Whirlpool RC8920XRH manual

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L Contents kaqe BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP - 2 Accessory Canning Kit 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Grill Module 12 PARTS AND FEATURES 2 Optional Griddle Module 13 USING YOUR COOKTOP. Optional Rotisserie ?3 1 Usit :g the Control Knobs 2 CLEANING AND CARING FOR’iOiJii 2 Usil g the Coil Element Module 7 COOKTOP..... ,..... 14 3 Usvg the Vent S[...]

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Parts and features Model RC8920XRH GRILL CONTROL KNOBS CONTROL KNOB VENT SYSTEM A CONTROL PANEL COIL ELEMENTS ME TOR CHRO REFLEC IT BOWL SYSTW.. ‘EM This model comes with a removable grill module on the left side and a non- removable coil element module on the right side. Other modules can be purchased and used In place of the grill module. Cop[...]

Model RC8950XRH FRONT _- SURFACE -DEAD UNIT 1 GRILLS -k HEATING ELEMENT &.$gJ$g GRILL VENT GRILL REAR SURFACE UNIT OPTIONAI COIL ELEMENT MODULE I w REFLECTOR I ‘A- CONTROL A CONTROL KNOB VENT SYSTEM SYSTEM v COOKTOP lhls model comes with a grill module that can be used on elther slde. Several moduies can be purchased and used In the other [...]

Using your cooktop ‘1 - 2 4 - - Surtace Unlt lndlcators Left Rear Surface Unlt Control Grill , Control or LeR Front Surtace Unlt Control Right Rear Surface Unlt Control Rlght Flont Surface Unlt Control or Grill Control , Slgnal Light Vent ’ System Control 1. Using the control knobs Surface unit indicators: Surface unit indicators show the surfa[...]

2. Using the coil element module Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms [woks, ridged bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended. Until You get used to the settlngs, use the followlng as a gulde. Use HI to start Use MED-HI to Use MED for gravy, Us[...]

Approximate grill cooklng times Prohoat the grill tor 10 mlnutor on HI. Control PCCD Sottlng Steak (%“-%“) ROW HI Medium HI Well-done HI Steak (1Wi”) Rare HI Medium HI Well-done HI Approxlmate Cooklng Time Side 1 Side 2 5 Mln. 4 Mln. 6 Mln. 6 Min. 8 Mln. 8 Min. 5-7 Mln. 5 Min. 9-l 1 Min. 10 Mln. 12-l 5 Mln. 12 Mln. Other: These toods must be [...]

5. Using the solid element module Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Spe- cialty items with rounded or rtdged bottoms (woks, ridged bottom canners or tea keffles) are not recommended. Solid elements are made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. These elements hold heat longer than conventio[...]

7. Using the optional rotisserie 1. Put fork on the spit pointing away from the handle. 2. Push spit through meat so the weight is bal- anced around the center. 3. ~;t%?t~ec;;~t,fork on the spit pointing 4. Push both forks into the meat and tighten the thumbscrews. 5. Push the pointed end of the spit all the way into the motor socket. 6. Put the ha[...]

Pans should be the same size or larger than the elements to prevent boilovers and hot handles. Only use pans wllh fluI bottoms. Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between the pans and the elements for fast, even cooking. Pans with uneven bottoms or raised patterns on the bottom are not suitable. Flatness of a pan can be checked by placing an edge o[...]

1 Accessory canning kit [Par? no. 242905) Tobeusedwlthoollelementmodulesonly. The large diameter of most water-bath or If you plan to use the cooktop for can- pressure canners combined with high heat ning. we recommend the installation of a settlngs for long periods of time can shorten Canning Kit. The kit includes one heavy the life of regular sur[...]

Optional griddle module The griddle module is used with the grill module. 1. To Install, remove 2. Slide the griddle 1. To remove, lift 2. Replacethegrills the grills tnto place with front slightly by drain slot at rear both front corners and set aside. Note: Make sure griddle is cool before removing. Optional rotisserie The optional rotisserie has[...]

1. To remove, slide 2. Litt and pull out out the side the heating ele- baffles. ment. Note: Make sure element is completely cool before removing. 3. Remove motor 4. Plug in the heat- and rotisserie rack ing element. and set aside. 5. Replace grills over heating element. Cleaning and caring for your cooktop Control Dane1 and knobs 1. First make sure[...]

Coil elements and reflector bowls Removlng 1. Be sure controls are OFF and elements are COOL. 2. Lift the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl. 3. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl Replaclng 1. Be sure toll elements are OFF. 2. Line up opening [...]

Solid elements Solld elements are not removable. After each use, wipe off the elements with a damp, soft cloth and soapy water. Burned-on food may be removed with a soapy scouring pad. The red spot in the center of the elements will gradually wash off. This is normal and will not affect the operation of the elements. IMPORTANT: AFTER EACH CLEANING,[...]

Cleaning cooktop chart :op chart ..*.s***w -e PART WHAT TO USE l-,w&%*+ >,nch?*- w--,.-+e %x7”*, Coil Element Heating Element Module Do not clean. Reflector Bowls HOW TO CLEAN h--v~ l Soil burns off. l Do not put In water. Warm soapy water and l Wash, rinse and dry well. plastic scouring pad or l Do not use metal scouring pads or dishwashe[...]

PART Smoothtop Module WHAT TO USE Stain cleaning Vinegar and clean paper towel. HOW TO CLEAN l Do not soak in water. l Soak paper towel with vinegar. Rub soiled area. For stubborn soils, keep vinegar soaked paper towel on stain for1015 minutes. Rub off soil. l Rinse and dry well. l Do not use vinegar on metal parts. Single-edge razor blade in l Car[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the cooktop wired correctly to a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)[...]

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