Whirlpool YRCC3024G, YGJC3034G Owner's Manual

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UseAndCare

G U I D E

A Note to You ..............	2
Important Safety
Instructions .............…	3
Parts and Features .....	5
Using Your
Cooktop .......................	6
Caring for
Your Cooktop ............	10
Troubleshooting…….12
Requesting
Assistance
or Service ..................	13
Warranty ....................	16

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 14.

ELECTRIC CERAMIC COOKTOP

MODELS RCC3024G GJC3034G GJC3634G

YRCC3024G YGJC3034G

3191770

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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 in 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).

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

Model Number _________________________

Serial Number _________________________

Purchase Date _________________________

Dealer Name __________________________

Dealer Address ________________________

Dealer Phone __________________________

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

In the U.S.A., call our Consumer	- -
Assistance Center toll free.	1 800 253-1301

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.whirlpool.com

In Canada, for assistance or service, see the ”If You Need Assistance or Service” section.

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

Important Safety Instructions

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:

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

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

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

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 – Children climbing on the cook-top to reach items could be seriously injured.

•Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

•Never Use Your Cook-Top for Warming or Heating the Room.

•Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where cook-top is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of 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.

•Storage on 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.

•Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the cook-top.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•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 – This 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.

•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 Cook on Broken Cook-Top – If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

•Clean Cook-Top With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

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 Features

CLEANTOP* ceramic glass cooktop

Dual-size surface

cooking area

(Models

GJC3034G,

YGJC3034G, and GJC3634G)

Model and serial number plate

(on bottom of outer box)

Standard control panel

(Model RCC3024G, and YRCC3024G)

Left rear control knob

Right rear control knob

Left front control knob

Right front control knob

Surface cooking area marker

Hot surface indicator light

Control panel

Dual element control panel

(Models GJC3034G, YGJC3034G,

and GJC3634G)

Left rear control knob

Right rear control knob

Left front control knob

Right front control knob

Surface cooking area marker

Hot surface indicator light

Using Your Cooktop

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Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Using the surface cooking areas

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface cooking area markers

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

Hot surface indicator light

The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the cooktop surface will glow when any of the surface cooking areas are turned on. The Indicator Light will continue to glow as long as a surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after all control knobs are turned off.

HOT SURFACE

USING YOUR COOKTOP

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	RECOMMENDED USE

HI	• To start food cooking.
	• To bring liquid to a boil.

MED-HI or 6-8	• To hold a rapid boil.
	• To quickly brown or sear meat.

MED or 5	• To maintain a slow boil.
	• To fry poultry or meat.
	• To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.

MED-LO or 2-4	• To stew or steam food.
	• To simmer food.

LO	• To keep food warm. Set the heat higher or lower within the
	LO (or 1) band to keep food at the temperature you want.
	• To maintain liquid just below simmer.
	• To melt chocolate or butter.

Using the dual-size surface cooking areas

(Models GJC3034G, YGJC3034G, and GJC3634G)

You can use the left front surface cooking area as either a small diameter, lower wattage element (center inner ring) or large diameter, full wattage element (entire element to outer ring edge).

Use inner ring

alone for smaller pans

Use outer ring for larger pans

To use only the inner area of the element (for smaller pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “SINGLE.”

To use the entire element (for larger pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the right (clockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “DUAL.”

NOTE: You can turn the control knob in either direction to reach “OFF.”

OFF

DUAL

SIINGLE

DUAL

SIINGLE

USING YOUR COOKTOP

Using the ceramic glass	• Wiping off the cooktop before and after
cooktop	each use will help keep the surface free from
	stains and give you the most even heating.
	See “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in
	the “Caring for Your Range” section for care
	and cleaning suggestions.

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to cooking on coil elements. There are, however, a few differences:

•The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on. You will see the element cycling on and off – even on the HI setting – to help the area stay at the temperature setting you chose.

•Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

•Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

•Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Food and water particles left on the bottoms can leave deposits on the cooktop when it is heated.

•Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave marks that are difficult to remove or could leave permanent marks.

•Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful when using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

•Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

•Do not allow anything that could melt, such as plastic, to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

•Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in the “Caring for Your Range” section for more information.

Home canning information

Pan

Center over surface unit

Surface unit

•Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting) of the left front surface cooking area for best results. (Models GJC3034G, YGJC3034G, and GJC3634G)

•Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface.

•Center the canner over the largest surface cooking area. Do not extend more than one inch outside the surface cooking area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not centered correctly, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

•Do not place your canner on two surface cooking areas at the same time.

•The type of material the canner is made of determines the length of heating time. Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware materials” chart later in this section for more information.

•When canning for long periods of time, allow elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool down.

•Alternate use of the surface cooking areas between batches or prepare small batches at a time.

•Start with hot water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

•For up-to-date information on canning, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products.

USING YOUR COOKTOP

Characteristics of cookware materials

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

Aluminum	• Heats quickly and evenly.
	• Use for all types of cooking.
	• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
	• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron	• Heats slowly and evenly.
	• Good for browning and frying.
	• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

Copper

•Heats slowly and unevenly.

•Use on low to medium settings.

•Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

•Heats very quickly and evenly.

•Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware	• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
	manufacturer.
	• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or enamel-on-cast iron

Stainless steel

•See cast iron and stainless steel.

•Heats quickly but unevenly.

•A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides even heating.

•Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Cookware tips

•Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 inch

(2.5 cm) outside the area.

•For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

•Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.

•Cookware with non-stick finish has heating characteristics of the base material.

•Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic glass surface.

•Use flat bottom cookware for best heat conduction from the surface cooking area to the cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light should be visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all directions and look for any light.

•Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or the surface cooking area.

Caring for Your Cooktop

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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.

Cleaning the cooktop

This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic glass cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard

electric coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust-free and soil-free before heating.

The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your cooktop, paper towels or a sponge

is all you need to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning methods, please review the “How to keep your cooktop looking like new” chart. Follow this chart after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look.

NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.

Cleaning the control knobs

1.Make sure all control knobs are turned to OFF.

2.Pull the control knobs straight off. Do not remove seals under knobs. They keep

moisture and soil out of cooktop.

3. Wash control knobs with sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Do not soak.

4. Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.

NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners, which may damage the finish.

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

How to keep your cooktop looking like new

Your cooktop is designed for easy care. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating. Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme, included with your range, to clean and maintain the cooktop.

PART	WHAT TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Ceramic glass		DO NOT use steel wool, plastic cleaning
cooktop		pads, abrasive powdered cleansers,
		chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia,
		or glass cleaners with ammonia. They
		may damage the cooktop surface.

Light to	• Paper towel	Wipe as soon as Hot Surface Indicator
moderate soil	• Clean, damp sponge	Light goes off. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Heavy soil, dark	• Cooktop Polishing	Rub into soil using damp paper towel.
streaks, specks,	Creme†	Rinse and dry.
and discoloration	• Nonabrasive cleanser

Burned-on soils	• Cooktop Polishing	Rub creme into soil using paper towel.
	Creme†	Reapply creme to remaining spots. Hold
	• Razor scraper in a	razor scraper as flat to surface as
	holder	possible, scrape spots. Polish entire
		cooktop with creme and paper towel.
		Rinse and dry. Store razor blades out
		of reach of children.

Sugary spills	• Paper towel	Wipe while ceramic glass surface is
(jellies, candy	• Clean, damp sponge	warm. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
syrups)

Metal marks from	• Cooktop Polishing	Before heating cooktop again, rub into
copper, aluminum	Creme†	area using damp paper towel. Rinse
pans		and dry.

Tiny scratches or	• Cooktop Polishing	To prevent scratches and abrasions,
abrasions	Creme†	use the Cooktop Polishing Creme
		regularly. Scratches and abrasions
		do not affect cooking performance.
		After many cleanings, they will become
		less visible.

NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

†To order additional Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477), call 1-800-253-1301

(in U.S.A.) or 1-800-461-5681 (in Canada). You will hear a recording. Follow the steps to place an order.

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