Whirlpool SC6640EE Using Your, Cooktop, Using the surface, burners, In This Section

Using Your	Cooktop
In This Section
IUsing the surface burners ....	Page	Page
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To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop.

Using the surface	burners
Your cooktop is equipped with electric	Push In and turn

ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE.

Push In control knob and turn to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually check that burner has Ilt.

After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. You can set the control knob anywhere between the high and low settings.

NOTE: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural Gas. Do not use L.P./Propane Gas. If you wish to convert your cooktop to use L.P./Propane Gas, order Kit No. 4173631 from your local retailer or an authorized Whirlpool service company.

Surface burner markers

The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob.

Burner heat settings

Use correct burner heat settings (see next page). If the heat setting is too high, it can:

lChar bacon and cause curling.

lMake eggs tough and crisp at the edges. l Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.

l Scorch delicate sauces and custards. l Cause a boilover.

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