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Whirlpool RC8200XY Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool RC8200XY Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RC8200XY Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool electric cooktop use & care guide rc8200xy, rc8400xy

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Summary of Contents for Whirlpool RC8200XY

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    A Note To lbu Important Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Cooktop Caring For Your Cooktop If You Need Assistance Or Service ELECTRIC COOKTOP MODELS RCWOOXY Safety ‘. 13 RC8400XY...
  • Page 2: A Note To Lbu

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, wo&#&ss into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free developed this Use and Gare Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the following: General Read all instructions before using the cooktop. Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the rovided Installation Instruc- ions.
  • Page 4 When using the cooktop Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cookin without reflector bowls may su ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage. Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
  • Page 5: Parts And Features

    This section contains cautioned illustrations of vour cooktop. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and feat&s. Model RC8200XY Modal and serial number plate4 (under cooktop on me right wdl) Plug-ln l urtaw unit...
  • Page 6: Using Your Cooktop

    Using Your Cooktop In This Section Using the surface units ........To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly.
  • Page 7 If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpools” service company. To protect your range: Use flat-bottomed...
  • Page 8 Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product. Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
  • Page 9: Caring For Your Cooktop

    Caring For Your Cooktop In This Section Surtatx units and reflector bowl@ ---.-0 Your cooktop is designed for ease of care. Most cleaning can be done with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.
  • Page 10 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 12 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold- down clip.
  • Page 11 4. When the terminal is pushed into the recep- tacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units.
  • Page 12 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your cooktop. WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, soapy Control knobs water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Cooktop surface Sponge and warm, soapy water...
  • Page 13: If You Need Assistance Or Service

    If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
  • Page 14 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance 5. If you are not satisfied the problem solved .
  • Page 16 Outside the United States, a different warranty may appty. For details, please contact your author- ized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. ff you need service, first see the *Assistance “Assistance...

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