Whirlpool GW397LXU Manual Do Utilizador

IMPORTANT: Your range is factory-set for use with Natural gas. If 
you wish to use LP gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is included 
with your new range. See the “Gas Conversions” section of the 
Installation Instructions for details on making this conversion.

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when 
control knobs are turned to LITE.

The large burners (16,000, 14,000 and 12,500 Btu/h [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 (9,200 and 5,000 Btu/h) 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.

NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does 
not ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter 
click, turn the burner off. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or 
blown household 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.

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.

All four surface burners will click. Only the burner with the 
control 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.

This burner produces a gradual, gentle heat that is perfect for 
melting and simmering delicate foods such as chocolate or 
sauces.

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit 
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob 
counterclockwise to ignite. After burner lights, turn knob to 
desired setting.

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and 
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

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Light the burner.

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Start food cooking.

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Bring liquid to a boil.

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Hold a rapid boil.

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Quickly brown or sear food.

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Fry or sauté foods.

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Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

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Stew or steam foods.

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Keep food warm.

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Simmer.

setting (on some 
models)

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Precise simmer control

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) 
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may 
become hot.