Whirlpool RC8900XMH User manual

MODULAR

DOWN DRAFT

COOKTOP

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES

USING YOUR COOKTOP

Surface Unit Indicators

Using the Control Knobs

Using the Surface Units

Using the Vent System

Using the Grill

CHANGING COOKTOP MODULES

USING OPTIONAL MODULES

Page2

Page

Using the Griddle Module 9

Using the Rotisserie 10

Using the Smoothtop Module 11

Accessory Canning Kit 12

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR

COOKTOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I2

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15

1. Before Calling for Assistance 15

2. If You Need Assistance 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Have a Problem 15

Before you use your cooktop

Read this”Use and Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety

information.

i You are personally responsible for making sure that your cooktop...

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly installed and leveled in a countertop and cabinet that can

support the weight.

is installed in an area protected from the weather.

is properly connected to the correct electric supply and properly grounded.

[See “Installation Instructions.“)

is vented according to manufacturer’s instructions, with no restrictions.

is properly maintained.

is used only for jobs expected of home cooktops.

is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

See the”lnstaIlation Instructions”for complete information.

Parts and features

Model RC8900XMH

SPLATTER

,-GREASE I

FRONT CHROME

REFLECTOR BOWL

MOD LL

ULE

)-CONTROL

WR KNOB

CONTROL KNOB

VENT SYSTEM

CONTROL

PANEL

‘MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

SYSTEM

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service or call with a ques-

tion, have this information ready:

1. Complete

Model and Serial Number (under Model Number

the right module on the back wall).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep Serial Number

this book, your warranty and sales slip together

in a handy place. There is no warranty registra- Purchase Date

tion to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is re-

quired for in-warranty service. Service Company

Phone Number

Using your cooktop

Surface

Unlt

Indicators

Left

Rear

Surface

Unit

Control

‘2

Front

Surface

*nit

Control

or Grill

Control

Right

Rear

Surface

Unit

Control

Grill

Control or

Front

Surface

Unlt

Signal

Light

Vent

System

Control

Surface unit indicators

Surface unit indicators show the surface unit

or module operated by that control knob.

The solid dot shows the sur-

face unit that is controlled by

that knob.

The solid box shows that a

module, such as a grill, can

be controlled by that knob.

The solid dot inside the box

shows the surface unit con-

trolled if a surface unit mod-

ule is installed.

2. Using the control knobs

PUSH IN

Turn to

setting.

Control knobs must be pushed in before

turning them to a setting. There is a click at HI,

LO and OFF, but they can be set anywhere

between HI and OFF.

The signal light will glow when any surface

unit or module is ON. Be sure the light is OFF

when you are not cooking.

Using the surface units

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 settings, use the following as a guide.

Use HI to stort

foods cooking or

to bring liquids to

a boil. Surtace

units will not turn

red if good con-

tact is

made with

bottom of pan.

Use MED-HI to Use MED for gravy, Use MED-LO to

hold a rapid boll puddings, and ic- keep food cook-

or to fry chicken ings or to cook ing after starting

or pancakes. large amounts of it on a higher

vegetables. setting.

Using the vent system

4. Using the grill

Use LO to keep

food warm until

ready to serve. Set

the heat higher or

lower within the

LO band to keep

food at the tem-

perature YOU

want.

FILTERS MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PROPER SAFE

OPERATION.

THE EXHAUST FAN SHOULD BE ON FOR MOST

COOKING OPERATIONS.

The built-in fan removes cooking vapors,

odors and smoke from foods prepared on the

cooktop. The fan should always be ON when

using the grill module. Turn the exhaust fan

control knob clockwise to turn the fan ON.Turn

counterclockwise to turn the fan OFF.

DO NOT PUT HANDS IN VENT BOX WHEN FAN

OR CONTROLS ARE ON. INJURY COULD

RESULT.

NOTE: The vent system may come on au-

Before using the grill for the first time:

Wash, rinse and dry grill.

Use warm sudsy water.

. DO NOT use metal scouring pads or

abrasive cleaners. They will damage

the non-stick coating on the grill.

Lightly wipe with cooking oil to prevent

meats from sticking.

Approximate grill cooking times

Preheat the grill for 10 mlnutes on HI. Approxlmate

Control Cooklng Tlme

FOOD Setting Side 1 Slde 2

Steak (%i’-%“)

Rare HI 5 Min. 4 Min.

Medium HI 6 Min. 6 Min.

Well-done HI B Min. B Min.

Steak (13%“)

Rare HI 5-7 Min. 5 Min.

Medium HI 9-11 Min. 10 Min.

Well-done HI 12-I 5 Min. 12 Min.

Other: These foods must be turned and rearranged as necessary during

cooking to provlde even cooking results.

Hamburgers HI 20-25 Min. Total

Hot Dogs HI 12-l 5 Min. Total

Pork Chops HI 25-30 Min. Total

Spare Ribs, Barbecued. HI 50-60 Min. Total

Lamb Chops MED-HI 25-35 Min. Total

Chicken Pieces HI 45-60 Min. Total

Ham Slice MED-HI 20-25 Min. Total

Lobster Tails HI 20-25 Min. Total

Garlic Bread HI 2-3 Min. Total

Baste with barbecue sauce last 15-20 minutes.

CAUTION: The use of metal forks and tongs

can scratch the non-stick coat-

ing. Use with care.

Hints and tips:

Foods cooked on the grill can spatter. It is

important to clean all parts after each use.

See page 14.

The heating element for the grill cleans

itself. Do not put in water.

Takethegrillaparttocleanandtoremove

and store. Do not stack when storing.

Do not coverthe grill completely with meat.

Leave space between the food items to

allow

proper smoke and steam removal.

Use only nylon or plastic utensils. Metal

can scratch the non-stick finish.

Trim fats from meat before grilling to pre-

vent excessive smoke and flare-up. Meats

which normally have a high fat content

will produce more smoke and flare-up. Fat

meats cook faster than lean meats.

If meat begins to cook too quickly. turn the

grill control knob to a lower setting.

Changing cooktop modules

The cooktop modules will work on either side of the cooktop. Make sure all controls

are OFF and the modules are cool before removing them.

Surface unit modules

To remove, lift slightly

by the handle.

Terminal

2. With both hands, pull

module toward you to

unplug it.

3. Lift out and set aside

To replace, line up the

terminal with the

receptacle.

2. Push terminal into place

until it’s plugged in. Lower the front with the

handle.

Grill module

1. To remove,

lift off grills. 2. Lift heating

element

slightly and

pull toward

you.

Lift out splat-

ter shield. 4. Lift and re-

move the

grease well,

being care-

ful not to sbill

fat dri’p-

pings.

1. To replace,

Put in splat-

lower the 3. Plug heat-

ter shield.

Place grills

grease well ing element over heat-

terminal into

into open- ing element.

ing. receptacle.

All grill parts must be cleaned after each use to avoid excessive smoke, flare-ups,

8 fat spoilage and odors. See page 14.

Using optional modules

Optional modules will work on

either side of the cooktop. The proper control to use for the

griddle module in different in-

stallations is as shown.

Using the griddle

NOTE: Make sure the

grill con-

trols are OFF and the grill

is cool

before installing griddle.

To install, remove 2. Slide the griddle

To remove, lift 2. Replacethegrills

the grills. into place with front slightly by

drain slot at rear. both front corners

Before using the griddle

for the first time:

Wash, rinse and dry griddle.

Use warm sudsy water.

DO NOT use metal scouring

pads or abrasive cleaners.

They will damage the non-

stick coating on the griddle.

2. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to

season. You don’t have to grease

the griddle every time you use it.

DO NOT use shortening or butter.

3. Preheat on HI, then switch to de-

sired setting.

4. Add food. Use only nylon or

plastic utensils. Metal can

scratch the non-stick coating.

5. Turn off the element when cook-

ing is finished. Leaving it ON can

damage the griddle.

and set aside.

Note: Make sure

griddle is cool

before removing.

Approximate griddle cooking times

Preheat the griddle for 10 minutes on HI.

Food Control

Setting

Approximate

Cooking Time

Side 1 Side 2

Sausage Patties

Bacon

Ham Slice

Hamburger

Fish Sticks

Hot Dogs

Buns

French Toast

Grilled

Sandwiches

Pancakes

Eggs

Min.

HI 3 Min.

MED-HI 6 Min.

HI 6 Min.

MED 5 Min.

MED-HI 5 Min.

MED-HI 3 Min.

MED 3 Min.

MED-HI

MED-LO

3 Min. 3 Min.

I%-2 Min. 1-2 Min.

3 Min. 1 Min.

4 Min.

1-2 Min.

5-6 Min.

5 Min.

3-4 Min.

5 Min.

Total

2-3 Min.

Using the rotisserie

The rotisserie has 5 parts. It is used with the

Grill Module.

NOTE: Make sure the grill controls are OFF

and the grill is cool before installing

rotisserie.

Motor

j%LLacle TeYinai ,

To install, remove 3. Set in rotisserie

the grills. rack.

Lift and pull out

the heating

ele-

ment.

To put meat

on spit

Put fork on the spit pointing away from the

handle.

Push spit through meat so the weight is bal-

anced around the center.

Put the second fork on the spit pointing

toward the meat.

Push both forks into the meat and tighten

the thumbscrews.

To remove, slide 2. Lift and pull out

out the side the heating ele-

baffles. ment. Note: Make

sure element is

completely cool

10 before removing.

4. Plug in the heat-

ing element. 5. Lift grease well

slightly and slide

side baffles into

place.

6. Install rotisserie

motor as shown.

5. Push the pointed end of the spit all the way

into the motor socket.

6. Put the handle end of the spit into the rack

slot.

7. Plug in and turn on the rotisserie motor. Turn

on the Grill Module. See page 11 for sug-

gested cooking times.

3. Remove motor 4. Plug in the heat-

and rotisserie rack ing element.

and set aside. 5. Replace grills over

heating element.

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