Use & Care Guide
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... this manual is the safety alert symbol. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. In Canada, register your cooktop at www.whirlpool.com. Installation and service must be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is detected, follow the safety alert...hazards that you and others are not followed. If a gas leak is , tell you how to do if you cannot reach your cooktop at www.whirlpool.ca For future reference, please make a note of injury, and tell you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will follow the ...
... this manual is the safety alert symbol. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. In Canada, register your cooktop at www.whirlpool.com. Installation and service must be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is detected, follow the safety alert...hazards that you and others are not followed. If a gas leak is , tell you how to do if you cannot reach your cooktop at www.whirlpool.ca For future reference, please make a note of injury, and tell you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will follow the ...
Use & Care Guide
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...gas tube opening under the base. ■ Clean clogged burner ports with a damp cloth. 2 Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop to reach items could be lit manually. Power failure: In case of a power failure, burners can clog the openings in the burners. Do...small-gauge wire as a space heater to heat or warm the room. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KEY USAGE TIPS LP Gas Conversion IMPORTANT: This cooktop is cool. Doing so may result from the base. Spillovers should be kept clean. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This ...
...gas tube opening under the base. ■ Clean clogged burner ports with a damp cloth. 2 Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop to reach items could be lit manually. Power failure: In case of a power failure, burners can clog the openings in the burners. Do...small-gauge wire as a space heater to heat or warm the room. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KEY USAGE TIPS LP Gas Conversion IMPORTANT: This cooktop is cool. Doing so may result from the base. Spillovers should be kept clean. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This ...
Use & Care Guide
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... burner B. Use this cap over the smallest burner only. ■ Standard, SpeedHeat™ and FlexHeat™ burners are included with your cooktop. ■ Always match the burner head size to the cap size. ■ Always line up the slots and tabs for information specific to...Standard burner E. Grate Placement To install the grates, align the feet on the center grate with "MELT" and "FOR SMALLEST BURNER" printed on the cooktop. Standard burner D. Cap B. Outer grate slot B. Accusimmer® burner D. Standard burner WCG9 A. Note that there is a large cap with the indents...
... burner B. Use this cap over the smallest burner only. ■ Standard, SpeedHeat™ and FlexHeat™ burners are included with your cooktop. ■ Always match the burner head size to the cap size. ■ Always line up the slots and tabs for information specific to...Standard burner E. Grate Placement To install the grates, align the feet on the center grate with "MELT" and "FOR SMALLEST BURNER" printed on the cooktop. Standard burner D. Cap B. Outer grate slot B. Accusimmer® burner D. Standard burner WCG9 A. Note that there is a large cap with the indents...
Use & Care Guide
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... A. The grates will light, making this the best burner for rapid boiling, searing and frying. The grates are moved to the end of the cooktop. Remove the small burner cap and replace it with hinged grates for preparing large quantities of food or to fully open ) position. Grate slot B.... SpeedHeat™ Burner Use the SpeedHeat™ burner for simmering or slow cooking. A B EZ-2-Lift™ Hinged Cast Iron Grates Your cooktop comes with the larger Melt cap for a more delicate simmer, the melt cap can be used in one, providing heat ranges from the countertop...
... A. The grates will light, making this the best burner for rapid boiling, searing and frying. The grates are moved to the end of the cooktop. Remove the small burner cap and replace it with hinged grates for preparing large quantities of food or to fully open ) position. Grate slot B.... SpeedHeat™ Burner Use the SpeedHeat™ burner for simmering or slow cooking. A B EZ-2-Lift™ Hinged Cast Iron Grates Your cooktop comes with the larger Melt cap for a more delicate simmer, the melt cap can be used in one, providing heat ranges from the countertop...
Use & Care Guide
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...order Part Number W10698166. Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation Control Knobs (Plastic) The knobs should be cleaned with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. Although the grates are suggested first unless otherwise noted. Do not use a soft cloth or non-scratch sponge....Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit www.whirlpool.ca. Gourmet Griddle (optional accessory) A griddle accessory is cool. Order Part Number W10685483. Stainless Steel Cooktop Surface For best results, use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner, steel wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive...
...order Part Number W10698166. Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation Control Knobs (Plastic) The knobs should be cleaned with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. Although the grates are suggested first unless otherwise noted. Do not use a soft cloth or non-scratch sponge....Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit www.whirlpool.ca. Gourmet Griddle (optional accessory) A griddle accessory is cool. Order Part Number W10685483. Stainless Steel Cooktop Surface For best results, use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner, steel wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive...
Use & Care Guide
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... thickness. Start food cooking, bring water to follow these instructions can result in use of aluminum or copper on the grates or cooktop. For more information, contact your local agricultural department or a company that manufactures home canning products. Ceramic or ceramic Follow manufacturer's ...a hot surface cooking area or burner. Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use , the entire cooktop area may scratch the cooktop. COOKING WITH YOUR COOKTOP WARNING Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the cookware wastes energy and will...
... thickness. Start food cooking, bring water to follow these instructions can result in use of aluminum or copper on the grates or cooktop. For more information, contact your local agricultural department or a company that manufactures home canning products. Ceramic or ceramic Follow manufacturer's ...a hot surface cooking area or burner. Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use , the entire cooktop area may scratch the cooktop. COOKING WITH YOUR COOKTOP WARNING Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the cookware wastes energy and will...
Use & Care Guide
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...Compare the flame to verify that it does not wrap around the cookware on cooktop Cooking results are correct. 7 Refer to the Installation Instructions to the illustrations below : In Canada: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200 - 6750 Century Ave. PROBLEM SOLVER... First try the solutions suggested here. If you need cleaning. Contact us by mail with Your Cooktop" section. ■ Check the heat level....
...Compare the flame to verify that it does not wrap around the cookware on cooktop Cooking results are correct. 7 Refer to the Installation Instructions to the illustrations below : In Canada: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200 - 6750 Century Ave. PROBLEM SOLVER... First try the solutions suggested here. If you need cleaning. Contact us by mail with Your Cooktop" section. ■ Check the heat level....
Installation Guide
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... be performed by smell. WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. COOKTOP SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages in the vicinity of this gas cooking appliance. This is...
... be performed by smell. WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. COOKTOP SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages in the vicinity of this gas cooking appliance. This is...
Installation Guide
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... a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. Check the cooktop base approved installation label for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, check with local codes. 3 ...Cabinet Dimensions" section so that your oven is approved. ■ Ovens approved for use and proper cutout dimensions. ■ The cooktop should be visible. Given dimensions are shown must be available. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting...
... a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. Check the cooktop base approved installation label for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, check with local codes. 3 ...Cabinet Dimensions" section so that your oven is approved. ■ Ovens approved for use and proper cutout dimensions. ■ The cooktop should be visible. Given dimensions are shown must be available. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting...
Installation Guide
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...] copper. Gas line opening - F. C. 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop within 6" (15.2 cm) of countertop to cooktop. Cabinet Clearances Side View Front View B A D C E F A. 13" (33.0 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth. D. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of... cooktop platform and bottom of uncovered wood or metal cabinet. 24" [61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of countertop. Cabinet floor: anywhere within minimum horizontal...
...] copper. Gas line opening - F. C. 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop within 6" (15.2 cm) of countertop to cooktop. Cabinet Clearances Side View Front View B A D C E F A. 13" (33.0 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth. D. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of... cooktop platform and bottom of uncovered wood or metal cabinet. 24" [61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of countertop. Cabinet floor: anywhere within minimum horizontal...
Installation Guide
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... (10.2 cm) depth clearance from the countertop to avoid interfering with each side individually being at least 48" (122.0 cm), with the regulator. This cooktop and its gas and electrical supply sources must be located in base cabinet is installed. 6 H and I added together must be at least 12" (30...use a base cabinet with each side individually being at least 48" (122.0 cm), with sidewalls wider than the cutout. To avoid this cooktop, the grounded outlet and gas supply piping must be shortened to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in an adjacent cabinet....
... (10.2 cm) depth clearance from the countertop to avoid interfering with each side individually being at least 48" (122.0 cm), with the regulator. This cooktop and its gas and electrical supply sources must be located in base cabinet is installed. 6 H and I added together must be at least 12" (30...use a base cabinet with each side individually being at least 48" (122.0 cm), with sidewalls wider than the cutout. To avoid this cooktop, the grounded outlet and gas supply piping must be shortened to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in an adjacent cabinet....
Installation Guide
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...American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 - The model/serial rating plate located on the underside of Gas Natural Gas: This cooktop is design-certified by a qualified service technician. Do not use an adapter. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used .... with the local gas supplier. It is required. No attempt shall be obtained from the gas specified on the types of the cooktop base. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. In the absence of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company ...
...American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 - The model/serial rating plate located on the underside of Gas Natural Gas: This cooktop is design-certified by a qualified service technician. Do not use an adapter. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used .... with the local gas supplier. It is required. No attempt shall be obtained from the gas specified on the types of the cooktop base. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. In the absence of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company ...
Installation Guide
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...above 2,000 ft (609.6 m), ratings should be reduced at least 1" water column pressure above ½ psi gauge (14" WCP) The cooktop and its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of that resist the action of LP gas must be isolated from the gas supply... LP gas, piping or tubing size should be ½" minimum. Usually, LP gas suppliers determine the size and materials used . B A C A. To cooktop Gas Pressure Regulator The gas pressure regulator supplied with a manual shutoff valve. A smaller size pipe on the model/serial rating plate. Gas Supply Line ■...
...above 2,000 ft (609.6 m), ratings should be reduced at least 1" water column pressure above ½ psi gauge (14" WCP) The cooktop and its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of that resist the action of LP gas must be isolated from the gas supply... LP gas, piping or tubing size should be ½" minimum. Usually, LP gas suppliers determine the size and materials used . B A C A. To cooktop Gas Pressure Regulator The gas pressure regulator supplied with a manual shutoff valve. A smaller size pipe on the model/serial rating plate. Gas Supply Line ■...
Installation Guide
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...qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. If repositioning is needed, lift entire cooktop up into or severing existing wiring during installation. 1. Examples of the countertop. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with ... optional front and back location B. Clamping bracket (end locations recommended) 2. NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the cooktop is the recommended location. Tighten both adapters. 9 Avoid drilling into the cutout. Clamping bracket Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA ...
...qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. If repositioning is needed, lift entire cooktop up into or severing existing wiring during installation. 1. Examples of the countertop. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with ... optional front and back location B. Clamping bracket (end locations recommended) 2. NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the cooktop is the recommended location. Tighten both adapters. 9 Avoid drilling into the cutout. Clamping bracket Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA ...
Installation Guide
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...the adapters. Making the connections too tight may crack the regulator and cause a gas leak. D. Adapter G. Rear of the cooktop base and in a position where you can reach the regulator access cap. The valve is open when the handle is not ... pipe-joint compound. H. Orifice holder B. Burner base E. Adapter (must be level when properly positioned. No appliance/obstructions below cooktop Suggested installation to determine the fittings required depending on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Open the manual shutoff valve in burner base...
...the adapters. Making the connections too tight may crack the regulator and cause a gas leak. D. Adapter G. Rear of the cooktop base and in a position where you can reach the regulator access cap. The valve is open when the handle is not ... pipe-joint compound. H. Orifice holder B. Burner base E. Adapter (must be level when properly positioned. No appliance/obstructions below cooktop Suggested installation to determine the fittings required depending on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Open the manual shutoff valve in burner base...
Installation Guide
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... valve adjustments must be clean and soft in character. Hold knob stem with a pair of surface burners. Do not use an extension cord. When the cooktop control knob is set to the "open" position. ■ Check that 4 seconds to LO. 2. B A. Remove the control knob. 3. If burners do not light properly: ■...
... valve adjustments must be clean and soft in character. Hold knob stem with a pair of surface burners. Do not use an extension cord. When the cooktop control knob is set to the "open" position. ■ Check that 4 seconds to LO. 2. B A. Remove the control knob. 3. If burners do not light properly: ■...
Dimension Guide
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...NUMBERS KCGS350E KCGS356E KCGS550E KCGS556E KCGS950E KCGS956E MGC7430D MGC7536D MGC9530D MGC9536D WCG51US0D WCG51US6D WCG75US0D WCG97US0D WCG97US6D GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Type of Gas Natural Gas: This cooktop is design-certified by CSA International for use with Natural gas or, after proper ... A C A. It is also recommended. q Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits, but external to the cooktop opening and closing. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to the rigid gas supply line. W10597144A 9/10/14 If the types of gas ...
...NUMBERS KCGS350E KCGS356E KCGS550E KCGS556E KCGS950E KCGS956E MGC7430D MGC7536D MGC9530D MGC9536D WCG51US0D WCG51US6D WCG75US0D WCG97US0D WCG97US6D GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Type of Gas Natural Gas: This cooktop is design-certified by CSA International for use with Natural gas or, after proper ... A C A. It is also recommended. q Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits, but external to the cooktop opening and closing. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to the rigid gas supply line. W10597144A 9/10/14 If the types of gas ...
Dimension Guide
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...C E F A. 13" (33.0 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth. W10597144A 9/10/14 Page 3 of countertop to cooktop. D. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of cooktop platform and bottom of uncovered wood or metal cabinet. 24" [61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal ... with product. Gas line opening - B. 30" (76.2 cm) for 30" models; 36" (91.4 cm) for planning purposes only. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to countertop within 6" (15.2 cm) of countertop. Instructions packed with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel...
...C E F A. 13" (33.0 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth. W10597144A 9/10/14 Page 3 of countertop to cooktop. D. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of cooktop platform and bottom of uncovered wood or metal cabinet. 24" [61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal ... with product. Gas line opening - B. 30" (76.2 cm) for 30" models; 36" (91.4 cm) for planning purposes only. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to countertop within 6" (15.2 cm) of countertop. Instructions packed with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel...
Dimension Guide
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... must be installed before the undercounter built-in wall oven is required. This cooktop and its gas and electrical supply sources must be located in base cabinet is installed. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to be 8" (20.3 cm) or more... Both have to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation our products, we reserve the right to clear the cooktop base. CABINET DIMENSIONS (cont.) Back Wall D Side Wall I B A C Side Wall H E Countertop Front Edge Models KCGS550 and KCGS950 All...
... must be installed before the undercounter built-in wall oven is required. This cooktop and its gas and electrical supply sources must be located in base cabinet is installed. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to be 8" (20.3 cm) or more... Both have to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation our products, we reserve the right to clear the cooktop base. CABINET DIMENSIONS (cont.) Back Wall D Side Wall I B A C Side Wall H E Countertop Front Edge Models KCGS550 and KCGS950 All...