Whirlpool SC8900EX Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool gas cooktop sc8900ex user guide

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If You Need Service Or Assistance ... 18 Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty ..20 01992 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool Page Please complete and mail the Owner Registra- tion Card provided with this product. complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Gas cooktops have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appli- ance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical damage when using the cooktop, WARNING: If the information...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions Continued Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged or 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.
  • Page 5: Using Your Cooktop

    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.
  • Page 6: Using The Grill

    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.
  • Page 7 Grill chart Preheat IO minutes on HI for best flavor. CONTROL FOOD SElTING Beef steak (‘/i-3/“) rare Med. . medium Med. well Med. Beef steak (l-1 Yz”) . rare Med. 5-6 Min. 9 medium Med. 9-l 0 Min. well Med. 12-13 Min.
  • Page 8: Using The Optional Griddle

    Using Your Cooktop Contmued Using the optional griddle Burn, Fire and Product Damage Hazard Be sure the griddle control is off and the griddle is cool and covered when not in use. Failure to do so could result in burns or fire.
  • Page 9: Using The Optional Rotisserie

    Motor Using the optional rotisserie Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure the grill controls are OFF, and the grill is cool before installing rotisserie. Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock. To install: 1. Remove the grill sections. 2.
  • Page 10 Using Your Cooktop Contmued Rotisserie chart No preheating is required. The individual burner controls help provide extra heat control. HI/medium combination settings can be used for best cooking results. *Be sure grills are removed during rotisserie cooking. ** Roasts of approximately 3-3X pounds are the most suitable for rotisserie cooking.
  • Page 11: Changing The Cooktop Modules

    The fan filters must be in place for the fan to operate properly. Personal Injury Hazard Do not put hands in vent box when fan or controls are on. The vent fan system turns on automatically when the grill is used. Turn fan and cooktop controls to OFF.
  • Page 12 Using Your Cooktop Contmued To install optional griddle module: The griddle module will work only on the left side of the cooktop. To install: 1. Remove the grill sections. 2. Place the griddle over burners with drain slot in back. To remove: 1.
  • Page 13: Caring For Your Cooktop

    Caring For Your Cooktop Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard Make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool before cleaning. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
  • Page 14: Surface Burner Grates And Burner Caps

    Caring For Your Cooktop Continued Typical surface burner flame at highest setting Surface burner grates and burner caps Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the burner grates and burner caps. 3.
  • Page 15: Grill

    Orifices d,Venturi Grill Food cooked on the grill may spatter. All parts of the module should be cleaned after each use. To remove grill: 1. Make sure all controls are off and the grill is cool. 2. Lift off grill sections. 3.
  • Page 16: Vent System

    WhirlpoolSM service company or dealer. Order Part Number 786235 (one pair). In the event you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized Whirlpool service company, call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center, toll-free l-800-253-1301.
  • Page 17: Cleaning Tips

    Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak. Control panel and trim Clean with warm, soapy water and a sponge or spray glass cleaner and a paper towel. Wash, rinse and dry well.
  • Page 18: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: Is the cooktop properly connected to gas supply? (See Installation Instructions.) Is the power supply cord plugged into a live...
  • Page 19 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5. If you are not satisfied problem...
  • Page 20: Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty

    If you need service, first see the “Service or Assistance” Assistance,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S. 8 Registered Trademark / SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation 36-303870-03-O/4363 100 REV. A 01992 Whirlpool Corporation WHIRLPOOL...

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