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
1. 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 be awe your cooktop Is...
l installed and leveled In a countertop and cabinet that will hold
the weight;
a installed in a well-ventllated area protected from the weather;
l properly connected to the correct electric supply and
groundlng. (See “Installation Instructions.“)
Propeuse
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Yew must be sure your cooktop Is... -
l used only for jobs expected of home cooktops; i !
l used only by people who can operate it -Jilt
properly:
l 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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RC88OOXL RC83OOXL
(3 Cooktop Modules) (2 Cooktop Modules)
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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 If good ton-
tact Is made wtth
bottom oi pan.
Use MED-HI to
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
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II
00
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.
1. To replace, use both
2. 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 ol 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.
4. 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.
l Use warm sudsv water.
1.
2.
l DO NOT immerse griddle.
l 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.
1. 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.
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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.
1. Remove the
grill from the
Grill Module
5. Slide back to
lock Tilt top
to level.
Tabs
2. Insert rear sup-
port tabs into
slots at rear
of the Grill
Module.
3. Slide forward to
lock. Tilt top to
level.
4. Insert front sup-
port tabs into
slots at front of
the Grill
Module.
Ht$7’Posttlon
LowePosItion
6. Put motor socket and pins through holes
in Rear Support at the high or low position
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Put one fork on the spit pointing away from 5.
the handle.
Push spit through meat so the weight IS
6.
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.
7.
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.