Whirlpool RC8900XX User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Model and serial number plate (inside the cooktop)

Control oanel

Shown

Ven(grille

Grill module

with’ optional coil element surface unit module (solid element and ceramic cooktop modules also available)

ELECTRIC COOKTOP

RC8900XX

Contents

Important Safety Instructions Using Your Cooktop

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Using the surface units

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Using the optional coil element module.. Using the optional solid element module.. Using the optional ceramic cooktop module 6

Using the Using the Using the vent system Changing the cooktop modules

Caring For Your Cooktop

Control panel and Coil surface units and reflector bowls Solid element surface units Ceramic

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griddle

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Grill ................................................................

Vent system Cleaning tips

If You Need Service Or Assistance

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Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registra5 5

tion 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 from plate (inside the cooktop) and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

You are responsible for:

Installing and leveling the cooktop in a countertop and cabinet strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation

Instructions.)

Making sure the cooktop is not used by anyone

unable to operate it properly.

Properly maintaining the cooktop.

Using the cooktop only for jobs expected of a

home cooktop.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, damage when using the cooktop, follow basic

Read all instructions before using the cooktop.

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

Do not operate the cooktop if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

If your cooktop has a ceramic cooktop module, do not cook on it if it is broken. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spill-overs may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

Do not use the cooktop for warming or

heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could

be burned.

For coil elements, make sure the reflector

bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking

without reflector bowls may subject the

wiring and components underneath them to

damage.

Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil

or other liners. Improper installation of these

liners may result in a risk of electric shock or

fire.

Do not touch surface units or areas near surface units. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in 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 surface

units until they have had sufficient time to cool.

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

smaller than the surface unit, some of the

heating element will be exposed and may

result in the igniting of clothing or potholders.

Correct pan size also improves cooking

efficiency.

injury to persons, Or

precautions, including

*Turn pan handles inward, but not over other

surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch

hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or

bulky cloth for a potholder. They could catch on fire.

Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are

safe for use on the cooktop. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed utensils are

suitable for cooktops without breaking due to

the sudden change in temperature.

Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause

injury.

Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to

handle it. Do not allow grease to collect

around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-overs

immediately.

Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick

up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on

cooktop by covering with a well-fitted lid,

cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease

outside of pan can be extinguished with

baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose

dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings. A boil-over could result and

cause smoking and greasy spill-overs that

may ignite.

Make sure surface units are off when you

are finished, and when you are not watching.

Do not store flammable materials on or near

the cooktop. They could explode or burn.

Do not store things children might want

above the cooktop. Children could be

burned or injured while climbing 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 injured.

Important Safety Instructions Continued

Keep cooktop vents unobstructed.

Clean your cooktop regularly. See care and cleaning instructions in this manual.

Be sure all cooktop parts are cool before cleaning.

Do not soak removable coil heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result.

If your cooktop has a ceramic cooktop module, clean it with care. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.

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Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.

. FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

Using Your Cooktop

Using the surface units

Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set 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. Surface unit indicator light

One of the surface unit indicator lights on the

control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and the 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.

Using the optional coil element module

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control

knob down to continue cooking.

Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids

to a boil.

Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken

or pancakes.

Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing; to

cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after

starting it on a higher setting.

Use LO to keep food warm until ready to serve.

Burn and Fire Hazard

Using Your Cooktop Contmued

Burn and Product Damage Hazard

9 If the pan is too small for the surface unit,

you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit. Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury.

If a coil 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 for long periods of time 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.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control

knob down to continue cooking.

Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids

to a boil. When cooking foods, turn to LO or

MED-LO when sizzle starts.

Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken or pancakes. Turn to LO or MED-LO when sizzle starts.

Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing; to

cook large amounts of vegetables. Turn to LO to

finish cooking.

Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after

starting it on a higher setting.

Use LO to keep food warm until ready to

serve.

Using the optional solid element module Before placing a pan on solid element surface units for the first time, heat on HI setting for five

minutes. The surface units will give off smoke as the protective coating, applied at the factory, finishes bonding to the surface.

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 and automatically reduces the heat

level. The limiter will sense uneven heat when a pan boils dry or when a pan is removed and the surface unit is left on. The heat level may also be reduced automatically if the bottom of the pan is not flat or if the pan is too large or too small for

the element. This will result in longer cooking times.

Solid elements hold heat longer than conven-

tional surface units. For best cooking results, use

a high setting for only a very short period of time.

Then use a lower setting to complete the cooking. You may want to turn the solid element surface

unit OFF a few minutes before you finish cooking.

Solid elements stay hot for a long time. Do

not use the HI setting for long periods of

time or leave pans on hot elements when

cooking is done. Burned food and damage

to the cookware could result.

Using the optional ceramic cooktop module Cooking on the ceramic cooktop module is almost the same as cooking on surface units. There are, however, a few differences:

. The ceramic cooktop will take slightly longer to

heat up than a regular surface unit. It will also take longer to cool down. Turn off the unit a few minutes before you are finished cooking.

. The surface unit will glow red when it is turned

on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off to maintain the proper temperature setting you have selected.

9 Do not use the ceramic cooktop for canning.

Sliding metal pans on ceramic cooktop surfaces could leave marks. If they are not heated, metal marks can be removed using a special

cooktop polishing creme. Other marks may be

permanent. See pages 15 and 16 for cleaning and caring suggestions.

Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating.

NOTE: The surface units may smoke slightly and

emit a burning odor during the first few hours of use. This is normal. It is caused by the insulation material of the new ceramic cooktop elements and will not occur again.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids

to a boil.

Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken

or pancakes.

Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing; to

cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after

starting it on a higher setting.

Use LO to keep food warm until ready to

serve.

Using a pan with a nicked or scratched bottom could damage the ceramic cooktop.

Heating a soiled pan can leave a stain on the cooktop and cause scratches.

Using the grill

Before you use the grill for the first time:

Wash with warm, soapy water; rinse and dry. Never use a metal scrubbing pad or abrasive cleanser on the grill; these will damage the nonstick surface. After cleaning, lightly wipe cooking surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking.

Cooking tips Do not cover the entire cooking surface with

meat. Leave space between the food items to allow smoke and steam to ventilate properly.

Meat with a normally high fat content will produce more smoke and flare-ups, but cook faster than lean meat. Trim fat from meat before placing on the grill to prevent excessive smoke or flare-ups.

If meat begins to cook too quickly, turn the grill

control knob to a lower setting.

Do not leave grill unattended.

NOTE: For additional modules, contact a WhirlpoolSM service company or dealer.

Cookware (for all modules) Pans should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit to prevent boil-overs and hot handles.

Use only flat-bottomed utensils on the cooktop. Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between the pans and surface units for fast, even cooking.

Pans without flat bottoms and specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged bottom canners or tea kettles) will cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

To check your cookware for flatness, place a

straight-edge across the bottom of each piece.

Move the straight-edge around. If light shows anywhere between the pan and the straight-edge, the pan is not flat. Do not use it.

Fire and Product Damage Hazard

If grease causes excessive flare-ups DO NOT PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE.

To put out fire:

- Remove food from the grill, turn the grill control to OFF and cover the grill with a large metal pan.

- Make sure the vent system has been switched to ON.

The use of metal utensils can scratch the

non-stick coating. Only nylon or plastic

utensils should be used.

Using Your Cooktop Contmued

Grill chart Preheat 10 minutes on HI for best flavor.

APPROXIMATE

COOKING TIME

FOOD

Beef steak (l/2-3/4”)

rare

medium

well-done

Beef steak (l-l l/2”)

rare

medium

well-done

Hamburgers Hot dogs Pork chops Spare ribs,

barbecued

Lamb chops

CONTROL

SElTING

HI HI HI

HI HI HI HI

MED-HI

FIRST

SIDE

5 Min. 6 Min. 8 Min.

5-7 Min.

9-11 Min.

12-l 5 Min.

SECOND

SIDE

4 Min. 6 Min. 8 Min.

5 Min. 10 Min. 12 Min.

APPROXIMATE

TOTAL COOKING

TIME

20-25 Min.

12-l 5 Min. 25-30 Min. 50-60 Min.

25-35 Min.

COMMENTS

Turn as needed for even cookin! Turn as needed for even cookin! Turn as needed for even cookin!

Brush on barbecue sauce during last 15-20 minutes of cooking, if

desired. Turn as needed for even cookin!

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Chicken pieces Ham slice Lobster tails Garlic bread

MED-HI

HI HI

45-60 Min.

20-25 Min.

2-3 Min.

Turn frequently. Turn as needed for even cookin! Turn as needed for even cookin!

Butter French bread and sprinkk

with garlic salt before grilling.

Grilling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.

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