WESTINGHOUSE WHG646SA (01) PDF Document

The WESTINGHOUSE WHG646SA gas cooktop is intended for use in household and similar applications, such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

• Farm houses

• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

• Bed and breakfast type environments

To avoid accidents or damage to your WESTINGHOUSE WHG646SA cooktop, please follow these safety instructions:

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance becomes hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching hot surfaces. Keep young children away to avoid burns and scalds.

• Do not use this appliance as a space heater.

• To avoid a fire, keep the appliance clean and vents unobstructed.

• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the appliance during operation.

• Do not store flammable materials like aerosols in or under the appliance.

• Do not allow pots to boil dry, as this may damage both the pan and cooktop.

• Do not operate the cooktop for an extended period without a pot or pan on the trivet.

• Do not allow large cookware to overhang the cooktop onto the adjacent benchtop, as this will cause scorching.

• Do not allow cooking pots or pans to intrude into the area near the controls.

• Ensure burner caps and trivets are properly located.

• For maximum stability, ensure pots and pans are centrally located on the trivets.

• Turn pot handles away from the front of the bench to avoid accidents.

• Do not modify this appliance.

Your WESTINGHOUSE WHG646SA cooktop is fitted with mains-powered electronic ignition. To light a burner:

1. Ensure the power is connected and turned on. Depressing any knob will release sparks to all burners.

2. Depress the corresponding knob for the burner you wish to light and turn it anticlockwise to the ‘High’ position.

3. While depressing the knob, push it down as far as possible for approximately 5 seconds. This engages the flame safeguard feature.

4. If the flame goes out when the knob is released, depress the knob again, holding it down with slightly more force for the same length of time.

5. The flame height can be adjusted by turning the control knob towards the ‘Low’ position.

Warning: Keep hands clear of burners when lighting. If a burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn the knob to the ‘Off’ position, allow the gas to disperse, and then try lighting again. Burners MUST be operated between ‘HIGH’ and ‘LOW’ settings only.

In the absence of electrical power, you can light the burner directly with a hand-held ignition source.

For best results with your WESTINGHOUSE WHG646SA, select the appropriate burner and pan size:

Burner Types:

• Small burner: For special low heat and slow cooking.

• Medium burner: For normal cooking and simmering.

• Large burner: For fast heating and large pots and pans.

• Wok burner: For very fast heating using a wok or a large pot or pan.

Cooking Pan Choice:

• For a large burner, use a large pot or pan.

• For a small burner, use a small pot or pan.

To conserve gas, place the pan centrally over the burner and adjust the flame so it does not extend past the edge of the pan. A vigorous boil will not cook food faster and will waste energy.

Always ensure the appliance is off and cool before cleaning. Do not use caustic-based cleaners or steam cleaners.

Enamel:

Persistent stains may require rubbing with a nylon scourer or creamed powder cleansers. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners, powder cleaners, steel wool, or wax polishes.

Stainless Steel:

To maintain its appearance, clean the stainless steel regularly. Wash with warm soapy water and rinse with clean water. For heavy soiling or discoloration, use a stainless steel cleaner. Do not use abrasive scourers or steel wool. Always follow the polish or brushing lines when cleaning.

Trivets and Burners:

The burners and trivets are removable for easy cleaning. Ensure they are correctly seated when refitting. After cleaning or spillage, ensure burners are thoroughly dried. To clear blocked flame ports, use a toothpick or brush. The outer surface of the burners has a polished finish, so take extra care to avoid scratching. For heavy soiling, use a non-abrasive cleaning compound and rub with a cloth, then finish with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT place burners in the dishwasher.

Ignition:

Gently clean the spark plug and flame safeguard sensor with a damp cloth to avoid lighting difficulties. Ensure the electrode is dry before use.

Injector:

Ensure the injector remains free of any foreign material. If necessary, use a thin piece of wire to clear the orifice.

If you have a problem with your WESTINGHOUSE WHG646SA cooktop, please check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service.

*Height is distance from the top of the kitchen bench to the bottom of the cooktop.

The injector sizes and gas consumption for the WESTINGHOUSE WHG646SA vary depending on whether you are using Natural Gas (NG) or LPG.