controls can be set to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.

High

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To Use:

1. Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

High • Start food cooking.

• Bring liquid to a boil.

Medium High

• Hold arapid boil.

• Quickly brown or sear food.

If the cooktop is on when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface
Indicator Lights will remain on after the power is restored to the
cooktop. They will remain on until the cooktop has cooled
completely.

Power Light

Each cooktop has a Power On light. The light will glow when any
burner is on.

The dual-size and triple-size elements offer flexibility depending
on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same
way as a regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine
single, dual and outer element and are recommended for larger
cookware, large quantities of food, and home canning.

Triple Element (on some models)

Medium

Medium Low

Low

Dual/Triple Elements

(on some models)

area may become hot.

I EMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop

• Maintain a slow boil.

• Fry or saute foods.

• Cook soups, sauces and
gravies.

• High simmer or simmer

without lids.

• Stew or steam food.

• Simmer.

• Keep food warm.

• Melt chocolate or butter.

• Low simmer using lids.

• Home canning.

• Large-diameter cookware.

• Large quantities of food.

A. Single size
B. Dual size

C. Triple size

Dual Element

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B. Dual size

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A. Triple zone
B. Dual zone

C. Single zone

To Use SINGLE:

1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE

zone anywhere between Low and High.

2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
To Use DUAL and TRIPLE:

1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL or
TRIPLE zone anywhere between Low and High.

2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

The bridge element allows flexibility in the left side cooking area.

Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with
large cookware.

To use SINGLE (A):

1. Push in and turn rear left knob from OFF position anywhere
between Low and High.

2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

To use both Single elements and Bridge (A + B + C):

1. Turn on Single and Bridge (C + B).

2. Turn on Single (A).

3. Turn knobs to OFF when finished.

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or

after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

The Warm Zone feature can be used to keep cooked foods
warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain

food quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.

When the Keep Warm function is in use, it will not glow red like
the cooking zones, but the indicator light will glow on the control
panel.

The Warm Zone feature can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used, and can be set from
Low to High for different levels of heating.

The Warm Zone Element area will not glow red when cycling on.
However, the hot surface indicator light will glow as long as the

Warm Zone Element area is too hot to touch.

• Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven

and cooktop use.

• Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming

baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for

moisture to escape.

• Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may

melt.

• Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

A. Single size
B. Bridge area
C. Single size

Use the bridge element to create an oblong heated area to cook
with oblong pans.

To use SINGLE (C):

1. Push in and turn front left knob from OFF position to the
SINGLE zone anywhere between Low and High.

2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

To use SINGLE and BRIDGE area (C + B):

1. Push in and turn front left knob from OFF position to the
BRIDGE zone anywhere between Low and High.

2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

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1.

Push in and turn Warm Zone knob to desired setting.

2.

Turn knob to OFF when finished.