Whirlpool  SC8720EDB, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ... Using 15 Caring for 16 Grill 18 Installing 18 Using 20 Caring for 23 Griddle 25 Installing 25 Using 26 Caring for 28 Vent 29 Using 29 Caring for 30 Troubleshooting 31 Requesting Assistance or Service 33 Warranty 36 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments 30 GAS MODULAR DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEE...

Page 2: ...dress and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 24 hours a day Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Purchase Date __________________________ Dealer Name ___________________________ Dealer Address _________________________ Dealer Phone ___________...

Page 3: ...working properly 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 Do not touch grill and surface burner areas or perimeter trim around cooktop During and after use these areas may be hot enough to cause burns Avoid contact with these areas by clothing or other flamma...

Page 4: ... located When using the cooktop 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 Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and sp...

Page 5: ...is not in use Keep vent ducts unobstructed If the cooktop is installed near a window proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners creating a FIRE HAZARD Do not use cookware on the grill section of this appliance Always allow hot pans to cool in a safe place out of the reach of small children Clean only parts listed in this manual and use procedures recommended F...

Page 6: ...tes pp 12 17 Vent pp 29 30 Vent fan control knob p 29 Right rear control knob pp 9 11 Right front control knob pp 9 11 Model and serial number plate Air grille Left rear control knob pp 9 11 Left front control knob pp 9 11 Getting to Know Your Cooktop This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features...

Page 7: ...er closing the air shutter too far will cause the flame to become soft and yellow tipped Opening the air shutter too wide will cause the flame to blow away from the burner ports Proper adjustment will produce a sharp clearly defined even blue flame To adjust surface burner air shutter on some models Loosen the fastening screw with a phillips screwdriver and rotate the air shutter to increase or de...

Page 8: ...sily remove the knob tuck the folds of a cloth dishtowel under the knob skirt and pull the towel upward with steady even pressure 3 Insert a slender thin blade screwdriver into the recess at the center of the valve stem and insert the blade in the slot of the adjusting screw Valve stem Clockwise to reduce flame size Counterclockwise to increase flame size 4 Turn the center stem adjusting screw sli...

Page 9: ...etween HI and LO Controls wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns Using Your cooktop has electric ignitors Electric ignitors light the burners each time the controls are turned to LITE Turning the knobs Cooking on the left side The LO setting is the lowest setting you can use for the grill bur...

Page 10: ...ING LITE HI High Medium High MED Medium Low LO RECOMMENDED USE To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken For gravy pudding and most frying To cook large amounts of vegetables To keep food cooking To poach and stew To simmer To keep food ...

Page 11: ...l Do not soak Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers They may damage the finish Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Wash wipe with clean water and dry well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers They may damage the finish Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Spray cleaner on paper towel WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water OR Dishwasher Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper to...

Page 12: ...ompany or dealer see Step 2 on page 33 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 NOTE Do not take apart the surface burner accessory To install wWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions 1 Make sure the control knobs are turned off 2 If the grill burner and grates are in place...

Page 13: ...ward the orifices until the opening for the ignitor is over the ignitor Lower into place until the notches in the side of the burner bracket rest on the burner supports and the ignitor is centered between the two flash tubes Be sure mixer tubes are over the orifices 5 Place burner grates on aeration tray 4 Set the aeration tray into place Insert the prong at the end of the tray into the opening in...

Page 14: ... 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 end on the left side Lift until the top clears the opening of the cooktop by about five inches Bracket 5 Lift up on the sides of the surface burner accessory bracket about two inches Slide away from the orifices Orifices ...

Page 15: ...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 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 c...

Page 16: ...HAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher Warm soapy water and a sponge Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Small brush Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on food Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad Rinse with clean water and dry well ...

Page 17: ... 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 you may need to clean the burners see page 16 or call a qualified technician for adjustment Flame shape and size Setting ...

Page 18: ...stance Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 To install 1 Make sure the control knobs are turned off wWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions 2 Set the grill burner accessory into place Mixer tube openings should be pointed toward the orifices Slide the burner toward the orifices until the ignitor is in between ...

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ...I setting for five to 10 minutes Preheating makes meat taste and look better It also lets you quickly sear the meat to help keep juices in The fan switch turns on by itself while you are using the grill Do not use the grill if the fan does not go on Do not cover the entire cooking surface with meat Leave space between the food items to help smoke and steam clear away quickly What to use while gril...

Page 21: ...ot set very hot containers on the cover or handles since these could mar or change the color of the cover Use the cover over the grill grates only Do not place the cover over the griddle or surface burner grates wWARNING Fire Hazard Grease can cause large flare ups To put out fire Make sure vent system has been switched on Turn grill control off cover grill with large metal pan and remove food fro...

Page 22: ...ly Turn after half the time Pierce casing with a fork Turn once Turn occasionally Brush with glaze if desired Turn occasionally Turn occasionally Turn occasionally Turn occasionally SETTING HI HI HI HI HI HI MED MED MED MED MED HI HI MED MED MED MED MED MED MED MED COOKING TIME in minutes 6 10 10 16 21 24 14 24 18 30 24 34 20 25 20 30 10 15 15 20 50 65 7 12 13 16 15 25 15 20 25 30 20 30 35 50 25 3...

Page 23: ...or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher Warm soapy water and a sponge or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher HOW TO CLEAN Wash rinse and dry well For heavy soil soak in hot soapy water mixed with a cleanser such as household ammonia NOTE Do not use metal brushes abrasive sco...

Page 24: ...ry well before using again For heavy soil first clean with pad rinse and dry Then clean in a self cleaning oven for two hours If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean in a dishwasher Wash wipe with clean water and dry well Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use...

Page 25: ...ttack or convulsions wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns 1 Make sure the grill burner is installed and the control knobs are turned off 2 If grill burner is not installed set the grill burner into place Mixer tube openings should be pointed toward the orifices Slide the burner toward the o...

Page 26: ...ing or butter to grease the griddle NOTE Do not preheat a seasoned griddle If the griddle is seasoned during preheat oil changes its chemical compo sition and forms a varnish like finish which is difficult to remove Griddling tips Place food right on the cooking surface of the griddle Turn off the grill burner when cooking is finished Leaving the burner on will dam age the griddle Do not use cookw...

Page 27: ...te 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 Ham slice Hamburgers Fish sticks frozen Hot dogs Buns French toast Grilled cheese sandwiches Pancakes Eggs GRIDDLE CONTROL SETTING MED MED MED HI MED HI MED HI HI HI MED ...

Page 28: ...Do not wash in a dishwasher Strong detergents can remove some of the nonstick finish Clean with a soapy nonabrasive scrubbing pad or in a dishwasher Rinse and dry well before using again For heavy soil first clean with pad rinse and dry Then clean in a self cleaning oven for two hours If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick Wash ...

Page 29: ...the air grille to ON You can manually control the vent fan only when using the surface burners You cannot manually control the vent fan while you are using the grill or griddle If the vent fan turns on automatically it will turn off automatically when you turn off the grill or griddle If you turn the vent fan on manually you will need to shut it off manually wWARNING Cut Hazard Do not put hands in...

Page 30: ...oapy water and a sponge OR Spray glass cleaner and a paper towel HOW TO CLEAN Wash rinse and dry well Clean in sink or dishwasher when soiled NOTE Do not run the ventilation system without the filter As you face the front of the cooktop the top of the filter should rest against the left side of the vent opening and the bottom of the filter should rest against the right side of the ventilation cham...

Page 31: ...ions Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Is the control knob set correctly Is the flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the cooktop blocked CAUSE Cooktop is not wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Burner ports are clogged Clean with a straight pin See pages 17 24 and 28 Burner ports are clogg...

Page 32: ... before grilling This will make cooking time longer You are not pushing in before turning Exhaust fan is not turned on Vent filters are not clean or are not in place Vent duct or outside opening is blocked There is a draft in room where cooktop is installed Meat is not well trimmed Vent system has not been installed according to the Installation Instructions The cooktop is not level The recipe you...

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Page 34: ... 7 Pickup and delivery This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home 8 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 9 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 10 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with publ...