Whirlpool RC8200XY User's Manual
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1. light Model RC8400XY Using Y our Cooktop In This Section Using the surface units ccscccceersocrceecsenoeeee Energy saving tips Page To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your cooktop properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface unit indicator light s The Surface Unit Indicator Light s on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes Medium e For gravy pudding and icing opposite OFF To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after Starting it on a higher setting Lo e To keep food war2. Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action WHIRLPOOL Electric Cooktop Warranty ERO14 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooktop 2 Instruct you how to use the cooktop 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring B Repairs when the cooktop is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooktop caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement parts for control knobs WHIRLPOOL CORP
3. blown ora Replace household fuse or reset circuit units will not circuit breaker has tripped breaker operate Surface units are not plugged in Plug surface units in all the way all the way See Replacing on page 10 The control knobs are not being Push control knobs in before turning to a set correctly setting Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning to a will not turn turning setting Cooking results The cooktop is not level Level cooktop See Installation Instruc are not what tions you expected The recipe has never been Use only tested recipes from a reliable tested or is not from a reliable source source The pan used is not the type or Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom size recommended in the recipe mended pan type and size Cooking utensil does not fit the Pan should be the same size or slightly surface unit being used larger than surface unit being used 13 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 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 recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022
4. spills when cooktop is cool Surface unlts No cleaning is required Spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse in water Chrome Nonabrasive plastic scrub e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly reflector bowls bing pad and warm soapy e Clean frequently water e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers 12 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 First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service you will need to provide a complete descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request properly 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The unit is not wired into a live Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper operate circuit with proper voltage voltage See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown ora Replace household fuse or reset circuit circuit breaker has tripped breaker The surface A household fuse has
5. ORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages s0 this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your author ized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange tf you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 3185371 1992 Whiripoo Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
6. Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized ol Whiripool service compa SERVICE nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD e WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR Sea Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co 14 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 4 if you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
7. UseAndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features 5 Using Your Cooktop 6 Caring For Your Cooktop 9 If You Need Assistance Or Service B Warranty 16 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments ELECTRIC COOKTOP MODELS RC8200XY RC8400XY 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 maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day if you e
8. damaged or not working properly Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual e Do not touch surface units or areas near units Surface To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the cooktop follow basic precautions including the following units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units become hot enough to cause bums During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they havo had sufficient time to cool Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the _ cooktop They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot surface units Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Do not store flammable materi als on or near the cooktop The fumes can create an explosion and or fire hazard continued on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the cooktop e Make sure the reflect
9. ease outside of pan can be extin ques with baking soda or it available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Do not soak removable heat ing elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result e Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servic ing should be referred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 RC8200XY Model and serial number Control panel Model and serial number Control panel plate under cooktop on plate under cooktop on the right wall the right wall Plug in surface unit Plug in surface unit with one plece chrome with one piece chrome reflector bowl reflector bowl Control panels Model RC8200XY Model RC8400XY Loft rear control Left rear knob eZ control knob s R Rear surface a Right rear unit indicator contol o i light knob 7 m Right rear Surface 88 8 nit markar S control knob Surface unit marker Left front control Left front knob o gt control knob 3 Front surface Right front S77 unit indicator control light knob Right front Surface unit 7 control knob indicator
10. h items found around AWARN ING your home Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard and operating like new Make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so could result in bums or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls i 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep tacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 12 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 and the element hold down clip 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 10 4 When the terminal is pushed into the recep tacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect
11. 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 the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP 11 CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your cooktop PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs Control panel Sponge and warm soapy Wash rinse and dry thoroughly water DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive OR cleaners They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Cooktop surface Sponge and warm soapy Wash rinse and dry thoroughly water USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg
12. ls with rounded warped ridged or dented bottoms These could cause severe overheat ing which damages the utensil and or surface unit ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard lf a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils can result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking USING YOUR COOKTOP 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 regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e For best results use the largest surface unit Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than 1 inch outside surface unit area Large diamater canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Excessive heat build up will damage the cooktop Start with hot
13. m until ready to serve Cookware tips There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs e For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units To check the flatness of a utensil Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it Rotate the ruler in all directions There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler NOTE Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness Pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit It can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit e Do not use canners woks and specialty utensi
14. or bowls are in place during cooking eons WIRU reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components undermeath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If panis _ smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the i anng of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook tops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite i a J D Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop Wipe spillovers immediately gt pee ey e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering witha well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming gr
15. ver have a question conceming your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 13 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagrams on page 5 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions AWARNING General e Read all instructions before using the cooktop e Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the rovided Installation Instruc tions The cooktop must be installed by a qualified installer The cooktop must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the cooktop Children could be burned or injured while climb ing on tt Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the cooktop is in use They should never be allowed to sif or stand on any part of the cooktop They could be burned or in jured Do not operate the cooktop if it is
16. water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day USING YOUR COOKTOP 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 conserve energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the cooktop Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP Caring For Your Cooktop In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls q ccus00 9 Cleaning chart cssscsoecseccnesseenccceessanneens 12 Your cooktop is designed for ease of care Most cleaning can be done wit
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