Whirlpool SC8436ER User manual

COOKTOP
Models
SC8536ER (Shown)
SC8436ER
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Contents
Page
Before You Use Your Cooktop
-2 Surface Burners
important Safety instructions
3 Cleaning Chart..
ParIs and Features .
4 if You Need Service or
Using Your Cooktop . 5 Assistance .
Using the Surface Burners 5 1. Before Calling for
Using the Griddle 6 Assistance .
Caring for Your Cooktop 7 2. If You Need Assistance
Control Panel 7 3. If You Need Service..
Surface Burner Grates 7 4. If You Have a Problem
Lift-Up Cooktop 8
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01986 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your cooktop
Read and carefully toiiow the REINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS” packed with
your cooktop.
Read this “Use & Care Guide” and the “Cooking Guide” for important
safety intormalion.
You are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safely precautions in this “Use & Care Guide” ant
the “Cooking Guide:’
l Having your cooktop installed by a qualified installer.
l Properly installing and levelling Your cooktop in a countertop and cabinet
that can hold its weight.
l Having Your cooktop properly connected to electrical supply and
grounded. (See “Installation Instructions”.)
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l Having your cooktop properly connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks. (See “Installation Instructions!‘]
l Having your cooktop installed in a well-ventilated area protected from the
weather.
l Making sure the cooktop is not used by children or anyone unable to
operate it properly.
l Properly maintaining your cooktop.
l Using your cooktop only for jobs expected of home cooktops.
See “Cooking Guide” for important safety and use intormation.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DONOTallowchildrentouseor
play with any part of the cook-
top, or leave them unattended
near it. They could be burned or
injured.
2. DO NOT store things children
might want above the cooktop.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
a hot surface burner or areas
around them. They could be hot
enough to burn severely.
4. DO NOT use a cooktop to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
5. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
not over another surface burner
to prevent burns, injury and to
help prevent the utensil from
being pushed off the cooktop.
6. DO NOT use water on grease
fires. The fire will spread. Cover
fire with large lid or smother with
baking soda or salt.
7. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the cook-
top. They could ignite if they
touch a hot burner or surround-
ing area and you could be
burned.
8. DO NOT heat unopened con-
tainers. They could explode. The
hot contents could burn and
container particles could cause
injury.
9. DO NOT use a wet pot holder.
Steam burns can result. DO NOT
use a towel or bulky cloth as a
pot holder. They could catch fire
and burn you.
10. MAKE SURE the utensils you use
are large enough to contain
food and avoid boil overs and
spill-overs. This will help prevent
hazardous build-ups of food.
Heavy splattering or spill-overs
left on cooktop can ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially
important in deep fat frying.
11. DO NOT leave surface burners
on high heat settings. Boil-overs
and greasy spill-overs could
cause steam, smoke and could
ignite and burn you.
12. GREASE is flammable and
should be handled carefully. Let
fat cool before attempting to
handle it. Do not allow grease to
collect around the cooktop.
Wipe spill-overs immediately.

13. NEVER use a match or other 14. DO NOT repair or replace any
flame to look for a gas leak. Ex- parts unless specifically recom-
plosion and injury could result. mended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a
qualified service technician.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STOREOR USEOASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THEVICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEYCOULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Parts and features
Models SC8536ER and SC8436ER
GRIDDLE (Model SCB536ER only)
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service, or call with
a question, have this information
ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from the plate located Serial Number
inside the cooktop unit).
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Purchase Date
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book and your
sales slip together in the Literature Service Company Phone Number
Pac.
Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card
turnlshed with thlr product.
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Using your cooktop
RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNO
Using the Surface
Burners
These cooktops are equipped with
electronic ignitors. Electronic ignitors
automatically light the burners each
time they are used.
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Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to the LITEposition. The
clicking sound is the ignitor sparking.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob
back to a desired setting. The
control knob has stops at HI and LO,
however it can be set anywhere
between HI and LO. Do not cook with
the control In the LITEporltlon.
In Case of a Prolonged
Power Failure
Surface burners with electronic igni-
tors can be manually lighted. Hold a
lit match near a burner and turn the
control to the LITEposition. After the
burner lights, turn the control to the
desired setting.

See the “Cooklng Guide” for Important utensil Information.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide:
Use LITEto light
the burner. After
the burner lights,
turn control
back to a de-
sired setting.
Do not cook wltt~
the control In
fhe LITEposltlon.
Use HI to start
cooking or to
bring liquids
to a boil.
Use a medlum
sefflng to start
cooking or to fry
chicken or pan-
cakes; for gravy,
puddings and
icings or to cook
large amounts
of veaetables.
Use LOto keep
foods warm until
ready to serve.
Using the Griddle (Model SC8536 only)
Before using the griddle for the first time:
1. Wash, rinse and dry griddle.
l Use warm sudsy water.
l DO NOT use metal scouring
pads or abrasive cleansers.
They will damage the non-stick
coating on the griddle.
2. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to
season. You don’t have to grease
the griddle every time you use it.
l DO NOT use shortening or butter
to season the griddle.
3. Preheat on HI,then turn control to
a lower setting to cook.
4. Add food. Use only nylon or plas-
tic utensils. Metal can scratch the
non-stick coating.
5. lbrn off the griddle burner when
cooking is finished. Leaving it ON
can damage the griddle.
Approxlmafe mlnlmum griddle cooking times
Preheat on HI, then turn to a lower sefflng to cook.
Approxlmate
Preheat Cook
Food Cooklng Time
llme Sefflng Slde 1 Slde 2
Bacon No Preheat MED 3 Min. 3 Min.
Pancakes
5 Mln. MED 1%
Mfn. 1 Min.
Pork
Sausage
PattV No Preheat MED 4 Min.
3% min.
Eggs
No Preheat MED VIZ Min. 1 Min.
Grilled
Sandwiches 5 Mln. MED 3 Min. 3 Min.
French
Toast 5 Min. MED 3 Min. 3 Min.

Iaring for your cooktop
1.
Pull the knobs straight off.
2. Use warm soapy water or baking
soda and a damp soff cloth or
spray glass cleaner to wipe the
control panel. Rinse and wipe dry.
3. Wash knobs in warm soapy water
or use baking soda and a damp,
soft cloth or follow directions pro-
vided with the glass cleaner. Rinse
well and dry.
CAUTION: Do not soak or use
abrasive cleansers. They could
Nb off the markings.
4. Push the knobs straight back on.
Make sure they point to OFF.
Surface Burner Grates and Griddle
2. Lift off the surface burner grates
and remove the griddle. I

3. Wash the grates in automatic
dishwasher or use warm soapy
water and plastic scrub pad.
Rinse and dry well.
4. Wash the griddle in warm soapy
water. Use plastic scrub pad for
stubborn spots. Do not use metal
scouring pads or harsh
cleansers. Rinse and dry well.
5. Replace the surface burner
grates and griddle.
Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at corners and
swing up the support rod.
2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto
the support rod.
3. Wipe surface under cooktop with
warm soapy water. Use a soapy
plastic scrub pad on stubborn
spots.
Surface Burners
TYPICAL TOP BURNERFLAME
Lift up the cooktop, following the instructions above.
Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after
each use.
Occasionally check surface burner flames for size and shape as shown. If
flames do not burn properly, you may need to remove the surface burners for
cleaning [see page 91,or call a qualified technician for burner adjustments.
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Cleaning Chart
PART
EXfd0r
surtaoes
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Soft cloth and warm soapy l Wlpe off regularly when cook-
water or baking soda. top Iscool.
Nylon or plastic scrubbing
l Do not allow tood oontalnlng
pad for stubborn spots. atldr (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon Juice or milk) to remain on
surtace. Acids wtll remove the
flnlsh.
l Do not use abmslve or harsh
cleansers.
Surface burner Automatic dlshwasher or
l Wash wlth other cooklng utenslls.
grates warm soapy water and
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Dry completely.
l Do not use abmslve or harsh
cleansers.
Griddle and
cover Warm soapy water and a
l Clean after each use.
SOflcloth PlatilC scrubbing
pad. . Wash, rinse and dry well
l Do not use metal scouring pads
or harsh cleansers.
l Use plasttc scouring pad for
stubborn spots.
Surtace burners Warm soapy water, a
l Lltt-up the cooktop, see page 8.
plastic scrubbing pad,
dishwashlng detergent
l Wlpe off spills immedlately after
burner has cooled.
or a solutlon of 1quart
of bolllng hot water
and 2 tablespoons of
DIP IT?
In case ot stubborn stains:
l Remove burner from manlfold
wlth phllllps screwdrlver.
l Soak In warm soapy water and
wlpe wlth plastic scrubbing pad
and dlshwashlng detergent.
If staln Is still there, soak 20
minutes In bolllng water and
DIP IT@solutlon. Be sure the
solution covers the whole burner.
l Rlnse and dry well
l If ports are clogged, clean wlth
a stralght pln. Do not enlarge
or distort porls. Do not use a
wooden toothplok.
l Do not clean surtace burner In
dlshwasher.
Control knobs Warm soapy water and
l Wash, rlnse and dry well.
soft cloth.
l Do not soak.
Control panel Warm soapy water or l Wash, rlnse and dry well.
and tttm baklng soda, soft cloth
and spray glass cleaner.
l Follow dlrectlons provlded wlth
cleaner.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance.. .
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
It nothlng operates:
l Is the cooktop properly connected
to gas and electrical supplies? (See
“Installation Instructions!‘)
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Is the flow of combustion and/or
ventilation air to the cooktop
blocked? Do not block the air flow
to and around the cooktop.
If burner falls to light:
l Is the cooktop connected to elec-
trical power?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are burner ports clogged? (See
page 9.1
If burner flames are uneven:
l Are burner ports clogged? (See
page 9.1
If burner flames lltl off ports, are
yellow, or are noisy when turned off.
l The air/gas mixture may be incor-
rect. (See the “Installation In-
structions:‘)
If burner makes a popping noise
when ON:
l Is the burner wet from washing? Let
dry.
If control knob(s) will not turn:
l Did you push in before trying to turn?
If cooking results aren’t what you
expected:
l Is the cooktop level?
l Are you using pans recommended
in the Cooking Guide?
l Does the flame size fit the cooking
utensil being used? (See the Cook-
ing Guide.)
l Are the pans the size called for in the
recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe
from a reliable source?
l Do the cooking utensils have
smooth, flat bottoms?
See the Cooking Guide for more infor-
mation on cooking problems and
how to solve them.
2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultants can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
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