Whirlpool RCS2012RS08, RCS2012RS09, RCS2012RS10 Owner’s Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COOKTOP SAFETY ....................................................................2
PARTS AND FEATURES .............................................................4
COOKTOP USE ........................................................................... 4
Cooktop Controls .....................................................................4
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls
(on some models) ................................................... 5
Home Canning .......................................................................... 5
Cookware ..................................................................................5
COOKTOP CARE ........................................................................6
General Cleaning ......................................................................6
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 7
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ........................................................7
In the U.S.A. .............................................................................. 7
Accessories ..............................................................................8
In Canada .................................................................................8
WARRANTY .................................................................................9
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COOKTOP SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
follow instructions.
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
instructions.
follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the following:
CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a cooktop – Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the Room.
Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not
be left alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop.
Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the cooktop.
User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of
the cooktop unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Storage on Cooktop – Flammable materials should
not be stored near surface units. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or
flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
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 other bulky cloth.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may 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 they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.
Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is equipped
with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For units with ventilating hood –
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
For units with coil elements –
Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place
Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.
Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements ­Heating elements should never be immersed in water.
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