WESTINGHOUSE WHG956SA (01) PDF Document

The WESTINGHOUSE WHG956SA appliance 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 WHG956SA, please read the following carefully:

• 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• During use, this appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching hot surfaces. To avoid burns and scalds, young children should be kept away.

• This appliance must not be used as a space heater.

• To avoid a fire, the appliance must be kept clean and vents kept unobstructed.

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

• Do not store flammable materials in or under the appliance, e.g. Aerosols.

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

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

• Do not allow large cookware to overhang the cooktop onto the adjacent benchtop. This will cause scorching to the benchtop surface.

• Do not allow cooking pots or pans to intrude into the area which is close to the controls.

• Ensure burner caps and trivets are properly located.

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

• Handles should be turned away from the front of the bench to avoid accidents.

• Do not modify this appliance.

The main components of a burner assembly on your WESTINGHOUSE WHG956SA are:

1. Burner

2. Flame safeguard sensor

3. Injector

4. Ignition spark plug

The WESTINGHOUSE WHG956SA cooktop is fitted with mains powered electronic ignition. To light a burner:

1. Depress the corresponding control knob and turn it anticlockwise to the ‘High’ position.

2. While depressing the knob, push it down as far as possible for approximately 5 seconds. This allows the flame safeguard sensor to heat up.

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

4. The height of the flame can be varied by turning the control knob toward the ‘Low’ position.

Important Warnings:

• 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.

Your WESTINGHOUSE WHG956SA cooktop offers a choice of burners for convenience:

• 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 large pot or pan.

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

All common pots and pans, including aluminium, stainless steel, cast iron, and ceramic, may be used on your WESTINGHOUSE WHG956SA gas cooktop. Ensure that the pots or pans are steady and have flat bases to avoid dangerous spill-overs and wasted energy.

A wok support is supplied for use when cooking with a round-bottom wok on the wok burner. The support is not necessary when cooking with a flat-bottom wok.

CAUTION: Never use asbestos mats, wire mats or grids, or aluminium foil as it can lead to overheating and cracked enamel. The warranty will be void if these items are used and cause a failure. Woks should only be used on the wok burner with the wok support trivet.

Always ensure the appliance is off and cool before cleaning.

Enamel:

Persistent stains may require rubbing with a nylon scourer or creamed powder cleansers. Household enamel cleaners are available; follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, powder cleaners, steel wool, or wax polishes.

Stainless Steel:

Ensure any oil is cleaned off the hob before first use, otherwise it may cause the hob to turn a yellowish colour. To achieve maximum surface appearance, stainless steel must be kept clean by regularly washing with warm soapy water and rinsing with clean water. For extremely dirty surfaces with discolouration, use a stainless steel cleaner. Do not use abrasive scourers or steel wool. When removing stains, be sure to follow the polish or brushing lines.

Trivets and Burners:

The burners and trivets are removable for easy cleaning. When refitting the burners, ensure they are correctly seated and thoroughly dry. When cleaning the burners, ensure all flame ports are free of blockage, using a toothpick or brush if necessary. 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. NOTE: DO NOT place burners in the dishwasher.

Ignition Components:

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 the burner will not light, check the following possible causes and remedies:

• Possible Cause: Knob not held down long enough in ‘High’ position for flame safeguard to engage.

• Remedy: Repeat the lighting procedure and hold the knob down for 5 seconds in the ‘High’ position.

• Possible Cause: Gas supply valve turned off.

• Remedy: Turn on the gas supply to the appliance.

• Possible Cause: Wrong knob turned.

• Remedy: Ensure the knob you are turning corresponds to the burner you want to light.

• Possible Cause: Port blockage in ignition area.

• Remedy: Ensure that ports in the ignition area are clean and dry.

• Possible Cause: Ignition spark plugs wet or dirty.

• Remedy: Dry or clean the ignition spark plugs.

If no spark is obtained, check the following:

• Possible Cause: Electricity supply is disconnected or switched off.

• Remedy: Switch on electricity or check fuses.

• Possible Cause: Ignition spark plugs wet or dirty.

• Remedy: Dry or clean the ignition spark plugs.

If you are experiencing uneven or lifting flames, check the following:

• Possible Cause: Flame ports blocked or wet.

• Remedy: Clean or dry the flame ports.

• Possible Cause: Burner incorrectly fitted.

• Remedy: Ensure this component is fitted correctly.

If the flames do not stay on after releasing the knob, check the following:

• Possible Cause: Knob not held down long enough in ‘High’ position for flame safeguard to engage.

• Remedy: Repeat the lighting procedure and hold the knob down for 5 seconds in the ‘High’ position.

• Possible Cause: Knob not set between ‘High’ and ‘Low’.

• Remedy: The knob MUST be set between these positions.

• Possible Cause: Dirt or spillage on flame safeguard sensor.

• Remedy: Clean the flame safeguard sensor tip.

If you are experiencing low heat and slow cooking, the likely cause is an incorrect cooking pot or pan being used. Please refer to the user manual’s guidelines on selecting the correct pot or pan size for the burner being used to ensure efficient cooking.

If the benchtop or knobs are overheating, check the following:

• Possible Cause: Incorrect cooking pot or pan used.

• Remedy: Check the manual for the correct pot or pan to be used.

• Possible Cause: Pot or pan not located on the burner properly.

• Remedy: Ensure the pot or pan is centrally located on the burner.

• Possible Cause: The pot or pan being used is too large.

• Remedy: Ensure pot sizes used are as per user manual requirements.

Discolouration of the stainless steel cooktop can be caused by using a pot or pan that is too large for the burner. Ensure that you use pot sizes that are appropriate for the burner size as specified in the user manual. To clean the discolouration, use a specialised stainless steel cleaner like STEEL POWER (available through spare parts).

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

The following table details the injector sizes and gas consumption for Natural Gas (NG) and LPG.