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Summary of Contents for Whirlpool RC8430XA
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Whid UseAndCare ELECTRIC SOLID ELEMENT Note To You Important SafeQ Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Cooktop Caring For Your Cooktop If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. COOKTOP MODELS RC8436XA RC8430XA... -
Page 2: Note To You
A Note To You Thank buying a Whirlpool@ You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. - Page 3 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 onl in accordance with the provide Installation Instructions.
- Page 4 When usina cooktor, @ Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed and may result pa:“heol~~~~.n~~~r~~t~~~~~e also improves cooking efficiency.
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Page 5: Parts And Features
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Model RC8436XA Model RC8430XA Control panel Left rear control knob - Surface unit indicator light Left front control knob - NOTE: Both models shown are also available in white. -
Page 6: Using Your Cooktop
Using Your Cooktop In This Section Using the surface units ..... . 6 To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop. - Page 7 Until you get used to the settings, the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. RECOMMENDED SETTING To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil.
- Page 8 Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit. Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of surface units and cause damage to...
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Page 9: Caring For Your Cooktop
Caring For Your Cooktop In This Section Cleaning the solid element surface units ........9 Your cooktop is designed for ease of care. - Page 10 To obtain order information for Electrol dressing (Part No. 814030), write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Department 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPot-te, IN 46350 Call l-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone.
- Page 11 Cleaning other cooktop Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your cooktop WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, Control knobs soapy water Sponge and warm, Glass cooktop soapy water surface Paper towel and spray glass cleaner parts HOW TO CLEAN...
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Page 12: 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. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. - Page 13 United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: *APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD- .
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Page 14: Warranty
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking “Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, PART NO.