Whirlpool KGCP462, KGCP467, KGCP482, KGCP463, KGCP483 User Manual

COMMERCIAL STYLE GAS COOKTOP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

COOKTOP SAFETY.................................................................... 3

PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5

COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................8

Cooktop Controls.........................................................................8

Surface Burners ...........................................................................9

Simmer Plate................................................................................9

GRILLE ...................................................................................... 10

GRIDDLE................................................................................... 12

Home Canning ...........................................................................13

Cookware ...................................................................................13

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

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

TILE BEZEL FEATURE............................................................. 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................16

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................17

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 18

SÉCURITÉ DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON .................................19

PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES...........................................21

UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON................................24

Commandes de la table de cuisson ..........................................24

Brûleurs de surface ....................................................................25

Plaque de mijotage.....................................................................25

GRIL...........................................................................................26

PLAQUE À FRIRE .....................................................................28

Préparation de conserves à la maison.......................................29

Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................29

ENTRETIEN DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ..................................30

Nettoyage général ......................................................................30

CARACTÉRISTIQUE DE L’ENCADREMENT À CARREAUX .. 32

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................33

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................34

GARANTIE.....................................................................................35

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COOKTOP SAFETY

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.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
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.

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.

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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 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

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the

the

Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.

Be sure the
cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.

■ 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

■ 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.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.

This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde,
carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers several 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.

48" (121.92 cm) Cooktop

1

2

3

4

1.

Stainless Steel Backguard
(Island Trim not shown)

2.

Surface Burner Grate

GRILL

5

3.

Surface Burner

4.

Grille (on some models)

5.

Surface Burner Marker

GRIDDLE

6.

Griddle
(on some models)

7.

Control Panel

6

7

5

48" Control Panels

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1.

Left Rear Control Knob
(15K BTU)

2.

Left Front Control Knob
(6K BTU)

3.

Center Left Rear Control Knob
(15K BTU)

4.

Center Left Front Control Knob
(15K BTU)

5.

Center Right Rear Control Knob
(15K BTU)

6.

Center Right Front Control Knob
(15K BTU)

7.

Right Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

8.

Right Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

1 2 3 4 5 6

1.

Left Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

2.

Left Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1.

Left Rear Control Knob
(15K BTU)

2.

Left Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

GRILL

3.

Grille Control Knob (18K BTU)

4.

Center Right Rear Control Knob

(15K BTU)

3.

Center Left Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

4.

Center Left Front Control Knob (15K
BTU)

GRIDDLE

5.

Center Right Front Control Knob(15K BTU)

6.

Griddle Control Knob (15K BTU)

GRILL

5.

Grille Control Knob (18K BTU)

6.

Right Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

7.

Right Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

GRIDDLE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1.

Left Rear Control Knob
(15K BTU)

2.

Left Front Control Knob
(6K BTU)

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3.

Center Left Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

4.

Center Left Front Control Knob (15K BTU)

5.

Griddle Control Knob (15K BTU)

6.

Right Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

7.

Right Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

36" (91.44 cm) Cooktop

1
2

3

5

6

2

4

1.

Surface Burner

2.

Surface Burner Grate

36" (91.44 cm) Control Panels

12 3 4 56

1.

Left Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

2.

Left Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

REAR

3.

Tile Bezel Assembly (on some models)

4.

Surface Burner Marker

5.

Stainless Steel Backguard
(Island Trim not shown)

REAR FRONT

3.

Center Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

4.

Center Front Control Knob (15K BTU)

FRONT GRIDDLE

REAR FRONT

7

6.

Grille or Griddle (on some models)

7.

Control Panel

REAR FRONT

5.

Right Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

6.

Right Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

REAR

FRONT

1.

Left Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

2.

Left Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

REAR

1.

Left Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

2.

Left Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

12 3 4

3.

Griddle Control Knob (15K BTU)

FRONT GRILL

12 3 4

3.

Grille Control Knob (18K BTU)

4.

Right Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

5.

Right Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

REAR

4.

Right Rear Control Knob (15K BTU)

5.

Right Front Control Knob (6K BTU)

5

FRONT

5

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COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the
edge of the pan.

Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death or fire.

Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained
repair specialist.

Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the igniter will become grounded and
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see if it is
wired with the correct polarity.

To Se t:

1.

Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control

knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.

2.

Turn knob anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

LITE

HI

MED to HI

■

Light the burner.

■

Start food cooking.

■

Bring liquid to a boil.

■

Hold a rapid boil.

■

Quickly brown or sear food.

IMPORTANT:

Gas. If you wish to use L.P. Gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit is
included with your new range. See the instructions included with
the L.P. Gas Conversion Kit for details on making this conversion.

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.

The large burners (15,000 BTU [British Thermal Units]) provide
the highest heat setting, and are ideal for cooking large quantities
of food or liquid, using large pots and pans. The small burners
(6,000 BTU) allow more accurate simmer control at the lowest
setting, and are ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food, using
smaller pots and pans.

Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without
any cookware on the grate.

NOTE:

not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you do not hear the
igniter click, TURN THE BURNER OFF. Check for a tripped circuit
breaker or blown fuse.

Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural

Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does

MED

MED to LO

LO

■

Fry or sauté foods.

■

Hold a slow boil.

■

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

■

Stew or steam foods.

■

Keep food warm.

■

Melt chocolate or butter.

■

Simmer.

REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cook­top area may become hot.

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Surface Burners

IMPORTANT:

ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and

cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust
removers.

Burner cap:

surface burner. A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
“General Cleaning” section.

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and

Always keep the burner cap in place when using a

1

To Cl ea n:

1.

Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to “General Cleaning” section.

2.

Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3.

Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.

4.

Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins on
the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.

2

4

5

3

1. Burner cap

2. Burner base

3. Alignment pins

4. Igniter

5. Gas tube opening

Gas tube opening:

opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spillovers
by always using a burner cap.

Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube

1

2

¹⁄₂

1. 1-1

in. (25-38 mm)

2. Burner ports

1

2

1. Incorrect

2. Correct

5.

Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Simmer Plate

Burner ports:

and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

Check burner flames occasionally for proper size

The Simmer Plate is made of aluminum to evenly spread the heat
over the bottom of cookware. It can be used on the large surface
burners.

Do not use the Simmer Plate above the medium setting. For best
results, use the Simmer Plate with burner settings in the medium
to low range on the cooktop when lower temperatures are
needed for simmering, or for maintaining food at a low
temperature over an extended period of time.

Channels on the bottom of the Simmer Plate have been designed
so it fits properly and securely over the grate.

See “Assistance or Service” section to order extra Simmer
Plates.

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GRILLE

(on some models)

1

2

3

4

5

6

1.

Grille Grate

2.

Wave Tray

3.

Wave Plate

4.

Burner Assembly

The grille module consists of a cast-iron grate, a wave tray, a
wave plate, a burner assembly, a front spill guard and a drip tray.
It is used to grill foods. Refer to the “Grille Chart” for cook times
and settings.

When using the grille, follow the guidelines below.

■

Do not leave the grille unattended while cooking.

■

Do not use aluminum foil, charcoal or wood chips.

■

Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to prevent curling.

■

Allow space between food on the grille. Crowding food will
result in uneven cooking.

■

Use a metal spatula or tongs to turn food.

■

Steaks, chops and hamburgers should be turned only once
to prevent loss of juices.

■

For even cooking, foods such as chicken quarters should be
turned several times.

5.

Front Spill Guard

6.

Drip Tray

■

To check for doneness of meats and poultry, use an instant
read thermometer or make a small cut in the center of the
food. This will prevent loss of juices.

Before removing or replacing grille, make sure the control knobs
are turned to OFF. Allow the grille to cool completely before
handling.

To Re mov e:

1.

Remove grille grate.

2.

Remove wave tray and wave plate.

3.

Remove burner assembly.

4.

Remove front spill guard.

5.

Remove drip tray.

6.

Clean basin. See “General Cleaning” section.

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To Replace:

1

2

1.

Lift burner assembly out of basin and set aside.

2.

Place drip tray on bottom of grille basin and slide the tray
forward so that it is located side to side and against the
locating feet of the rear spill guard.

1
2

3

1. Rear spill guard

2. Locating feet

3. Drip tray

3.

Insert the front spill guard feet into the slots in the rear spill
guard. The rear flange will rest on the burner box.

1

2

6.

Place the wave plate on the wave tray. The wave plate must
be centered on the wave tray.

1. Wave tray

2. Wave plate

7.

Replace grille grate.

To Us e:

1.

Turn on overhead range hood.

2.

If desired, apply a light coating of vegetable oil or non-stick
cooking spray to grille grate.

3.

Push in and turn knob to LITE/HI. The flame will ignite in 30­40 seconds. Allow grille to preheat for 10 minutes.

4.

Turn knob to desired cook setting. Place food on grille.

GRILLE CHART

The settings and times are guidelines only and may need to be
adjusted for individual tastes.

1. Front spill guard

2. Feet and slots

4.

Place burner assembly over spill guard, making sure burner’s
rear flange is seated in slot.

5.

Install the wave tray into the grille. The tab in the left rear
corner of the bay must fit through the slot in the left rear
corner of the wave tray.

1

2

1. Slot for locating tab

2. Locating tab

FOOD SETTING COOK

TIME
TOTAL
MINUTES

Steak

1 in. (2.5 cm)
medium
well done

MED-HI
MED-HI

16-20
20-30

Ground Meat Patties

¹⁄₂-³⁄₄

in. (1.3-1.9 cm) MED 20-25

Pork Chops

1 in. (2.5 cm) MED 35-55

Ham Slices

¹₂

in. (1.2 cm) MED-HI 8-12

Frankfurters and Pre-cooked

MED 8-15

Sausages

Chicken

Quarters
Breasts, boneless

MED-LO
MED

50-80
20-40

Fish Steaks

³⁄₄

-1 in. (1.9-2.5 cm) MED 10-15

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