
Model RC8536XT
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR COOKTOP
Using the Control Knobs
Surface Unit Indicators
Signal Lights
Using the Surface Units
Cookware
Using the Griddle/Griddle Chart
CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP..
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . .._..........
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls
Liff Up Cooktop
Cleaning Chart..
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
WHIRLPOOL COOKTOP WARRANTY
01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your cooktop
Read this Use & Care Guide and the Cooking Guide for important
use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for making 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 installed in an area protected from the weather.
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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
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See “Installation Instructions” for complete information.
See “Cooking Guide” for important safety and use information.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6.
1. 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.
!. DO NOT store things children
might want above the cooktop.
Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.
1. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
hot surface units. Dark colored
units can still be hot enough to garments when using the cookburn severely.
1. KEEP children away from the
cooktop when it is on. The cooktop and surrounding area can
get hot enough to cause burns.
i. DO NOT use the cooktop to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured or a fire
could start.
KEEP 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.
7. DO NOT use water on grease fires
The fire will spread. Cover fire with
large lid or smother with baking
soda or salt.
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
top. They could ignite if they touct
a hot surface unit and you could
be burned.
9. DO NOT heat unopened containers. They could explode. The
hot contents could burn you and
container particles could cause
injury.
10.
MAKESUREcontrol knobsareinthe
off position when you are finished
cooking or when you are not
watching to prevent burns.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
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.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and features
Model RC8536XT
GRIDDLE
COVER
SURFACE
UNIT
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(under the cooktop
on the back wall)
SIGNAL’LIGHl
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service, or call with a
question, have this information
ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from the plate located
as shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty and sales slip together
in a handy place.
Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card turnlshed wlth
thls product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number