Roper CGX215V User manual

Gas Cooktop
Useand
CareGuide
OPER
Appliances
CGX215V
CGX310V
CLX31OV
CGX315V
CGX635V
CGX655V
Thank you for choosing a
Roper appliance.
This Use and Care Guide will help you
operate and maintain your new, quality-
built Roper cooktop. Keep this Use and
Care Guide in a safe place for future
reference.
Complete and mail the
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This card enters your warranty into our
warranty system that insures efficient
claim processing, can be used as a proof
of purchase for insurance claims and
helps Roper to contact you immediately
in the unlikely event of a product-safety
recall.
Please remember.. .
It is your responsibility to be sure that
your cooktop:
NOTE: Because this Use and Care Guide
covers several models, not all illustrations
shown or features discussed will apply to
your specific model.
1 Has been properly installed where
it is protected from the elements,
and on a counter strong enough to
support its weight. (See the
Installation Instructions.)
. Is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
. Is properly maintained
1 Is used only for jobs expected of a
home cooktop.
Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions 2
Using Your Cooktop
Using the surface burners z
Lighting standing pilots
Using the griddle :
Caring For Your Cooktop
The control knobs :
The control panel 5
The surface burner grates
The griddle 2
Lift-up cooktop 5
The surface burners
Cleaning chart E
Before You Call For Service 7
If You Need Assistance, Service, or
Replacement Parts 8

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the following:
’ FOR YOUR SAFETY H
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l.OPEN WINDOWS.
2.DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3.EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.
4.IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
fl IMPORTANT .
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1. Install or locate the cooktop only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions. It is
recommended that the cooktop be
installed by a qualified installer.
The cooktop must be properly
connected to the proper gas supply
and checked for leaks. If needed,
the cooktop must also be properly
connected and grounded to
electrical supply.
2. Gas fuels and combustion can
result in potential exposure to
chemicals known to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. For example,
benzene is a chemical which is a
part of the gas supplied to the
cooktop. It is consumed in the
flame during combustion. However,
exposure to a small amount of
benzene is possible if a gas leak
occurs. Formaldehyde and soot are
by-products of incomplete
combustion. Properly adjusted
burners with a bluish rather than a
yellow flame will minimize
incomplete combustion.
3. DO NOT use the cooktop for
warming or heating the room.
Persons could be burned or injured
or a fire could start.
4. DO NOT leave children alone in
area where cooktop is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the cooktop.
They could be burned or injured.
5. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the cooktop.
They could ignite if they touch a
burner and you could be burned.
6. DO NOT repair or replace any part
of the cooktop unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.
7. DO NOT operate this cooktop if it is 16,GREASE is flammable and should be
not working properly, or if it has been handled carefully. Let fat cool before
damaged or dropped. attempting to handle it. DO NOT
8. Know where your main gas shut off allow grease to collect around
valve is located. cooktop. Wipe spill-overs
9. Clean your cooktop regularly. See care immediately.
and cleaning instructions in this 17.Check to be sure glass cooking
manual. utensils are safe for use on the
lO.Use this cooktop only for its intended cooktop. Only certain types of glass,
use as described in this manual. glass ceramic, ceramic, earthenware
11.DO NOT store flammable materials on or other glazed utensils are suitable
or near the cooktop. They could for cooktops without breaking due to
explode or burn. the sudden change in temperature.
12.DO NOT use water on grease fires. 18.Turn pan handles inward, but not
Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother over other surface burners. This will
flaming pan by covering wih a well- help reduce the chance of burns,
fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. igniting of flammable materials, and
Flaming grease outside of pan can be spills due to bumping of the pan.
extinguished with baking soda or, if 19.DO NOT heat unopened containers.
available, a multipurpose dry chemical They could explode. The hot
or foam-type extinguisher. contents could cause burns and
13.Use only dry potholders. Moist or container particles could cause
damp potholders on hot surfaces may mlury.
result in burns from steam. DO NOT 20.DO NOT use decorative covers or
use a towel or bulky cloth for a trivets over the surface burners.
potholder. They could catch on fire. 21.DO NOT store things children might
14.Make sure the utensils you use are want above the cooktop. Children
large enough to contain food and avoid could be burned or injured while
boil-overs and spill-overs. This will climbing on it.
help prevent hazardous build-ups of 22.DO NOT touch surface burners or
food. Heavy splattering or spill-overs areas near surface burners. Areas
left on a cooktop can ignite and burn near surface burners become hot
you. Pan size is especially important in enough to cause burns. During and
deep fat frying. after use, DO NOT touch, or let
15.DO NOT leave surface burners on high clothing or other flammable
heat settings. Boil-overs and greasy materials contact surface burners or
spill-overs could cause steam and areas near surface burners until they
smoke, and could ignite and burn you. have had sufficient time to cool.
23.NEVER use a match or other flame
to look for a gas leak. Explosion and
injury could result.
24.Make sure surface burners are off
when you are finished, and when
your aren’t watching.
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Using Your Cooktop
Models CGX655V (shown) &
CGX635V (chrome cooktop without griddle)
Surface burners Griddle Surface burner arates
Control knobs / Control panel Model and serial number plate
(under cooktop)
Models CGX315V (shown),
CGX310V (standing pilot ignition) &
CLX31OV (L.P. gas model)
Surface burners
\ Surface burner grates
I Control panel
I
I
Model and serial number plate
(under cooktop)
I \
Control knobs
Model CGX215V Surface burner grates Control panel
Surface burners
Using the surface burners
Your cooktop is equipped with either
standing pilots or electronic ignitors.
Standing pilots must be lit initially with a
match following the directions on page 4.
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 LITE and the burner will
light. Electronic ignitors automatically
light the burners each time the control
knob is turned to LITE.
Control knobs must be pushed in, then
turned to the LITE position. On
electronic ignitor models, 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 with the control in the LITE
position.
I
Bum And Fire Hazard
. Burner flame should not extend
beyond the edge of the cooking
utensil. The flame can burn you
and cause poor cooking results.
. Be sure all control knobs are
turned to OFF and all power ON
lights are off when you are not
cooking. Someone could be
burned or a fire could start if a
burner is accidentally left on.
Until you get used to the settings, use
the following as a guide. For best
results, start cooking at the high
settings, then turn the control knob
down to continue cooking.
Model and serial number plate
(under cooktop) Control knobs
Continued on next page
Page 3

Use LITE to light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control back to a
desired setting. DO NOT cook with the
control in the LITE position.
Use a high setting to start food cooking;
to bring liquids to a boil.
Use a medium setting for gravy,
puddings and icing; to cook large
amounts of vegetables.
Use a low setting to keep food warm
until ready to serve.
Explosion And Fire Hazard
If the flame should go out while
cooking, or if there is a strong gas
odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait
five minutes for the gas odor to
disappear, before relighting burner.
If gas odor is still present, see
safety note on page 2.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners with electronic ignitors
can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match
near a burner and slowly turn the control
knob on until the burner lights. After the
burner lights, turn the control knob to
the desired setting.
Lighting standing pilots
(Model CGX310V)
1. Make sure all controls are OFF.
2. Remove the surface burner grates
from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop
and rest on support rod. (See “Lift-
up cooktop” on page 5.)
3. To light, hold a lit match over the
pilot light located between the front
and back burners. The pilot flame
should be l/4 to 3/E in. (.6 - 1 cm)
high.
4. If the pilot flame needs adjustment,
turn the pilot adjustment screw on
the manifold pipe.
5. Lower the cooktop and replace the
grates before using the surface
burners.
Using the griddle
To remove the griddle:
(Model CGX655V)
1, Lift and remove the griddle cover.
Burn And Fire Hazard
Be sure the ariddle control is OFF
and the griddle is cool and covered 2. Lift griddle slightly at two
diagonally-opposite corners and set
Before you use the griddle for the
first time:
To replace the griddle:
1, Insert griddle with drain slot on the
left side.
1. The cooking surface should be
washed with warm, soapy water,
rinsed and dried. Never use a metal
scouring pad or abrasive cleaner on
the griddle; these will damage the
non-stick surface.
2. Replace the griddle cover.
2. After cleaning, lightly wipe the
cooking surface with cooking oil to
prevent food from sticking. You
don’t have to season (grease) the
griddle every time you use it. DO
NOT use shortening or butter to
season the griddle.
3. Preheat on HI, then turn control to a
lower setting to cook.
4. Place food directly on cooking
surface. DO NOT use cookware on
the griddle. Use only plastic or
nylon kitchen utensils on the
griddle. Metal can damage the non-
stick cooking surface.
5. Turn off the griddle burner when
cooking is finished. Leaving burner
ON will damage the griddle.
Griddle chart
Preheat on HI, then turn to a lower setting to cook.
FOOD PREHEAT CONTROL FIRSI SECOND
TIME SETTING SIDE SIDE
Bacon No preheat MED
3 min.
3 min.
Pancakes
5min.
MED
1 l/2 min. 1min.
Pork sausage patty
No preheat MED 4 min.
3 l/2 min
Eggs No preheat MED 1
l/2 min. 1min.
Grilled sandwiches
5 min. MED 3 min. 3min.
French toast
5min.
MED 3
min.
3 min.
Griddling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.
Page 4

Caring For Your Cooktop
Burn, Electrical Shock And Fire
Hazard
n Make sure all controls are OFF
and the cooktop is cool before
cleaning. Failure to do so can
result in burns or electrical shock.
. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers. Do not use
gasoline or other flammable
liquids or vapors to clean this or
any other appliance. Failure to
follow the above precautions
could result in fire.
The control knobs
1, Turn control knobs to the OFF
position.
2. Pull knobs straight off.
3. Wash in warm, soapy water.
4. Rinse well and dry completely. Do
not soak.
The control panel
1. Wipe with warm, soapy water or
spray glass cleaner, and soft cloth.
2. Rinse well.
3. Dry with soft cloth.
4. Replace control knobs by pushing
them firmly into place.
NOTE: Make sure all control knobs
point to the OFF position.
When cleaning, never use steel wool,
abrasives, or commercial oven
cleaners which may damage finish.
The surface burner grates
The griddle (Model CGX655V) The surface burners
1. Lift griddle cover and remove the
griddle.
2. Wash griddle in warm, soapy
water. Use a plastic scouring pad
for heavily-soiled areas. DO NOT
use metal scouring pads or
abrasive cleansers; they will
scratch the non-stick finish.
3. Rinse and wipe dry.
4. Replace the griddle and cover.
Lift-up cooktop (not included
on Model CGX215V)
1. Lift front of cooktop at corners and
swing up the support rod.
2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto
the support rod.
1. Lift off the surface burner grates.
2. Wash the grates with warm, soapy
water. Use scouring pads for
cooked-on foods.
3. Rinse and dry well.
Personal Injury And Product
Damage Hazard
Be sure the rod fits in the notch in
the cooktop and is held securely.
The cooktop could accidentally fall
and injure you. Do not drop the
cooktop. Damage can result to the
porcelain and the cooktop frame.
1. Lift up the cooktop, following the
instructions above.
2. Wipe off surface burners with
warm, soapy water and a soft cloth
after each use.
3. If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or
distort the ports. DO NOT use a
toothpick to clean the ports.
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4. Occasionally check the burner
flames for proper size and shape as
shown above. If flames do not burn
properly, you may need to clean the
burners (see above), or call a
qualified technician for adjustment.
3. Wipe surface under cooktop with
warm, soapy water. Use a soapy
plastic scouring pad on heavily-
soiled areas.
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Cleaning chart
Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can
result in burns or electrical shock.
PART
Cooktop surface
WHAT TO USE
Warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
Plastic scouring pad for heavily-soiled
areas.
HOW TO CLEAN
. Wipe off regularly when cooktop is
cool.
. Do not allow food containing acids
(such as vinegar, tomato, lemon
juice or milk) to remain on surface.
Acids can remove the glossy finish.
. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Surface burner grates
Warm, soapy water and a plastic scouring . Wash with other cooking utensils.
pad. . Dry completely.
1 Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Surface burners
Warm, soapy water and a plastic scouring
pad. . Lift-up the cooktop (see page 5).
. Wipe off spills immediately after
burner has cooled.
For cooked-on food:
. Remove burner from manifold with
phillips screwdriver.
1 Wash with warm, soapy water and
a plastic scouring pad.
. Rinse and dry well.
. If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. Do not enlarge or
distort ports. Do not use a wooden
toothpick.
. Do not clean surface burner in
dishwasher.
Griddle and cover
Warm, soapy water and a soft cloth;
plastic scouring pad. . Clean after each use.
. Wash, rinse and dry well.
. Do not use metal scouring pads or
harsh cleansers.
. Use plastic scouring pad for cooked-
on foods.
Control knobs
Warm, soapy water and soft cloth. . Wash, rinse and dry well.
. Do not soak.
Control panel and trim
Warm, soapy water or spray glass
cleaner, and a soft cloth. . Wash, rinse and dry well.
. Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
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Before You Call For Service
If you are having an operating problem,
check the chart to see what the cause
might be before you call for assistance.
OPERATING PROBLEM CHECK IF WHAT TO DO
Nothing operates.
1 Cooktop is properly connected to . Contact qualified service technician
gas and electrical supplies. to reconnect cooktop to gas and/or
electrical supplies. (See Installation
Instructions.)
. Fuse has blown or circuit breaker . Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
has tripped. In case of prolonged power failure,
manually light burners (see page 4).
1 The flow of combustion and /or . Remove blockage to air flow to and
ventilation air to the cooktop is around cooktop.
blocked.
Burner fails to light.
. Cooktop is connected to electrical 1 Contact qualified service technician
power. to reconnect cooktop to electrical
supply. (See Installation
Instructions.)
. Fuse has blown or circuit breaker . Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
has tripped. In case of prolonged power failure,
manually light burners (see page 4).
. Burner ports are clogged. . Clean with a straight pin (see pages
5 and 6).
Burner flames are uneven.
1 Burner ports are clogged. . Clean with a straight pin (see pages
5 and 6). If this fails, call a qualified
technician for service.
Burner flames lift off ports, are
. Contact qualified technician to check
yellow, or are noisy when turned
air/gas mixture.
off.
Burner makes pop$ng noise
. Burner is wet from washing. . Let dry.
when on.
Control knob(s) will not turn.
1 You pushed in knob(s) before trying to . Push in knob(s) before turning.
turn.
Food sticks to griddle.
. Griddle surface is scratched. . Use only correct cooking and
cleaning utensils that will not
damage griddle surface.
. Griddle surface is seasoned. . Season griddle surface, if needed.
. Griddle control knob is set on HI. . Turn control to a lower setting to
cook.
(See page 4 for additional griddle
cooking tips.)
Cooking results aren’t what you
. Flame size fits the cooking utensil . Adjust flame size to fit cooking
expected.
being used. utensil.
. Pans are the size called for in the . Use correct-size pans.
recipe.
. You are following a tested recipe . Modify recipe or find a new recipe.
from a reliable source.
. The cooking utensils have smooth, . Use cooking utensils with smooth,
flat bottoms and fit the surface flat bottoms.
burners.
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If You Need Assistance, Service Or Replacement Parts...
Read the warranty. Contact your local
dealer to recommend a local service
company or to obtain replacement parts.
You will need the model number and
serial number when you call for
assistance or service. Both numbers are
located beneath the lift-up cooktop (see
illustrations on page 3).
LIMITED WARRANTY
d
This Roper appliance is warranted by
Whirlpool Corporation to be free from
defect in material and workmanship to
the origmal domestic purchaser. Any
parts which we find to be defective will
be repaired or replaced at our option
subject to the following limitations:
Appliances
1. Repair or replace during the first thirty (30) days from the date of purchase any finishes (porcelain, enamel or other)
and glass parts which we find to be defective.
2. Repair or replace during the first (1st) year from date of purchase any other part except for the finish, which we find
to be defective.
3. Repair or replace during the first five (5) years from date of purchase any magnetron (on those units so equipped)
which we find to be defective. Labor on any magnetron under warranty is limited to the first (1st) year from date of
purchase.
4. During the second (2nd) through the fifth (5th) years from the date of original purchase on any product so equipped,
any part of the refrigerating system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier or connecting tubing) or any part of the
washer gear case assembly found defective in material or workmanship, will be supplied. Labor on the refrigerating
system and gear case assembly under this warranty is limited to the first (1st) year from the date of original purchase.
5. Replacement parts furnished under the terms of this warranty are warranted only for the unexpired portion of the
original warranty period and transportation charges relative to obtaming parts involved are the responsibility of the
original consumer purchaser.
6. This warranty applies only to products properly installed, adjusted and operated in accordance with instructions
found in the product literature. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration,
misuse, improper installation or delivery damage. Nor does it apply to costs for any service requested for
demonstration or to confirm proper operation of appliance, or when used in other than, single-family household use.
7. Any repairs made under the terms of this warranty must be performed by a Roper brand appliance servicer
authorized by warrantor.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS WARRANTY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Customer Relations Dept. Call Toll Free l-(800) 44-ROPER
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Under no circumstances shall Whirlpool Corporation be liable under this warranty for any loss of any
incidental or consequential damages and all IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME
PERIODS STATED HEREIN ON EXPRESS WARRANTIES FOR ROPER BRAND APPLIANCES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an
implied warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state.
THIS IS A LIMITED WARRANTY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THAT TERM AS DEFINED IN THE
MAGNUSON-MOSS ACT OF 1975.
If you need service for your Roper brand appliance:
1 Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area.
-OR-
ROPER
. Phone l-(800) 44-ROPER [l-[phone]] BETWEEN 8:00 - 4:30
Eastern Time - Monday thru Friday.
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