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UseAndCare
A Note To You 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts And Features 5
Using Your Cook-top 6
Carin For
Your ooktopt! 10
If You Need
Assistance
or Service 13
Warranty 16
1-800-253-I 301
In the U.S.A., call us with questions
or comments.
DESIGNERSTYLE” ELECTRIC CERAMIC COOKTOP
MODELS RC8600XB RC864OXB IBC430
WBC430 WBC441 IBC441
PART NO. 3189270
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A Note To You
Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool cook-tops 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 cook-top.
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.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,
and electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-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 (in U.S.A.) or your authorized lnglis Limited Appli-
ance Service company (in Canada) (see list on page 15). When calling, you will need to know
your appliance’s complete 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.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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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:
General
l Read all instructions before
using the cooktop.
l Install or locate the cooktop onl
in accordance with the providecy
Installation Instructions. The
cooktop must be installed by a
qualified installer. The cooktop
must be properly connected to
electrical supply and grounded.
l CAUTION: Do not store things
children might want above the
cookto . Children could be
burnecf
on it. or injured while climbing
l 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.
l Do not operate the cooktop if it
is damaged or not working
properly.
l Do not use the cooktop for
warming or heatin the room.
Persons could be umed or%
injured, or a fire could start.
l Use the cooktop only for its
intended use as described in
this manual.
l Do not touch &ace units or
areas near units. Surface units
could 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.
l Do not wear loose or hanging
gam?ents when using the
cooktop. The
the touch a could Ignite if
anJ itot surface unit you could be burned.
l 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.
l Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause injury.
l Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the cooktop. The
fumes could create an explo-
sion and/or fire hazard.
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When using the cooktop Grease
l Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
If cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spillovers could
penetrate the broken cooktop and
create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
l 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.
l 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 cooktops
without breaking due to the sud-
den change in temperature.
l Never leave surface units unat-
tended at high heat settings. A
boilover could result and cause
smoking and greasy spillovers
that could ignite.
l Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicina the cooktoo.
l 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.
l Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop. Wipe spillovers
immediately.
l Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flaming pan on
cooktop by covering with a well-
fitted lid, cookie sheet, or flat
tray. Flaming grease outside of
pan can be extinguished with
baking soda or, if available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
l Clean cooktop with care. Some
cleaners could produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot sur-
face. If a wet paper towel is
used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to
avoid steam burns.
l Do not repair or replace any
part of the cooktop unless
specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified
technician.
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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.
Dual-size Surface unlt marker
rurface unft*
Model
k I
Model and s&al number plate
(on bottom of outer box) Hot surf& Indicator light
Dual element Standard control
control panel panel
(Model RC864OXB) (Model RC86OOXB)
Standard control
panel
iv
Models WBC430, IBC430,
BC441, and lBC441)
Left rear
vzontrol knob
Right rear
control knob
Left front
‘control knob
Right front
.control knob
Surface unit
- marker
Hot rurfaca
Indicator
light
Left rear
control knob
Right rear
control knob
Left front
control knob
Right front
control knob
Surface unit
-marker
Hotsurface
indicator
- light
Left rear
control knob
Right rear
control knob
Left front
control knob
Right front
control knob
Surface unit
marker
Hot surface
indicator
light
*On models WBC441 and IBC441, the right rear surface unit features a halogen element.
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Using Your Cooktop
In This Section
Page Page
Using the surface units .....................6 Energy saving tips ............................. 9
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This
section gives you important information for eff Cent 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.
Hot surface indicator light
The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the
cooktop surface will glow when the surface
units are turned on. The Indicator Light will
continue to glow as long as a surface unit is
too hot to touch, even after all control knobs
are turned off.
Fire Hazard
Be sure all control knobs are turned to
OFF and the Hot Surface Indicator
Light is OFF when you are not cooking.
Someone could be burned or a fire
could start if a surface unit is acciden-
tally left ON.
Models RC8640XB
and RCWOOXB
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Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide. For best results, starl
cooking at the high setting; then turn the
control knob down to continue cooking.
1SElTlNG 1 RECOMMENdED USE
HI
OR
MAX.
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
MED-HI
OR
8-8
MED
OR
5
MED-LO
OR
2-4
LO
OR
1
l To hokf a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
l For gravy, pudding, and
icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
l To keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher
setting.
l To keep food warm until
ready to sewe. Set the
heat higher or lower within
the LO band to keep food
at the temperature you want.
Using the dual-size surface units
(Model RC6640XB)
You can use the left front and right rear surface
units as either small diameter, lower wattage
elements (center area marked “DUAL ELE-
MENT’) or large diameter, full wattage ele-
ments (entire element to outer ring edge).
To use only the inner area of the element
(for smaller pans):
Use
inner
ring
alone for
smaller
pans -
l Push in and turn the control knob to the left
(counterclockwise) to the desired setting in
the area marked “SINGLE.”
To use the entire element (for larger Pans):
l Push in and turn the control knob to the
right (clockwise) to the desired setting in the
area marked “DUAL.”
NOTE: You can turn the control knob in either
direction to reach “OFF.”
Use all
rin sfor
Barger
- pans

Using the ceramic glass
cooktop
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is
almost the same as cooking on coil surface
units, There are, however, a few differences:
l The portion of the surface unit In use
will glow red when it is turned on. You will
see the element cycling on (glowing red)
and off - even on HI setting -to maintain
the proper temperature setting you have
chosen.
l Models WBC441 and IBC441: The right
rear surface unit features a halogen
element. This element lights up as soon as
you turn it on, and is brighter than conven-
tional coil elements.
l Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass
cook-top surface could leave marks. Wiping
off the cooktop before and after each use
will help keep the surface free from stains
and provide the most even heating. See
pages 1 O-l 2 for care and cleaning
suggestions.
Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same size
as the surface unit.
l 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 uneven heating and poor cooking
results.
You can, however, use the newer cook-
ware 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.
Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with
flat bottoms suitable for use on your
cook-top are now available in most stores
that sell housewares.
l The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
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l 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.
l Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
l With your hand, feel the bottom of your
pans while they are cool for nicks and
scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan
bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass
cooktop.
l Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and
dry before using on cooktop.
l Avold spillovers on cooktop. Use pans
with tall sides.
l Do not cook food directly on cooktop.
NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or
one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
unit. The utensil could overheat and could
damage the utensil or surface unit.
Home canning information
l Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting) of
the left front surface unit for best results.
l 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.
l Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.

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:
l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
l Match the pan to the surface unit size.
l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
l Preheat pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
l Start food on higher heat settings, then set
surface unit control on low or off to finish
cooking. Use retained heat for cooking
when possible.
l Turn on the surface unit only after placing
filled pan on the unit.
l Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the cooktop.
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Caring For Your Cooktop
In This Section
Page Page
Cleanlng the cooktop and Cleaning the control knobs ............. 12
control panel .................................... 10
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.
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
electriil shock.
Cleaning the cooktop and control panel
This cooktop is designed for easy care.
However, ceramic cooktops need to be
maintained differently than standard electric
open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on
the cooktop will not bum off as on open-coil
elements. Because of this, the surface
should be dust free and soil free before
heating.
Your cooktop has been prepolished at the
factory for improved protection and
cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme
(included with your cooktop), paper towels or
a sponge, and the razor scraper included
with your cooktop is all you need to clean
your cook-top. For proper cleaning methods,
please review “Cleaning tips” on page 11.
Follow them after each use to ensure top
performance and to preserve that uniquely
elegant look.
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