Whirlpool WFG975H0H Owners Manual - Page 7

Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the "General Cleaning" section. Alignment: Be sure to align the gas tube opening in the burner base with the orifice holder on the cooktop and the igniter electrode with the notch in the burner base. Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil, and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap. A 5. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap. A B A. Incorrect B. Correct 6. Place the burner caps on the appropriate burner bases. IMPORTANT: The bottom of the small and medium caps are different. Do not put the wrong size burner cap on the burner base. B A. 1-11/2" (2.5-3.8 cm) B. Burner ports Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the burner ports. To Clean: IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers. 1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to the "General Cleaning" section. 2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth. 3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist. UR AUX SR Small cap (Auxiliary) Medium cap (Semi Rapid) Large cap (Ultra Rapid) 7. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist. EZ-2-Lift™ Hinged Cast Iron Grates The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. In the proper position, the grates should be flush and level. Improper installation of the grates may result in chipping or scratching of the cooktop. Your cooktop comes with hinged grates for easier cleaning. The grates pivot to the side for easy access under the grates. The grates will stop once they are moved to their vertical (fully open) position. A 20" (50.8 cm) minimum clearance from the countertop to the bottom of the upper cabinets/appliances is needed to fully open the grates. 4. Replace the burner base. Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating the burner size. See the following illustration for burner positions. A D C B E A. Medium (Semi Rapid) C. Oval (OV) D. Small (Auxiliary) B. Large (Ultra Rapid) E. Large (Ultra Rapid) Be sure to return the grates to their normal (down) position once cleaning is complete. The grates are removable for cleaning. 7