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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Using your cooktop
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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
00
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.

Approximate rotlsserle cooklng tlmes:
Internal Control Spit
Food Temperature Weight Setting(s) Posltlon Tlme Comments
Beet
Rolled rib 140-F 3’2Ibs. Hi High 1hr. Meat with an
(rare] [60’C) (I.5 kg) 55 min. outer layer of fat
Rolled rump 140-F 3”4 Ibs. Hi High 2 hr. may take longer
(60-C) (I.5 kg1 to cook.
Pork
Rolled 170 F 5Ibs. HI High 3 hrs.
loin roast (76 C)
(2 kg)
15 min.
Spareribs 17O’F 11~4”lbs. Hi High 50 min.
(76’C)
Canadian 160-F Y IL?! Hi High 1hr.
bacon (71’C) (1 kg1 10 min.
lamb
Rolled leg 175 F 5 Ibs Hi High 2 hr.
(79 Cl (2 kg1
30 min.
Poultry
Chicken 190 F 21qIbs. Hi High 1hr. Truss poultry
(88 Cl (1 kg1
45 min. tightly. Run spit in
Turkey 190-F 61J4Ibs. Hi High 2 hr. at the base of the
(88C] (2.5 w 45 min. tail and
Duck 190-F 3% Ibs. Hi High 2 hrs. diagonally
Cornish hen !g’F’
(I.5 kg)
15 min. through the
2-l lb. Hi High
2 hrs. cavity to the fork
(88°C) (1 kg1
of the wishbone. If
hens wing tips brown
too rapidly, cover
them with foil.
NOTE:
l Use the high spit position for anything over two inches (5 cm) in diameter,
l Turkeys bigger than 8 to 10 pounds should not be put on the rotisserie. Roast
them in the oven.
THE OPTIONAL SMOOTHTOP MODULE
Cooking on the optional black smoothtop is
o/most the same as cooking on surface elements.
There are three differences you should know about:
1. The cookware you use.
2. What to expect.
3. The care and cleaning.
Cookware...
For best results, proper cookware must be used.
l Bottoms must be perfectly flat, with NO
ridges, rims, patterns, dents, roughness or
scratches.
- Pans with uneven bottoms cause poor
cooking results and may damage the
smoothtop.
-Nicks and scratches on a pan can dam-
age the smoothtop.
l Bottoms must be clean. Heating a soiled pan
can leave a stain on the smoothtop.
l Sliding aluminum pans or foil, and copper
pans, on the smoothtopcan leave a mark. The
marks made by aluminum can be removed It
they are not heated. See page 15 for clean-
ing and care suggestions. 11

CookIng..
The glass tilil take longerto heat up than a
reglJk3r surtace unit. It Will alS0 take longer
1c7cool down Turn off the unit a few minutes
before yolj are finished cooking.
The Core and Cleaning...
Always clean the smoothtop after cooking.
Use a special srnoothtop cleaner/conditioner
availnble from your appliance dealer,
glocery, !;ofdware or variety stores.
Avoidtng stains
0 Use a special smoothtop cleanei,‘condl-
tioner every time you use the Smoothtop
Module. Follow the package directions
careLIly
o Wipe the smoothtop with a clean, damp
paper towel before you use the smooth-
top. [Do not use a sponge or cloth. A little
leftover soup or soil can stain the smooth-
top when heated ]
* Use only clean cookware
* Avo~a spillovers Use pans with tall sides
9 Don’t iet covers drip on the smoothtop.
0 Wipe up any spill when the unit is cool
enough not to steam when a wet cloth
touches it. The longer you cook wlth a splll-
over on the unit, the harder It will be to
remove that spill.
0 Clean off metal marks [from copper or
aluminum] right away. If heated, they may
never come off.
Avolding Damage
l Rough cookware, jewelry, salt, sand,
knives, etc....can scratch the surface. Use
only smooth cookware; wipe the surface
before using. DO NOT use the smoothtop as
a cutting board.
l Sugary spills can cause pitting on the sur-
face. Wipe a spill when the surface is cool.
l Pans that aren’t flat can cause hot spots
that can crack the surface.
l Spilling ice-cold water on a hot surface
may crack it.
l Dropping heavy or hard objects on the
cooktop can crack it. Be careful with heavy
skillets. Don’t store jars or cans above the
smoothtop.
See the special “Smoothtop Cleaning Chart”
on page 15.

Cleaning and caring
for your cooktop
CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS
1. First make sure knobs are set on OFF then
pull knob straight off.
2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to
wipe the panel. Rinse and wipe dry.
3. Wash knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse
well and dry.
4. Push the knobs straight back on. Make sure
they point to OFF.
SURFACE UNITS AND
REFLECTOR BOWLS
REMOVING
1. Be sure surface units are OFF and COOL.
2. Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep
tacle just enough to clearthe reflector bowl.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the
recebtacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl
REPLACING
1. Be sure surface unit controls are OFF.
2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl with
the surface unit receptacle. 13

Receptacle
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.
5. When the terminal is pushed into the re-
ceptacle as far as it 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.
CLEANING COOKTOP MODULES
_-__..-
CART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
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W&FACE UNITS Do not clean
l Sol1 burns otf.
l Do not Immerse.
l RIDDLE MODULE -~---
Warm soapy water
l Do not Immerse griddle.
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-
ORILL MODULE Grill
Warm soapy water or
soapy steel wool pad
Heating Element
Do not clean
Basket with Ceramic Rocks
Ilot soapy water
Grease Well and Frame
Warm soapy water and
plastic scouring pad
l Wash, rinse and ary well.
l Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh
cleansers
l Use plastic scouring pad if needed. __~
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas
l Soil burns off.
l Do not immerse
l Clean often.
l Soak and swish In hot, soapy water.
l Replace as needed (contact dealer).
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
0 Clean often.
Warm soapy water and
plastic scouring pad
Motor
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Clean after each use.
v;;ec!oth; warm soapy
.___~
l Do not immerse.
l Unplug before cleaning.
l Wipe clean often.
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SMOOTHTOP MODULE
l Avoid Staining l See page 11
l Use cleaner, conditioner often l Follow
package directions carefully.
If you do get a stain
Keepers Friend’ with a plastic scouring
A mildlv abrasive cleanser like Bar1.
2.
3.
4.
pad will help remove stains that aren’t-
burned on. Use cleaner/conditioner
afterwards
A soapy steel wool pad will help with stub-
born spots Make sure the pad is very
soapy. Use cleaner/conditioner
afterwards 6.
A moist sponge and automatic dishwasher
detergent can help. (Wear rubber gloves.)
Rinse and dry carefully. Use cleaneri con-
ditioner afterwards.
Spread a paste of powdered cleanser
and water over the stain. Keep the paste
damp with a damp paper towel for 30
to 45 minutes. This can soften the soil so a
cleanser or steel wool pad can remove It
Use the cleaner/conditioner afterwards
ammonia and water [1 part ammonia to 4
5. Soak stain with a mixture of household
parts water) for 30 to 60 minutes. Use a
damp papertowel to cover. Use cleanser
and plastic, nylon or soapy steel wool
pad. Use the cleanser/ conditioner
afterwards.
For thick soil buildups, a single-edge razor
blade in a holder can be used. Carefully
scrape off most of the soil as you would
scrape paint off a window. Then use one of
the cleaning methods mentioned above.
If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these
four steps: -
1
l Before calling for assistance.. .
Performance problems often result from
little things you can find and fix yourself with-
out tools of any kind.
If nothlng operates:
l Is the cooktop correctly wired into a live
circuit with the proper voltage? (See Instal-
latlon Instructions.)
l Have you checked the main fuse or circuit-
breaker box?
If surface units will not operate:
l Have you checked the main fuse or circuit-
breaker box?
l Are surface units plugged in all the way?
l Do the control knobs turn?
If surface unlt control knob or knobs will not
turn:
l Did you push in before trying to turn?
If cooklng results aren’t what YOU exDect:
- .
Is the cooktop level?
Are you using pans recommended in the
Cooklng Gulde?
Are the pans the size called for in the recipe?
Are you following a tested recipe from a
reliable source?
Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat
bottoms?
Do the cooking utensils fit the surface unit
being used?
See the Cooklng Guide for more information
on cooking problems and how to solve them.
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and talk with one of our trained Consultants.
The Consultant can instruct you in how to ob-
tain satisfactory operation from your appli-
ance or, if service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your area.
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Administrative Center
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