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5 n Insert cooktop into cutout while aligning rear of cooktop with pencil line. Check that cooktop is parallel to the front edge of countertop. Lift the entire cooktop to make adjustments so that the foam tape can seal properly.

Electrical Shock/Fire Hazard Disconnect power supply cord from wall receptacle before servicing cooktop.

Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

Product Damage

Do Not overtighten screws.

Overtightening screws could damage cooktop surface.

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6 n Insert one clamp through each slot located on the sides of the burner box. Secure cooktop to countertop by hand- tightening each screw. Do Not over-tighten screws.

7 n Install the pressure regulator with the arrow on the regulator pointing up toward unit and in a position where you can reach the access cap.

Fire Hazard

Do Not make connection too tight. The regulator is die cast.

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9 n Use Ipipe-joint compound made for use with NATURAL and L.P. gas to seal all gas connections. If flexible connectors are used, be certain connectors are not kinked

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10 n Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line.

Fire Hazard

Do Not use an open flame to test for leaks from gas connections.

Checking for leaks with a flame may result in a fire or explosion.

11 n Use a brush and liauid detergent to test all gas connections for ieaks. Bubbles cround connections will indicate a leak. If a leak appears, shut off gas valve controls and adjust connections. Then check connections again NEVER TESTFOR GAS LEAKS WITH A MATCH OR OTHER FLAME. Clean all detergent solution from cooktop.

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Electronic Ignition System- initial lighting

Cooktop burners use electronic igniters in place of standing pilots. When the cooktop ccntrol knob is pushed in and turned to the “LITE”position, the system creates a spark to lignt the burner. This sparking continues until the control knob is turned to the desired

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cooktop burners. Push in and turn each control knob to “LITE”position. The flame should light within 4 seconds. Do Not leave the knob in the “LITE”position after burner lights.

If Iburners do not light properly, turn control krob to the “OFF” position. Check that burner cap is in the proper position. Check that power supply cord is plugged in and that the circuit breaker or house fuse has not blown. Check that the shutoff valve is in the “ON” position. Check operation again.

If ‘a burner does not light at this point, contact your Whirlpool dealer for assistance.

15 n After burner lights, turn control knob to ‘HI” position, Check each cooktop burner for proper flame. The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame

approximately l/2” long. The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone.

nPush in and turn each control knob to the “LO” (or simmer) setting. The “1.0” setting of each burner has been factory set to the lowest setting available to provide reliable reignition of the burner. If it does not stay lit on the ‘LO” setting. Check “LO” setting as follows:

a.Turn control to “LITE”until burner ignites.

b.Quickly turn knob down to LOWEST POSITION.

c.If burner goes out, readjust valve as follows:

Remove the surface burner control knob. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the hollow valve stem and engage the slotted screw inside. Flame size can be increased or decreased with the turn of the screw. Adjust flame until you can quickly turn knob from “LITE”to LOWEST POSITION without extinguishing the flame. Flame should be as small as possible without going out.

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All connections must be wrench-tightened.

8 n Assemble the flexible connector from the gas supply pipe to the pressure regulator in order: manual shutoff valve, l/2” nipple, l/2” adapter, flexible connector, l/2” adapter, and l/2” nipple

 

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burners and caps.

 

 

 

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