Whirlpool SC8720EDB manual

H H o o m m e e A A p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e s s U s e A n d C a r e GUIDE MO DE L SC 87 20 ED A Note to You ......................... 2 Cooktop Safety ................... 3-5 Getting to Know Your Cooktop .................................. 6 Air shutter adjustment ........ 7 LO flame adjustment .......... 8 Controls .........................[...]

2 A Note to Y ou 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 enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable infor- mation about how [...]

3 General • 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 prop- erly connected to electrical supply and grounded. • Gas fuels an[...]

4 COOKTOP SAFETY • 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. • 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 hol[...]

5 COOKTOP SAFETY Care and cleaning • Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recom- mended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. • Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whi[...]

6 Optional griddle accessory (p.n. SCM40DB) (pp. 25-28) Optional grill cover accessory (p.n. SCM50DB/Q) (pp. 21, 24) Optional grill accessory (p.n. SCM20DB) (pp. 18-24) Optional surface burner accessory (p.n. SCM10DB/DW) (pp. 12-17) Basin Drain Jar Control panel Vent chamber Control panel (pp. 9-11) Surface burners and grates (pp. 12-17) Vent (pp. [...]

7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP Air shutter adjustment To adjust grill burner air shutters or surface burner air shutters The left air shutter controls the rear half of the grill burner. The right shutter controls the front half. Slide the air shutter backward or forward to increase or decrease the size of the air opening. Air shutters fit snugly on[...]

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP LO flame adjustment This appliance has been shipped from the factory with LO and MED flame settings adjusted for use with natural gas and average installations. There is a wide variety of conditions caused by altitude and gas mixtures controlled by utility companies which will vary and affect the gas flame and perform[...]

9 USING YOUR RANGE w W ARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. Push down on control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Look at the burner to make sure it has lit. To stop the clicking sound af[...]

10 CONTROLS w W ARNING Explosion Hazard Turn the burners off if a flame goes out while cooking, or if there is a strong gas odor. Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner. If gas odor is still present, see safety note on page 2. Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all control knobs[...]

11 CONTROLS Caring for controls NOTE: Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers to clean any part of the cooktop. Use this chart to help you clean your control knobs and panel. HOW TO CLEAN • Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight up. • Wash, rinse, and dry well. Do not soak. • Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers. They may damage [...]

12 Sur face Burners w W ARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. Installing You can install extra surface burners on the left side of your cooktop. To get the surface burner accessory, order Part Number SCM10DB/DW from a Whirlpool service com[...]

13 SURFACE BURNERS Orifices Flash tubes Side openings Supports Ignitor opening Mixer tube openings Ignitor Aeration tray Prong Burner basin 3. Set the surface burner accessory into place. Mixer tube openings should be pointed toward the orifices. Slide the burner toward the orifices until the opening for the ignitor is over the ignitor. Lower into [...]

14 To remove: SURFACE BURNERS 1. Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the cooktop is cool. 4. Hold the aeration tray by the sides and slide away to remove the prong from the opening and clear the surface burners. Aeration tray Prong 2. Remove burner grates. 3. Remove the aeration tray by lifting up the front end on the right side (back en[...]

15 Using 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. • NOTE: For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cook- ware in good condition. • The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitti[...]

16 Caring for surface burners Use this chart to help you clean your surface burner accessory. PART Surface burner grates SURFACE BURNERS HOW TO CLEAN • In dishwasher, wash with other cooking utensils. • Dry completely. • Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. • Although the burner grate is durable, it will gradual[...]

17 SURFACE BURNERS Burner flame w W ARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. NOTE: Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, [...]

18 Grill w W ARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. Installing The grill is made up of two black grill grates and a grill burner. Only install the grill on the left side of your cooktop. To get the grill accessory, order Part Number SCM20DB[...]

19 3. Place the grill grates on the top of the cooktop. To remove: 1. Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the grill is cool. 2. Remove grill grates. GRILL 3. Remove grill burner.[...]

20 Using Before you use the grill for the first time: 1. Heat the grill burner to remove the protective shipping coating. Heat on HI for 10 minutes. Use the vent system to remove any additional smoke during cooling. When the grill burner stops smoking, it is ready to use. 2. Wash with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Never use a metal scrubbing pa[...]

21 Grilling tips (continued) • If meat begins to cook too quickly, turn the grill control knob to a lower setting. • Grease drippings will ignite occasionally to produce harmless puffs of flame for a second or two. This is normal while cook- ing. If you have too many flare-ups: you need to clean the grill interior, you have not trimmed the meat[...]

22 GRILL Grill chart Preheat on HI for 5 or 10 minutes for best flavor. Grilling times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to get the taste and/or doneness you want. COMMENTS Turn after half the time. Turn after half the time. Turn after half the time. Turn after half the time. Turn after half the time. Turn after half the time. Turn af[...]

23 PART Grates Drain jar (under cooktop) FOOD Fish • Small, whole (1") • Steaks (1") • Fillets ( 1 ⁄ 2 ") (with skin on) • Shrimp (skewered) Garlic bread Hot dog and hamburger buns COMMENTS Brush with butter. Turn after half the time. Brush with butter. Turn after half the time. Start skin side down. Brush with butter. Turn[...]

24 PART Grill burner Cover Area under grill burner GRILL WHAT TO USE Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher Warm, soapy water and a sponge Warm, soapy water and a sponge or nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Paper towels and household cleanser HOW TO CLEAN • Clean with a soapy, nonabrasive scrubbing pad or in [...]

25 Griddle Installing You can install a griddle accessory on the left side of your cooktop. To use this acces- sory you must have grill accessory Part Number SCM20DB. To get the griddle accessory, order Part Number SCM40DB from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on page 33) or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll-free 1[...]

26 GRIDDLE 3. Place the griddle over the grill burner so that the drain groove is in front. This will let extra grease collect in the drain jar. Drain groove Using Before using the griddle for the first time: 1. Wash griddle in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. 2. Preheat griddle for five minutes at the settings shown in the “Griddle chart?[...]

27 GRIDDLE Griddle chart Preheat for five minutes at the setting listed below. Griddling times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to get the taste and/or doneness you want. APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME (in minutes) FIRST SIDE 6 4-5 6-7 5 9 5 3-4 3-4 2 1-2 2 SECOND SIDE 4 3-4 5-6 4 9 5 2-3 2 1-2 1 or less FOOD Sausage patties Bacon (slice) [...]

28 GRIDDLE Caring for griddle You must clean your griddle after each use to keep the finish in good shape. PART Griddle Grill Burner Area under grill burner WHAT TO USE Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Warm, soapy water and a sponge OR Dishwasher Warm, soapy water and a sponge OR Paper towels and household cleanser HOW TO [...]

29 V ent Using The built-in vent system removes cooking vapors, odors, and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop, grill, and griddle. The vent system will go on by itself when the grill burner is being used. To turn on the vent system yourself: • Turn the fan knob in front of the air grille to ON. • You can manually control the vent fan only[...]

30 Caring for vent w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop. Turn fan and cooktop controls off before cleaning the vent system. Do not put hand in vent box when fan or controls are on. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or other serious injury. To keep [...]

31 T roubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 33. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the cooktop prope[...]

32 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on Grill does not work properly Control knob(s) will not turn Venting results are not what you expected Cooking results are not what you expected CAUSE • Air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool se[...]

33 * When asking for help or service: Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request. Requesting Assistance or Ser vice Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshoo[...]

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