Whirlpool RC8608XD, IBC441, RC8600XD, RC8640XB, RC8646XD User Manual

UseAndCare

G U I D E

A Note to You ..............	2
Important Safety
Instructions .............	3-4
Parts and Features .....	5
Using Your
Cooktop .......................	6
Caring for
Your Cooktop ............	10
If You Need
Assistance
or Service ..................	13
Warranty ....................	16

1-800-253-1301

In the U.S.A., call us with questions or comments.

DESIGNERSTYLE* ELECTRIC CERAMIC COOKTOP

MODELS RC8600XB RC8640XB WBC430 IBC430

RC8608XD RC8646XD WBC441 IBC441

3190333 Rev. A	RC8600XD

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL cooktops are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your cooktop properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card (U.S.A. or Canadian, whichever applies to you) provided with your cooktop. This will help us notify you about any new information on your cooktop.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol.

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This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, is toll-free, 24 hours a day (for U.S.A. only).

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 13. If you need further help, feel free

to call our toll-free Consumer Assistance Center (in U.S.A.) or your authorized Inglis Limited** Appliance Service company (in Canada) (see list on page 15). When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 5). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip, and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number __________________________	Dealer Name ___________________________
Serial Number __________________________	Dealer Phone ___________________________
Purchase Date __________________________

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Important Safety Instructions

wWARNING	To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
	injury to persons, or damage when using the
	cooktop, follow basic precautions including
	the following:

General

•Read all instructions before using the cooktop.

•Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions. The cooktop must be installed by a qualified installer. The cooktop must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

•IMPORTANT: Do not store things children might want above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

•Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop. They could be burned or injured.

•Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged or not working properly.

•Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

•Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual.

•Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface units

could be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool.

•Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.

•Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire.

•Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

•Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using the cooktop

•Do not cook on a broken cooktop.

If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

•Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

•Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

•Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite.

•Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of

the pan.

Grease

•Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop. Wipe spillovers immediately.

•Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.

Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

•Clean cooktop with care. Some cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.

•Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

•Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.

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Parts and Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

CLEANTOP* ceramic cooktop

Dual-size surface unit

(Models

RC8640XB and RC8646XD)

Dual-size		Surface unit marker
surface unit†
(Models
RC8640XB and
RC8646XD)

Control panel

D U A

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LO

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DUA	ELE ME NT
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Model and serial number plate

Hot surface indicator light

(on bottom of outer box)

Dual element	Standard control	Standard control
control panel	panel	panel
(Models RC8640XB	(Models RC8600XB,	(Models WBC430, IBC430,
and RC8646XD)	RC8600XD, and RC8608XD)	WBC441, and IBC441)

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Left rear control knob

Right rear control knob

Left front control knob

Right front control knob

Surface unit marker

HOT

SURFACE

Hot surface indicator light

	MED -	HI			Left rear
I					control knob
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OFF				E
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	MED -	HI			Right rear
I					control knob
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	MED				Left front
	ME
	D -	HI			control knob
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	MED				Right front
	ME
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OFF		E
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O	-LO	marker
	MED

HOT		Hot surface
SURFACE
		indicator
			light

Left rear

control knob

Right rear control knob

Left front

control knob

Right front

control knob

Surface unit

marker

HOT

CHAUD

Hot surface indicator light

† On models WBC441 and IBC441, the right rear surface unit features a halogen element.

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Using Your Cooktop

In This Section

	Page		Page
Using the surface units	...................... 6	Energy saving tips	.............................. 9

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop.

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Fire Hazard

Turn all controls off when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns.

Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF (or MAX. and 0).

Surface unit markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.

LO

Models RC8640XB,	Models WBC430,
RC8600XB,	IBC430, WBC441,
RC8646XD,	and IBC441
RC8600XD,
and RC8608XD

Hot surface indicator light

The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units are turned on. The Indicator Light will continue to glow as long as a surface unit is too hot to touch, even after all control knobs are turned off.

HOT SURFACE

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USING YOUR COOKTOP

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	• To start foods cooking.
OR	• To bring liquids to a boil.
MAX.
MED-HI	• To hold a rapid boil.
OR	• To fry chicken or pancakes.
6-8
MED	• For gravy, pudding, and
OR	icing.
5	• To cook large amounts of
	vegetables.
MED-LO	• To keep food cooking after
OR	starting it on a higher
2-4	setting.
LO	• To keep food warm until
OR	ready to serve. Set the
1	heat higher or lower within
	the LO band to keep food
	at the temperature you want.

Using the dual-size surface units

(Models RC8640XB and RC8646XD)

You can use the left front and right rear surface units as either small diameter, lower wattage elements (center area marked “DUAL ELEMENT”) or large diameter, full wattage elements (entire element to outer ring edge).

To use only the inner area of the element (for smaller pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “SINGLE.”

D	UAL	T
		ELEMEN

Use inner ring

alone for smaller pans

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To use the entire element (for larger pans):

•Push in and turn the control knob to the right (clockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “DUAL.”

NOTE: You can turn the control knob in either direction to reach “OFF.”

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H

OFF

L

O

DUAL

L

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HI

SINGLE

Use all rings for larger pans

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USING YOUR COOKTOP

Using the ceramic glass cooktop

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences:

•The portion of the surface unit in use will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off – even on HI setting – to maintain the proper temperature setting you have chosen.

•Models WBC441 and IBC441: The right rear surface unit features a halogen element. This element lights up as soon as you turn it on, and is brighter than conventional coil elements.

•Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating. See pages 10-12 for care and cleaning suggestions.

Cookware tips

•Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit.

•NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels. This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results.

Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

•The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.

•Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

•The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

•Handles should be made of sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

•With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.

•Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop.

•Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans with tall sides.

•Do not cook food directly on cooktop.

NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information

•Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting) of the left front surface unit for best results.

•Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

•Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.

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USING YOUR COOKTOP

Energy saving tips

Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product:

•Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lids.

•Match the pan to the surface unit size.

•Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time.

•Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

•Start food on higher heat settings, then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when possible.

•Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit.

•Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the cooktop.

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Caring for Your Cooktop

In This Section

	Page	Page
Cleaning the cooktop and	Cleaning the control knobs	.............. 12
control panel .....................................	10

Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.

Cleaning the cooktop and control panel

This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating.

Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme

(included with your cooktop), paper towels or a sponge, and a single-edge razor blade in a holder is all you need to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning methods, please review “Cleaning tips” on page 11. Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look.

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NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.

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CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions:

•Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs.

•Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

•Do not allow anything that could melt (such as plastic or aluminum foil) to come in contact with the surface while it is hot.

•Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

•Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These could damage the cooktop surface.

•Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful with heavy skillets. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

Cleaning tips

What to use:

•Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your cooktop) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge – This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container.

•Razor scraper – Use to remove cookedon soils from your ceramic cooktop. To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible. Store razor blades out of reach of children.

Steps to follow:

1.Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off.

2.For stuborn spills, rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel. If some soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow Step 3.

3.Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.

4.Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel.

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