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Cooking Products Service Manual
Original April, 1996
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© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation
Important Safety Information ....................................................................................................... iv
Installation Highlights .......................................................................................................................1-1
Before You Start ..........................................................................................................................1-1
Cooktop Dimensions ...................................................................................................................1-1
Cutout Dimensions ......................................................................................................................1-2
Clearance Dimensions ................................................................................................................1-2
Tools & Material You Will Need ................................................................................................ 1-3
Venting Requirements ................................................................................................................1-4
Installing The Cooktop ............................................................................................................. 1-10
Electrical Supply Requirements ............................................................................................. 1-11
Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................. 1-12
Venting Operation Check ........................................................................................................ 1-15
Theory Of Operation ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
The Coil Elements .......................................................................................................................2-1
The Radiant Elements ................................................................................................................2-2
The Grill Elements .......................................................................................................................2-3
The Fan Motor ..............................................................................................................................2-4
Component Access ........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Cooktop Components .................................................................................................................. 3-1
Component Locations .............................................................................................................3-1
Removing The Control Panel & The Surface Unit Indicator Light .................................... 3-2
Removing The Control Switch ...............................................................................................3-3
Removing The Maintop ...........................................................................................................3-4
Removing The Cooktop .......................................................................................................... 3-4
Removing A Terminal Block ................................................................................................... 3-6
Removing The Fan Motor .......................................................................................................3-7
Module Components ...................................................................................................................3-8
The Ceramic Surface Unit RCM30DB/Q — Removing
The Glass, Element, Or Limiter ......................................................................................... 3-8
The Coil Surface Unit RCM10DB/Q — Removing
A Coil Element & Connector ............................................................................................ 3-10
The Grill RCM20DB — Removing The Grill Element ...................................................... 3-12
Removing A Terminal Plug Connector .............................................................................. 3-13
Component Testing ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
Tech Tips ............................................................................................................................................5-1
Schematic Diagram — Model RC8700ED ................................................................................5-1
Wiring Diagram— Model RC8700ED ........................................................................................5-2
Schematic Diagram — Model RC8720ED ................................................................................5-3
Wiring Diagram— Model RC8720ED ........................................................................................5-4
Strip Circuits .................................................................................................................................5-5
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................5-6
Model Number Designation ..................................................................................................... 5-10
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Electric Modular Downdraft Cooktop Warranty ............................................................. 5-11
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