Whirlpool RC8900XA, RC8920XA User Manual

A Note To You

Important Safety Instructions

ELECTRIC COO KTOP

Parts And Features

Using Your Cooktop 7

Caring For Your Cook-top

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MODELS RC8920XA

RC8900XA

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool zlppliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home zlppliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care (&ride. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registraiion Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statement:;. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is ,a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

your appliance.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

Tt ris symbol will help you avoid actions WI rich could cause product damage (s:ratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your pemrsonal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center nllmber, l-800-253-1 301, is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliar Ice’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 27. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, YOIJ will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You cali find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep th s book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date

De; ller Name De; ller Phone

Important Safety Instructions

General

Read all instructions before using the cooktop.

Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The cooktop must be Installed by a qualified installer. The cooktop must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

CAUTION: Do not store things

children might want above the cookto . Children could be burne

or injured while climb-

ing 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 in-

jured.

PO not operate the cooktop if It IS damaged or not working

properly.

Do not use the cooktop for

warming or heatin the room. Persons could be urned or

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injured, or a fire could start.

Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in

this manual.

. DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE

UNITS OR AREAS NEAR

LNITS. Surface units may be hDt even though they are dark irl 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 units until the have had sufficient time to coo.

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Do not wear loose or hanging

{:arments when using the cooktop. The t~ie touch a ;.n

you could be burned.

Use only dry potholders. Moist

could Ignite if

ot surface unit

or damp potholders on hot z8urfaces ma from steam. b

result in burns

0 not let potholder touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.

Do not heat unopened containf!t-s. They could explode. The

hot contents could cause burns :ind container particles could c:ause injury.

Do not store flammable materiills on or near the cookto

iumes can create an exp osion

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and/or fire hazard.

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When using the cooktop

For coil elements, make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cookin . Cook-

rng without reflector

owls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.

For coil elements, do not line

reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.

Do not cook on ceramic cooktop module if it is broken.

If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the

broken cooktop and create a

risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician

immediately.

Select a pan with a flat bottom that IS about the same size as the surface unit. If

is smaller than the sur-

ace unit, some of the heating

element will be e>lcpos.ed and i%iK?gsud) ~%Z!:;XZ.

rect pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

Check to be sure

ing utensils are sa e for use

lass cook-

on the cooktop. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other lazed utensils are

suitab e for cooktops without

B breaking due to the sudden change In temperature.

B Never leave surface unils

unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

41 Turn pan handles inward, but

not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, i flammable materia s,

niting of

9 and spills

due to bumping of the pan.

Grease

Grease is flammable. Do not

allow rease to collect

aroun !I cooktop. Wipe

spillovers immediately.

Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on

ran B e by coverin with a

wel -fitted lid, coo

ie sheet or

flat tray. Flaming grease

outside of pan can be extin-

uished with baking soda or,

available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

For coil elements do not soak

removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result.

Clean ceramic cooktop with care. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet towel is used to wipe spil s on

aper

P a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Do not repair or replace any

part of the cooktop unless :;pecifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing :;hould be referred to a qualif ied technician.

[Iisconnect the electrical supply before servicing the c ooktop.

Parts And Featwes

This section contains captioned illustrations of YOUI cooktop. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and fc atures.

Griddle

Grill

Model and serial number olate

vem

cooktop

- module

Solid element

surface unit

- module

Control panel

module

NOTE: You must purchase modules sepa-

rately. Model RC8920XA, however, comes with fixed coil elements on right side. To order modules, contact a WhirlpooP service company or dealer.

Using Your Coolktop

In This Section

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Using the surface Using the grill Using the griddle

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you moist operate your cooktop properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop.

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U! iing the vent system

10 Cl banging the cooktop modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . -’ 4

12 El lergy saving tips

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Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning

them to a setting. You can set them

anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface unit and grill markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.

The grill marker shows which control

knobs operate the grill.

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Surface unit indicator lights

One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on the control panel will glow when a

surface unit is on.

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.

start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

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SETI-ING

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&Z~MMENDED USE

* To start foods cooking. * To bring liquids to a boil.

For best results,

MED-HI -

MED

MED-LO

: * To hold a rapid boil.

l To fry chicken or pan-

cakes.

i l On solid elements, turn

to LO or MED-LO when sizzle starts.

l For gravy, pudding and

icing.

l To cook large amounts

of vegetables.

l On solid elements, turn

to LO or MED-LO when sizzle starts.

l To keep food cooking

after starting it on a higher setting.

l On solid elements, turn

to LO to finish cooking.

l To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

Using the solid element

surface unit module

Solid element surface units are made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. Each surface unit has a built-in protective limiter as a safety feature.

The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures when:

A pan

boils dry.

A pan

left on.

The bottom of the pan

small for the surface unit. This WIII result In

longer cooking times.

The bottom of the pan

warped, ribbed or dented and does not make full contact with the surface unit.

is removed and the surface unit is

is too large or too

is rounded,

1 he limiter will automatically reduce the heat

I( vel to provide even cooking temperatures

aid to protect the surface unit.

NOTE:

Solid elements stay hot for a long ti ne. Do not use the HI setting for long p ?riods of time or leave pans on hot elerr ents when cooking is done. Burned food a id damage to the cookware could result. Use a lower setting to complete the cooking ar\d turn the solid element surface unit off a fs w minutes before you finish cooking.

Before placing a pan on solid element sluface units for the first time,

st!tting for five minutes. The surface units w II give off smoke as the protective coating, afrplied at the factory, finishes bonding to th a surface.

heat on HI

Using the ceramic glass cl>oktop module

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is allnost the same as cooking on coil surface ur its. There are, however, a few differences:

--he surface unit will glow red

t Jrned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HI : etting - to maintain the proper temperat Jre setting you have selected.

Z;liding metal pans

cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping

c ff the cooktop before and after each use v/ill help keep the surface free from stains snd provide the most even heating. See rages 21 and 22 for care and cleaning suggestions.

on ceramic glass

when it is

Cookware tips

Select a pan

as the surface unit.

NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency,

utensils that make good contact with the surface units. Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (such as some porcelain

enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could

cause severe overheating of coil elements,

which damages the utensil and/or surface

unit.

Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

The pan

tight-fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge

ness) pans that are fairly light-weight.

The pan material

how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how

evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.

Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Handles

resistant material and be securely attached

to the pan.

Ceramic cooktop module:

With your hand,

pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.

Make sure bottoms

dry before using on cooktop.

Avoid spillovers

with tall sides.

Do not

that is about the same size

use only flat-bottomed

should have straight sides and a

(thick-

(metal or glass) affects

should be made of sturdy, heat-

feel the bottom of your

of pans are clean and

on cooktop. Use pans

cook food directly on cooktop.

Product Damage Hazard

D On coil elements, if a surface unit stays

red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of

incorrect utensils can result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent damage,

use correct utensils, start cooking on

HI and turn control down to continue cooking.

B Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface

unit. The utensil can overheat and may

damage the utensil or surface unit.

klome canning information

Solid and coil elements:

e:er of most water-bath or pressure canners

c lmbined with high heat settings for long

periods of time can shorten the life of regular s Jr-face units and cause damage to the c ,oktop.

If you plan to use the coil element cooktop

for canning, we recommend the installation

0’ a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 2 12905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpooFM service company.

To protect your cooktop:

Use flat-bottomed canners/pans

best results. Some canners have ribbed bottoms (porcelain enamel-ware) and are not recommended for solid elements. They do not make good contact with the surface unit, causing the limiter to reduce the heat level. This interferes with the canning process.

The large diam-

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