Whirlpool RC8330XT User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Solid element surface unit

Model and serial number plate (on bottom of outer box)

Glass cooktop

lndicaior light

dontrol panel

ELECTRIC COOKTOP

RC8330XT

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ___________.____.___.____ 3 Using Your Cooktop ______.___.._.________________,.,_,._,__ 4

Using the surface units ,................................... 4

Caring For Your Cooktop .._........ 6

Control knobs and glass cooktop surface . . . . ...6

Solid element surface units 6

Cleaning tips ..,..,.,,,..,.,.._._..._..._.._._.__._____.__,_.___ 8 If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information

ready if you need service or call with a question. . Copy model and serial numbers from plate (on

bottom of outer box) and purchase date from

sales slip.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

You are responsible for:

Installing and leveling the cooktop in a countertop and cabinet strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation Instructions.)

Making sure the cooktop is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Properly maintaining the cooktop.

. Using the cooktop only for jobs expected of a

home cooktop.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when

Read all instructions before using the

using the cooktop, follow basic

cooktop.

Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the cooktop be

installed by a qualified installer. The cooktop

must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

Do not operate the cooktop if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

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 wear loose or hanging garments when

using the cooktop. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.

9 Do not touch surface units or areas near

surface units. Surface units may 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 surface units until they have had sufficient time to cool.

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 may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

. 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.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. They could catch on fire.

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,

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precautions, including

9 Do not heat unopened containers. They

could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop. Wipe spill-overs 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.

9 Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings. A boil-over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill-overs that may ignite.

Make sure surface units are off when you are finished, and when you are not watching.

Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop. They could explode or burn.

. 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.

Clean your cooktop regularly. See care and cleaning instructions in this manual.

Be sure all cooktop parts are cool before cleaning.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface units

Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface unit indicator light One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and the indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could star-f if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.

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

Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids to

a boil. When cooking foods, turn to LO or MED-

LO when sizzle starts.

Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken or pancakes. Turn to LO or MED-LO when sizzle starts.

Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables. Turn to LO to finish cooking.

Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

Use LO to keep food warm until ready to serve.

Burn and Fire Hazard

Solid elements stay hot for a long time. Do

not use the HI setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done. Burned food and damage to the cookware could result.

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