
SOLID
ELEMENT
COOKTOP
Models
RC8430XT
RC8436XT
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR
COOKTOP.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR COOKTOP
Using the Control Knobs
Using the Solid Element
Surface Units
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
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CARING FOR YOUR
2 COOKTOP.. 7
Control Panel and Knobs 7
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Solid Element Surface Units 7
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Cleaning Chart 9
5 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
5 ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL COOKTOP
6 WARRANTY 12
Before you use your cooktop
Read thls Use & Care Guide and the Cooklng Guide for Important
use and safety Informatlon.
You are personally responsible for maklng sure that your cooktop:
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is installed by a qualified installer.
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is properly installed and leveled in a countertop and cabinet that
can support the weight.
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is properly connected to the correct electric supply and properly
grounded. (See Installation Instructions.)
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is properly maintained.
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is used only for jobs expected of home cooktops.
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is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly,
0 See Installation Instructions for complete information.
See Cooklng Guide for Important safety and use Information.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
DO NOT
play with any part of the cooktop,
or leave them unattended near it.
They could be burned or injured.
2.
DO NOT
might want above the cooktop.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
3.
DO NOT
hot surface units. Dark colored
units can still be hot enough to
burn severely.
4. KEEP
cooktop when it is on. The cook-
top and surrounding area can
get hot enough to cause burns.
5.
DO NOT
a room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured or a fire
could start.
allow children to use or
store things children
allow anyone to touch
children away from the
use the cooktop to heat
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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
6. KEEP
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pan handles turned in, but
not over another surface unit to
avoid burns, injury and to prevent the utensil from being
pushed off the cooktop.
DO NOT
fires. The fire will spread. Cover
fire with large lid or smother with
baking soda or salt.
DO NOT
garments when using the cook-
top. They could ignite if they
touch ahot surface unit and you
could be burned.
DO NOT
tainers. They could explode. The
hot contents could burn you
and container particles could
cause injury
MAKE SURE
the off position when you are
finished cooking or when you are
not watching to prevent burns.
use water on grease
wear loose or hanging
heat unopened con-
control knobs are in
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- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Thank you for buylng a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mall
the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with
a question.
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Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (see Parts and Features
diagram] and purchase date from
sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place.
Model Number
Serlal Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Then complete

Parts and features
6” SOLID ELEMENT
SURFACE UNIT
GLASS
COOKTOP
7K” SOLID ELEMENT CONTROL SIGNAL
SURFACE UNIT
PANEL
LIGHT
Model RC8430XT
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(on bottom of outer box)
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9” SOLID ELEMENT
SURFACE UNIT LIGHT
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SIGNAL
Model RC8436XT
’ MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(on bottom of outer box)
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