Whirlpool RC8300XL User manual

MODULAR COOKTOPS

Models RCBBOOXL (3 Cooktop Modules)

RC8300XL (2 Cooktop Modules)

Grill Module Control Panel

Reflector Bowl Model and Serlal

Number Plate (Not Shown)

Plug-In Surface Unit

Surface

Plug-In Surface Module

One-Piece Chrome .

Reflector Bowl

Grill Module

(Packed Separately]

Model RC83OOXL (Modules can be placed in ony position.)

Unit Module

Control Panel

Model and Serial

Number Plate (Not Shown)

Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here

If you have a question, or need service, have this infor-

mation ready:

Model Number

Complete Model and Serial Numbers. (Remove

the right front

module to see the plate on the ~ ___~-

right inside wall of your cooktop.)

Senol Number

2. Purchase

or installation date from i/our sales slip

Purchase/lnstallatlon Dale

Copy this information

in these spaces Keep this book, ~~-~_____

your warranty and

the sales slip together in a handy

ServlCe

Company and Phone Number

place.

See the “Cooklng Gulde”for important safety lntormatlon.

Your responsibilities.. .

Installation and proper, safe use are your personal responsibilities.

Read this “Use and Care Gulde” and the “Cooking Guide” carefully

for Important use and safety Informatlon.

Tou must

awe your cooktop Is...

installed and leveled In a countertop and cabinet that will hold

the weight;

a installed in a well-ventllated area protected from the weather;

properly connected to the correct electric supply and

groundlng. (See “Installation Instructions.“)

Propeuse

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Yew must be sure your cooktop Is... -

used only for jobs expected of home cooktops; i !

used only by people who can operate it -Jilt

properly:

properly maintained.

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Contents

Responsibilities

Installation

Proper Use .I : I. : :.

Safety

Using Your Cooktop

SurfaceUnitControls .,::.::1:

Cooktop Module Controls

Changing Cooktop Modules

Surface Unit Modules

Grill Module.

Optronal Griddle Module : : : : :

Optional Black Smoothtop Module

Using the Cooktop Modules

Optional Griddle

Grill Module

Optional Rotisserie’ : 1: : 1, : : 1 : :

Optional Smoothtop Module

Cleaning and Caring for Your Cooktop

Control Panel and Knobs

Surface Units and Reflector Bowls

Cleaning Chart

If You Need Service or Assistance

1. Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service 1, :

4. If You Have A Problem

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Using your cooktop

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RC88OOXL RC83OOXL

(3 Cooktop Modules) (2 Cooktop Modules)

SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS

UntHIyou get used to the settings, use the

Control knobs must One ot the slgnal

be pushed In before lights will glow when

turnlng them to a set- a surtaoe unlt is on.

ting. They can be set Be sure all lights

anywhere between HI are off when you are

to OFF. not cooklng.

ting.

followlng as a gulde.

Use

HI to start

foods cooktng or

to brlng llquids

to a boll.

Surface

unlt will not turn

red

good ton-

tact

made wtth

bottom oi pan.

Use MED-HI

hold a rapid boil

or to try chicken

or pancakes.

Use MED for Use MED-LO to Use LO to keep

gravy, puddings keep food toad warm until

and icings or to cooking alter ready to serve.

cook large starting it on a Set the heat

amounts of higher setting. higher or lower

vegetables. within the LO

band to keep

food at the

temperature you

want.

COOKTOP MODULE CONTROLS

The following Optlonal Accessories are available through your Whirlpool Dealer or

Parts Distributor: Griddle Cooktop 2-6”

Rotisserie Cooktop l-6” & l-8”

Grill Black Smoothtop

Use Surface Unit Controls to turn on cooktop modules. For the Optlonal Grlddle only,

surface unit indicators with boxes show which control to use:

Grlddle on the Left

Left Front

Grlddle in the Center

Center Front

Grlddle on the Rlght

Right Front

Push In and turn the

Surface Unlt Control to

the setting you want

(see page 5 tor

suggestlons).

For the Grlll Module, use front or back controls as you would for surface units. Use both

controls if you want both the front and back halves of the grill to heat.

Grill on Left Grill in the Center Grill on the Right

Center Rear : g :

Center Front :I:

Right Rear : g

The Optlonal Black Smoothtop Module works the same as

Surface

Unit Modules,

CHANGING COOKTOP

MODULES

The Cooktop Modules will work on either side or the center of the cooktop. (Model

RCBBOOXL: The grill and griddle modules will fit only on the left side or center of the

cooktop.) Make sure all controls are OFF and modules are cool before removlng

them.

SURFACE UNIT MODULES

1. To remove, lifi slightly by 2.

the handle.

To replace, use both

Push terminal into

hands to line up the termi- receptacle place until

nal with the receptacle. it’s plugged in.

With both hands, pull

module toward you to

unplug it.

3. Lift out and set aside.

3. Lower the front with the

handle.

GRlLL MODULE (Model RCBBOOXL: The grill module will 111only on the lelt slde

or center

the cooktop.) Terminal \

Frame and

Grease Well Basket with

Ceramic Rocks

Heatlng Element Grllls

1. To remove, lift

off grill. 2. Lift front end of 3. Lift out basket 4. Lift slightly at

heating of ceramic the back and

element and rocks. remove the

pull toward you. grease well,

being careful

not to sbill

1. To replace,

lower grease

well into

opening

2. Put i.n basket

with ceramic

rot ks.

3. Plug heating

element

terminal into

receptacle.

Place grills

over heating

element.

All parts must be cleaned after each use to avold fat

spollage and odors. See page 14.

OPTIONAL

GRIDDLE MODULE (Model RC8800XL: The griddle module will fit only on the left side or

center ot the cooktop.)

1. To remove, lift

and remove

griddle cover.

2. Lift front slightly

by the handle. 3. both 4. Lift out and set

hands, pull aside.

griddle toward

you to unplug it.

Terminal

1. To replace, use

both hands to

line up the

terminal with

the receptacle.

2. Push griddle

into place until

it’s plugged in.

3. Slide so tabs on 4. Replace cover

the griddle fit only over clean,

into the notches cool griddle.

on each side.

OPTIONAL BLACK SMOOTH-

1. To remove, lift

slightly by the

handle.

ReCeDtaCle

2. With both

hands, pull

module toward

you to unplug it

1. To replace, use

both hands to

line up the ter-

minal with the

receptacle.

2. Push smoothtop

into place until

it’s plugged in.

3. Lift out and set

aside.

3. Lower smooth-

top into place.

USING THE COOKTOP MODULES

OPTIONAL GRIDDLE

Before using the griddle for the first time:

Wash, rinse and dry griddle.

Use warm sudsv water.

DO NOT immerse griddle.

DO NOT use metal scouring pads or abrasive

cleaners. They will damage griddle.

Lightly wipe with cooking oil to season. You

don’t have to grease the griddle every time

you use it. However, oil or butter adds flavoring

and aids browning.

Lift and remove 2. Preheat for a 3. Add food. Use 4. TURN OFF the

griddle cover. few minutes only nylon or griddle when

DO NOT (until butter plastic utensils. cooking is fin-

replace until melts or beads Metal can ished. Leaving ii

griddle is cool. of water dance scratch the non- ON can dam-

on the griddle). stick finish. age the griddle.

Approxlmate Grlddle Module Settings

Bacon ............................................................... HI

Grilled Sandwiches .................................................. HI

Pancakes .......................................................... HI

Hamburgers .................................................... MEO-HI

Eggs ............................................................... MED

GRILL MODULE

A range hood should be used to help get rid of smoke while using the Grill

Module (Whirlpool Model No’s RGH8330 or RGH8336 recommended for RC8300XL

Cooktop; Model RGH8348 for the RC8800XL Cooktop).

Approximate Grill Module Cooklng limes

Preheat grill for five minutes at suggested setting.

GRILL Approxlmate

Wel htor

p: Internal Control Cooklng Tlmo

Thlc ness Temperature Setting(r) Slde 1 Slde 2 Comments

To test steak for

1” (2.5cm) 1403F(60’C) Hi 8 Min. 9 Min. doneness, cut

I” (2 5cm) 16O’F(71 ‘C) Hi 11 Min. 12 Min. near center

1” (2Scm) 17O’F(76”C) Hi 12 Min. 13 Min. with sharp

knife

1’ 2” (3.8cm) 14O’F(60-C) Hi 10 Min. 7 Min.

112” (3.8cm) 16O”F( 71 -C) Hi 13 Min. 13 Min.

112” (3.8cm) 17O”F(76”C) Hi 16 Min. 16 Min.

1” (2Scm) 14O,F(6O’C) Hi 8 Min. 10 Min.

1” (2.5cm) 16O’F(71-C) Hi 9 Min. 12 Min.

I” (2.5cm) 17O’F(76”C) Hi 10 Min. 13 Min.

2’?‘lbs. (1 kg)120 (44 C) Hi 15 Min. 15 Min. When fish

1 lb. [,5 kg) 120-(44’C) Hi 4 Min. 4 Min. flakes easily it

2 Ibs. (1 kg) 120”(44’C] Hi 5 Min. 5 Min. is done, Cook

all fish on

aluminum foil.

2’ z Ibs. (? kg) 19O-F(88YZ) Hi 55 Min. Total

Turn every

z4’(1.9 cm) 170 F(76-C) Hi 15 Min. 12 Min. few minutes

2’ 2tbs. [I kg) 17O’F(76’C) Hi 10 Min. 10 Min.

1 lb. (.5 kg) 150 F(59-C] Hi 6 Min. 7 Min.

12” (1.3cm) 17O’F(76’C) Hi 8 Min. 12 Min.

10 oz. (,3 kg] 15O”F(59’C) Med Hi 6 Min. Total

8 Franks 150-(59-C) Hi 8 Min. Total Turn frequently

6 Sand- Hi

withes 18 Min. Total

4 potatoes Hi 45 Min. Total Wrap tightly

4 ears 150 F(59C) Hi 30 Min. Total

2 loaves 130 F(54’C) Hi 10 Min. Total

Hints and Tlps:

1. Foods cooked on the grill can spatter. It is 4. Take grill apart to clean and to remove

important to clean all parts after each use. and store.

See page 14. 5. Most utensils safe for use on an outdoor

2. The ceramic rocks will darken with use. grill can be used with your Grill Module.

3. The heating element for the grill cleans

itself. Do not immerse. 9

OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE

Rotlsserle Parts

The Rotisserie has 4 parts. It is

used with the Grill Module.

Remove the

grill from the

Grill Module

5. Slide back to

lock Tilt top

to level.

Tabs

Insert rear sup-

port tabs into

slots at rear

of the Grill

Module.

3. Slide forward to

lock. Tilt top to

level.

Insert front sup-

port tabs into

slots at front of

the Grill

Module.

Ht$7’Posttlon

LowePosItion

Put motor socket and pins through holes

in Rear Support at the high or low position

Put one fork on the spit pointing away from 5.

the handle.

Push spit through meat so the weight IS

balanced around the center

Put the second fork on the spit pointing

toward the meat.

Push both forks into the meat and tighten

the thumbscrews.

Push the pointed end of the spit all the way

into the motor socket.

Put the handle end of the spit into the high

or low slot (to match the motor socket posi-

tion] of the Front Support.

Plug in the Rotisserie motor and turn on the

Grill Module. See page 11 for suggested

cooking times.

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