Whirlpool SC8900EX User Manual

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions

Using Your Cooktop ........................................

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

Using the grill ..................................................

Using the optional griddle ................................

Using the optional rotisserie ............................

Using the vent system ...................................

Changing the cooktop modules..

Caring For Your Cooktop ..............................

Control panel and knobs ...............................

Surface burner grates and burner caps

Surface burners.. ...........................................

Grill ................................................................ 15

Vent system

Cleaning tips .................................................

If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then 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 under the left module on the left wall) 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

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, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow

basic precautions, including

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 PHONEINYOUR 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 QUALI-

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

Important Safety Continued

Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged or

Instructions

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 shutoff 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.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-

Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface burners

Your cooktop is equipped with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used.

Control knobs must be pushed in and turned to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking. Visually check that burner has lit.

To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob back to a desired setting. The control knob has stops for HI and low, however, it can be set anywhere between HI and low.

Burner heat settings 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 LITE to light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignition.

Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids to a boil.

Use a medium setting to continue cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes; for gravy, pudding and

icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use a low setting to keep food warm until ready to serve.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.

Use correct burner heat settings. 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.

Using Your Cooktop Contmued

In case of a prolonged power failure: Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a

lighted match near a burner and turn the control to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control to the desired setting.

NOTE: Grill/griddle burners should not be manually lighted during a prolonged power failure. Since the vent system will not operate, smoke and steam will not be vented out of the room.

Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard

Burner flame should not extend beyond

the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame

can burn you and cause poor cooking results.

. Be sure all control knobs are turned to off

when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON.

If the flame should go out while cooking, or if there is a strong gas odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear, before relighting burner. If gas odor is still present, see safety note on page 3. Failure to follow these precautions could result in explo-

sion or fire.

Using the grill

Before you use the grill for the first time:

Wash with warm, soapy water; rinse and dry.

Never use a metal scrubbing pad or abrasive

cleanser on the grill; these will damage the non-

stick surface. After cleaning, lightly wipe cooking surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking.

Cooking tips Do not cover the entire cooking surface with

meat. Leave space between the food items to allow smoke and steam to ventilate properly.

Meat with a normally high fat content will produce more smoke and flare-ups, but cook faster than lean meat. Trim fat from meat before

placing on the grill to prevent excessive smoke or

flare-ups.

If meat begins to cook too quickly, turn the grill

control knob to a lower setting.

Do not leave grill unattended.

NOTE: The use of metal utensils can scratch the non-stick coating. Only nylon or plastic utensils should be used. When using nylon or plastic utensils, do not leave them on the grill. They may melt.

Fire and Burn Hazard

If grease causes excessive flare-ups DO

NOT PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE.

To put out fire:

-Remove food from the grill, turn the grill control to OFF and cover the grill with a

large metal pan.

- Make sure the vent system has been switched to ON.

Do not light the grill/griddle burners

during a power failure. The vent system will not work if there is a power failure. This prevents proper venting for adequate cooling of the grill/griddle burners. The resulting heat build-up can cause

fire.

Do not use pots or pans on grill. They will

become very hot and can burn you.

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