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MODEL SC8720ED PART NO. 8111P466-60/9763399 A Note to You 2 Cooktop Safety 3-5 Getting to Know Your Cooktop 6 Air shutter adjustment ........ 7 LO flame adjustment .......... 8 Controls 9 Using 9 Caring for 11 Surface Burners 12 Installing 12 Using 15 Caring for 16 Grill 18 Installing 18 ... 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Home Appliances UseAndCare G U I D E 30" GAS MODULAR DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
MODEL SC8720ED PART NO. 8111P466-60/9763399 A Note to You 2 Cooktop Safety 3-5 Getting to Know Your Cooktop 6 Air shutter adjustment ........ 7 LO flame adjustment .......... 8 Controls 9 Using 9 Caring for 11 Surface Burners 12 Installing 12 Using 15 Caring for 16 Grill 18 Installing 18 ... 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Home Appliances UseAndCare G U I D E 30" GAS MODULAR DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
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... record the purchase date of plate). Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL cooktops are easy to operate and maintain your gas supplier, call the fire department. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your appliance properly and safely. To ensure... enjoy years of this or any electrical switch; Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. - Also, please complete and mail in this Use and Care Guide. The card helps us notify you about how to use...
... record the purchase date of plate). Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL cooktops are easy to operate and maintain your gas supplier, call the fire department. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your appliance properly and safely. To ensure... enjoy years of this or any electrical switch; Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. - Also, please complete and mail in this Use and Care Guide. The card helps us notify you about how to use...
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... alerts you to us. Children could be hot enough to electrical supply and grounded. • Gas fuels and their use in use , these symbols and follow basic precautions, including the following: General • Install or locate the cooktop only in this manual. • Do not touch grill and surface burner areas, or...
... alerts you to us. Children could be hot enough to electrical supply and grounded. • Gas fuels and their use in use , these symbols and follow basic precautions, including the following: General • Install or locate the cooktop only in this manual. • Do not touch grill and surface burner areas, or...
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...tray, burner basin, or any other part of the pan. • Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for cooktops without breaking due to bumping of the cooktop. If a gas odor is located. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to the sudden... result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could result. • Know where your installer or local gas company to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use water on the cooktop. Smother flaming pan by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-...
...tray, burner basin, or any other part of the pan. • Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for cooktops without breaking due to bumping of the cooktop. If a gas odor is located. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to the sudden... result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could result. • Know where your installer or local gas company to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use water on the cooktop. Smother flaming pan by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-...
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...using conventional cookware. Additional safety precautions • Avoid pans that are unstable and easily tipped. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 5 COOKTOP SAFETY Care and cleaning • Do not repair or replace any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in order for ...this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool service company or Qualified Agency. • Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shut-off valve near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent...
...using conventional cookware. Additional safety precautions • Avoid pans that are unstable and easily tipped. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 5 COOKTOP SAFETY Care and cleaning • Do not repair or replace any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in order for ...this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool service company or Qualified Agency. • Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shut-off valve near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent...
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...) Right front control knob (pp. 9-11) SCM20DB) (pp. 18-24) Optional surface burner accessory (p.n. Getting to become familiar with the location and appearance of your cooktop. Use them to Know Your Cooktop This section contains captioned illustrations of all parts and features.
...) Right front control knob (pp. 9-11) SCM20DB) (pp. 18-24) Optional surface burner accessory (p.n. Getting to become familiar with the location and appearance of your cooktop. Use them to Know Your Cooktop This section contains captioned illustrations of all parts and features.
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... become soft and yellow tipped. On any burner, closing the air shutter too far will allow air shutter to slide easily. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP Air shutter adjustment To adjust grill burner air shutters or surface burner air shutters To adjust surface burner air shutter (on some models) To open...
... become soft and yellow tipped. On any burner, closing the air shutter too far will allow air shutter to slide easily. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP Air shutter adjustment To adjust grill burner air shutters or surface burner air shutters To adjust surface burner air shutter (on some models) To open...
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... provide the proper flame size at time of installation. The final adjustment should be checked by utility companies which will vary and affect the gas flame and performance. This adjustment, at the LO setting, will produce a stable, steady blue flame of a cloth dishtowel under the knob.... IMPORTANT: Never use a metal blade to set the control knob for use with natural gas and average installations. Light the burner and set the flame size. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP LO flame adjustment This appliance has been shipped from the factory with LO and MED flame ...
... provide the proper flame size at time of installation. The final adjustment should be checked by utility companies which will vary and affect the gas flame and performance. This adjustment, at the LO setting, will produce a stable, steady blue flame of a cloth dishtowel under the knob.... IMPORTANT: Never use a metal blade to set the control knob for use with natural gas and average installations. Light the burner and set the flame size. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP LO flame adjustment This appliance has been shipped from the factory with LO and MED flame ...
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... position. Turning the knobs Cooking on the right side You can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. Cooking on the left side of the cooktop. However, when you use surface burners on control knob and turn the control knob to make sure it has lit. You cannot install either the... grill or the griddle on the right side of the cooktop. To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn counterclockwise to LITE. The control knob has three cook settings. The clicking sound is the...
... position. Turning the knobs Cooking on the right side You can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. Cooking on the left side of the cooktop. However, when you use surface burners on control knob and turn the control knob to make sure it has lit. You cannot install either the... grill or the griddle on the right side of the cooktop. To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn counterclockwise to LITE. The control knob has three cook settings. The clicking sound is the...
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..., wipe with clean water, and dry well. • Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers. Use this chart to clean any part of the cooktop. CONTROLS Caring for controls NOTE: Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers to help you clean your control knobs and panel.
..., wipe with clean water, and dry well. • Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers. Use this chart to clean any part of the cooktop. CONTROLS Caring for controls NOTE: Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers to help you clean your control knobs and panel.
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...in death, heart attack, or convulsions. To get the surface burner accessory, order Part Number SCM10DB/DW from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on the left side of your cooktop. To install: 1. Clean out any grease that may be in death, explosion, fire, or burns. Doing ... yellow flame. If the grill burner and grates are turned off. 2. Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. Installing You can result in place, remove them before installing surface burners. Doing so can install extra surface burners on page 33) or ...
...in death, heart attack, or convulsions. To get the surface burner accessory, order Part Number SCM10DB/DW from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on the left side of your cooktop. To install: 1. Clean out any grease that may be in death, explosion, fire, or burns. Doing ... yellow flame. If the grill burner and grates are turned off. 2. Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. Installing You can result in place, remove them before installing surface burners. Doing so can install extra surface burners on page 33) or ...
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... Ignitor Flash tubes SURFACE BURNERS Prong Ignitor opening for the ignitor is centered between the two flash tubes. Set the surface burner accessory into the cooktop. 5. Be sure mixer tubes are over the ignitor. Lower the other end into place. Aeration tray Burner basin 4. Set the aeration tray into place. Place...
... Ignitor Flash tubes SURFACE BURNERS Prong Ignitor opening for the ignitor is centered between the two flash tubes. Set the surface burner accessory into the cooktop. 5. Be sure mixer tubes are over the ignitor. Lower the other end into place. Aeration tray Burner basin 4. Set the aeration tray into place. Place...
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.... Slide away from the opening of the surface burner accessory bracket about five inches. 14 Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the cooktop is cool. Orifices Bracket 5. Remove the aeration tray by the sides and slide away to remove the prong from the orifices. 3. Prong 2. Lift until the...
.... Slide away from the opening of the surface burner accessory bracket about five inches. 14 Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the cooktop is cool. Orifices Bracket 5. Remove the aeration tray by the sides and slide away to remove the prong from the orifices. 3. Prong 2. Lift until the...
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...time. • Preheat pans only when recommended and for your needs. • NOTE: For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use of the cooktop. • Cover pans. 15 Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is very important for glass cookware because some tips to help you...centered over the surface burner. • Do not place canner on the burner grate. • Plan your cooktop: • For best results, use a canner which can cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your meals for all people. SURFACE BURNERS Using Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is ...
...time. • Preheat pans only when recommended and for your needs. • NOTE: For best results and greater fuel efficiency, use of the cooktop. • Cover pans. 15 Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is very important for glass cookware because some tips to help you...centered over the surface burner. • Do not place canner on the burner grate. • Plan your cooktop: • For best results, use a canner which can cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your meals for all people. SURFACE BURNERS Using Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is ...
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... grate before you clean your surface burner accessory. This is due to its shine and/or discolor, regardless of the care you take of the gas flames. Surface burners/ exterior surfaces/ area under burners/ aeration tray Warm, soapy water and a sponge Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad ... you turn on the burner, and lower the flame when the food reaches the desired cooking temperature. Also, wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is durable, it . They may damage the finish. • Although the burner grate is cool. Do not use a wooden toothpick. • Do ...
... grate before you clean your surface burner accessory. This is due to its shine and/or discolor, regardless of the care you take of the gas flames. Surface burners/ exterior surfaces/ area under burners/ aeration tray Warm, soapy water and a sponge Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad ... you turn on the burner, and lower the flame when the food reaches the desired cooking temperature. Also, wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is durable, it . They may damage the finish. • Although the burner grate is cool. Do not use a wooden toothpick. • Do ...
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... a yellow flame. Only install the grill on the left side of the burner bracket rest on page 33) or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll-free 1-800-253-1301. Orifices Side openings 2. Lower into place. Doing so can result in the side of your... cooktop. Grill wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. To get the grill accessory, order Part Number SCM20DB from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on the burner support pins.
... a yellow flame. Only install the grill on the left side of the burner bracket rest on page 33) or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll-free 1-800-253-1301. Orifices Side openings 2. Lower into place. Doing so can result in the side of your... cooktop. Grill wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop. To get the grill accessory, order Part Number SCM20DB from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on the burner support pins.
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Remove grill burner. 2. Remove grill grates. 19 GRILL 3. Place the grill grates on the top of the cooktop. Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the grill is cool. 3. To remove: 1.
Remove grill burner. 2. Remove grill grates. 19 GRILL 3. Place the grill grates on the top of the cooktop. Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the grill is cool. 3. To remove: 1.
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.... NOTE: Do not use metal brushes, abrasive scouring pads, or other scrubbers made to clean any heattempered jar, such as household ammonia. Drain jar (under cooktop) Warm, soapy water and a sponge or a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher • Empty the jar from time to time to prevent spillovers. • Unscrew...
.... NOTE: Do not use metal brushes, abrasive scouring pads, or other scrubbers made to clean any heattempered jar, such as household ammonia. Drain jar (under cooktop) Warm, soapy water and a sponge or a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher • Empty the jar from time to time to prevent spillovers. • Unscrew...
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... Assistance Center toll-free 1-800-253-1301. To get the griddle accessory, order Part Number SCM40DB from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on the left side of the burner bracket rest on next page 25 NOTE: Do not use this accessory ... a yellow flame. Make sure the grill burner is not installed, set the grill burner into place until the ignitor is in the side of your cooktop. Lower into place. To use the grill grates. If grill burner is installed and the control knobs are turned off. 2. Slide the burner toward the...
... Assistance Center toll-free 1-800-253-1301. To get the griddle accessory, order Part Number SCM40DB from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on the left side of the burner bracket rest on next page 25 NOTE: Do not use this accessory ... a yellow flame. Make sure the grill burner is not installed, set the grill burner into place until the ignitor is in the side of your cooktop. Lower into place. To use the grill grates. If grill burner is installed and the control knobs are turned off. 2. Slide the burner toward the...
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...; You can result in serious cuts. • Turn the fan knob in vent system removes cooking vapors, odors, and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop, grill, and griddle. You cannot manually control the vent fan while you turn on automatically, it off the grill or griddle. Doing so can manually...
...; You can result in serious cuts. • Turn the fan knob in vent system removes cooking vapors, odors, and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop, grill, and griddle. You cannot manually control the vent fan while you turn on automatically, it off the grill or griddle. Doing so can manually...