Whirlpool KGCP482 User Manual
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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural
Gas. If you wish to use L.P. Gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit is
included with your new range. See the instructions included with
the L.P. Gas Conversion Kit for details on making this conversion.
Gas. If you wish to use L.P. Gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit is
included with your new range. See the instructions included with
the L.P. Gas Conversion Kit for details on making this conversion.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
control knobs are turned to LITE.
The large burners (15,000 BTU [British Thermal Units]) provide
the highest heat setting, and are ideal for cooking large quantities
of food or liquid, using large pots and pans. The small burners
(6,000 BTU) allow more accurate simmer control at the lowest
setting, and are ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food, using
smaller pots and pans.
the highest heat setting, and are ideal for cooking large quantities
of food or liquid, using large pots and pans. The small burners
(6,000 BTU) allow more accurate simmer control at the lowest
setting, and are ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food, using
smaller pots and pans.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without
any cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without
any cookware on the grate.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does
not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you do not hear the
igniter click, TURN THE BURNER OFF. Check for a tripped circuit
breaker or blown fuse.
not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you do not hear the
igniter click, TURN THE BURNER OFF. Check for a tripped circuit
breaker or blown fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained
repair specialist.
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained
repair specialist.
Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the igniter will become grounded and
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see if it is
wired with the correct polarity.
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the igniter will become grounded and
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see if it is
wired with the correct polarity.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the
edge of the pan.
edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
death or fire.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
■
Light the burner.
HI
■
Start food cooking.
■
Bring liquid to a boil.
MED to HI
■
Hold a rapid boil.
■
Quickly brown or sear food.
MED
■
Fry or sauté foods.
■
Hold a slow boil.
MED to LO
■
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■
Stew or steam foods.
LO
■
Keep food warm.
■
Melt chocolate or butter.
■
Simmer.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cook-
top area may become hot.
top area may become hot.