Whirlpool RC8350XRH User manual

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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . .
PARTS AND FEATURES.. . . . . .
USING YOUR COOKTOP. . . . . . . . . .
1. Using the Control Knobs . . .
2. Using the Coil Element Module
3. Using the Grill Module . .
4. Using the Solid Element Module
5. Using the Optional Griddle
Module,
6. Using the Optional Rotisserie
7. Cookware.. .
CHANGING COOKTOP MODULES. .
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Coil Element and Solid Element
Modules ,..............,,..,,....... 12
Grill Module . . . . . . 12
Optional Griddle Module . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional Rotisserie . . 13
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR
COOKTOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 18
I, Before Calling for Assistance . 18
2. If You Need Assistance 18
3. If You Need Service 19
4. If You Have a Problem 19
PI985 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your cooktop
Read this”Use and Care Guide”carefully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible for making sure that your cooktop...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly installed and leveled in a countertop and cabinet that can
support the weight.
l is installed in an area protected from the weather.
l is properly connected to the correct electric supply and properly grounded.
(See “Installation Instructions.“)
l is vented according to manufacturer’s instructions, with no restrictions.
l is properly maintained.
l is used only for jobs expected of home cooktops.
l is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l See the “Installation Instructions” for complete information.

Parts and features
OPTIONAL COIL
Model RC8850XRH
ELEMENT MODULE (6” and 8” Unlt)
(Available on all cooktops)
OPTIONAL COIL
ELEMENT MODULE (2 - 6” Unltr)
(Avallable ?n all CoOktopS)
CONTROL
REFLECTOR
BOWL
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(Not Shown]
Model RC8350XRH
SOLID ELEMENT
GRILL
MODULE MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(Not Shown]
ELEMENT MODULE
(Available on all cooktops)
BOTH THESE MODELS COME STANDARD WITH A GRILL MODULE AND CHOICE OF OPTIONAL SURFACE UNIT MODULES.
Copy your Model and
Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Number (under
the right module on the inside right wall].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Using your cooktop
Control panels
Model RC8850XRH (3 MODULES]
Surface
Unit
Indicators <
Surface Unit
Signal lights
Left Rear
Surface Unit
Control
left Front
Surface Unit
Control
Center Rear
Surface Unit
Control
Center Front
Surface Unit
Control
Right Rear
Surface Unit
Control
Right Front
Surface Unit
Control
NOTE: The griddle is only operated with the front control knob
in the section that it is used. The griddle and grill will only fit in the
lett or center section in the cooktop. The grill is operated with both
control knobs in that section. Use the front and rear control knobs
to heat the whole grill. Use only one control knob when heating only
half the grill.

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Surface
Unit
ndicators
rface Unit
lnai lights
Model RC8350XRH (2 MODULES)
Leti Rea
Surface
Control
Left Fron
Surface
Control
Right Re
Surface
Control
Right Frc
Surface
Control
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Unit
It
Unit
‘ar
Unit
mt
Unit
NOTE: The griddle is operated with only the front control knob in
the section that it is used. The griddle and grill can be used in either
side. The grill is operated with both control knobs. Use the front and
rear control knobs to heat the whole grill. Use only one control knob
when heating only half the grill.
6’

1. Using the control knobs
Surface unit indicators:
Surface unit indicators show the surface unit
or module operated by that control knob.
Br
l The open dot shows the sur-
0 face unit that is controlled by
that knob.
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l The box shows that a module,
such as a grill, can be con-
trolled by that knob.
I ,
l The open dot inside the box
shows the surface unit con-
I trolled if a surface unit module
is installed.
2. Using the coil element module
PUSH IN
Turn to
sefflng. 1
Control knobs must be pushed in before turn-
ing them to a setting. They can be set anywhere
between HI and OFF.
One of the signal lights will glow when any
surface unit or module is ON. Be sure all lights
are OFF when you are not cooking.
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 start
foods cooking or
to bring liquids to
a boil. Surface
units will not turn
Use MED-Hi to
hold o rapid boll
or to fry chicken
or pancakes
Use MED for gravy. Use MED-LO to
puddings, and keep food cook-
icings or to cook ing after starting
large amounts of it on a higher
vegetables. setting.
red if good con-
tact is made with
bottom of pan.
3. Using the grill module
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.
Before using the grill for the first time:
A. Wash, rinse and dry grill.
l Use warm sudsy water.
B. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to prevent
meats from sticking.

Par the grill module, use front and rear controls as you would for surface unlts.
Use both controls If you want both the front and back halves of the grill to heat.
Grlll on the Lefl
Lett Rear g:
Grill In the Center
Center Rear : g:
Center Front : :
Grill on the Rlght
Rlght Rear :g
Right Front 0 0
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NOTE: A range hood should be used to help get rid of smoke while using the Grill
Module (Whlrlpool Model RH8330 or RH8336 Is recommended for the RC8350XRH
Cooktop; Model RH8348 Is recommended for the RC8850XRH Cooktop.)
Approximate grill module cooking times
Preheat grill for 5 minutes at suggested setting.
APPROXIMATE
CONTROL COOKING
TIME
KK)D SEHING Slde 1 Slde 2 COMMENTS
BEEF
Steak - 1” (2.5 cm) To test steak for
Rare HI 8 Min. 9 Min. doneness, cut
Medium HI 11 Min. 12 Min. near center with
Well-done HI 12 Min. 13 Min. sharp knife.
Steak - 1%” (3.18 cm)
Rare HI 10 Min. 7 Min.
Medlum HI 13 Min. 13 Min.
Well-done HI 16 Min. 16 Min.
Hamburgers - 1” (2.5 cm)
Rare HI 8 Min. 10 Min.
Medlum HI 9 Min. 12 Min.
Well-done HI 10 Min. 13 Min.
FISH
Whole - 2% Ibs. (1 kg) HI 15 Min. 15 Min. When fish flakes easily
Fillets - 1 lb. (.5 kg) HI 4 Min. 4 Min. it is done. Cook all
Lobster Tails HI 5 Min. 5 Min. fish on aluminum foil.
CHICKEN
Quarters or Pieces -
2YzIbs (1kg.)
HI 55 Min. Total
PORK
Loln or Rlb Chops - Turn every few
Yi’ (1.9 cm) HI 15 Min. 12 Min. minutes.
Sparerlbs -
2Yz Ibs. (1 kg] HI 10 Min. 10 Min.
Ham Slice, fully cooked
1 lb. [.5 kg) HI 6 Min. 7 Min.
Sausage
Pattles - %” (1.3 cm) 8 Min. 12 Min.
Llnks - 10 oz. (.3 kg) ME:-HI 6 Min. Total
OTHER
Hot Dogs HI S Min. Total Turn frequently.
Sandwiches, foll wrapped HI 18 Min. Total
Potatoes, In foil or
cut Into pieces HI 45 Min. Total Wrap tightly.
Corn on the Cob,
foil wrapped HI 30 Min. Total
French Bread, foll wrapped HI 10 Min. Total
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1. Foods cooked on the grill can spatter. It is
important to clean all parts after each use.
See page 17.
2. The ceramic rocks will darken with use.
3. Take the grill apart to clean and to remove
and store. Do not stack when storlng.
4. Most utensils safe for use on an outdoor grill
can be used with your Grill Module.
5. The heating element for the grill cleans itself.
Do not put In water.
6. Trim fats from meat before grilling to prevent
excessive smoke and flare-up. Meats which
normally have a high fat content will pro-
duce more smoke and flare-up. Fat meats
cook faster than lean meats.
4. Using the solid element module.
7. If meat begins to cook too quickly, turn the
grill control knob to a lower setting.
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. Solid elements are made of heavy cast-iron to provide even
cooking. These elements hold heat longer than conventional type surface units, For best
cooking results, use a HIGH setting for a very short period; then use a LOW setting to
complete the cooking. Turn the element OFF a few minutes before you are finished cooking,
CAUTION: Elements stay hot for a long time. Do not leave pans on hot elements
when cooklng Is done. Burned food and damage to the cookware could result.
NOTE: A protective limiter is built into each solid element. If pan bottoms are
not flat, It will sense uneven cooking temperatures and automatically reduce the
heat setting. Thls will result in longer cooking times. See Cookware, page 11.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.
Use HI to start
Use MED.HI to
cooking or to bring hold a rapid boil
liquids to a boil. or to start frying
When cooking chicken or pan-
foods, turn to a cakes. Turn to a
LO or MED-LO set- LO or BALD-10 set-
tlng when sizzle
tlng when sizzle
starts. starts.
Use MED for gravy, Use MED-LO to
puddings and continue cooking
icings or to cook after starting at
large amounts of a higher setting.
vegetables. Turn
to a LO setting to
finish cooklng.
Use LO to con-
tinue cooking after
starting at a high-
er setting, to keep
food warm or to
melt chocolate or
shortening.

5. Using the optional griddle module
The surface unit controls with the box indicator show which control should be used.
(Model RC8850XRH: The griddle module will only fit on the left side or center of the
cooktop).
Griddle on the Lefl
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a
0
Left Front
Griddle In the Center
Center Front
Griddle on the Rlghl
Rlghi Front
Before using the griddle for the first time:
1. Wash, rinse and dry griddle.
l Use warm sudsy water.
l DO NOT put griddlein water.
l DO NOT use metal scouring
pads or abrasive cleansers.
They will damage the non-
stick coating on the griddle.
5. Ibrn OFF the element when cook-
ing is finished. Leaving it ON
can damage the griddle.
Apprcxlmafe grlddle cccklng flmes
Preheat the griddle for 10 mlnufes on HI.
APPROXIMATE
:ooking oil to
2. Lightly wipe with c
season. You don’t have to grease
the griddle every time you use it.
However, oil or butter adds fla-
voring and aids browining.
3. Preheat on HI, then switch to
desired setting.
lFOOD CONTROL SmlNe
Smsoge PatlIes
z%lde
Hamburger
Fish Slicks
Hot Dogs
Buns
French Wasf
GrIlled Sandwiches
Pancakes
Eggs
HI
!EPHI
k
MEDHI
MED-HI
ME0
MEDHI
MED-HI
MEW-0
4. Add food. Use only nylon or
plasfic utensils. Metal can
scratch the non-stick coating.
6. Using the optional rotisserie
1. Put one fork on the spit pointing away from 5. Push the pointed end of the spit all the way
the handle. into the motor socket.
2. Push spit through meat so weight is bal-
anced around the center.
3. Put the second fork on the spit pointing to-
ward the meat.
6. Put the handle end of the spit into the high or
low slot (to match the motor socket position)
of the Front Support.
4. Push both forks into the meat and tighten the
thumbscrews.
7. Plug in the rotisserie motor and turn on the
Grill Module. See chart below for suggested
cooking times.
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sldel sld.2
8 Min. 4 Min.
3 Min. I-2 Min.
6 Mln. 5-6 Min.
6 Min. 5 Min.
5 Min. 3-4 Min.
5 Min. 5 Mln.
3 Min. Total
3 Min. 2-3 Min.
3 Min. 3 Min.
1Y~‘1-2Mln. l-2 Min.
3 Min. 1Min.
Motor Socket