Whirlpool SC6536W, SC8436EX, SC8536EX User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Griddle (Model SC8536EX only)

(Griddle cover not shown)

Control panel

Surface bu\mer grates

TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.

TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

GAS COOKTOP

SC8536EX (Shown)

SC6536W

SC8436EX

number plate (inside the cooktop)

Contents

Important Safety Instructions Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface burners Using the griddle

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Caring For Your Cooktop

Control Surface burner grates, burner caps and griddle Surface burners Liit-up cooktop Cleaning tips

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If You Need Senrice Or Assistance

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Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registra-

tion Card provided with this product.

complete the form below. Have this information

ready if you need service or call with a question.

Copy model and serial numbers from plate (located inside the cooktop) and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Then

You are responsible for:

Installing and leveling the cooktop in a countertop and cabinet strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation Instructions.)

Making sure the cooktop is not used by anyone

unable to operate it properly.

Properly maintaining the cooktop.

Using the cooktop only for jobs expected of a home cooktop.

Important Safety Instructions

Gas cooktops have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.

To reduce the risk of fire, electricel shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

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.

lf 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.

Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The cooktop must be installed by a qualified installer. The cooktop must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The cooktop must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and soot, primarily from

incomplete combustion. Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Properly adjusted burners with a blue, rather than a yellow, flame will minimize

imcomplete combustion. Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure.

Important Safety Instructions Continued

Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged or not working properly.

Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS OR AREAS NEAR SURFACE BURNERS. Areas near surface burners become hot enough to cause burns. During use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners or areas near surface burners until they have had sufficient time to cool.

Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a cooktop can ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.

Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch surface burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.

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.

Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.

Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe

spillovers immediately.

Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on cooktop 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 foam-type extinguisher.

Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

Do not store things children might want above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the 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.

Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could result.

Know where your main gas shut off valve is located.

Clean your cooktop regularly. See care and cleaning instructions in this manual.

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.

Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.

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