Whirlpool SCS3617RQ Installation Instructions - Page 8

Attach Cooktop to Countertop, Complete Installation

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Attach Cooktop to Countertop NOTE: This section applies only if you are using clamp brackets. D A Adjust Flame Height Adjust the height of surface burner flames. The surface burner "low" flame should be a steady blue flame approximately ¼" (0.64 cm) high. A B E C F A. Glass cooktop B. Burner box C. Clamp bracket D. Countertop E. 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screw F. Attachment screw 1. Place the 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screws into the brackets. 2. Check to be sure the cooktop is still level. 3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the screws against the countertop. Do not overtighten. Complete Installation Electronic Ignition System Initial lighting and gas flame adjustments Surface burners use electronic igniters in place of standing pilots. When the cooktop control knob is turned to the "LITE" position, the system creates a spark to light the burner. This sparking continues, as long as the control knob is turned to "LITE." Check Operation of Surface Burners Push in and turn the surface burners control knobs to the "LITE" position. The surface burner flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a surface burner is lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in the gas line. Check the flame on "HI" for a blue color. It should be clean and soft in character. No yellow tip, blowing or lifting of flame should occur. Occasional orange flashes are normal and reflect different elements in the air or gas. After verifying the proper burner operation, turn the control knobs to "OFF." If burners do not light properly: s Turn surface burner control knob to the "OFF" position. s Check that the power supply cord is plugged in and the circuit breaker has not tripped or the fuse blown. s Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the "open" position. s Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner bases. Recheck operation of surface burners. If a burner does not light at this point, contact your dealer or authorized service company for assistance. B A. Low flame B. High flame If the "low" flame needs to be adjusted: The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly underneath the control knob. A A. Adjustment screw 1. Remove the control knob. 2. Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of the control knob stem until the flame is the proper size. 3. Replace the control knob. 4. Test the flame by turning the control from "LO" to "HI," checking the flame at each setting. 8

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Attach Cooktop to Countertop
NOTE:
This section applies only if you are using clamp brackets.
1.
Place the 2
½
" (6.4 cm) clamping screws into the brackets.
2.
Check to be sure the cooktop is still level.
3.
Use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the screws against the
countertop. Do not overtighten.
Complete Installation
Electronic Ignition System
Initial lighting and gas flame adjustments
Surface burners use electronic igniters in place of standing pilots.
When the cooktop control knob is turned to the
LITE
position,
the system creates a spark to light the burner. This sparking
continues, as long as the control knob is turned to
LITE.
Check Operation of Surface Burners
Push in and turn the surface burners control knobs to the
LITE
position.
The surface burner flame should light within 4 seconds. The first
time a surface burner is lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds
to light because of air in the gas line.
Check the flame on
HI
for a blue color. It should be clean and
soft in character. No yellow tip, blowing or lifting of flame should
occur. Occasional orange flashes are normal and reflect different
elements in the air or gas.
After verifying the proper burner operation, turn the control knobs
to
OFF.
If burners do not light properly:
Turn surface burner control knob to the
OFF
position.
Check that the power supply cord is plugged in and the circuit
breaker has not tripped or the fuse blown.
Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the
open
position.
Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner
bases.
Recheck operation of surface burners. If a burner does not light at
this point, contact your dealer or authorized service company for
assistance.
Adjust Flame Height
Adjust the height of surface burner flames.
The surface burner
low
flame should be a steady blue flame
approximately
¼
" (0.64 cm) high.
If the
low
flame needs to be adjusted:
The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the
center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly
underneath the control knob.
1.
Remove the control knob.
2.
Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of the
control knob stem until the flame is the proper size.
3.
Replace the control knob.
4.
Test the flame by turning the control from
LO
to
HI,
checking the flame at each setting.
A. Glass cooktop
B. Burner box
C. Clamp bracket
D. Countertop
E. 2½
"
(6.4 cm) clamping screw
F. Attachment screw
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Low flame
B. High flame
A. Adjustment screw
A
B
A