Whirlpool CGX310V Cooktop User Manual


 
Use LITE to light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control back to a
desired setting. DO NOT cook with the
control in the LITE position.
Use a high setting to start food cooking;
to bring liquids to a boil.
Use a medium setting for gravy,
puddings and icing; to cook large
amounts of vegetables.
Use a low setting to keep food warm
until ready to serve.
Explosion And Fire Hazard
If the flame should go out while
cooking, or if there is a strong gas
odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait
five minutes for the gas odor to
disappear, before relighting burner.
If gas odor is still present, see
safety note on page 2.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners with electronic ignitors
can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match
near a burner and slowly turn the control
knob on until the burner lights. After the
burner lights, turn the control knob to
the desired setting.
Lighting standing pilots
(Model CGX310V)
1. Make sure all controls are OFF.
2. Remove the surface burner grates
from the cooktop. Lift the
cooktop
and rest on support rod. (See “Lift-
up cooktop” on page 5.)
3. To light, hold a lit match over the
pilot light located between the front
and back burners. The pilot flame
should be l/4 to 3/E in. (.6 - 1 cm)
high.
4. If the pilot flame needs adjustment,
turn the pilot adjustment screw on
the manifold pipe.
5. Lower the cooktop and replace the
grates before using the surface
burners.
Using the griddle
To remove the griddle:
(Model CGX655V)
1, Lift and remove the griddle cover.
Burn And Fire Hazard
Be sure the ariddle control is OFF
and the griddle is cool and covered
2. Lift griddle slightly at two
diagonally-opposite corners and set
Before you use the griddle for the
first time:
To replace the griddle:
1, Insert griddle with drain slot on the
left side.
1. The cooking surface should be
washed with warm, soapy water,
rinsed and dried. Never use a metal
scouring pad or abrasive cleaner on
the griddle; these will damage the
non-stick surface.
2. Replace the griddle cover.
2. After cleaning, lightly wipe the
cooking surface with cooking oil to
prevent food from sticking. You
don’t have to season (grease) the
griddle every time you use it. DO
NOT use shortening or butter to
season the griddle.
3. Preheat on HI, then turn control to a
lower setting to cook.
4. Place food directly on cooking
surface. DO NOT use cookware on
the griddle. Use only plastic or
nylon kitchen utensils on the
griddle. Metal can damage the non-
stick cooking surface.
5. Turn off the griddle burner when
cooking is finished. Leaving burner
ON will damage the griddle.
Griddle chart
Preheat on HI, then turn to a lower setting to cook.
FOOD
PREHEAT CONTROL FIRSI
SECOND
TIME SETTING
SIDE
SIDE
Bacon
No preheat
MED
3
min.
3
min.
Pancakes
5 min.
MED
1 l/2 min.
1 min.
Pork sausage patty
No preheat MED
4 min.
3 l/2
min
Eggs
No preheat MED
1
l/2
min.
1 min.
Grilled sandwiches
5 min. MED
3 min.
3 min.
French toast
5 min.
MED
3
min.
3
min.
Griddling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.
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