Low Flame Height Adjustment; Complete Burner Adjustment; Moving The Cooktop - Whirlpool SCS3017 Owner's Manual

Low Flame Height Adjustment

Each burner flame has been factory set to the lowest position
available to provide reliable and constant reignition of the burner.
However, each burner can be adjusted.
To Adjust:
1. After lighting, push in and turn each control knob to the Lo
position.
2. If the burner does not stay lit on Lo, turn the control knob to
LITE until the burner lights.
3. Quickly turn the control knob down to LO.
If the burner goes out after adjusting, readjust the valve.
To Readjust Valve:
1. Remove control knob(s).
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the hollow valve stem and
engage the slotted screw.
A
Valve stem on standard burner
A.
3. The flame size can be increased or decreased by turning the
screw. Adjust flame until you can quickly turn the control knob
from the Hi to Lo position without extinguishing the flame. The
flame should be as small as possible without going out.
NOTE: For higher altitudes, no further burner adjustments are
necessary.

Complete Burner Adjustment

1. Check burner flame(s) for proper size and shape. The cooktop
low burner flame should be a steady blue flame approximately
1/4" (6.4 mm) high.
2. Completely fill out the conversion label (8286315) and attach
label to bottom of the cooktop next to the rating tag. Do not
cover the rating tag with the conversion label.
3. Save the orifices removed from the cooktop along with these
instructions for future reference.
4. Read the "Sealed Surface Burners" section in the Use and
Care Guide supplied with your appliance.
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Low flame
A.
High flame
B.

Moving the Cooktop

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to propane, have a qualified person make
sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating
personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install or uninstall
appliance.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
If removing the cooktop is necessary for cleaning or maintenance:
1. Disconnect Power.
2. Shut gas line off.
3. Disconnect the flexible stainless steel connector.
4. Unscrew mounting brackets.
5. Using two or more people, place the cooktop on a covered
surface.
6. Complete cleaning or maintenance.
7. Reinstall cooktop using the "Install Cooktop" section of your
Owner's Manual.