Cooktop Use - Whirlpool GAS RANGE Use & Care Manual

COOKTOP U SE
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.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
The left front and right rear burners provide the highest heat
setting. The left rear and right front burners allow more accurate
simmer control at the lowest setting,
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or while the grate
is vacant.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE,
All four surface burners will click. Only the burner with the
control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE • Litethe burner.
HI • Start food cooking.
• Bring liquid to a boil.
BETWEEN • Hold a rapid boil.
HI and LO
• Quickly brown or sear food.
• Fry or saute foods.
• Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
• Stew or steam foods.
LO • Keep food warm.
• Melt chocolate or butter.
• Simmer.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self=Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot,
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be
lighted manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE, After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and
cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust
removers,
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
"Cleaning" section,
A. Burner cap
B. Burner base
C. Alignment pins
D. Igniter
E. Gas tube opening
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spillovers
by always using a burner cap.
B
A. _-_V_"(25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.