Whirlpool SC863OEX manual

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    Use & Care Guide Surface Surface Control burner grate burner panel I Model and serial number plate (located on the underside of the burner box) SEALED BURNER GAS COOKTOP SC863OEX SC863OE W[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page Important Safety Instructions ........................ .3 Using Your Cooktop ........................................ 5 Using the surface burners ............................... 5 Caring For Your Cooktop ............................... .6 Control panel and knobs ................................. 6 Surface burner grates ...............[...]

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    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 shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the [...]

  • Page 4

    Important Safety Instructions Continued l Do not operate the cooktop if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. l 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. l Do not wear loose [...]

  • Page 5

    Using Your Cooktop Using the surface burners Your cooktop is equipped with electronic ignitors. Electronic ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used. Control knobs must be pushed in, then turned to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking. To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the cont[...]

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    Caring For Your Cooktop Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard *Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning. l 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. l Keep the appliance area clear and free from combust[...]

  • Page 7

    Surface burner grates 1. 2. 3. 4. Replace the burner grates. SI urface burners and cooktop Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. Lift off the burner grates. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water. Use a nonabrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse and dry well. lgnitor The cooktop and burner b[...]

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    Caring For Your Cooktop Continued Burner cap Gas tube opening Cleaning the burners The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. Always clean the burner caps after a spillover. Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. To clean, pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. Remove the trim [...]

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    Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panel and trim Clean with warm, soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Cooktop surface Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. l[...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance mmm 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: 9 Is the cooktop properly connected to gas supply? (See Installation Instructions.) l Is the power supply cord plugg[...]

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    2. If you need assistance* . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company[...]

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    LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR WHIRLPOOL Gas Cooking Product Warranty GR003 A. Service calls to: 1. Correct [...]