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Whirlpool RC8436XA manual

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    Whid 01 -lP UseAndCare r - 1 A Note To You 2 Important SafeQ Instructions 3 Parts And Features 5 Using Your Cooktop 6 Caring For Your Cooktop 9 If You Need Assistance Or Service 12 Warranty 16 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC SOLID ELEMENT COOKTOP we MODELS RC8436XA RC8430XA[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. 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 Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and[...]

  • Page 3

    Important Safety Instructions General To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the following: l Read all instructions before are dark in color. Areas near using the cooktop. surface units become hot l Install or locate the cooktop onl J enough to cause bur[...]

  • Page 4

    When usina the cooktor, Grease @ 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. l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cookto[...]

  • Page 5

    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use them to become familiar 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 - Right rear control knob Right front control knob NOTE: B[...]

  • Page 6

    Using Your Cooktop I In This Section Page Page Using the surface units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..m... 8 To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use [...]

  • Page 7

    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. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pan- cakes. Medium l For gravy, pudding[...]

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    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[...]

  • Page 9

    Caring For Your Cooktop In This Section Page Page Cleaning the solid element surface units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cleaning other cooktop parts . . . . . . . . . . 11 Your cooktop is designed for ease of care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop wh[...]

  • Page 10

    4. After the surface unit 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. Wipe excess oil off trim rings. 5. Then heat 3-5 minutes. Some smoking may occur; this is normal. If surface units have dark spots caused by grease and food, the oil treatment will improve their appear[...]

  • Page 11

    Cleaning other cooktop parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your cooktop PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage t[...]

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    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 ca[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” Electric Cooktop Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life[...]