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Whirlpool RC8900XA Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool RC8900XA Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool cooktop rc8920xa, rc8900xa user guide
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A Note To You
2
Important
Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Cooktop
7
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Caring For
Your Cook-top
17
HYouNeed
Assistance
Or Service
27
Warranty
32
1-800-253-I 301
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or comments.
ELECTRIC COO KTOP
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MODELS
RC8920XA
RC8900XA

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  • Page 1 A Note To You Important Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Cooktop Caring For Your Cook-top HYouNeed Assistance Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions ELECTRIC COO KTOP MODELS Safety or comments. RC8920XA RC8900XA...

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, world-class home zlppliance. 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 (&ride. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions General Read all instructions before using the cooktop. Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installation Instruc- tions. The cooktop must be Installed by a qualified installer. The cooktop must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
  • Page 4 When using the cooktop For coil elements, make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cookin . Cook- rng without reflector owls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage. For coil elements, do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners.
  • Page 5 Care and cleaning For coil elements do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result. Clean ceramic cooktop with care. Some cleaners can pro- duce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet aper towel is used to wipe spil s on a hot cooking area, be careful...
  • Page 6 Parts And Featwes This section contains captioned illustrations with the location and appearance of all parts and fc atures. Model and serial number olate . Griddle Grill NOTE: You must purchase modules sepa- rately. Model RC8920XA, however, comes with fixed coil elements on right side. To order modules, contact a WhirlpooP company or dealer.

  • Page 7: Using The Surface Units

    Using Your Coolktop In This Section units .~ ........7 Using the surface Using the grill .
  • Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. -.~-.- SETI-ING &Z~MMENDED ___. * To start foods cooking. * To bring liquids to a boil.
  • Page 9 If you plan to use the coil element cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation 0’ a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 2 12905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpooFM service company. To protect your cooktop: Use flat-bottomed canners/pans best results.

  • Page 10: Using The Grill

    a Use the largest surface unit for best Solid and coil elements: results. also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.
  • Page 11 Grill chart Preheat 10 minutes on HI for best flavor. FOOD Beef steak (Y2-94”) rare medium well-done Beef steak (l-l %“) rare *medium well-done Hamburgers Hot dogs Pork chops Spare ribs, barbecued Lamb chops MED-HI Chicken pieces Ham slice MED-HI Lobster tails Garlic bread Grilling times are approximate...

  • Page 12: Using The Griddle

    Using the griddle Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure the griddle control is off and the griddle is cool and covered when not in use. Failure to do so could result in burns or fire. Product Damage Hazard When cleaning griddle, never use a metal scouring pad or abrasive cleanser on the griddle.

  • Page 13: Using The Vent System

    Using the vent system Using the cooktop’s built-in downdraft vent fan removes cooking vapors, odor and smoke. The fan will automatically operate HIGH speed when the grill module is in use. The fan cannot be manually turned off when the grill module is operating. When using surface units, turn the Vent Fan Control Knob clockwise to...
  • Page 14 Changing the cooktop The cooktop modules will work on both sides of the cooktop. (See page 23 for grill removal instructions and page 15 for op- tional griddle installation instructions.) Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Be sure all controls are off and the modules are cool before handling modules.
  • Page 15 Installing optional griddle module To install: 1. Remove the grill sections. 2. Slide the griddle into place with drain slot at rear. To remove: Lift front slightly by both front corners and aside. 2. Replace the grill sections.
  • Page 16 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 save energy when using your cooking product.

  • Page 17: Caring For Your Cooktop

    Caring For Your Cooktop In This Section Removing surface units and bowls ........*... reflector Cleaning the solid element...
  • Page 18 4. Lift the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 26 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 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.
  • Page 19 NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of your utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit.
  • Page 20 To order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or Electrole Dressing (Part No. 814030) write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Department 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 l-800-253-1301 Call to order. You must have a major credit card to order by...
  • Page 21 Cleaning the ceramic The ceramic cooktop module is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust-free and soil-free before heating.
  • Page 22 TCI obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477), WI ite to: W iirlpool Corporation At ention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 l-800-253-1301 CE II to order. You must ha Je a major credit card to order by phone.

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Grill

    Cleaning the grill Food cooked on the grill may spatter. You should clean all parts of the module except the heating element after each use. A soiled heating element cleans itself by burning off spills and spatters. To remove grill: Lift off grill sections.
  • Page 24 To clean grill: 7. Wash grill sections with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrub- bing pad, or a dishwasher. Do not use metal scrubbing pads or abrasive cleansers. They will scratch the nonstick finish. 2. Rinse wipe dry. 3.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Vent System

    WhirlpoolSM service company or dealer. Order Part Number 786235 (one pair). If you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized Whirlpool service company, call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center l-800-253-1 301. TOLL-FREE Filter...
  • Page 26 Cleaning Use the following table to help you clean all parts cf your cooktop. __-.-i--_.- -.-- WHAT TO USE PART Control knobs Sponge and warm, water ;Oapy Zontrol panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Cooktop surface Sponge and warm, soapy water...

  • Page 27: 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. Pat-t 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 mode and serial numbers and the purchase date.
  • Page 28 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM I.---- I Venting : Exhaust fan is not turned on. : results are not ; Vent filters are not clean or : what you I are not in place. expected ! Vent duct or outside opening 1 is blocked. ;...
  • Page 29 FSP@ replace- . . . ment parts F$ P is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Cc rporation for quality parts. Look for this sy nbol of quality whenever you need a relblacement part for your Whirlpool appli- an :e. FSP replacement parts will fit right...
  • Page 30 C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed t 1 be repaired in the home. Damage to the cooking product caused by act dent, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized appliance.

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