Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RC8900XA Whirlpool
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A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Cooktop 7 (1 Caring For Your Cook-top 17 HYouNeed Assistance Or Service 27 Warranty 32 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool zlppliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home zlppliance. Years of engineering experience 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.
Important Safety Instructions General l Read all instructions before using the cooktop. l 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.
When using the cooktop l 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. l For coil elements, do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners.
Care and cleaning l For coil elements do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result. l Clean ceramic cooktop with care. Some cleaners can pro- duce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Parts And Featwes This section contains captioned illustrations of YOUI cooktop. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and fc atures. Model and serial number olate . Griddle Grill vem cooktop - module Solid element surface unit - module Control panel module NOTE: You must purchase modules sepa- rately.
Using Your Coolktop In This Section Page Page Using the surface units .~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 U! iing the vent system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using the grill . . . . . .
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 USE ___. --~ HI 1 * To start foods cooking. * To bring liquids to a boil.
Cookware tips l Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. l NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units.
a Use the largest surface unit for best l litart with hot water. This reduces the results. Solid and coil elements: also, lime the control is set on high. Reduce use a canner/pan which can be centered Ireat setting to lowest position needed to over the surface unit and which does not I;eep water boiling.
Grill chart Preheat 10 minutes on HI for best flavor. FOOD Beef steak (Y2-94”) l rare l medium l well-done Beef steak (l-l %“) l rare *medium l well-done Hamburgers Hot dogs Pork chops Spare ribs,.
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 l When cleaning griddle, never use a metal scouring pad or abrasive cleanser on the griddle.
Using the vent system --*--w- 1- - - .-*-. l Using the cooktop’s built-in downdraft vent fan removes cooking vapors, odor and smoke. l The fan will automatically operate at HIGH speed when the grill module is in use. The fan cannot be manually turned off when the grill module is operating.
Changing the cooktop modules 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.
Installing optional griddle module To install: 1. Remove the grill sections. 2. Slide the griddle into place with drain slot at rear. To remove: 1. Lift front slightly by both front corners and set aside.
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. l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
Caring For Your Cooktop In This Section Page Page Removing surface units and Cleaning the ceramic cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...*... 17 Cleaning the grill .
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 26 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.
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.
3. IMPORTANT: Dry the element com- pletely after cleaning. Turn on the element for a few minutes to dry thor- oughly. After the element has cooled, use a paper towel to apply a thin coat of salt-free oil to the surface units to season and restore the finish.
Cleaning the ceramic cooktop 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.
Cleaning tips What to use: l Cooktop Polishing Creme with paper towel or clean, damp sponge-Included with your unit, this creme has been devel- oped especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instruc- tions on container. .
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: 1. Lift off grill sections.
To clean grill: 7. Wash grill sections with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrub- bing pad, or use a dishwasher. Do not use metal scrubbing pads or abrasive cleansers. They will scratch the nonstick finish. 2. Rinse and wipe dry. 3. Wash the splatter shield, grease well, grease pan and frame in warm, soapy water.
Cleaning the vent system Personal Injury Hazard l Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop. The wall receptacle is located in the cabinet beneath the cooktop. *Turn fan and cooktop controls to OFF before cleaning the vent system. The vent fan system turns on automati- cally when the grill is used.
Cleaning ch Use the following table to help you clean all parts cf your cooktop. __-.-i--_.- PART _-- -- Control knobs - f ! I ! Zontrol panel Cooktop surface Coil element surface units Porcelain enamel reflector bowls Griddle Area under zooktop -.
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.
PROBLEM I.---- _, POSSIBLE CAUSE - I Venting : Exhaust fan is not turned on. : results are not ; Vent filters are not clean or : what you expected I are not in place. ! Vent duct or outside opening 1 is blocked. ; There is a draft in room i where cooktop is installed.
2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Cooking Product Warrainty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL ‘AY FOR FSP@ replacement pi arts and repair labor to correct defects in /jM service company. materials or workmalrship. Service must be provided by an WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A.
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