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Whirlpool SC8900EX manual

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    Contents Page Important Safety Instructions ........................ .3 Using Your Cooktop ........................................ 5 Using the surface burners ............................... 5 Using the grill .................................................. 6 Using the optional griddle ................................ 8 Using the optional rotiss[...]

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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 [...]

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    Important Safety Instructions Continued l Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged 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 wear loose or hanging garments when usin[...]

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    Using Your Cooktop Using the surface burners Your cooktop is equipped with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used. Control knobs must be pushed in and turned to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking. Visually check that burner has lit. To stop the clicking sound after th[...]

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    Using Your Cooktop Contmued In case of a prolonged power failure: Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn the control to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control to the desired setting. NOTE: Grill/griddle burners should not be manually lighted during a prolonged power failure. Since [...]

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    Grill chart Preheat IO minutes on HI for best flavor. APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME CONTROL SElTING FIRST SIDE SECOND SIDE COMMENTS FOOD Beef steak (‘/i-3/“) l rare . medium l well Med. Med. Med. 5 Min. 6 Min. 7 Min. 4 Min. 6 Min. 7 Min. Beef steak (l-1 Yz”) . rare 9 medium l well Med. Med. Med. 5-6 Min. 9-l 0 Min. 12-13 Min. 5 Min. 10 Min. 12 Min[...]

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    Using Your Cooktop Contmued Using the optional griddle Burn, Fire and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure the griddle control is off and the griddle is cool and covered when not in use. Failure to do so could result in burns or fire. l When cleaning griddle, never use a metal scouring pad or abrasive cleanser on the griddle. These will damage the non-s[...]

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    Using the optional rotisserie Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure the grill controls are OFF, and the grill is cool before installing the rotisserie. Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock. To install: 1. Remove the grill sections. 2. Set in rotisserie rack. Motor 3. Install rotisserie motor as shown. To remove: 1. Lift[...]

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    Using Your Cooktop Contmued To put meat on spit: 1. Put fork on the spit pointing away from the handle. 7. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Push spit through meat so the weight is balanced around the center. Put the second fork on the spit pointing toward the meat. Push both forks into the meat and tighten the thumbscrews. Push the pointed end of the spit all the wa[...]

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    The fan filters must be in place for the fan to operate properly. Personal Injury Hazard Do not put hands in vent box when fan or controls are on. The vent fan system turns on automatically when the grill is used. Turn fan and cooktop controls to OFF. Failure to do so could result in personal injury. Changing the cooktop modules The surface burner [...]

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    Using Your Cooktop Contmued To install optional griddle module: The griddle module will work only on the left side of the cooktop. To install: 1. Remove the grill sections. 2. Place the griddle over burners with drain slot in back. To remove: 1. Lift front slightly by both front corners and set aside. 2. Replace the grill sections 12[...]

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    Caring For Your Cooktop Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool before cleaning. l Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. l Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns, electrical shock, fire or exp[...]

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    Caring For Your Cooktop Continued Surface burner grates and burner caps Typical surface burner flame at highest setting 14 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the burner grates and burner caps. 3. Wash the grates and caps with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a nonabrasive scrubbing pad [...]

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    Grill Food cooked on the grill may spatter. All parts of the module should be cleaned after each use. To remove grill: 1. Make sure all controls are off and the grill is cool. Orifices d,Venturi 2. Lift off grill sections. 3. Lift front end of burner pan and pull toward you. 4. With both hands, lift burner pan out and set aside. 5. Lift out the gre[...]

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    Caring For Your Cooktop Continued Vent system Personal Injury Hazard l Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop. The wall recep- tacle is located in the cabinet beneath the cooktop. . Turn fan and cooktop controls to OFF before cleaning the vent system. The vent fan system turns on automatically when the grill is used. Do not p[...]

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

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance n arn 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: Is the cooktop properly connected to gas supply? (See Installation Instructions.) Is the power supply cord plugged[...]

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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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    WHIRLPOOL” Gas Cooking Product Warranty GR003 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 A. Service calls to: 1. Corre[...]