Whirlpool Ibc310 User manual

UseAndCare

GUIDE

PART NO. 3189269

A Note To You 2

Important Safety

Instructions 3

Parts And Features 5

Using Your Cooktop 6

Caring For

Your Cooktop 9

If You Need

Assistance

Or Service 13

Warranty 16

1-800-253-1301

In the U.S.A., call us with questions or

comments.

ELECTRIC COOKTOP

MODELS RC8200XB RC8400XB

IBC310 WBC310

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool®appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool cooktops are easy to use,

save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of

trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information

on how to operate and maintain your cooktop properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card (U.S.A. or Canadian,

whichever applies to you) provided with your cooktop. This will help us notify you about any

new information on your cooktop.

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.

!!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!!

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,

and electrical shock.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, is

toll-free, 24 hours a day (for U.S.A. only).

If you ever have a question concerning 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 toll-free Consumer Assistance Center or your authorized Inglis Limited Appliance Service

company (see list on page 15). When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s com-

plete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial

number plate (see diagram 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.

Dealer Name ___________________________

Dealer Phone ___________________________

!!!INSERT CAUTION HERE!!!

This symbol will help you avoid actions

which could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to

your personal property.

AC UTION

Model Number __________________________

Serial Number __________________________

Purchase Date __________________________

A NOTE TO YOU

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

persons, or damage when using the cooktop,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

may be hot even though they

are dark in color. Areas near

surface units become hot

enough to cause burns. During

and after use, do not touch, or

let clothing or other flammable

materials contact surface units

or areas near units until they

have 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.

•Use only dry pot holders. Moist

or damp pot holders on hot

surfaces could result in burns

from steam. Do not let pot

holder touch hot surface units.

Do not use a towel or bulky

cloth for a pot holder. It could

catch on fire.

•Do not heat unopened contain-

ers. They could explode. The

hot contents could cause burns

and container particles could

cause injury.

•Do not store flammable materi-

als on or near the cooktop. The

fumes could create an explo-

sion and/or fire hazard.

continued on next page

General

•Read all instructions before

using the cooktop.

•Install or locate the cooktop only

in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions. The

cooktop must be installed by a

qualified installer. The cooktop

must be properly connected to

electrical supply and grounded.

•CAUTION: Do not store things

children might want above the

cooktop. Children could be

burned or injured while climbing

on it.

•Do not leave children alone or

unattended in area where the

cooktop is in use. They should

never be allowed to sit or stand

on any part of the cooktop.

They could be burned or in-

jured.

•Do not operate the cooktop if it

is 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.

•Use the cooktop only for its

intended use as described in

this manual.

•Do not touch surface units or

areas near units. Surface units

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using the cooktop

•Make sure the drip bowls are in

place during cooking. Cooking

without drip bowls could subject

the wiring and components

underneath them to damage.

•Do not line drip bowls with

aluminum foil or other liners.

Improper installation of these

liners could result in a risk of

electrical shock or fire.

•Select a pan with a flat bottom

that is about the same size as

the surface unit. If pan is

smaller than the surface unit,

some of the heating element

will be exposed and could result

in the igniting of clothing or pot

holders. Correct pan size also

improves cooking efficiency.

•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.

•Never leave surface units unat-

tended at high heat settings.A

boilover could result and cause

smoking and greasy spillovers

that could ignite.

•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

•Grease is flammable. Do

not allow grease to collect

around cooktop. Wipe

spillovers immediately.

•Do not use water on grease

fires. Never pick up a flaming

pan. Smother flaming pan on

range by covering with a

well-fitted lid, cookie sheet,

or flat tray. Flaming grease

outside of pan can be extin-

guished with baking soda or,

if available, a multipurpose

dry chemical or foam-type

extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

•Do not soak removable heat-

ing elements in water. The

element will be damaged and

shock or fire could result.

•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.

•Disconnect the electrical sup-

ply before servicing the cook-

top.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OFF

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.

OFFOFF

OFF

HIHI

OFF

HIHI

OFFOFF

LOLO

Model and serial

number plate

(located on outside

bottom of cooktop)

Model RC8200XB

Control

panel

Models RC8400XB, IBC310 &

WBC310

OFF

HIHI

OFF

LOLO

OFF

Model and serial

number plate

(located on outside

bottom of cooktop)

Control

panel

Plug-in surface

unit with one-piece

drip bowl

Plug-in surface

unit with one-piece

drip bowl

OFF

Left rear

control

knob

Surface

unit marker

Left front

control

knob

Right front

control

knob

Surface unit

indicator

light

Right rear

control

knob

Models IBC310 &

WBC310

Model RC8400XB

Left rear

control knob

Rear surface

unit indicator

light

Right rear

control knob

Surface

unit marker

Left front

control knob

Front surface

unit indicator

light

Right front

control knob

Control panels

Model RC8200XB

PARTS AND FEATURES

Left rear

control knob

Rear surface

unit indicator

light

Right rear

control knob

Surface

unit marker

Left front

control knob

Front surface

unit indicator

light

Right front

control knob

Using Your Cooktop

In This Section Page Page

Using the surface units..................... 6Energy saving tips .............................8

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

Push in control knobs before turning

them to a setting. You can set them any-

where between HI and OFF (or MAX

and 0).

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.

!!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!!

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 acciden-

tally left ON.

OFF

Models IBC310

and WBC310

Models RC8200XB

and RC8400XB

USING YOUR COOKTOP

Until you get used to the settings, use the

following as a guide. For best results, start

cooking at the high setting; then turn the

control knob down to continue cooking.

SETTING

MAX

Medium-high

6-8

Medium

(opposite OFF)

Medium-low

2-4

RECOMMENDED USE

•To start foods cooking.

•To bring liquids to a boil.

•To hold a rapid boil.

•To fry chicken or pan-

cakes.

•For gravy, pudding, and

icing.

•To cook large amounts of

vegetables.

•To keep food cooking

after starting it on a higher

setting.

•To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with

flat bottoms suitable for use on your

cooktop are now available in most stores

that sell housewares.

•The pan should have straight sides and a

tight-fitting lid.

•Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-

ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

•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.

•Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-

resistant material and be securely attached

to the pan.

NOTES:

•If 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 could 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.

•Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.

The utensil could overheat and damage

the utensil or surface unit.

Simmer element

Models IBC310 and WBC310: The right

rear element can maintain lower tempera-

tures for preparation of foods which require

very low heat.

Cookware tips

•Select a pan that is about the same size

as the surface unit.

•NOTE: For best results and greater

energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed

cookware that makes good contact with

the surface units. Cookware with rounded,

warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain

enamelware), or dented bottoms could

cause severe overheating, which damages

the cookware and/or surface unit.

You can, however, use the newer

cookware available with slightly indented

bottoms or very small expansion channels.

This cookware is specially designed to

provide the good contact needed for best

cooking results.

USING YOUR COOKTOP

outside surface unit area. Large diameter

canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap

heat and can cause damage to the

cooktop.

•Do not place canner on two surface units

at the same time. Too much heat will build

up and will damage the cooktop.

•Start with hot water. This reduces the

time the control is set on high. Reduce

heat setting to lowest position needed to

keep water boiling.

•Keep drip bowls clean.

•To prolong the life of the elements:

–Prepare small batches at a time.

–Do not use elements for canning

all day.

•Refer to your canner manual for specific

instructions.

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, authorized Whirlpool

service company, or authorized Inglis

Limited Appliance Service company

(in Canada).

To protect your range:

•Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best

results.

•Use the largest surface unit for best

results. Also, use a canner/pan which can

be centered over the surface unit and

which does not extend more than one inch

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 save energy when using your

cooking product:

•Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,

and tight-fitting lids.

•Match the pan to the surface unit size.

•Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to

help shorten cooking time.

•Preheat pans only when recommended

and for the shortest time possible.

•Start food on higher heat settings, then

set surface unit control on LO 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.

•Plan your meals for the most efficient use

of the cooktop.

•Keep drip bowls clean.

Caring For Your Cooktop

In This Section Page Page

Removing surface units and .............. Cleaning chart .................................12

drip bowls .......................................... 9

Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You

can do most cleaning with items found

around your home. Cleaning your cooktop

whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to

keep it looking and operating like new.

Removing surface units and drip bowls

Removing

1. Make sure all control knobs are turned

off and cool before removing surface

units and drip bowls.

2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the

receptacle, just enough to clear the

element hold-down clip and the drip bowl.

3. Pull the surface unit straight away from

the receptacle.

!!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!!

Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all controls are off and the

cooktop is cool before cleaning or

servicing.

Failure to do so could result in burns or

electrical shock.

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

Models IBC310

and WBC310

Models RC8200XB

and RC8400XB

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

4. Lift out the drip bowl. See “Cleaning

chart” on page 12 for cleaning instruc-

tions.

Replacing

1. Make sure all control knobs are turned

off and cool before replacing surface units

and drip bowls.

2. Line up openings in the drip 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.

Models IBC310

and WBC310

Models RC8200XB

and RC8400XB

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

4. When the terminal is pushed into the

receptacle 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: Drip bowls help catch spills. When

they are kept clean, they look new longer.

If a chrome drip 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 drip bowl. This extra

heat can discolor it.

PART

Control knobs

Control panel

Cooktop surface

Surface units

Chrome

drip bowls

Black porcelain

drip bowls

HOW TO CLEAN

•Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight

away from control panel.

•Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do

not soak.

•Do not use steel wool or abrasive

cleansers. They may damage the

finish of the knobs.

•Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs

point to OFF.

•Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry

thoroughly.

•Do not use steel wool or abrasive

cleansers. They may damage the

finish.

•Do not spray cleaner directly on panel.

Apply cleaner to paper towel.

•Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry

thoroughly.

•Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrub-

bing 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 spills when cooktop is cool.

No cleaning is required. Spatters or

spills will burn off. Do not immerse in

water.

•Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

•Clean frequently.

•Do not use abrasive or harsh

cleansers.

•Wipe off excess spills.

•Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

•Place upside down on oven racks in

oven during the self-cleaning cycle.

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

Cleaning chart

Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your cooktop.

WHAT TO USE

Sponge and warm, soapy

water

Sponge and warm, soapy

water

Paper towel and spray

glass cleaner

Sponge and warm, soapy

water

Nonabrasive, plastic

scrubbing pad and warm,

soapy water

Nonabrasive, plastic

scrubbing pad and warm,

soapy water

An oven’s self-cleaning

cycle

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.

SOLUTION

Wire the unit into a live circuit with

proper voltage. (See Installation

Instructions.)

Replace household fuse or reset

circuit breaker.

Replace household fuse or reset

circuit breaker.

Turn control knobs to OFF and plug

surface units in all the way. (See

“Replacing” on page 10.)

Push control knobs in before turning

to a setting.

Push control knob(s) in before turning

to a setting.

Level cooktop. (See Installation

Instructions.)

Use only tested recipes from a

reliable source.

Refer to a reliable cookbook for

recommended pan type and size.

Pan should be the same size or

slightly larger than surface unit being

used.

If You Need Assistance

Or Service

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. However, you may still

need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center (in U.S.A.) or your

authorized Inglis Limited Appliance Service company (in Canada) for help or calling for

service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete

model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us

respond properly to your request.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The unit is not wired into a live

circuit with proper voltage.

A household fuse has blown

or a circuit breaker has

tripped.

A household fuse has blown

or a circuit breaker has

tripped.

You have not plugged in

surface units all the way.

You are not setting the control

knobs correctly.

You are not pushing in before

turning.

The cooktop is not level.

The recipe has never been

tested or is not from a reliable

source.

The pan used is not the type

or size recommended in the

recipe.

Cooking utensil does not fit

the surface unit being used.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

PROBLEM

Nothing will

operate

The surface

units will not

operate

Control knob(s)

will not turn

Cooking results

are not what

you expected

In U.S.A.:

If you need assistance …

Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance

Center telephone number. Dial toll-free

from anywhere in the U.S.A.:

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, recom-

mend a qualified service company in your

area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in

your correspondence.

If you need service …

Whirlpool has a nationwide

network of authorized

Whirlpool service compa-

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 above) or look in your tele-

phone directory Yellow Pages under:

•APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD- • WASHING MACHINES &

MAJOR, SERVICE & REPAIR DRYERS, SERVICE & REPAIR

See:

Whirlpool Appliances or -

See:

Whirlpool Appliances or

Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service

(

Example:

XYZ Service Co.) (

Example:

XYZ Service Co.)

If you need FSP®

replacement 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®appli-

ance. 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 “If you need service” or call the

Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center

number under “If you need assistance.”

If you are not satisfied with

how the problem was

solved …

•Contact the Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group

of independent consumer experts that

voices consumer views at the highest

levels of the major appliance industry.

•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

•MACAP will in turn inform us of your

action.

SERVICE

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE