Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GL8856EB Whirlpool
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1 GAS SEALED BURNER GLASS COOKTOP TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEA VE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT . TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP 3191747 MODEL GL8856EB Use And Care GUIDE A Note to Y ou ........................ 2 Cooktop Safety ..........
2 1-800-253-1301 A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
3 Gas cooktops have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However , as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
4 Cooktop Safety General • Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The cooktop must be installed by a qualified installer . The cooktop must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks.
5 Cooktop Safety Grease • Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop. Wipe spillovers immediately . Care and cleaning • Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
6 Getting to Know Your Cooktop Surface burner grate (p. 10) Surface burner cap (pp. 10, 11, 12) 10,000 BTU burner (pp. 10, 11, 12) 10,000 BTU burner (pp. 10, 11, 12) 6,000 BTU burner (pp. 10, 11, 12) Control panel Right rear burner control knob (pp. 8, 10) Right front burner control knob (pp.
7 Using Your Cooktop Y our cooktop has sealed gas burners with an electric ignition system. The sealed burners spread the heat evenly across the bottom of the cookware and provide infinite heat control. Using the surface burners IMPORT ANT : Y our cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural Gas.
8 Using Y our Cooktop Using the sur face bur ners (cont.) Using the control knobs • Push in the control knob and turn it to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually check that the burner has lit. • After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.
9 In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted. • Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the HI position. Now you can adjust the flame height. • After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting.
10 w W ARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Cleaning chart Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your cooktop. Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool.
11 Sealed surface burners and cooktop Cast-iron burner cap Cleaning the surface burners • Y ou should routinely remove and clean the burner caps. Always clean the burner caps after a spillover . Keeping the burner caps clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame.
12 Caring for Y our Cooktop Sealed surface burners and cooktop (cont.) T o clean the bur ners: 1. Pull the burner caps straight up from the burner base. 2. Clean the burner caps with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Y ou can also clean the caps with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and powdered cleanser .
13 Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 14. Cooktop does not work CAUSE • The cooktop is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage.
14 Before calling for assistance or service, please check “T roubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below . Requesting Assistance or Service Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.
16 ® R egistered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. 2/98 Printed in U.S.A. 3191747 © 1998 Whirlpool Corporation WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT P A Y FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your cooktop. 2. Instruct you how to use your cooktop. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
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