WHIRLPOOL BT22RS-4TX
Owner's Manual

USING YOUR COOKTOP
STAINLESS FINISH COOKTOP SURFACE BURNERS MODELS WITH PIEZO Due to certain atmospheric conditions The surface burner control knob has no IGNITORS and because of oxidationfrom the sur- pre-set position.The flame can be ad- To light the surface burner: face burner pilot, the stainless top on justed to any desired height between 1. Push in and turn the surface burner your appliancemay show signsof rust "OFF" and "HI". control knob to the left (counteron the underneath side. This is especlockwise)to the LITE position. ciallytrue in areas of high humidityand If burner does not igniteor if the burner IMPORTANT: Only light one surface salt airareas, flame shouldgooutduringcooking,urn t burnerat a time. the burneroff. IF GAS HAS ACCUMUTo helpeliminatethis condition, aution LATEDAND A STRONG GAS ODOR IS c should be taken to make sure that the DETECTED, WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR underneath side of the main top is kept THE GAS ODOR TO DISAPPEAR BEdry. This is especially important in areas FORE RELIGHTING THE BURNER. of high humidity where moisture accumulates. If you detect signs of rust, we Yourappliancewillfeature one ofthefolhavefound ithelpfultospraytheunderlowing three types of surface burners. neath side with a coat of high-heat Follow the instructions that match the tested rustolium or silicone paint, surface burners on your appliance. CAUTION: Remove top from appliance and spray in a well vented area. Toprevent damageto the stainless steel cooktop, do not use oversized utensil (1-inch larger than the burner grate), BURNER GRATES Models with surface burner pilots: See page 9 for instructions on lighting the surface burner pilot, To light the surface burner, push in and turnthe control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the "Lite" position. When the burner lights, adjust the knob to desiredflamesize. 2. nitor knob to the right (clockwise)sevImmediately rotate the top burner igeral clicks or until the surface burner lights.The burner shouldlight within 4 seconds (approximately 6 clicks or one full rotation of the ignitor knob).

Models without surface burner pilots: Lightmatch.Pushin andturnthecontrol knob to the left (counter-clockwise) o t the "Lite" position and apply lighted To install grates: matchimmediately tothe burner.Adjust 3. When the burner lights, adjust the 1. Place grate on cooktop, locating the knob to the desiredflame size. surface burner controlknobtothedeeach of the four grate legs on top of siredflame size. the four blackplasticgrommets. conds, turn the surface burner knob to fore relighting the burner. To operate the surface burner during a If the burner does not light within 4 sethe OFF positionand wait 5 minutes befunctional: CAUTION Do not turn the control knob on and alIowgasto escape before lighting match. 1. Be sure all controls are in the OFF powerfailure or ifthe Piezo ignitoris not positions. 2. Hold a lighted match to the desired surface burner head. 3. Push in and turn the surface burner control knob to the LITE position. 4. When the burner lights, adjust the surface burner control knob to the desired flame size.

Burner grates must be properly installed.Do not operateburners without a pan onthe grate. The porcelainfinish may chip withouta pan to absorbthe heat.

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2. Press down at each corner to secure burner grate to cooktop,

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