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Page 1: ...ty Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Cooktop 7 1Caring For Your Cook top 17 HYouNeed Assistance Or Service 27 Warranty 32 1 800 253 I 301 Call us with questions or comments ELECTRIC COO KTOP 3 I MODELS RC8920XA RC8900XA ...

Page 2: ...lert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock Tt ris symbol will help you avoid actions WIrich could cause product damage s ratches dents etc and damage to your pemrsonalproperty 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 ...

Page 3: ...ooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual 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 cloth ing or other flammable materi als contact surface units or areas near units until the have had sufficient time to coo 7 l Do not wear loose or hanging arments when usi...

Page 4: ...size also improves cooking efficiency l Check to be sure lass cook ing utensils are sa e for use 9 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 BNever leave surface unils unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy s...

Page 5: ...ro duce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface If a wet P aper towel is used to wipe spil s on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns l Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless pecifically recommended in this manual All other servicing hould be referred to a quali fied technician l Iisconnect the electrical sup ply before servicing the cooktop SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 6: ...appearance of all parts and fc atures Model and serial number olate Griddle Grill 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 6 ...

Page 7: ...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 Surface unit indicator lights One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on Burn...

Page 8: ...nd does not make full contact with the surface unit 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 ele rr ents when cooking is done Burned food a id damage to the cookware could result Use a lower setting t...

Page 9: ...on cooktop l Avoid spillovers on cooktop Use pans with tall sides l Do not 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 damag...

Page 10: ...rm soapy water rinse and dry Never use a metal scrubbing pad or abrasive cleanser on the grill these will damage the nonstick surface After clean ing lightly wipe cooking surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking Cooking tips l Do not cover the entire cooking surface with meat Leave space between the food items to allow smoke and steam to venti late properly l Meat with a normally hig...

Page 11: ... 50 60 MED HI 25 35 HI 45 60 MED HI 20 25 HI 20 25 I HI 2 3 t 4 t t 4 t SECOND I SIDE 1 COMMENTS 4 6 8 ___ 5 10 12 Turn as needed for even cooking Turn as needed for even cooking Turn as needed for even cooking Brush on barbecue sauce during last 15 20 minutes of cooking if desired Turn as needed for even cooking Turn frequently Turn as needed for even cooking Turn as needed for even cooking Butte...

Page 12: ...d dry 2 After cleaning lightly wipe the cooking surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking You don t have to season grease the griddle every time you use it Do not use shortening or butter to season the griddle 3 Preheat on HI then turn control to a lower setting to cook 4 Place food directly on cooking surface 5 Turn off the griddle element when cooking is finished Leaving element on ...

Page 13: ... Control Knob clockwise to HIGH or LOW Use HIGH only when doing cooking that produces significant cooking vapors odor and smoke You will hear a click when the fan comes on Turn counterclockwise to turn the fan OFF 9 The fan filters must be in place for the fan to operate properly Personal Injury Hazard Do not put hands in vent box when fan or controls are on The vent fan system turns on automatica...

Page 14: ...ules are cool before handling modules Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock To remove coil element solid element and ceramic glass modules 1 Lift module slightly by the handle 2 Pull module toward you with both hands to unplug it 3 Lift module out of cooktop To replace modules 1 Line up module terminal with cooktop receptacle 2 Push terminal into receptacle until it is plugged...

Page 15: ...tional griddle module To install 1 Remove the grill sections 2 Slide the griddle into place with drain slot at rear To remove 1 Lift front slightly by both front corners and set aside 2 Replace the grill sections i ...

Page 16: ...s l Match the pan to the surface unit size l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible l Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit l Pla...

Page 17: ...henever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Burn and Elect al Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Removing surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before removing surface units and r...

Page 18: ...ings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle 4 While pushing the surface unit terminal into the receptacle lift a little on the edge of the unit nearest the receptacle When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go the surface unit will fit into the reflector bowl _ ...

Page 19: ...ace units Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Solid element surface units do not glow red when hot Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool 2 For best results wipe off surface units with a damp sponge and soapy water after each use Remove burned on food with a soap fille...

Page 20: ...ove their appearance but not eliminate the spots Optional You can apply Electrol dressing to the surface units to improve their appearance 4 The stainless steel trim rings will yellow from the heat of the surface units and pans This is normal The yellowing can be removed by using stainless steel cleaner or Cooktop Polishing Creme on the trim rings To order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme P...

Page 21: ...ly elegant look Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop l Do not use the cooktop if cracked or broken Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions l Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Do n...

Page 22: ...and candy syrups can cause pitting on the cooktor if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs Remove dark streaks specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme Remove metal marks from copper or aluminum pans with Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again If seated before cleaning metal marks may 70t come off Tiny s...

Page 23: ...ement after each use A soiled heating element cleans itself by burning off spills and spatters To remove grill 1 Lift off grill sections 2 Lift heating element slightly and pull toward you Rfce ptacle 3 Lift out splatter shield 4 Lift and remove the grease well and grease pan being careful not to spill fat drippings 23 ...

Page 24: ... well grease pan and frame in warm soapy water Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heaving soiled areas You can clean the grease well and grease pan in a dishwasher 4 Rinse and wipe dry NOTE Do not clean heating element under the grill griddle Soil burns off Do not put in water To replace grill 1 Lower the grease pan and the grease well into opening 2 Put in splatter shield 3 Plug beating element term...

Page 25: ...use metal scrubbing pads or abrasive cleansers 2 Reach into vent box and lift a filter out Turn slightly to pass filter through vent hole Repeat for second filter Wash in warm soapy water or dishwasher 3 Wipe in and around the vent box with a sponge Clean up spills with a sponge 4 Replace the filters Be sure the filters rest at an angle over the exhaust fan 5 Replace the vent cover NOTE Filters mu...

Page 26: ...Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers NOTE Do not allow foods containin...

Page 27: ...t wired into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped SOLUTION Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker The surface units will not operate The grill does not work properly A household fuse has blown Replace household fuse or reset or a circuit breaker has...

Page 28: ...or is not from a reliable source I The pan used is not the type I I or size recommended in the I 1 recipe j Cooking utensil does not fit the surface unit being used I SOLUTION Turn on exhaust fan See page 2 5 for cleaning and re placement instructions Unblock vent duct or outside opening Close door or window causing draft Trim off all meat fat Level cooktop See Installation Instructions Use only t...

Page 29: ...D WASHING MACHINES MAJOR SERVICE L REPAIA DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Applmces or See WhIrlpool Appliances or 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts F P is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Cc rporation for quality parts Look for this sy nbol of quality whenever you need a relblacement part for your Whirlpool appli an e FSP replacement parts will fit right an j work right because they are ...

Page 30: ...ms caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LI rBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow ihe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclus on may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also h ve other rights which vary from state t...

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