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Contents
BEFORE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR COOKTOP.
CHANGING COOKTOd iODULES :
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YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP - 2
1 Usit :g the Control Knobs
2 Usil g the Coil Element Module
3 Usvg the Vent System
4 Usir 1g the Grrll Module
5
USI,
,a the Solid Element Module
b
Us~r.g
the Optronal Griddle
MC jule
J USI~I~ the Optional Rotisserie
H Usr: 13 the Opttonal Smoothtop
Mc’Jule
V Cookware
Coil Element, Solid Element
and Smoothtop Modules 11
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Accessory Canning Kit
Grill Module 12
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Optional Griddle Module 13
Optional Rotisserie ?3
2 CLEANING AND CARING FOR’iOiJii
7 COOKTOP..... ,..... 14
7 Control Panel and Knobs 14
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Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls 15
2
Solid Elements
Smoothtop Module
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9 Cleaning Cooktop Chart, 17
Cleaning Vent System 1 1. 18
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 19
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1. Before Calling for Assistance 19
11 2. If You Need Assistance 19
3. If you Need Service 19
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4. If You Have a Problem 19
01986 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your cooktop
Read this”Use and Care Guide”carefully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally rerponrlble for maklng sure that your cook-top...
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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 RC8920XRH
GRILL
CONTROL
KNOBS
CONTROL KNOB
VENT SYSTEM
A
IT
‘EM
SYSTW..
This model comes with a removable grill module on the left side and a nonremovable coil element module on the right side. Other modules can be purchased
and used In place of the grill module.
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 number [under
the right module on the back 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.
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
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Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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COIL ELEMENTS
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Model RC8950XRH
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GRILL
GRILLS
HEATING
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VENT GRILL
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REAR
SURFACE
UNIT
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FRONT
SURFACE
UNIT
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‘A-
CONTROL KNOB
VENT SYSTEM
OPTIONAI
COIL
ELEMENT
MODULE
CONTROL
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SYSTEM
v \COOKTOP
lhls model comes with a grill module that can be used on elther slde. Several
moduies can be purchased and used In the other module openlng, or In place
of the grill module.
Using your cooktop
Surtace
‘1
Unlt
lndlcators
Left
Rear
-
Surface
Unlt
Control
2
Grill
4
, Control or
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LeR Front
Surtace
Unlt
Control
Right
Rear
Surface
Unlt
Control
Rlght
Flont
Surface
Unlt
Control
or Grill
Control
1. Using
the control knobs
Surface unit indicators:
Surface unit indicators show the surface unit
or module operated by that control knob.
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The solid dot shows the surface unit that is controlled by
that knob.
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The solid box shows that a
module, such as a grill, can
be controlled by that knob.
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The solid dot inside the box
shows the surface unit controlled if a surface unit mod-
ule is installed.
PUSH IN
Turn to
settlng.
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, Slgnal
Light
Vent
’ System
Control
Control knobs must be pushed in before
turning them to a setting. There is a click at HI.
LO and OFF, but they can be set anywhere
between HI and OFF.
The signal light will glow when any surface
unit or module is ON. Be sure the light is OFF
when you are not cooking.
NOTE: The grill and griddle modules are operated with the front control knob In the section
being used.