Whirlpool SC6640EE User manual

UseAndCare
A Note to You
Important Safety
Instructions
Parts and Features
Using Your Cook-top
Caring for Your
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SEALED BURNER GAS COOKTOP
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
MODEL SC6640EE
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND
KEEPTHIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PART NO. 3190356

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL cooktops are easy to
use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years
of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informa-
tion on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it
carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to this
symbol and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning
symbol.
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This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury. I
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 13. If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip,
and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in
a safe place for future reference.
Model Number Dealer Name
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Phone

Important Safety Instructions
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Gas cooktops have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with
any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed
to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion could result causing death, personal injury, or
property damage.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l Do not try to light any appliance.
l Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
l If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
General
l Install or locate the cooktop only in
accordance with the provided Installa-
tion Instructions. The cooktop must be
installed by a qualified installer. The
cooktop must be properly connected to
the proper gas supply and checked for
leaks. The cooktop must also be
properly connected to electrical supply
and grounded.
l Gas fuels and their use in appliances
could cause minor exposures to benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and
soot, primarily from incomplete combus-
tion. Significant exposure to thesesub-
stances could cause cancer or reproduc-
tive harm. Properly adjusted burners with
a blue, rather than a yellow, flame will
minimize incomplete combustion. Venting
with a hood or an open window will further
minimize exposure.
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l Do not store things children might want
above the cooktop. Children could be
burned or injured while climbing on it.
l Do not leave children alone or unat-
tended in area where the 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.
l Do not operate the cooktop if it is dam-
aged or not working properly.
l Do not use the cooktop for warming or
heating the room. Persons could be
burned or injured, or a fire could start.
l Use the cooktop only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
l Do not touch surface burners or areas
near surface burners. Areas near surface
burners become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact surface burners or
areas near surface burners until they
have had sufficient time to cool.
l Do not wear loose or hanging garments
when using the cooktop. They could
ignite if they touch an open flame and
you could be burned.
l Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces could result
in burns from steam. Do not let pot
holder touch an open flame. Do not use
a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It
could catch on fire.
l Do not heat unopened containers. They
could explode. The hot contents could
cause burns and container particles
could cause injury.
l Do not store flammable materials on or
near the cooktop. The fumes could
create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
l Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
burner well area. Use aluminum foil only
as recommended in this manual.
l Never use a match or other flame to look
for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could
result.
l Know where your main gas shutoff valve
is located.
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When using the cooktop
l Make sure the utensils you use are
large enough to contain food and avoid
boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splatter-
ing or spillovers left on a cooktop could
ignite and burn you. Pan size is espe-
cially important in deep fat frying.
l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils
are safe for use on the cooktop. Only
certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktops
without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature.
l Never leave surface burners unat-
tended at high heat settings. A boilover
could result and cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that could ignite.
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over
other surface burners. This will help
reduce the chance of burns, igniting of
flammable materials, and spills due to
bumping of the pan.
l Do not use decorative covers or trivets
over the surface burners.
Grease
l Grease is flammable. Do not allow
grease to collect around cooktop. Wipe
spillovers immediately.
l Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming
pan by covering with a well-fitted lid,
cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease
outside of pan can be extinguished with
baking soda or, if available, a multipur-
pose dry chemical or foam-type extin-
guisher.
Care and cleaning
l Do not repair or replace any part of the
cooktop unless specifically recom-
mended in this manual. All other servic-
ing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
l Any additions, changes, or conversions
required in order for’this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by an authorized
Whirlpool service technician or Qualified
Agency.
l Disconnect the electrical supply and the
gas supply at the shutoff valve near the
cooktop before servicing the cooktop.
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Parts and Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use them to become familiar
with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Surface
burner grate
Model and serial number plate
(locatedonthe undersideofthe
burnerbox)
Control panel
Left rear
control knob
Rlght rear
control knob
Left front
control knob
Rlght front
control knob
Surface burner
marker

Using Your Cooktop
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In This Section
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Using the surface burners .................. 7 Energy saving tips ..............................9 I
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This
section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop.
Using the surface burners
Your cooktop is equipped with electric
ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light
the burners each time the control knob is
turned to LITE.
Push In control knob and turn to the
LITE position. The clicking sound is the
ignitor sparking. Visually check that burner
has Ilt.
After the burner lights, turn the control
knob to the desired setting. You can set the
control knob anywhere between the high
and low settings.
NOTE: Your cooktop is factory-set for use
with Natural Gas. Do not use L.P./Propane
Gas. If you wish to convert your cooktop to
use L.P./Propane Gas, order Kit No. 4173631
from your local retailer or an authorized
Whirlpool service company.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner marker
shows which surface burner is turned on by
that knob.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings (see next
page). If the heat setting is too high, it can:
l Char bacon and cause curling.
l Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
l Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.
l Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
l Cause a boilover.
Push In and turn
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Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide. For best results, start
cooking at the high setting; then turn the
control knob down to continue cooking.
SETTING
LITE
HI
MED
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RECOMMENDED USE
l To light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control
back to a desired setting.
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
l For gravy, pudding, and icing.
l To wok large amounts of
vegetables.
l To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the
LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners with electric ignitors can be
manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a
burner and slowly turn the control knob to
LITE. After the burner Ilghts, turn the
control knob to the desired setting.
Cookware tips
No one brand of cookware is best for all
people. Knowing something about pan
materials and construction will help you
select the correct cookware for your needs.
l NOTE: For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cook-
ware in good condition.
l The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
l Choose medlum to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
l The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how fast heat transfers from the surface
burners through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.
Choose pans that provide the best cooking
results.
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l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
l Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be
sure there are no crevices, rough edges,
or areas where food might collect.
l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are
full or empty.
l Use cookware only as it was intended to
be used. Follow pan instructions. This is
very important for glass cookware because
some should be used only in the oven.
Other pans are marked as flameware and
may be used on the surface burners.
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Ftre Hazard
Do not allow burner flame to extend
beyond edge of cooking utensil.
Be sure all control knobs are turned
to off when you are not cooking.
Failure to follow these precautions
could result in fire or burns.
NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or
one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
burner. The utensil could overheat and
damage the utensil or cooking product.

Home canning information
The larger diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can cause
damage to the cooktop.
To protect your cooktop:
l For best results, use a canner which
can be centered over the surface burner.
l Do not place canner on two surface
burners at the same time. Too much heat
will build up and will damage the cooktop.
l Start wlth hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.
l Refer to your canner manual for
specific instructions.
Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is
usually a very small percentage of the total
energy used in the home, cooking energy
can be used efficiently. Here are some tips
to help you save energy when using your
cooking product:
l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
l Preheat pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
l Start food on higher heat settings, then
set surface burner control on low to finish
cooking.
l Turn on the surface burner only after
placing filled pan on the burner grate.
l Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the cooktop.
l Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.
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Caring for Your Cooktop
In This Section
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Surface burner grates ....................... 10 Surface burners ................................. 11
Contoured well areas ........................ 10 Cleaning chart ................................... 12
Your cooktop is designed for easy care.
You can do most cleaning with items found
around your home. Cleaning your cooktop
whenever spills or soiling occurs will help
to keep it looking and operating like new.
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Exploslon Hazard
Keep appliance area clear and free of
combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
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 combus-
tlon and ventilation air.
Fallure to follow these guidelines
could result In explosion, fire, electri-
cal shock, or burns.
Surface burner grates
1. Make sure all surface burners are off and
the surrounding parts are cool.
2. Lift off the surface burner grates.
3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water
or in a dishwasher. Use a nonabrasive,
plastic scrubbing pad for cooked-on
foods. Rinse and dry well.
4. Replace burner grates.
Contoured well areas
The contoured well area is a recessed area
located around each burner.
If spills occur In the contoured well section:
1. Blot up spill with a damp sponge.
2. Wlpe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
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