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Summary of Contents for RC8920XRH

Page 1: ...il MODULAR Element Module DOWN DRAFT COOKTOP _i C Ll rm rs w i s Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Olshaashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mlcrowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllloners Dehumldlfl ...

Page 2: ... V Cookware CHANGING COOKTOd iODULES 11 2 If You Need Assistance 19 1 3 If you Need Service 19 Coil Element Solid Element 4 If You Have a Problem 19 and Smoothtop Modules 11 01986 Whirlpool Corporation J 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 l is installed by a qu...

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Page 4: ...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 Model Number the right module on the back wall 2 Purchase date from sales slip Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Date handy place Ple...

Page 5: ...LL REAR SURFACE UNIT OPTIONAI COIL ELEMENT MODULE I w REFLECTOR I A CONTROL A CONTROL KNOB VENT SYSTEM 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 ...

Page 6: ... unit that is controlled by that knob l The solid box shows that a module such as a grill can be controlled by that knob l The solid dot inside the box shows the surface unit con trolled if a surface unit mod ule is installed PUSH IN Turn to settlng 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...

Page 7: ...serve Set the heat higher or lower within the LO band to keep food at the tem peroture YOU want 3 Using the vent system 4 Using the grill module FILTERS MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PROPER SAFE OPERATION THE EXHAUST FAN SHOULD BE ON FOR MOST COOKING OPERATIONS The built in fan removes cooking vapors odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop The fan should always be ON when using the grill module ...

Page 8: ...HI 12 l 5 Min Total Pork Chops HI 25 30 Min Total Spare Ribs Barbecued HI 50 60 Mln Total Lamb Chops MED HI 25 35 Mln Total Chlcken Pieces HI 45 60 Mln Total Ham Slice MED HI 20 25 Min Total Lobster Tails HI 20 25 Mln Total Garlic Bread HI 2 J Mln Total Baste wlth barbecue sauce last 15 20 minutes CAUTION The use of metal forks and tongs can scratch the non stick coat Ing Use with care Hlnts and t...

Page 9: ...urn to Q LO or MED LO set llng when sizzle starts Use MED for gravy Use MID l 0 to Use LO to con puddings and continue cooking tinue cooktng after Icings or to cook after starting at startlng at a high large amounts of a hlgher settlng er setting to keep vegetables Turn food warm or to to 0 LO setting to melt chocolate or tlnlsh cooklng shortenlng 6 Using the optional griddle module Before using t...

Page 10: ...tely 3 J pounds ore the most sultable for rotisslng Larger roosts wilt greatly Increase cooklng tlmes 8 Using the optional smoothtop module Cooking Cooking on the optional smoothtop is al most the same as cooking on surface units There are three differences you should know a bout The glass will take longer to heat up than a regular surface unit It will also take longer to cool down Turn off the un...

Page 11: ...DO NOT USE trlvefs woks wtlh skirts or canners wlfh concave bottoms See lllustmflons below Changing cooktop modules The cooktop modules will work on either side of the cooktop NOTE The toll element module on the rlghf ride of the RC8920XRH cooktop Is not removable Coil element solid element and smoothtop modules NOTE On the RC8920XRH cooktop these opflonal modules will only fli In the lefl side To...

Page 12: ...ches Order the klt from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech Care Service Company Grill module NOTE On the RC8920XRH cooktop the grill module will only flt In the left olde 1 To remove lift off grills 2 Lift heating element slightly and pull toward you 3 Lift out splat ter shield 4 Lift and re move the grease well being care ful not to spill fat drip 1 To replace 2 Put in splat 3 Plug heat 4 Place grills...

Page 13: ...t rear both front corners and set aside Note Make sure griddle is cool before removing Optional rotisserie The optional rotisserie has 5 parts It is used with the grill module Motor 1 To install remove 3 Set in rotisserie the grills rack 2 Lift and pull out the heating ele ment 4 Plug in the heat 5 Lift grease well Ing element slightly and slide side baffles into place 6 Install rotisserie motor a...

Page 14: ...ack ing element and set aside 5 Replace grills over heating element Cleaning and caring for your cooktop Control Dane1 and knobs 1 First make sure knobs are set on OFF then pull knob straight off 3 Wash knobs in worm soapy water Rinse well and dry 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to wrpe the panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Push the knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF 14 ...

Page 15: ...4 While pushing the coil element terminal into the receptacle lift a little on the edge of the unit nearest the receptacle 5 When the terminal is pushed into the recep tacle as far as it will go the coil element will flt into the reflector bowl Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the coil elements They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and lo...

Page 16: ...illrings Smoothtop module Always clean the smoothtop atter each use l Wipe the smoothtop surface with a clean damp paper towel before each use Do not use a sponge or cloth A llttle lettover soap or soll can staln the smoothtop when heated l Use only clean cookware l Avoid spillovers Use pans with tall sides l Do not let covers drlp on the smoothtop l Wipe up any spills with a wet paper towel when ...

Page 17: ...eer ds im Solld Element Heat Element Module Warm soapy water and l Clean after each use a soft cloth l Scrub off burned on food After each Soapy scouring pad cleaning heat elements until dry Damp soft cloth and l To darken elements or to remove rust salt free oil spots apply thin coat of oil to the COOL elements Spillrings l Heat for 3 5 minutes l Oil treatment will improve appearance or dark spot...

Page 18: ...ft l Wash rinse and dry well cloth l Do not pour water into the area l Do not drip water into receptacles Control Panel Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner l Wash rinse ond dry well l Follow directions provided with cleaner Control Knobs Warm soapy water and a soft l Wash rinse and dry well bristle brush l Do not soak Cleaning the vent system Before cleaning the vent system turn the fan and al...

Page 19: ...clean and in place Re placement filters Part No 786220 can be or dered from Whirlpool Dealers or TECH CARE Service Companies l Is the vent duct or outside opening blocked l Is there a draft in the room where the cooktop is installed l Has the meat fat been well trimmed 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINEa service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 130...

Page 20: ...e easier Part No 75647 001706696 Rev B 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ce Makers Dishwashers Bu ll In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges MIcrowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners Oehumldiflers Automatic Washers Clothes Or ...

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