Whirlpool W11672256A Gas Cooktop User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Whirlpool
Table of Contents
Whirlpool W11672256A Gas Cooktop
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
Using Your Cooktop
WARNING
Fire Hazard: Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
SELECTING THE PROPER FLAME SIZE
The flame size should match the cookware you are using. Watch the flame, not the knob, to adjust the heat. The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
- High flame – Start food cooking, bring waterto a boil, or pan broiling.
- Low flame – Keep food cooking, simmer, or keepfood warm.
Before setting a control knob, place a filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.
POWER FAILURE
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and push in and turn the gas control knob to HI until it lights and then turn the knob to the desired setting.
PROPANE GAS CONVERSION
IMPORTANT: This cooktop is factory set for use with Natural gas. If you wish to use Liquid Propane, call a licensed professional to install the Propane gas conversion kit (included).
PLACEMENT OF BURNER HEADS AND CAPS
- All burner caps and burner bases should be properly installed BEFORE operating the cooktop. Check that the right size head and cap is on the right size burner.
- Refer to the Assembling the Burners section for proper burner head placement details.
LIGHTING THE BURNERS
IMPORTANT: All burners will click/spark when a knob is pushed in. A burner will light only if the knob is pushed in then turned counterclockwise to .
To light the burners:
- Push in the knob.
- Turn the knob counterclockwise to . Wait until you see aflame.
- Turn the knob anywhere between HI and LO to the desiredsetting.
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.
ASSEMBLING THE BURNERS
Refer to the following for information for your burners.
- A. Double Crowns burner
- B. Standard burner
- C. Standard burner
- D. Standard burner
Burner Placement
- Burner caps and heads are included with your cooktop.
- Always match the burner head size to the cap size.
- Always line up the hole in the burner head to the electrode.
- Standard and Double Crowns burners are similar in assembly.
Standard Burner
- A. Cap
- B. Head
- C. Electrode
GRATE PLACEMENT
To install the grates, align the bottom of the grates with the grooves on the
cooktop.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter
storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with
your machine. For information on any of the following items, a full cycle
guide, warranty, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for
use and installation, please visit https://www.jennair.com, or in Canada
https://www.jennair.ca. This may save you the cost of a service call
.
However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
- United States:
- 1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247)
- JennAir Brand Home Appliances
- Customer eXperience Center
- 553 Benson Road
- Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
- IMPORTANT: Retain this guide for future use.
- Canada:
- 1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247)
- JennAir Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200-6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7