Whirlpool RC8700ED Installation Instructions Manual
30" electric downdraft cooktop
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Installation Instructions
30" ELECTRIC
Downdraft Cooktop
Modules selected at time of purchase
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
Part No. 208040 A
Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
4381589
Quick Reference
Table of Contents:
Pages
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4
Electrical requirements
2 - 3
4 - 5
Back cover
Back cover
Wiring diagram
Need assistance?
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call
the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance when you:
Have questions about the cooktop installation or operation.
Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized service
company.
The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under "Appliances - Household - Major - Service and Repair."
When you call, you will need:
The cooktop model number.
The cooktop serial number.
Both numbers are listed on the model/serial rating plate, located on
the left side of the downdraft plenum.
Write both numbers down now before installing cooktop.
Model # ______________________ Serial # ______________________
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Summary of Contents for Whirlpool RC8700ED
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions 30" ELECTRIC Downdraft Cooktop Modules selected at time of purchase IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions. Quick Reference Table of Contents: Pages Back cover Back cover Need assistance? Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance when you: The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under “Appliances —... -
Page 2: Before You Start
To eliminate the risk of burns or fires, Do Not install cabinets or store things above the cooktop. If cabinets are already installed above the cooktop, install a range hood to the bottom of the cabinet to prevent reaching over a heated cooking surface. The range hood should stick out a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the front of the cabinets. -
Page 3: Venting Requirements
The equivalent duct length (not actual) determines whether blower is set at the “Low” or “High” range. The blower is set at the “Low” range setting at the factory. The blower housing must be rotated or swiveled to the proper angle needed for your installation. - Page 4 Venting requirements con’t. Determine range blower setting. This cooktop is equipped with a dual range blower. It is factory set at “Low” range to be used for equivalent duct length runs of 30 feet (9.1 m) or shorter. If the equivalent duct length exceeds 30 feet (9.1 m), the blower must be shifted to “High”...
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Page 5: Installation Steps
(9.1m), shift the blower range setting from “Low” to “High” (see instructions on Page 3 for shifting the blower range). If blower must be shifted to “High” range, do it now. Page 4 The downdraft cooktop must be connected to the proper electrical voltage and frequency as specified on the model/serial rating plate. -
Page 6: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical ground is required on this cooktop. Do Not connect to the electrical supply until the cooktop is permanently grounded. Disconnect power to the junction box before making the electrical connection. This cooktop must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or a grounding connector should be connected to the grounding terminal or wire... -
Page 7: Cooktop Removal
Cooktop removal If removing the cooktop is necessary for cleaning or maintenance: 1. Disconnect electrical supply. 2. Disconnect vent duct system. 3. Lift cooktop out of countertop to complete cleaning or maintenance. Part No. 208040 A 4381589 © 1995 After cleaning and maintenance: 1.