Whirlpool SF3020EK Benutzerhandbuch

Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube 
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of 
soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any 
other material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from 
spillovers by always using a burner cap.

Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size 
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not 
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, 
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach 
or rust removers.

1. Remove the surface burner grates.

2. Remove burner cap from the burner base and clean 

according to “General Cleaning” section.

3. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

4. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do 

not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden 
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a 
trained repair specialist.

5. Replace the burner cap.

6. Replace surface burner grates.

7. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap 

alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the 
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface 
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. 
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

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Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking 
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. 
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

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Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements 
or surface burners at the same time.

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On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.

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On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit 
is recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil element 
will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for ordering 
instructions.

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For more information, contact your local U.S. Government 
Agricultural Department Extension Office. Companies that 
manufacture home canning products can also offer 
assistance.

IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy 
thickness.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has 
the same characteristics as its base material. For example, 
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the 
properties of aluminum.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.

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Heats quickly and evenly.

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Suitable for all types of cooking.

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Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.

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Heats slowly and evenly.

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Good for browning and frying.

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Maintains heat for slow cooking.

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Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.

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Heats slowly, but unevenly.

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Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.

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Heats very quickly and evenly.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Use on low heat settings.

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See stainless steel or cast iron.

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Heats quickly, but unevenly.

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A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.

*Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in 
cookware. When used as a base it can leave permanent marks 
on the cooktop or grates.