Whirlpool RC8200XK User's Manual
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1. are set on OFF Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to wipe the panel Rinse and wipe dry 2 Liftthe edge ofthe unit just enough to clear the reflector bowl Wash knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Push the knob straight back on Make sure it 4 Lift out the reflector bowl points to OFF REPLACING 4 Be sure surface unit controls are OFF 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle 4 While pushing the surface unit terminal into the receptacle lift a little on the edge of the unit nearest the receptacle CLEANING CHART Receptacie Bowl Opening 5 when the terminal is pushed into the re ceptacle as far as if will go the surface unit will fit into the reflector bowl 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 the utensils used may not be flat enough Or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that is meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This ex tra heat can discolor it DO NOT LINE THE REFLECTOR BOWLS WITH FOIL Use of foil can cause shock or fire hazard PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Outside of Soft cloth warm soapy e Wipe off regularly when cooktop is cool cooktop2. lt lt gt gt Whirlpool ELECTRIC cooktop Model RC8200xK use care 1de Control Panel Modei and Serial Number Plate not shown One Piece Chrome Reflector Bowl Plug In Surface Unit Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here If you need service or call with a ques tion have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Num Model Number bers Remove the right front surface unit and reflector bowl to see the plate on the right inside wall of your S cooktop oe 2 Purchase date from your sales slip Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your war Model and ranty and the sales slip together in a Serial Number Plate handy place Purchase Date Service Company and Phone Number See the Cooking Guide for important safety information Your responsibilities Installation and proper safe use are your personal responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide carefully for important use and safety information Installation You must be sure your cooktop is e installed and leveled in a countertop and cabinet that will hold the weight installed in a well ventilated area protected from the weather e properly connected to the correct electric supply and grounding See Installation Instructions Proper use ic You must be sure your cooktop is used only for jobs expecte
3. water e Do not allow food containing acids such as Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface units No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Donot immerse in water Control knobs Warm sudsy water and bristle brush Wash rinse and dry well e Do not soak Chrome reflector bowls Automatic dishwasher warm soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad e Clean frequently e Wash with other cooking utensils e Do not use harsh abrasives Control panel Warm soapy water Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth 6 Accessory Canning Kit Part No 242905 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 from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech Care Service Company Use only flat bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent damage to the range Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended See the Cooking Guide for important utensil information SEE THE COOKING GUIDE FOR IMPORTANT CANNING INFORMATION If you need s
4. d of home cooktops y iw ee e used only by people who can operate it o T i 5 properly i e properly maintained se Contents YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 0 0 ee i Installation EREE eA Proper Use Poe eis tf Soo hind Hae die adele USING YOUR COOKTOP eee eee 4 CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP 5 a Control Panels and Knobs 0005 5 Surface Units and Reflector Bowls 5 teh Cleaning CHOM s penn resena reaa nate oid E 6 i B ACCESSORY CANNING KIT o 7 JS IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 7 4 1 Before Calling for Assistance 7 i 2 If You Need Assistance 0 7 3 If You Need Service 50 00005 7 4 _ If You Have a Problem 00085 LA 2 DO NOT allow children to use or play with the cooktop DO NOT leave children unattended near the 07010 die on DO NOT store things chil dren might want over the fofete 4 o o Red surface units are very hot but dark surface units can still be hot enough to burn severely KEON DO NOT use a towel or other bulky cloth as a pot Keep pan handles turned holder in but not over another surface unit DO NOT use a wet pot holder Steam burns can result Make sure surface units are off when you are fin ished and when you aren t watching DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using t
5. ervice or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 e Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself with out tools of any kind If nothing operates e Is the cooktop correctly wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Instal lation Instructions e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If surface units will not operate e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box e Are surface units plugged in all the way e Dothe control knobs turn If surface unit control knob or knobs will not turn e Did you push in before trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you expect e Isthe cooktop level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms e Do the cooking utensils fit the surface unit being used See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 e Ifyou need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to ob
6. he cooktop DO NOT use water on grease fires DO NOT heat unopened containers They can explode DO NOT line reflector bowls with foil Shock or fire hazard can result Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your cooktop Using your cooktop Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between Hi and OFF PUSH IN Turn to setting The signal light will glow when a surface unit is on Be sure the light is off when you are not cooking Surface Unit Until you get used to the settings use the Indicators following as a guide OFF 1 Use HI to start foods cooking or to bring liquids to a boil Use MED HI to hold a rapid boil or to fry chicken or pancakes Control Knobs 1 MED On Use MED for gravy lt puddings and icings or to cook large amounts of vegetables MEO pii Use MED LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting er Use LO to keep food warm until ready to Signal serve Set the heat Light higher or lower within the LO band to keep food at the tempera ture you want OFF 1 1 MED See The Accessory Canning Kit page7 and your Cooking Guide for important utensil 4 information Cleaning and caring for your cooktop CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS SURFACE UNITS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS REMOVING e fa z DAT N F SS gee ee Pull knobs straight off First make sure they 1
7. rial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance 7 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for Quality parts Look for this Fse symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part foryour Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fil right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Aefrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers S Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens K Campactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central C Healing and Air Conditioning Systems lt gt Whirip ol Appliances Part No 311423 Rev A Printed in U S A
8. tain satisfactory operation from your appli ance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Ser vice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOA SERVICE amp REPAIR TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL appliances FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XY SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapie 4a Vd 123 Maple 999 9499 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SEAVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES X Z SERVICE CO 23 Maple 999 9999 4 Ifyou have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number se
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