Whirlpool GJC3034H Manual de usuario

ELECTRIC CERAMIC COOKTOP

A Note to You..............2

Cooktop Safety............3

Parts and Features .....5

Using Your

Cooktop.......................6

Caring for

Your Cooktop............10

Requesting

Assistance

or Service ..................13

Warranty....................16

In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,

call the Consumer Assistance Center.

1-800-253-1301

In Canada for assistance

or service, see page 14.

UseAndCare

GUIDE

MODELS RCC3024G GJC3034H GJC3634H

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Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL*appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for

you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we

developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate

and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card provided with your

appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for

your appliance, you need to know your

complete model number and serial number.

You can find this information on the model

and serial number label/plate (see diagram

in the “Parts and Features” section).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer’s name,

address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase.

Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

A Note to You

Model Number _________________________

Serial Number _________________________

Purchase Date _________________________

Dealer Name __________________________

Dealer Address ________________________

Dealer Phone __________________________

In the U.S.A., call our Consumer

Assistance Center toll free. 1-800-253-1301

In Canada visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada

In Canada, for assistance or service, see the ”If You Need

Assistance or Service” section.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated

servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our

Web site at www.whirlpool.com

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Cooktop Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or

damage when using the cooktop, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

•CAUTION: Do not store items of

interest to children in cabinets above

a cooktop – Children climbing on

the cooktop to reach items could be

seriously injured.

•Proper Installation – Be sure your cook-

top is properly installed and grounded

by a qualified technician.

•Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming

or Heating the Room.

•Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children

should not be left alone or unattended

in area where cooktop is in use. They

should never be allowed to sit or stand

on any part of the cooktop.

•Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting

or hanging garments should never

be worn while using the cooktop.

You will be killed or seriously injured

if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don’t follow instructions.

wDANGER

wWARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,

and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your

appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the

word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

•User Servicing – Do not repair or

replace any part of the cooktop

unless specifically recommended in

the manual. All other servicing should

be referred to a qualified technician.

•Storage on Cooktop – Flammable

materials should not be stored near

surface units.

•Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –

Smother fire or flame or use dry

chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

•Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or

damp potholders on hot surfaces may

result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholder touch hot heating elements.

Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

continued on next page

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS

OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface

units may be hot even though they are

dark in color. Areas near surface units

may become hot enough to cause

burns. During and after use, do not

touch, or let clothing or other flammable

materials contact surface units or areas

near units until they have had sufficient

time to cool. Among those areas are

the cooktop and surfaces facing the

cooktop.

•Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is

equipped with one or more surface units

of different size. Select utensils having

flat bottoms large enough to cover the

surface unit heating element. The use

of undersized utensils will expose a

portion of the heating element to direct

contact and may result in ignition of

clothing. Proper relationship of utensil

to burner will also improve efficiency.

•Never Leave Surface Units Unattended

at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes

smoking and greasy spillovers that

may ignite.

•Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain

types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,

earthenware, or other glazed utensils

are suitable for cooktop service without

breaking due to the sudden change in

temperature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Cooktop Safety

•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned

Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent

Surface Units – To reduce the risk of

burns, ignition of flammable materials,

and spillage due to unintentional

contact with the utensil, the handle of

a utensil should be positioned so that it

is turned inward, and does not extend

over adjacent surface units.

•Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop –

If cooktop should break, cleaning

solutions and spillovers may penetrate

the broken cooktop and create a risk

of electric shock. Contact a qualified

technician immediately.

•Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a

wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe

spills on a hot cooking area, be careful

to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners

can produce noxious fumes if applied

to a hot surface.

For units with ventilating hood –

•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently –

Grease should not be allowed to

accumulate on hood or filter.

•When flaming foods under the hood,

turn the fan on.

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Control panel

Parts and Features

Dual-size

surface

cooking area

(Models

GJC3034H

and

GJC3634H) Model and serial number plate

(on bottom of outer box)

Dual element

control panel

(Models GJC3034H

and GJC3634H)

CLEANTOP

ceramic glass

cooktop

Standard

control panel

(Model RCC3024G)

Surface

cooking area

marker

Hot surface

indicator light

Right rear

control knob

Left front

control knob

Right front

control knob

Left rear

control knob

Surface

cooking area

marker

Hot surface

indicator light

Right rear

control knob

Left front

control knob

Right front

control knob

Left rear

control knob

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Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface cooking areas

Push in control knobs before turning

them to a setting. You can set them

anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface cooking area

markers

The solid dot in the surface cooking area

marker shows which surface cooking area

is turned on by that knob.

Hot surface indicator light

The hot surface indicator light on the

cooktop surface will glow when any of the

surface cooking areas are turned on. The

indicator light will continue to glow as

long as a surface cooking area is too hot

to touch, even after all control knobs are

turned off.

HOT

SURFACE

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

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Surface cooking area heat

settings

Use the following as a guide.

SETTING

MED-HI

or 6-8

MED or 5

MED-LO

or 2-4

RECOMMENDED USE

•To start food cooking.

•To bring liquid to a boil.

•To hold a rapid boil.

•To quickly brown or sear meat.

•To maintain a slow boil.

•To fry poultry or meat.

•To make pudding, sauce,

or gravy.

•To stew or steam food.

•To simmer food.

•To keep food warm. Set the

heat higher or lower within the

LO (or 1) band to keep food

at the temperature you want.

•To melt chocolate or butter.

USING YOUR COOKTOP

Use inner ring

alone for smaller pans

Use outer ring

for larger pans

OFF

Using the dual-size surface

cooking area

(Models GJC3034H and GJC3634H)

You can use the left front surface cooking

area as either a small diameter, lower

wattage element (center inner ring) or

large diameter, full wattage element

(entire element to outer ring edge).

To use only the inner area of the element

(for smaller pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the

left (counterclockwise) to the desired

setting in the area marked “SINGLE.”

To use the entire element (for larger pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the

right (clockwise) to the desired setting in

the area marked “DUAL.”

NOTE: You can turn the control knob in

either direction to reach “OFF.”

OFF

Easy ways to save energy

• When heating large quantities of liquid for foods

such as pasta or soup, cover with a lid to help

shorten cooking time.

• Preheat your pots and pans only when

recommended and for the shortest time possible.

• Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn

the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

OFF

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Using the ceramic glass

cooktop

USING YOUR COOKTOP

Home canning information

•Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting)

of the left front surface cooking area for

best results. (Models GJC3034H and

GJC3634H)

•Use flat-bottomed canners on all types

of cooktops, especially ceramic glass.

Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do

not allow good contact with the surface.

•Center the canner over the largest

surface cooking area. Do not extend more

than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the surface

cooking area. Large diameter canners/pans,

if not centered correctly, trap heat and can

cause damage to the cooktop.

Do not place your canner on two surface

cooking areas at the same time.

•The type of material the canner is made

of determines the length of heating time.

Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware

materials” chart later in this section for

more information.

•When canning for long periods of time,

allow elements and the surrounding

surfaces to cool down.

•Alternate use of the surface cooking

areas between batches or prepare small

batches at a time.

•Start with hot water, cover with a lid,

and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to

maintain a boil or required pressure levels

in a pressure canner.

•For up-to-date information on canning in

the United States, contact your local U.S.

Government Agricultural Department

Extension Office or companies who

manufacture home canning products. In

Canada, contact Agriculture Canada.

Center over

surface unit

Pan

Surface

unit

•

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is

similar to cooking on coil elements. There are,

however, a few differences:

•The surface cooking area will glow red

when the element is turned on. You will see

the element cycling on and off – even on the

HI setting – to help the area stay at the tem-

perature setting you chose.

•Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

•Do not cook popcorn that comes in

prepackaged aluminum containers on the

cooktop. The container could leave

aluminum marks on the cooktop that

cannot be removed completely.

•Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans

are clean and dry before using them. Food

and water particles left on the bottoms can

leave deposits on the cooktop when it is

heated.

•Lift pots and pans onto and off of the

cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cook-

top could leave marks that are difficult to re-

move or could leave permanent marks.

•Dropping a heavy or hard object on the

cooktop could crack it. Be careful when

using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not

store jars or cans above the cooktop.

•Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

•Do not allow anything that could melt, such

as plastic or aluminum foil, to come in

contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

•Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting.

See “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in

the “Caring for Your Range” section for more

information.

•Wiping off the cooktop before and after

each use will help keep the surface free from

stains and give you the most even heating.

See “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in

the “Caring for Your Range” section for care

and cleaning suggestions.

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USING YOUR COOKTOP

Cookware tips

•Select a pan that is about the same size

as the surface cooking area. Cookware

should not extend more than 1 inch

(2.5 cm) outside the area.

•Cookware with non-stick finish has

heating characteristics of the base material.

•Check for rough spots on the bottom of

metal or glass cookware which will scratch

the ceramic glass surface.

•Use flat bottom cookware for best heat

•For best results and greater energy

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed

cookware that makes good contact with

the surface cooking area. Cookware with

rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some

porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms

could cause uneven heating and poor

cooking results.

Cookware designed with slightly indented

bottoms or small expansion channels can

be used.

conduction from the surface cooking area

to the cookware. Determine flatness with

the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler

across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it

up to the light. No light should be visible

under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all

directions and look for any light.

•Do not leave empty cookware, or

cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot

surface cooking area. The cookware

could overheat, causing damage to the

cookware or the surface cooking area.

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan

material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the

best cooking results.

Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.

• Use for all types of cooking.

• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Cast iron • Heats slowly and evenly.

• Good for browning and frying.

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or

ceramic glass • Heats slowly and unevenly.

• Use on low to medium settings.

• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware • Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the

manufacturer.

• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel

or enamel-on-cast iron • See cast iron and stainless steel.

Stainless steel • Heats quickly but unevenly.

• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware

provides even heating.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Characteristics of cookware materials

•

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Caring for Your Cooktop

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this

appliance.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Refer

to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop.

Cleaning chart

PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Control Knobs •Soap and water

•Dishwasher •DO NOT use steel wool or

abrasive cleaners.

•Pull knobs straight away from

control panel.

•Wash, rinse and dry with soft

cloth.

Control Panel •Soap and water •Wash, rinse and dry with soft

cloth.

Cooktop Surface •Soap and water

•Mild liquid cleaner

•Spray glass cleaner

•DO NOT use abrasive or harsh

cleaners like chlorine bleach,

ammonia or oven cleaners.

•Wash, rinse and dry with soft

cloth.

•Spray glass cleaner •Apply spray cleaner to paper

towel; do not spray directly on

panel.

•Gently clean around the model

and serial plate, too much

scrubbing could remove the

numbers.

•Non-abrasive plastic

scrubbing pad

NOTE: To avoid product damage,

do not remove thecooktop.

* When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as

vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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