ELECTRIC
SOLID
ELEMENT
COOKTOP
Models
RC8430XT
RC8436XT
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Contents Page
BEr'OREYOUUSEYOUR
COOKTOP..................... 2
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS................ 3
PARTSAND FEATURES......... 4
USING YOURCOOKTOP ....... 5
Usingthe Control Knobs..... 5
Usingthe Solid Element
Surface Units.............. 6
@1988 Whirlpool Corporation
CARING FOR YOUR
COOKI"OP ..................... 7
Control Panel and Knobs ... 7
Solid Element Surface Units .. 7
Cleaning Chart ............. 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE .................. 10
WHIRLPOOL COOKTOP
WARRANTY ................... 12
Before you use your cooktop
Read this Use& Care Guide and the Cooking Guide for important
use and safety Informatlon.
You are personally responsible for maklng sure that your €ooldop:
• isinstalled by a qualified installer.
• isproperly installed and leveled ina countertop and cabinet that
can support the weight.
• isproperly connected to thecorrect electric supply and properly
grounded. [See InstallationInstructions.)
• isproperly maintained.
• isused only forjobsexpected of home cooktops.
• isnot used by children or anyone unable to operate itproperly.
• See InstallationInstructionsfor complete information.
See Cooking Guide for important safety and use Information.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DO NOT allow children to use or
play with any part of the cooktop,
or leave them unattended near it.
They could be burned or injured.
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DO NOT store things children
might want above the cooktop.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
.
DO NOT allow anyone to touch
hot surface units. Dark colored
units can still be hot enough to
burn severely.
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KEEPchildren away from the
cooktop when it ison. The cook-
top and surrounding area can
get hot enough to cause burns.
.
DO NOT use the cooktop to heat
a room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured or a fire
could start.
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KEEPpan handles turned in, but
not over another surface unit to
avoid burns, injury and to pre-
vent the utensil from being
pushed off the cooktop.
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DO NOT use water on grease
fires. The fire will spread. Cover
fire with large lid or smother with
baking soda or salt.
.
DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the cook-
top. They could ignite if they
touch a hot surface unit and you
could be burned.
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DO NOT heat unopened con-
tainers. They could explode. The
hot contents could burn you
and container particles could
cause injury.
10.
MAKE SURE control knobs are in
the off position when you are
finished cooking or when you are
not watching to prevent burns.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY •
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mall
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
Model Number
from plate (see Parts and Features
diagram) and purchase date from
sales slip.
• Keep this book and sales slip to-
gether in a handy place.
Serlal Number
Purchase Date
Servlce Company Phone Number
Parts and features
6" SOLID ELEMENT
SURFACE UNIT Model RC8430XT
GLASS 71/2''SOLID ELEMENT CONTROL
COOl(TOP SURFACE UNIT PANEL
9" SOLID ELEMENT SIGNAL
SURFACE UNIT LIGHT
MODEL AND SERIAL
SIGNAL
LIGHT
NUMBER PLATE
(on bottom of outer box)
Model RC8436XT
7Y2"SOLID ELEMENT
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(on bottom of outer box)
SURFACE UNIT
6" SOLID ELEMENT
SURFACE UNIT