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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . .
PARTS AND FEATURES.. . . . . .
USING YOUR COOKTOP. . . . . . . . . .
1. Using the Control Knobs . . .
2. Using the Coil Element Module
3. Using the Grill Module . .
4. Using the Solid Element Module
5. Using the Optional Griddle
Module,
6. Using the Optional Rotisserie
7. Cookware.. .
CHANGING COOKTOP MODULES. .
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Coil Element and Solid Element
Modules ,..............,,..,,....... 12
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Grill Module . . . . . .
Optional Griddle Module . . . . . . . . .
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Optional Rotisserie . .
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CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR
COOKTOP. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
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I, Before Calling for Assistance .
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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PI985 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your cooktop
Read this”Use and Care Guide”carefully 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 vented according to manufacturer’s instructions, with no restrictions.
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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 the “Installation Instructions” for complete information.
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Parts and features
Model RC8850XRH
OPTIONAL COIL
ELEMENT MODULE (6” and 8” Unlt)
(Available on all cooktops)
OPTIONAL COIL
ELEMENT MODULE (2 - 6” Unltr)
(Avallable ?n all CoOktopS)
REFLECTOR
BOWL
Model RC8350XRH
CONTROL
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(Not Shown]
SOLID ELEMENT
GRILL
MODULE
ELEMENT MODULE
(Available on all cooktops)
BOTH THESE MODELS COME STANDARD WITH A GRILL MODULE AND CHOICE OF OPTIONAL SURFACE UNIT MODULES.
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(Not Shown]
Copy your Model and
Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Number (under
the right module on the inside right wall].
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. There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Using your cooktop
Control panels
Model RC8850XRH (3 MODULES]
Surface
Unit
Indicators
<
Left Rear
Surface Unit
Control
left Front
Surface Unit
Control
Center Rear
Surface Unit
Control
Surface Unit
Signal lights
Center Front
Surface Unit
Control
Right Rear
Surface Unit
Control
Right Front
Surface Unit
Control
NOTE:
The griddle is only operated with the front control knob
in the section that it is used. The griddle and grill will only fit in the
lett or center section in the cooktop. The grill is operated with both
control knobs in that section. Use the front and rear control knobs
to heat the whole grill. Use only one control knob when heating only
half the grill.

Model RC8350XRH (2 MODULES)
Surface
II
ndicators
rface Unit
SUI
lnai lights
Sig
Unit
Leti Rea
Surface
Control
Left Fron
Surface
Control
Right Re
Surface
Control
Right Frc
Surface
Control
w
Unit
It
Unit
‘ar
Unit
mt
Unit
6’
NOTE:
The griddle is operated with only the front control knob in
the section that it is used. The griddle and grill can be used in either
side. The grill is operated with both control knobs. Use the front and
rear control knobs to heat the whole grill. Use only one control knob
when heating only half the grill.