Whirlpool SC8900EMH User manual

Gas Model

SC8900EMH I

MODULAR

DOWN DRAFT

COOKTOP

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP 2 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 12

PARTS AND FEATURES 4 13

USING YOUR COOKTOP 5 14

Surface Burner Indicators 5 15

Using the Control Knobs 5 15

Using the Vent System 6 15

Using the Grill 6 15

CHANGING COOKTOP MODULES

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USING OPTIONAL MODULES

Using the Griddle

Using the Rotisserie

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR

COOKTOP

Control Panel and Knobs

Cleaning Cooktop Modules

Cleaning the Vent System

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

1. Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

Before you use your cooktop

Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the “Cooking Guide” carefully for im-

portant use and safety information,

You are personally responsible for making sure that your cooktop...

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly installed and leveled in a countertop and cabinet that can

support the weight.

is installed in an area protected from the weather.

is properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. [See

“Installation Instructions:‘)

is properly connected to the correct electric supply and properly grounded.

(See “Installation Instructions”.)

is vented according to manufacturer’s instructions, with no restrictions.

is properly maintained.

is used only for jobs expected of home cooktops.

is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

See the “Installation Instructions” for complete information,

DO NOT STORE OR

USE GASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE

VAPORS AND LIQ-

UIDS IN THE VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY

OTHER APPLIANCE.

. FOR YOUR SAFETY.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELEC-

TRICAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY

OPEN FLAMES.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL

YOURGASSUPPLIER.

Parts and features

Model SC8900EMH

VENT

GRATE

SURFACE

BURNER

MODULE

I BURNER

REAR ‘\\v

SURFACE

MODEL AND SE COOKTOP

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

Ifyou need service or call with a question, have

this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Number [under

Model Number

the left module on the left wall).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep

this book, your warranty and sales slip together

in a handy place. There is no warranty registra-

Purchase Date

tion to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is re-

quired

for

in-warranty service,

Service Company Phone Number

Using your cooktop

Surface

Burner

lndlcators

Rear

- Surtace Burner

Control

Front

- Surface Burner

Control

Lett

- g;;tri;:ner

Riqht

- Grill Burner

Control

- 3 Z$ern

Control

Surface burner indicators

Surface burner indicators show the surface

burner or module operated by that control

knob.

. The solid dot shows the surface

burner that is controlled by

that knob.

The solid box shows the burner

inside the burner pan that is

0 / controlled by that knob. To op-

0 erate the grill, griddle or ro-

tisserie, both burner control

knobs must be turned ON.

2. Using the control knobs

Control knobs must be pushed in, then turned to

the LITEposition. The clicking sound is the igni-

tion sparking.

To stop the clicking sound after the burner

lights, turn the control knob back to a desired

setting. The control knob has markings for HI,

MED and LOW,however it can be set anywhere

between HI and OFF.Do not cook with the con-

trol in the LITE position.

In case of a prolonged power failure

Using the surface burners

Surface burners can be manually lighted.

Hold a lighted match neara burnerand slowly

turn the control counterclockwise until the

burner lights. Since the vent system WIII not

operate, smoke and steam will not be vented

For best cooking results, set the flame size

halfway between the center and the edge of

the cooking utensil bottom. A covered utensil

retains heat so a smaller flame size can be

used.

out of the room.

Until You get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.

Use LITE to light the

burner.

After the

burner lights, turn

control back to a de-

sired setting to stop

the clicking of the ig-

nition.

Do not cook

with the control in the

LITEposition.

Use HI to start foods

cooking or to bring

liquids to a boil.

3. Using the vent system

4. Using the grill

Use MED

to continue

cooking or to fry

chicken or pancakes;

for gravy,

puddings

and icing or to cook

large amounts

vegetables.

Use LOW to keep

foods warm until

ready to serve.

The built-in exhaust fan removes most cooking

vapors, odors and smoke from foods during

cooking.

Turn the exhaust fan control knob clockwise to

turn the fan ON.

Turn the knob counterclockwise to turn the fan

OFF.

The exhaust fan will automatically come on

and stay on whenever the grill, griddle or ro-

tisserie is turned on.

FILTERS MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PROPER SAFE

OPERATION.

THE EXHAUST FAN SHOULD BE ON FOR MOST

COOKING OPERATIONS.

DO NOT PUT HANDS IN VENT BOX WHEN FAN IS

ON. INJURY COULD RESULT.

Before using the grill for the first time:

Wash, rinse and dry grill.

Use warm sudsy water.

DO NOT use metal scouring pads or

abrasive cleanser. They will

damage the

non-stick coating on the grill.

Lightly wipe

with cooking oil to prevent the

meat from sticking.

Approximate minimum grill cooking times

Both burners must be ON to get proper grilling results. Preheat the

grill for 10 minutes on HI, then set control to MED before placing food

on grills. This helps avoid excessive flare-ups.

Approximate

Cook Cooklng Time

Food Setting Side 1 Side 2

Beef

Steak (%“-3/4”)

Rare MED 5 Min. 4 Min.

Medium MED 6 Min. 6 Min.

Well Done MED 7 Min. 7 Min.

Steak (l-l%“)

Rare MED 5-6 Min. 5 Min.

Medium MED 9-l 0 Min. 10 Min.

Well Done MED 12-13 Min. 12 Min.

Others (These foods must be turned and rearranged as necessary during

cooking to provide the most even cooking results.)

Smoked Sausage (2(lbs.)

Med to Well MED 7 Min. 5 Min.

Hamburgers MED 10 Min. 10 Min.

Ham Slice MED 15 Min. 10 Min.

Pork Sausage MED 4 Min. 3 Min.

Pork Chops MED 15 Min. 10 Min.

Hot Dogs MED 4 Min.

Min.

Chicken Pieces MED 25 Min. 20 Min.

CAUTION: The use of metal forks and tongs can scratch

the non-stick grill finish. Use with care.

Hints and tips:

4. Be sure grease pan is installed under the

burner pan to catch fat drippings during

grilling.

5. Take the grill apart to clean and to remove

and store. Do not stack when storing.

Do not cover the grill completely with meat.

Leave space between the food items to al-

low proper smoke and steam removal.

7. Use only nylon or plastic utensils. Metal can

scratch the non-stick finish.

Do not grill with the controls on the HI setting.

Excessive smoke and flare-up could result.

9. If meat begins to cook too quickly, turn the

grill control knob to a lower setting.

Changing cooktop modules

Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop parts are cool before removing them.

Surface burner modules

Surface burner module will work on either side of the cooktop. Or,,,cet

Venturi

1. To remove, liftzff

surface grates. 2. Lift slightly the

handle. 3. With both hands,

pull module to-

ward you to clear

orifices. Lift out.

1. To replace, line

up the venturi

with the burner

orifices.

Grill module

2. Push the module

until it’s seated

properly.

3. Lower front with

the handle.

Install “surface

grates.

Grill module will work on the right side of the cooktop only. A

1. To remove, lift off 2. Lift front end of 3. With both hands, - 4. Lift out the grease

grills. burner pan and lift burner pan out pan, being care-

pull toward you. and set aside. ful not to spill fat

drippings.

1. To replace, insert 2. Line up the venturi

the grease pan. with the burner place while low- burners.

Do not use the grill orifices. ering burner pan.

module unless the

grease pan is in All grill parts must be cleaned after each use to avoid excessive smoke,

8 place. flate-ups, fat spoilage and odors. See page 13.

Using optional modules

Optional modules will work on the right side

3 of the cooktop only.

Make sure the grill controls are OFF, and the

grill parts are cool before changing modules.

Grill module controls are as shown.

Using the griddle

NOTE: Make sure the grill con-

trols are OFF and the grill is cool

before InstallIng grlddle.

1. To Install, remove 2. Place griddle

Toremove,liftout 2. Replace the grills.

the grills. over burners with griddle and set

drain slot in front. aside. Make sure

the griddle is cool

before removing.

Before using the griddle for

the first time:

Wash, rinse and dry griddle.

Use warm sudsy water.

DO NOT use metal scouring

pads or abrasive cleansers.

They will damage the non-stick

coating on the griddle.

2. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to

season. You don’t have to grease

the griddle every time you use it.

DO NOT use shortening or butter

to season the griddle.

Preheat on HI,then turn control to a

lower setting to cook.

4. Add food. Use only nylon or plas-

tic utensils. Metal can scratch the

non-stick coating.

5. Turn off the burners when cooking

is finished. Leaving them ON can

damage the griddle. L

Approximate minimum griddle

cooking times

Both burners must be ON to get proper cook-

ing results. Preheat on HIGH, then turn to a lower

setting to cook.

Preheat Approximate

Cook Cooklng Time

Food Time Settlng Slde 1 Side 2

Bacon No Preheat MED 3 Min. 3 Min.

Pancakes 3 Min. MED 1% Min. t Min.

Pork

Sausage

Patty No Preheat MED 4 Min. 3% Min.

Eggs No Preheat MED 1% Min. 1Min.

Grilled

Sandwich 3 Min. MED 3 Min. 3 Min.

French

Toast 3 Min. MED 3 Min. 3 Min.

Using the rotisserie

NOTE: Make sure the grill controls are OFF, and the grill is cool before installing the

rotisserie.

Power

Cord

. To install, remove 2. Set in rotisserie

the grills. rack. 3. Install rotisserie

motor as shown.

1. To remove, lift ro-

tisserie motor off

the rack and set

aside.

2. Remove the rack

and set aside.

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