Whirlpool RC88OOXP User manual

MO~LAR COOKTOPS
Models RC88OOXP (3 Caoktop Modules)
RC8300XP (2 Cooktop Modules)
Surface Unlt
Grltl Module Control Panel
Surface Untt Modute
One-Piece Chrome
Reflector Bowl
Model RCWOOXP Plug-In Surface Unit
Model and Serial
er Plate (Not Shown)
Surface Untl Module One-Piece Chrome
Reflector Bowl
Grit1 Module Control Panel
Model RC8300XP
(Modules can be placed in any posltlon.)
Model and Serial
Plug-In Surface Module
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
If you have a question, or need service, have this infor-
mation ready:
I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers. (Remove
the right front module to see the plate on the
right inside wall of your cooktop.)
Model Number
Serral Number
2. Purchase date from your sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book,
your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Service Company and Phone Number
See the “Cooking Guide”for important safety information.

Your responstbilitfrs l l .
lnstallatlon and proper, rafe use are your personal responsibilities.
Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the “Cooking Guide” carefully
for Important use and tafety Informatlon.
You must be sure your cooktop is...
l installed and leveled in a countertop and cabinet that will hold
the weight;
l installed in a well-ventilated area protected from the weather,
l properly connected to the correct electric supply and
grounding. (See “Installation Instructions.“]
Proper use
You must be sure your cooktop is...
l used only for jobs expected of home cooktops;
l used only by people who can operate it
oroi3erlv;
l properly maintained. II
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Contents
Responsibilities 2
Instaliatlor; 2
Proper ?Ise 2
Safetx! 3
Using Your Cooktop 4
Surface Unit Controls 5
Cooktop Module Controls 5
Changtng Cooktop Modules 6
Surface Unit Modules 6
Grill Module
OptIonal Griddle Module 6
7
Using the Cooktop Modules 8
Optlonal Griddle a
Grill Module 9
Optional Rotisserie IO
Cleaning and Caring for Your Cooktop 12
Cohtrol Panel and Knobs 12
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls : 12
Cieanlng Chart 13
If You Need Service or Assistance 14
1 Before Calltng for Asststance 14
2 If ‘You Need Assistance 14
3 If ‘You Need Service 14
4 If You Have A Problem 14
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(3 Cooktop Modules] (2 Cooktop Modules)
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SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS
ilnl ‘il you get dsed to the settings, use the following as a guide.
Control knobs must
be pushed in before
turning them to a set-
ting. They can be set
anvwhere between HI
PUSH IN
Turn to setting
”
Use HI !o start
?oods cooking 3r
lo bring Ilquid:
to a boil. Surface
unit will not turrl
red if good CO~I-
tact is made with
bottom of pan
One of the signal
lights will glow when
a surface unit is on.
Be sure all lights
are off when you are
not cooking.
VI
Use MED-HI lo
hold a rapld boll
or to fry chlcken
31 pancakes
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Use MED for
gravy puddings
gnd icings or to
cook lorge
amounts of
vegetables
Use MED-LO to
keep food
cooking after
starting it on a
higher settrng
Use LO to keep
food warm until
reody to serve
Set the heot
higher or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature you
want
COOKTOPMODULECONTROLS
‘he fc !lowlng Optlonal Accessories are available through your Whirlpool Dealer or
Parts listrlbutor,
Griddle ~Cooktop 2-6
Kotisser:e Cooktop I-6 & 1-8
Grill
Use Artace Unit Controls to ?urn on cooktop modules. For the Optional Griddle only,
surfaci unit Indicators with boxes show which control to use
Grlddle on the Left
1610
:::i 0
!eft Front
Griddle in the Center
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Center Front
Grlddle on the Right
Right Front
the setting you want
[seepage 5 for
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For the Grlr+ Module, use Vent or back controls as you wouid for surface units Use both
controls If yc r:ant both the front and back halves of the grill to heat
Srill on left Grill in the Cen’er Grill on the Right
Center Rear : i; : Right Rear : g
ieft Front e
l
.
CHANGING COOKTOP MODULES
Tt j Zcjoktop Modules will work on either side or the center of the cooktop. (Model
QCBa-0C:XP The grill and griddle modules will fit only on the left side or center of the
:.?oI’ top ) Make sure all controls are OFF and modules are cool before removing
them.
SURFACE UNIT MODULES
1. TO remota, .Tbhqn+iv b\/
‘-he hanc -e
1. To replace, .jse k#otr
hands to lbne up the termI-
nal with ‘?e :nceotac’p
2. With botn rlands, pull
module toward yo Jto
unplug It
2% P
1JSr: Tci’mlnaiInto
receptacle place until
It‘< plugged In
Receptacle
3. Lift out and set aside
3. iower the front with the
handle
GRILL MODULE
(Model RCBBOOXP rhe gfls m.oou!e wli, fit only cn be left side
0’ center of the cooktop i
Frame .>nd Basket with
Greas6 Well Ceramic Rocks Heating Element Grills
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1. To remove, lift
oft grill 2. Lift front end 31 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 spill
fat drippings.
1. To replace,
lower grease
well Into
opening
2. Put In basket
with ceramic
rcocks
3. “ihy heating
element
terminal into
:eceptacle
4. Place grills
over heating
element.
OPTIONAL
All parts must be cleaned after each use to avoid fat
spoilage and odors. See page1 3.
GRIDDLE MODULE [Model RC8800XP. The grill module WIII fit onlv on the left side
or center of the cooktop.)
1. To remove, IIf+
and remc Je
gnddle c: ve’
2. Llfi front slightly
oy the handle
3. vdlth ootn
hands. pull
griddle toward
you to unplug it
4. Lift out and set
aside
1. To replacr, use 2. Push griddle 3. Slide so tabs on 4. Replace cover
both hanas tc into place until the griddle fit only over clean.
line up the It’s plugged 17 into the notches cool griddle
terminal u 8th on each side.
the receplxle
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USING THE COOKTOP MODULES
OPTIONAL GRIDDLE
Before usirrg the griddle for the first time
1. Wash, rinse and dry griddle.
l Use warm sudsy water.
l DO NOT immerse grrddle
l DO NOT use metal scouring pads or abrasrve
cleaners. They will damage griddle
2. Lightly wipe with cooklng oil to season You
don’t have to grease the griddle every time
you use It. However, 011 or butter adds flavoring
and aids browning.
1. Lift and remove 2. Preheat for a 3. Add food.
Use
griddle c:over few minutes only nylon or
DO NOT
(until butter
plastic utensils
replace ,.Jntil melts or beads Metal can
grtddle : cool of water dance scratch the non-
on the griddle) stick finish.
4. TURNOFF the
griddle when
cooking is fin-
ished. Leaving It
ON can dam-
age the griddle.
Approximate Griddle Module Setthgs
Bacon ,... .,.... HI
Grilled Sandwiches .,,,,.... HI
Pancakes .,..... ..,.,... ,........,....... Hi
Hamburgers ..,.,.,,,,,......,.. ..,,... MED-HI
Eggs .,............. .,. ,... MED

GRILL MODULE
A range hood should be used to help get rra of smoke while using the Grill
Module (Whirlpool Model No’s RH8330 or RH8336 recommended for RC8300XP
Cooktop: Model RH8348 for the RC8800XP Cooktop).
Approximate Grill Module Cooklng Tlmes
Preheat grill tar five minutes at suggested setting
Approxlmate
Weight or Internal Control Cooklng lime
Thickness Temperature Setting(s) Slde 1 Slde 2 Comments
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Beef
Steak 1 (25cm
140 F(60
C, HI
1 (25cm,
160 F(71 C] HI
1 (25cm 170 F(76 C] HI
To test steak for
0 Mm 9 Min. doneness, cut
11 Mm 12 Min. near Center
12 Min 13 Min. with sharp
knife
Rare
Medium
Well-done
steak
Rare
Medium
Well-Done
,-lamburgers
Rare
Medium
Well-Done
Fish
Nhole
;illets
obster Toils
?ib Chops
rankfurters
in foil & cut
Cob wrapped
rench Bread
Hints and Tips:
1 . :3 3cmj
140 F(60 Cl HI
1
(3 8cm) 160 F(71 C] HI
1’. (3.8cm] 170 F(76 C] HI
1 (25cm!
140 F(60
Cl HI
1 (25cm)
160 F(71
C) HI
1 [25cm)
170 F(76
C] HI
2
Ibs (1 kg)120 (44 C) HI
1 ib ( 5 kg]
120 (44 C] H!
2 Ibs [I kg]
'20 (44 C‘; HI
2'. Ibs [l kg) 190 F[88 Cj HI
8 Franks 1511 159 Cj HI
6 Sand- HI
wrches
4 potatoes
HI
4 ecrs 150 F(59 C; HI
10 Min 7 Min
13 Min 13 Min.
16Min 16Min.
8 Min. 10 Min
9Min 12Mrn
IOMin 13Min.
15 Min. 15 Min. When fish
4 Min. 4 Min. flakes easily it
5 Mm 5 Min ISdone. Cook
all fish on
aluminum foil.
55 Min Total
Turn every
15 Min. 12 Min. few minutes
IO Min 10 Min
3 Min. 12 Min
6 Mln Total
8 Mm Total Turn frequently
18 Min. Total
45 Min. Total Wrap tightly
30 Min Total
?0 Min Total
1. Foods co.jked on the grill can spatter. I?IS 4. Take grill apartto clean and to remove
importan’to clean all parts after each use and store
See pagr 13 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 heatlrg element for the grill cleans
Itself Do r ?t immerse
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OPTIONAL
:qe i;’ :issE’ROTISSERIE
Front Support
Rear iupport u r
I I nL) II
4. Insert front sup
port tubs Into
slots at front ot
the Grill
Module
FJsh rht: kclnted end of the sDlt all the way
brcI the Totor socket
r .it the riandle end of the spit Into the high
i iow slot (to match the motor socket posi-
;!x] of the Fwnt Support
1,ug ;n the Rotlsserle motor and turn on the
t ,rIll Module See page 11 for suggested
m,.;klng +‘ves

Approximate rotisserie cooking times:
Internal Control Spit
Food Temperature Weight Setting(r) Posltlon Time Comments
Beef
Rolled rib 140 F
(rare)
(60 ‘=I
Rolled rump 140 F
(60 Cl
Pork
Rolled 170 F
loin roast (76 C)
Spareribs 170 F
(76 Cl
Canadian 160 F
bacon (71 Cl
lamb
Rolled leg 175F
(79 Cl
Poultry
Chicken 190 F
(88 Cl
Turkey 190 F
(88 Cl
Duck 190 F
(88 Cl
Cornish hen 190 F
(88 Cl
3’zlbs. HI High 1hr. Meat with an
(I.5 kg1 55 min. outer layer of fat
3’4lbs HI High 2 hr. may take longer
(I.5 kg).- to cook.
5lbs. HI
(2 kg1
I‘Llbs. Hi
:‘I2 Hi
(1 kg1
High 3 hrs.
15 min.
High 50 min.
High 1hr.
10 min
5 Ibs. Hi High 2 hr.
_. ~(2 kg) 30 min.
21dlbs. Hi
(1 kg1
61q Ibs. Hi
(2.5 kg)
334lbs. HI
11.5 kg)
2-l lb Hi
(1 kg1
Hrgh 1hr
45 min
High 2 hr.
45 min
High 2 hrs.
15 min.
Hrgh 2 hrs.
hens
Truss poultry
tightly. Run spit in
at the base of the
tail and
diagonally
through the
cavity to the fork
of the wishbone. If
wing tips brown
too rapidly, cover
them with foil.
NOTE:
. Use the high spit position for anything over two inches (5 cm] in diameter.
. Turkeys bigger than 8 to 10 pounds should not be put on the rotisserie. Roast
them in the oven.
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Cleaning and caring
for your cooktop
CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS
/ Y
1. Flnt 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.
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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.
\ \ ?-I
2. Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep-
tacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the
receptacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl
REPLACING
1. Be sure surface unit controls are OFF.
Bowl
\-em-,‘Rece@ocle
2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl with
the surface unit receptacle.

Terminal
Receptacle
3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible
with the terminal just started into the
receptacle
4. While pusning the surface unit terminal into
the receptacle, lift a little on the edge of
the unit nearest the receptacle.
i. 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
WHAT TO USE
Da not clean HOW TO CLEAN
l Soil burns oft
PART
SURFACE UNITS
GRIDDLE MODULE
Warm soapy water
AND COVER
GRILL MODULE Grill
Warm soapy water oi
soapy steel wool pad
Heating Element
Do not clean
Basket with Ceramic Rocks
Hot soapy water
Grease Well and Frame
Warm soapy water and
elastic scouring pad
ROTISSERIE
-
Suooorts and Spit
‘&xrn soapy water and
plastic scouring pad
Motor
v;;;loth: waim soapy
l Do not Immerse.
l Do not Immerse griddle.
l Wash, rinse and dry 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.
l Clean often.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Clean alter each use.
l Do not immerse.
l lJJplug befor! cleaning.
l wipe clean orren.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these
four steps:
1
l Before calling for assistance.. .
3 l If you need service”‘. ..
Performance problems often result from
little things you can find and fix yourself with-
out tools of any kind.
Whirlpool has a
nationwide net-
If nothing operates:
l Is the cooktop correctly wired into a live
circuit with the proper voltage? (See Instal-
lation Instructions.)
fY=
vice Companies.
~ TmH-CARE TECH-CARE service
l Have you checked the main fuse or circuit-
breaker box? .A technicians are
It 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?
FRANCHISED SERVICE
trained to fulfill the
product warranty
and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the United
States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your
telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
If surface unit control knob or knobs will not
turn:
l Did you push in before trying to turn?
It cooking results aren’t what you expect:
l Is the cooktop level?
l Are you using pans recommended in the
Cooking Guide?
l Are the pans the size called for in the recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe from a
reliable source?
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l Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat
bottoms?
l Do the cooking utensils fit the surface unit
being used?
See the Cooking Gulde for more information
on cooking problems and how to solve them.
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l If you have a problem”‘. ..
2
l If you need assistance:i’. ..
Call the Whlrlpool COOL-LINE p service as-
slstance telephone number. Dial free from:
Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . (800) 253-l 301
Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 81Hawall . . . . . . . . (800) 253- 1121
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,
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) and talk with one
of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
If you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and
a complete description of the problem. This
information is needed in order to better re-
spond to your request for assistance.

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