Whirlpool WCG97US6HS, WCG55US0HW, WCG55US6HW User Manual

GAS COOKTOP

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your cooktop at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, register your cooktop at www.whirlpool.ca.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be found on the label located on the bottom of the cooktop.

Model Number___________________________________________ Serial Number___________________________________________

Table of Contents

KEY USAGE TIPS ...........................................................................3

Propane Gas Conversion .............................................................3

Placements of Burner Heads and Caps ......................................3

Lightning the Burners ...................................................................3

Cleaning the Burner: Tips ............................................................3

ASSEMBLING YOUR COOKTOPS ...............................................4

Assembling the Burners ...............................................................4

Grate Placement ..........................................................................4

COOKTOP FEATURES ...................................................................5

CARE AND CLEANING ..................................................................6

ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................6

COOKING WITH YOUR COOKTOP ..............................................7

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................8

WARRANTY ..................................................................................10

W11120470A

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

DANGER

WARNING

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.

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions 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.

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Do not touch any electrical switch.

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Do not use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or

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the gas supplier.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.

For more information, contact your gas supplier.

If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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:

WARNING:

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.

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 the

National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA70 or 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.

Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop. 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.

KEY USAGE TIPS

Propane Gas Conversion

IMPORTANT: This cooktop is factory set for use with Natural gas.

If you wish to use Liquid Propane, call a licensed professional to install the Propane gas conversion kit (included).

Placement of Burner Heads and Caps

All burner caps and burner bases should be properly installed BEFORE operating the cooktop. Check that each burner has the right size head and cap.

Refer to the “Assembling Your Cooktop” section for proper burner head placement details.

Lighting the Burners

IMPORTANT: All burners will click/spark when a knob is pushed

in. A burner will light only if the knob is pushed in then turned counterclockwise to IGNITE.

To light the burners:

1. Push in the knob.

2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to IGNITE. Wait until you see

a ﬂame.

3. Turn the knob anywhere between Hi and Lo to the desired

setting.

Power failure: In case of a power failure, burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near the burner and turn the knob counterclockwise to IGNITE.

The burners should be kept clean. Spillovers should be cleaned immediately since they can clog the openings in the burners.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. For more information, see the “Care and Cleaning” section.

■ Remove the burner cap from the base. Clean the burner cap

with hot soapy water and then rinse it.

■ Remove the burner base and clean the gas tube opening

under the base.

■ Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin, needle or

small-gauge wire as shown. Do not use a wooden toothpick or clean in the dishwasher.

■ Gently clean the igniter with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the Burner: Tips

ASSEMBLING YOUR COOKTOP

Assembling the Burners

Check your model number. Then refer to the following for information speciﬁc to your burners.

■ Standard, SpeedHeat™ and FlexHeat™ burners are similar

in assembly. Note that there is no hole in the FlexHeat™ dual ﬂame burner head to insert the electrode. The FlexHeat™ burner electrode (C) aligns with the semicircle notch in the head (B).

WCG51US0D and WCG75US0D

A. SpeedHeat™ burner B. Standard burner C. Standard burner D. Accusimmer® burner

WCG51US6D

A. Standard burner B. SpeedHeat™ burner C. Accusimmer® burner D. Standard burner E. Standard burner

Standard and SpeedHeat™ Burners

A.Cap B. Head C. Electrode

FlexHeat™ Burner

A. Cap B. Head C. Electrode

Grate Placement

To install the grates, align the feet on the center grate with the indents on the cooktop. Then install the 2 outer grates by aligning the tabs on the center grate with the slots in the outer grates. Be sure to line up the slots and tabs for proper grate alignment.

WCG9

A. Standard burner B. FlexHeat™ burner C. Accusimmer® Plus burner D. Standard burner E. Standard burner

Burner Head Placement

■ Burner caps and heads are included with your cooktop.

■ Always match the burner head size to the cap size.

■ Always line up the hole in the burner head to the electrode.

■ The cooktop comes with an extra Melt cap on WCG9 series

models. This is a large cap with “MELT” and “FOR SMALLEST BURNER” printed on it. Use this cap over the smallest burner only.

A.Outer grate slot B. Center grate tab

COOKTOP FEATURES

FlexHeat™ Burner

This burner has the ﬂexibility of two burners in one, providing heat ranges from fast boiling to precise simmering.

■ Power: Select Hi for preparing large quantities of food or to

boil liquids quickly. For best results, rotate the knob to Hi in the Power range.

■ Simmer: Use Simmer to slowly cook foods or to hold a

simmer. For best results, rotate the knob to the end of the Simmer range. Only the small ﬂame will light, making this the best burner for simmering or slow cooking.

Dual Flame Burner

A. Simmer range B. Power range

EZ-2-Lift™ Hinged Cast Iron Grates

Your cooktop comes with hinged grates for easier cleaning. The grates pivot upward and toward the back of the cooktop for easy access under the grates.

The grates will stop once they are moved to their vertical (fully open) position. A 20” (50.8 cm) minimum clearance from the countertop to the bottom of the upper cabinets/appliances is needed to fully open the grates.

Be sure to return the grates to their normal (down) position once cleaning is complete.

The grates are removable for cleaning. To attach the grates to their hinges, insert the grate slot over the

hinge pin on the back of the cooktop. Be sure to keep the grate angled above the cooktop to avoid scratching the cooktop until the grate is seated on the hinge pin. Then position the grate down onto the cooktop.

Accusimmer® and Accusimmer® Plus Burners

The Even-Heat™ Simmer burner is for simmering sauces. Position the knob closer to Melt for a more delicate simmer level.

Accusimmer® Plus

NOTE: The melt cap is available on WCG9 series models only. Melt: For melting chocolate or butter or an even more delicate

simmer, the melt cap can be used in place of the standard burner cap on the smallest burner. Set the knob to the “Melt” position.

Remove the small burner cap and replace it with the larger Melt cap for delicate simmering. For less delicate simmering, use the small cap.

A. Grate slot B. Hinge pin

SpeedHeat™ Burner

Use the SpeedHeat™ burner for rapid boiling, searing and frying. The SpeedHeat™ burner is the left rear burner on 30” (76.2 cm) models and the center burner on 36” (91.4 cm) models.

CARE AND CLEANING

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are

suggested ﬁrst unless otherwise noted. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon the cooktop is cool. These spills may affect the ﬁnish.

Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation

Control Knobs (Plastic)

Burner Grates Soap and Water: Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser, soap and water.

Burner Caps Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser, soap and water.

Burner Base The holes in the burner bases must be kept clean for proper ignition and a complete, even ﬂame.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Surface

Stainless Steel Cooktop Surface

The knobs should be cleaned with soap and water or in the dishwasher. To remove the knobs, be sure the knobs are in the OFF position. Do not remove the seals under the knobs.

Dishwasher: The grates may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any burnt on food prior to placing the grates in the lowest rack in the dishwasher.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates against each other or hard surfaces, such as cast iron cookware. Although the grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine due to exposure to high temperatures.

Do not place caps in the dishwasher or reassemble caps on burners when wet.

Refer to “Cleaning the Burners: Tips” in the “Key Usage” section. Use a nonabrasive scrubbing pad and glass cleanser or a mild liquid cleaner, such as affresh® Kitchen and

Appliance Cleaner, Part Number W10355010.

For best results, use a soft cloth or non-scratch sponge. Rub in direction of the grain to avoid damaging the surface. Use all-purpose cleaner, such as affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner, Part Number W10355010. For stainless steel ﬁnishes, order affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner, Part Number W10355016. Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner, steel wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels. To order affresh® cleaners, call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience center at 1-800-442-9991 or visit www.whirlpool.com and click on “Service and Support” and then “Replacement Parts.” In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit www.whirlpool.ca.

ACCESSORIES

Enhance your new cooktop with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information on options and ordering, call

1-800-442-9991, or visit us at: www.whirlpool.com/accessories. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca.

Gourmet Griddle (optional accessory)

A griddle accessory is available for these cooktops. The griddle provides a large surface for cooking meats, pancakes, sandwiches, etc. It is designed to match the right grate of your cooktop without interfering with the controls. Order Part Number W10685483.

White Ice and Black Ice Collection

To complete the look of your White Ice or Black Ice Whirlpool kitchen appliances, coordinating knobs can be ordered. Gray grates are also

Stainless steel color knobs: order Part Number W10698166. Gray grates: order Part Number W10594440 for model number

WCG51US0DW or Part Number W10594443 for model number WCG51US6DW.

COOKING WITH YOUR COOKTOP

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.

Selecting the proper ﬂame size

The ﬂame size should match the cookware you are using. When you adjust the heat, watch the ﬂame, not the knob. A ﬂame larger than the bottom of the cookware wastes energy and will heat the handle.

■ High ﬂame - Start food cooking, bring water to a boil, or pan

broiling.

■ Medium ﬂame - Maintain a slow boil, fry or sauté, thicken

sauces, steam, or stew.

■ Low ﬂame - Keep food cooking, simmer, or keep food warm.

Cookware

Ideal cookware should have a ﬂat bottom, straight sides and a well-ﬁtting lid. The material should be medium to heavy thickness.

Rough ﬁnishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper cookware may be used but may leave permanent marks on the grates or cooktop. Use the chart below as a guide for cookware material.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area or burner.

Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of burners between batches to allow time for the most recently used area to cool.

■ Center the canner on the gate.

■ Do not place the canner on 2 burners at the same time.

For more information, contact your local agricultural department or a company that manufactures home canning products.

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

Cookware Characteristics

Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly.

Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

Copper Heats very quickly and evenly. Earthenware Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or cast iron

Stainless steel Heats quickly but unevenly.

Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks.

Good for browning and frying. Maintains heat for slow cooking.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Heats slowly and evenly. Ideal results on low to medium heat.

Use on low heat. Refer to stainless steel or cast iron.

A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless provides even heating.

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