COOKTOP

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR

COOKTOP. , . . .

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .

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PARTS AND FEATURES . . . . .

USING YOUR COOKTOP . . . .

Using the Surface Burners .

LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS .

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP.

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Control Panel

Surface Burner Grates

Surface Burners . .

Lift-Up Cooktop . . .

Cleaning Chart . . . . .

5 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

5 ASSISTANCE . . . .

6 WHIRLPOOL COOKTOP

7 WARRANTY . . .

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01987 Whlrlpool Corporation

Before you use your cooktop

Read and carefully follow the ~~INSTALl.ATION INSTRUCTIONS” packed with your cooktop.

Read this “Use 81 Care Qulde” and the “Cooklng Guide” for Important safety Information.

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You are personally responsible for:

Reading and following all safety precautions in this “Use 8t Care Guide” and the “Cooking Guide:

Having your cooktop installed by a qualified installer.

Properly Installing and levelling your cooktop in a countertop and cabinet that can hold its weight. tlavlng your cooktop properly connected to electrical supply and grounded on models equlpped with electronic Ignitors.

(See “lnstallatlon Instructions:‘)

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Having your cooktop properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks, (See”lnstallation Instructions:‘)

Having your cooktop installed in a well-ventilated area protected from the weather.

Making sure the cooktop is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

Properly maintaining your cooktop. l l

Using your cooktop only for jobs expected of home cooktops.

See “Cooking Guide” for important safety and use information.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

DO

NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the cook- top, or leave them unattended near it. They could be burned or injured.

2.

DO NOT store things children might want above the cooktop.

Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

3.

DO NOT allow anyone to touch a hot surface burner or areas around them. They could be hot enough to burn severely.

4.

DO NOT use a cooktop to heat a room. Persons in the room could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. not over another surface burner to prevent burns, injury and to help prevent the utensil from being pushed off the cooktop.

6.

DO NOT use water on grease fires. The fire will spread. Cover fire with large lid or smother with baking soda or salt.

7.

DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the cook- top. They could ignite if they touch a hot burner or surround- ing area and you could be burned.

8.

DO NOT heat unopened con- tainers. They could explode. The hot contents could burn and container particles could cause injury

9.

DO

NOT use a wet pot holder.

Steam burns can result.

DO NOT use a towel or bulky cloth as a pot holder. They could catch fire and burn you.

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MAKE SURE the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil overs and spill-overs. This will help prevent hazardous build-ups of food.

Heavy splattering or spill-overs left on cooktop can ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.

11.

DO NOT leave surface burners on high heat settings. Boil-over’s and greasy spill-avers could cause steam, smoke and could ignite and burn you.

12. GREASE is flammable and should be handled carefully Let fat cool before attempting to handle it.

Do not allow grease to collect around the cooktop.

Wipe spill-overs immediately. continued on next page

13. NEVER use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak. Ex- plosion and injury could result.

14. DO NOT repair or replace any parts unless specifically recom- mended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified service technician. l

FOR YOUR SAFETY.

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE

CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and features

Model SC8430SR/ER

SURFACE ’

BURNER GRATES

SURFACE

BURNERS

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

If you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial

Numbers (from the plate located inslde the cooktop unit).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book and your sales slip together in the Literature

Pac.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Please complete and mail the Owner Reglstratlon Card turnlshed wlth thls pwaduct.

Using your cooktop

RIGHT REAR

CONTROL KNOB

Using the Surface Burners

This cooktop is equipped with either standing pilots or electronic ignitors.

Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on page 6. The pilot light will remain lit when the burners are turned off. To turn a burner on again, just push in and turn the control knob to LIGHT and the burner will light. Electronic ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used.

LEFT REAR

CONTROL KNOB

RIGHT FRONT

CONTROL KNOB

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Control knobs must be pushed in, then turned to the LIGHT position. On electronic ignitor model, the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking.

After the burner lights, turn the control knob back to a desired setting. The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and low setting.

Do not cook wlth the control In the LIGHT posltton.

Prolonged Power Failure

Surface burners with electronic igni- tors can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control to the LtGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the control to the

See the “Cooklng Guide” for Important utensil Information.

Unttl you get used to the settlngs, use the following as a guide:

Use LIGHT to light the burner.

Atter the burner

Ilghts, turn con- trol back to a deslred settlng.

Do not cook wlth the control In the LIGHT posl- tlon.

Use a hlgh setting to start cooking or to bring liquids to a boil.

Use a medium setting to start cooking or to fry chicken or pan- cakes; for gravy, puddings and ic- ings or to cook large amounts of vegetables.

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

Lighting Standing Pilots

1.

Make sure all controls are OFF

2. Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop and rest on support rod.

3. To Ilght, hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners. The pilot flame should be Y4 to 3/e in

(.635-,953 cm) high.

4. If the pilot flame needs adjust- ment, turn the pilot adjustment screw on the manifold pipe.

5. Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the sur- face burners.

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Caring for your cooktop

Control Panel

1.

Pull the knobs straight off.

2. Use warm soapy water or baking soda and a damp soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry.

3. Wash knobs in warm soapy water or use baking soda and a damp, soft cloth or follow directions pro- vided with the glass cleaner. Rinse well and dry.

CAUTION: Do not soak or use abrasive cleansers. They could rub off the markings.

4. Push the knobs straight back on.

Make sure they point to OFF.

Surface Burner Grates

3. Wash the grates in automatic dish- washer or use warm soapy water and plastic scrub pad. Rinse and dry well.

4. Replace the surface burner grates.

Lift-Up Cooktop

1.

Lift front of cooktop at corners and swing up the support rod.

2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod.

3. Wipe surface under cooktop with warm soapy water. Use a soapy plastic scrub pad on stubborn spots.

Surface Burners

TYPICAL TOP BURNER RIME

Lift up the cooktop, following the instructions above.

Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each use.

Occasionally check surface burner flames for size and shape as shown. If flames do not burn properly, you may need to remove the surface burners for cleaning (see page 9) or call a qualified technician for burner adjustments.

Cleaning Chart

PART

Exterlor surfaces

SUrfaCe gmtes burner

Surface burners

Control

Control knobs panel

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Soft cloth and warm soapy l

Wipe off regularly when cook- water or baking soda. top is cool.

Nylon or plastic pad for stubborn scrubbing spots. l

Do not allow food contalnlng acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon Juice or milk) to remaln on surlace. Acids will remove the flnlsh. l

Do not use abraslve or harsh cleansers.

Automatic warm soapy plastic dishwasher water and scrubbing pad.

Warm soapy water, a plastic scrubbing pad, dishwashing detergent or a solution of 1 quart of boiling hot water and 2 tablespoons

DIP IT? of or l

Wash with other cooking utensils. l l

Dry completely.

Do not use abmslve or harsh cleansers. l

. Lift-up the cooktop, see page 8.

Wipe off spills immediately burner has cooled. after l l l l

In case of stubborn stains:

Remove burner from manifold with phillips screwdriver.

Soak in warm soapy water and wipe with plastic scrubbing pad and dishwashing detergent.

If stain Is still there, soak 20 minutes In bolllng water and

DIP IT@ solutlon. Be sure the solutlon covers the whole burner.

Rinse and dry well.

If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or dlstort ports. Do not use a wood- en toothplck. l

Do not clean surface burner In dlshwasher.

Warm soapy water and sofi cloth.

Warm soapy water or baking soda, soft cloth and spray glass cleaner. l l

Wash. rinse and drv well.

Do not soak. l l

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Follow directions provided with cleaner.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps:

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Before calling for assistance...

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If control knob(s) will not turn:

Did you push in before trying to turn?

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. l l l

If nothing operates:

Is the cooktop properly connected to gas and electrical supplies? (See

“Installation Instructions:‘)

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?

Is the flow of combustion and/or ventilation air to the cooktop blocked?

Do not block the air flow to and around the cooktop. l l l l l l

If cooking results aren’t what you expected:

Is the cooktop level?

Are you using pans recommended in the

Cooking Guide?

Does the flame size fit the cooking utensil being used? (See the ing Guide.)

Cook-

Are the pans the size called for in the recipe?

Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source?

Do the cooking smooth, flat bottoms? utensils have l l l

If burner falls to light:

Is the cooktop connected to elec- trical power?

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?

Are burner ports clogged? page 9.)

(See l

If burner flames are uneven:

Are burner ports clogged? page 9.)

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If burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off.

The air/gas mixture may be inCOr- rect. (See the “Installation In- structions:‘) l

If burner makes a popping noise when ON:

Is the burner wet from washing? Let dry.

See the

Cooking Guide for more infor- mation on cooking problems and how to solve them.

2.

If you need assistance%.

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv- ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:

I-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants. The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from your appliance or, if serv- ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

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3.

If you need service*...

FRANCHISED SERVICE

Whirlpool a nationwide has network of fran- chised

TECH-

CARE@ Service

Companies.

TECH-CARE serv- ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty and provide after-warranty service,anywhere in the United States.

To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our CCCL-LINE service as- sistance telephone number [see Step

2) or look in your telephone directory

Yellow Pages under:

4.

If you have a problem*...

Call our CCCL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:

Mr. Robert Stanley

Division Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 US-33, North

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

5.

If you need FSP” replacement parts%. .

FSP is a registered trademark of

Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, referto Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service as- sistance number in Step 2.

‘If you must call or write, please pro- vide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This infor- mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist- ance.

WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN/

RANGE PRODUCT

W-T-Y

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED FOUR-YEAR

WARRANTY

Second Through Fifth Year

From Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

Replacement parts and repair labor to correci defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’ service company.

Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship.

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the range product.

2. Instruct you how to use the range product.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.

4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.

6. Repairs when range product is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pick up and deliver. This product is designed home. to be repaired in the

D. Damage to range product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any labor costs during the limited warranty.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

Par-t No.

36-053280-03-O/786773 Rev. A

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

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