Whirlpool SC8640ED User Manual

Use And Care

GUIDE

Table of Contents .......... 2

A Note to You................. 3

Cooktop Safety ...........4-5

Parts and Features ........ 6

Using Your Cooktop...... 7

Caring for Your

Cooktop........................10

Troubleshooting .......... 13

SEALED BURNER GAS COOKTOP

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

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

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Requesting Assistance

or Service ..................... 15

Warranty .......................17

In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,

call the Consumer Assistance Center.

1-800-253-1301

In Canada for assistance

or service, see page 16.

MODELS SC8640ED

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Table of Contents

A Note to You ........................................... 3

Cooktop Safety...................................... 4-5

Parts and Features................................... 6

Using your Cooktop................................. 7

Using the surface burners..................... 7

Energy saving tips ................................ 9

Caring for Your Cooktop ....................... 10

Surface burner grates ......................... 10

Contoured well areas.......................... 10

Surface burners .................................. 10

Cleaning chart..................................... 12

Troubleshooting..................................... 13

Requesting Assistance or Service ....... 15

Warranty.................................................. 17

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.

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Parts and Features” section for the location).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Purchase Date __________________________ Dealer Name ___________________________ Dealer Address _________________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________

In the U.S.A., call our Consumer Assistance Center toll-free.

1-800-253-1301

In Canada, for assistance or service, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized

servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our

Web site at www.WhirlpoolAppliances.com

In Canada visit our Web site at www.WhirlpoolAppliances.com/canada

Cooktop Safet y

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the

word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

if you don’t follow instructions.

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cook-top, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• CAUTION – Do not store items of

interest to children in cabinets above a cook-top or on the backguard of a cooktop-children climbing on the cook-top to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Proper Installation – The cook-top,

when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70. Be sure the cook-top is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

• This cook-top 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.

• Disconnect the electrical supply before

servicing the appliance.

• Never Use the Cook-Top for Warming or

Heating the Room.

• Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children

should not be left alone or unattended in area where the cook-top is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cook-top.

• Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or

hanging garments should never be worn while using the cook-top.

• User Servicing – Do not repair or replace

any part of the cook-top unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Maintenance – Keep cook-top area clear

and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

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COOKTOP SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Storage on the Cook-Top – 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 cook-top and surfaces facing the cook-top.

• Use Proper Pan Size – The cook-top 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. Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

• 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 cook-top 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 Heat Unopened Food Contain-

ers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

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 off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

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Parts and Feat ures

This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

Surface burner grate

Control panel

LEFT REAR

OFF

LITE

OFF

LITE

MED

RIGHT REAR

MED

Surface burner

Model and serial number plate

(located on the underside of the burner box)

Surface burner marker

Left rear control knob

Right rear control knob

Surface burner cap

Control panel

LEFT REAR

OFF

LITE

RIGHTRIGHT

REARREAR

OFF

LITE

MED

LEFT FRONT

OFF

MED

LITE

RIGHT FRONT

OFF

MED

LITE

LEFT FRONT

OFF

LITE

OFF

LITE

MED

RIGHT FRONT

MED

Left front control knob

Right front control knob

Using Your Cook top

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop.

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death,

heart attack, or convulsions.

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.

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or

cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or cooking product.

Using the surface burners

Your cooktop is equipped with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE.

Push in control knob and turn to the

LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually check that burner

has lit.

After the burner lights, turn the control

knob to the desired cook setting. You can set the control knob anywhere between the high and low settings.

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Fire Hazard

Push in and turn

NOTE: Your cooktop is factory-set for use

with Natural Gas. Do not use L.P./Propane Gas. If you wish to convert your cooktop to use L.P./Propane Gas, order Kit No. 4173631 from your local retailer or an authorized Whirlpool service company.

Conversion kit is not approved for use in Canada.

Surface burner markers

The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob.

USING YOUR COOKTOP

Burner heat settings

Use correct burner heat settings (see below). If the heat setting is too high, it can:

• Char bacon and cause curling.

• Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.

• Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.

• Scorch delicate sauces and custards.

• Cause a boilover.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn

the control knob down to continue cooking.

SETTING

LITE

MED

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the

LITE position.

RECOMMENDED USE

• To light the burner. After the

burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting.

• To start foods cooking.

• To bring liquids to a boil.

• To hold a rapid boil.

• To fry chicken or pancakes.

• For gravy, pudding, and icing.

• To cook large amounts of

vegetables.

• To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

In case of a prolonged power failure

Surface burners with electric ignitors can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly turn the control knob to LITE. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.

Cookware tips

No one brand of cookware is best for all people. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs.

• The pan should have straight sides and a

tight-fitting lid.

• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-

ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

• The pan material (metal or glass) affects

how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

• Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-

resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

• Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be

sure there are no crevices, rough edges, or areas where food might collect.

• Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are

full or empty.

• Use cookware only as it was intended to

be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners.

Home canning information

The larger diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.

To protect your cooktop:

• For best results, use a canner which can

be centered over the surface burner.

• Do not place canner on two surface

burners at the same time. Too much heat will build up and damage the cooktop.

• Start with hot water. This reduces the

time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

• Refer to your canner manual for

specific instructions.

NOTE: For best results and greater fuel

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware

in good condition.

Energy saving tips

Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product:

• Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,

and tight-fitting lids.

• Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to

help shorten cooking time.

• Preheat your pots and pans only when

recommended and for the shortest time possible.

USING YOUR COOKTOP

• Start food on higher heat settings, then

set surface burner control on low to finish cooking.

• Turn on the surface burner only after

placing filled pan on the burner grate.

• Plan your meals for the most efficient use

of the cooktop.

• Start with hot water. This reduces the

time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

Caring for Your Cook top

Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.

Surface burner grates

1. Make sure all surface burners are off and

the surrounding parts are cool.

2. Lift off the surface burner grates.

3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water.

Use a mildly abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad for cooked-on foods. Rinse and dry well.

4. Replace burner grates.

Contoured well areas

The contoured well area is a recessed area located around each burner.

If spills occur in the contoured well section:

1. Blot up spill with a damp sponge.

2. Wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.

When cleaning the cooktop area or around the burner base, use care to prevent damage to the ignitor. If a sponge should catch the metal ignitor electrode, it could damage or break the electrode. If the electrode is damaged or broken, the surface burner will not light. When cleaning the cooktop, leave the burner cap in place to protect the electrode from possible damage.

Ignitor electrode

Contoured well area

Surface burners

• The burner caps should be routinely

removed and cleaned. Always clean burner caps after a spillover. Keeping the burner caps clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame.

• For proper flow of gas and ignition of the

burner, do not allow spills, food, clean-

ing agents, or any other material to enter the gas tube opening.

Ignitor electrode

Burner cap

Burner base

Gas tube

opening

•Gas must flow freely through the small

hole in the brass orifice for the burner to light properly. This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers or spillovers. Always keep the burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use.

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death,

heart attack, or convulsions.

• Occasionally check the burner flames for

proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners.

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

⁄2"

(1.25 cm)

Ports

To clean burners:

1. Lift the burner cap straight up from the

burner base.

2. Clean burner cap with warm, soapy

water and a sponge. You can also clean with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean burner cap in a dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.

3. If the gas tube opening or the orifice,

located inside the opening, has become soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area. Then use a small-gauge wire or needle to remove cooked-on soil.

4. If ports are clogged, clean with a

straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort

port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If adjustment is needed, call a qualified

technician for service.

5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and

ports, replace the burner cap.

6. Turn on the burner to determine if it will

light. If the burner does not light after cleaning, contact an authorized service technician. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.

Typical surface burner flame at highest setting

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

Cleaning chart

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Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

NOTE: Do note use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers to clean any part of the cooktop.

Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your cooktop.

PART

Control knobs

Control panel and trim

Cooktop surface

(other than control panel)

WHAT TO USE

Sponge and warm, soapy water

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner

Sponge and warm, soapy water

HOW TO CLEAN

• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from

control panel.

• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

• Do not use steel wool or abrasive

cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs.

• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point

to OFF.

•

Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.

• Be sure to wring excess water from sponge

before wiping around controls. Excess water in or around controls may cause damage to the cooktop.

• Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers.

They may damage the finish.

• Do not spray cleaner directly on panel. Apply

cleaner to paper towel.

•

Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.

• Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on

heavily soiled areas.

• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

They may damage the finish.

NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids

(such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon juice) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool.

Surface burners, grates, caps, and contoured well area

See the beginning of this section for cleaning instructions.

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