Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR COOKTOP Surface Unit Indicators Using the Control Knobs Using the Surface Units Using the Vent System Using the Grill CHANGING COOKTOP MODULES USING OPTIONAL MODULES Before you use your cooktop Read this”Use information.
Parts and features Model RC8900XMH Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When you need service or call with a ques- tion, have this information ready: Model and Serial Number 1. Complete the right module on the back wall). 2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Using your cooktop ‘2 Surface Unlt Indicators Left Rear Surface Unit Control Surface unit indicators Surface unit indicators Front or module operated Surface The solid *nit Control face unit that is controlled or Grill that knob. Control The solid module, be controlled The solid shows...
Using the surface units Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent Specialty items with rounded kettles) are not recommended. Until You get used to the settings, HI to stort MED-HI hold a rapid foods cooking to bring liquids or to fry chicken a boil.
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Approximate grill cooking Preheat the grill for 10 mlnutes on HI. FOOD Steak (%i’-%“) Rare Medium Well-done Steak (13%“) Rare Medium Well-done Other: These foods must be turned cooking to provlde even cooking Hamburgers Hot Dogs Pork Chops Spare Ribs, Barbecued. Lamb Chops Chicken Pieces...
Changing cooktop modules The cooktop modules will work on either side of the cooktop. are OFF and the modules are cool before Surface unit modules To remove, lift slightly by the handle. Terminal To replace, line up the terminal with receptacle.
Using optional modules Optional modules will work on either side of the cooktop. Using the griddle NOTE: Make sure the grill con- trols are OFF and the grill is cool before installing griddle. To install, remove Slide the grills. into drain slot at rear.
Using the rotisserie The rotisserie has 5 parts. It is used with the Grill Module. NOTE: Make sure the grill controls and the grill is cool before installing rotisserie. Motor To install, remove Set in rotisserie the grills. rack. Lift and pull the heating ele-...
Approximate minimum No preheat required. Food Beef Roast Well-done Pork Loin Roast. Leg of Lamb Chicken, med. Cornish Game Be sure grills are removed during Roasts of approximately pounds roasts will greatly increase cooking Using the smoothtop To install, line up the terminal with the receptacle.
Canning Krt. The kit includes cause duty 8” surface switches. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Care Use warm soapy wipe the panel. Rinse Push the knobsstraight they point to OFF. Use pans with tall sides.
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Surface units and reflector Removing Be sure surface units are OFF and COOL. Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep- tacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl. Pull the’surface unit straight away receptacle Lift out the reflector bowl.
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Cleaning PART WHAT TO USE Surface Units Do not clean Reflector Bowls Hot soapy water or dishwasher Grill Module Grill Warm soapy water Heating Element Do not clean Splatter Shield Hot soapy water. Grease Well ond Frame Warm soapy water plastic scouring Griddle...
Is the vent duct or outside opening Is there a draft in the room where top is installed? Has the meat fat been well trimmed? If you need assistance*. Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE i service sistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S.
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