Whirlpool RC8900XMH User manual

MODULAR
DOWN DRAFT
COOKTOP
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR COOKTOP
Surface Unit Indicators
Using the Control Knobs
Using the Surface Units
Using the Vent System
Using the Grill
CHANGING COOKTOP MODULES
USING OPTIONAL MODULES
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Page
Using the Griddle Module 9
Using the Rotisserie 10
Using the Smoothtop Module 11
Accessory Canning Kit 12
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR
COOKTOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I2
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15
1. Before Calling for Assistance 15
2. If You Need Assistance 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
Before you use your cooktop
Read this”Use and Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety
information.
i You are personally responsible for making sure that your cooktop... l is installed by a qualified installer.
is properly installed and leveled in a countertop and cabinet that can
support the weight.
is installed in an area protected from the weather.
is properly connected to the correct electric supply and properly grounded.
[See “Installation Instructions.“)
is vented according to manufacturer’s instructions, with no restrictions.
is properly maintained.
is used only for jobs expected of home cooktops.
is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
See the”lnstaIlation Instructions”for complete information.

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Parts and features
Model RC8900XMH
SPLATTER
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FRONT CHROME
REFLECTOR BOWL
MOD LL
ULE
)-CONTROL
WR KNOB
CONTROL KNOB
VENT SYSTEM
CONTROL
PANEL
‘MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
.
SYSTEM
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service or call with a ques-
tion, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Number (under Model Number
the right module on the back wall).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep Serial Number
this book, your warranty and sales slip together
in a handy place. There is no warranty registra- Purchase Date
tion to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is re-
quired for in-warranty service. Service Company
Phone Number
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Using your cooktop
Surface
Unlt
Indicators
Left
Rear
Surface
Unit
Control
‘2
Front
Surface
*nit
Control
or Grill
Control
4
Right
Rear
Surface
Unit
Control
Grill
Control or
Front
Surface
Unlt
Signal
Light
Vent
System
Control
1. Surface unit indicators
Surface unit indicators show the surface unit
or module operated by that control knob.
l The solid dot shows the sur-
face unit that is controlled by
that knob.
l The solid box shows that a
module, such as a grill, can
be controlled by that knob.
l The solid dot inside the box
shows the surface unit con-
trolled if a surface unit mod-
ule is installed.
2. Using the control knobs
PUSH IN
Turn to
setting.
Control knobs must be pushed in before
turning them to a setting. There is a click at HI,
LO and OFF, but they can be set anywhere
between HI and OFF.
The signal light will glow when any surface
unit or module is ON. Be sure the light is OFF
when you are not cooking.

Using the surface units
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 stort
foods cooking or
to bring liquids to
a boil. Surtace
units will not turn
red if good con-
tact is made with
bottom of pan.
Use MED-HI to Use MED for gravy, Use MED-LO to
hold a rapid boll puddings, and ic- keep food cook-
or to fry chicken ings or to cook ing after starting
or pancakes. large amounts of it on a higher
vegetables. setting.
3. Using the vent system
4. Using the grill
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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.
FILTERS MUST BE IN PLACE FOR PROPER SAFE
OPERATION.
THE EXHAUST FAN SHOULD BE ON FOR MOST
COOKING OPERATIONS.
The built-in fan removes cooking vapors,
odors and smoke from foods prepared on the
cooktop. The fan should always be ON when
using the grill module. Turn the exhaust fan
control knob clockwise to turn the fan ON.Turn
counterclockwise to turn the fan OFF.
DO NOT PUT HANDS IN VENT BOX WHEN FAN
OR CONTROLS ARE ON. INJURY COULD
RESULT.
NOTE: The vent system may come on au-
Before using the grill for the first time:
A. Wash, rinse and dry grill.
l Use warm sudsy water.
. DO NOT use metal scouring pads or
abrasive cleaners. They will damage
the non-stick coating on the grill.
B. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to prevent
meats from sticking.
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Approximate grill cooking times
Preheat the grill for 10 mlnutes on HI. Approxlmate
Control Cooklng Tlme
FOOD Setting Side 1 Slde 2
Steak (%i’-%“)
Rare HI 5 Min. 4 Min.
Medium HI 6 Min. 6 Min.
Well-done HI B Min. B Min.
Steak (13%“)
Rare HI 5-7 Min. 5 Min.
Medium HI 9-11 Min. 10 Min.
Well-done HI 12-I 5 Min. 12 Min.
Other: These foods must be turned and rearranged as necessary during
cooking to provlde even cooking results.
Hamburgers HI 20-25 Min. Total
Hot Dogs HI 12-l 5 Min. Total
Pork Chops HI 25-30 Min. Total
Spare Ribs, Barbecued. HI 50-60 Min. Total
Lamb Chops MED-HI 25-35 Min. Total
Chicken Pieces HI 45-60 Min. Total
Ham Slice MED-HI 20-25 Min. Total
Lobster Tails HI 20-25 Min. Total
Garlic Bread HI 2-3 Min. Total
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Baste with barbecue sauce last 15-20 minutes.
CAUTION: The use of metal forks and tongs
can scratch the non-stick coat-
ing. Use with care.
Hints and tips:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Foods cooked on the grill can spatter. It is
important to clean all parts after each use.
See page 14.
The heating element for the grill cleans
itself. Do not put in water.
Takethegrillaparttocleanandtoremove
and store. Do not stack when storing.
Do not coverthe grill completely with meat.
Leave space between the food items to
allow proper smoke and steam removal.
Use only nylon or plastic utensils. Metal
can scratch the non-stick finish.
Trim fats from meat before grilling to pre-
vent excessive smoke and flare-up. Meats
which normally have a high fat content
will produce more smoke and flare-up. Fat
meats cook faster than lean meats.
If meat begins to cook too quickly. turn the
grill control knob to a lower setting.

Changing cooktop modules
The cooktop modules will work on either side of the cooktop. Make sure all controls
are OFF and the modules are cool before removing them.
Surface unit modules
1. To remove, lift slightly
by the handle.
Terminal
2. With both hands, pull
module toward you to
unplug it.
3. Lift out and set aside
1. To replace, line up the
terminal with the
receptacle.
2. Push terminal into place
until it’s plugged in. Lower the front with the
handle.
Grill module
1. To remove,
lift off grills. 2. Lift heating element
slightly and
pull toward
you.
3. Lift out splat-
ter shield. 4. Lift and re-
move the
grease well,
being care-
ful not to sbill
fat dri’p-
pings.
1. To replace,
2. Put in splat-
lower the 3. Plug heat-
ter shield.
4. Place grills
grease well ing element over heat-
terminal into
into open- ing element.
ing. receptacle.
All grill parts must be cleaned after each use to avoid excessive smoke, flare-ups,
8 fat spoilage and odors. See page 14.

Using optional modules
Optional modules will work on
either side of the cooktop. The proper control to use for the
griddle module in different in-
stallations is as shown.
Using the griddle
NOTE: Make sure the grill con-
trols are OFF and the grill is cool
before installing griddle.
1. To install, remove 2. Slide the griddle 1. To remove, lift 2. Replacethegrills
the grills. into place with front slightly by
drain slot at rear. both front corners
Before using the griddle
for the first time:
1. Wash, rinse and dry griddle.
l Use warm sudsy water.
l DO NOT use metal scouring
pads or abrasive cleaners.
They will damage the non-
stick coating on the griddle.
2. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to
season. You don’t have to grease
the griddle every time you use it.
l DO NOT use shortening or butter.
3. Preheat on HI, then switch to de-
sired setting.
4. Add food. Use only nylon or
plastic utensils. Metal can
scratch the non-stick coating.
5. Turn off the element when cook-
ing is finished. Leaving it ON can
damage the griddle.
and set aside.
Note: Make sure
griddle is cool
before removing.
Approximate griddle cooking times
Preheat the griddle for 10 minutes on HI.
Food Control Setting
Approximate
Cooking Time
Side 1 Side 2
Sausage Patties
Bacon
Ham Slice
Hamburger
Fish Sticks
Hot Dogs
Buns
French Toast
Grilled
Sandwiches
Pancakes
Eggs
HI
B Min.
HI 3 Min.
MED-HI 6 Min.
HI 6 Min.
MED 5 Min.
MED-HI 5 Min.
MED-HI 3 Min.
MED 3 Min.
MED-HI
MED-HI
MED-LO
3 Min. 3 Min.
I%-2 Min. 1-2 Min.
3 Min. 1 Min.
4 Min.
1-2 Min.
5-6 Min.
5 Min.
3-4 Min.
5 Min.
Total
2-3 Min.

Using the rotisserie
The rotisserie has 5 parts. It is used with the
Grill Module.
NOTE: Make sure the grill controls are OFF
and the grill is cool before installing
rotisserie.
Motor
j%LLacle TeYinai ,
1.
2.
To install, remove 3. Set in rotisserie
the grills. rack.
Lift and pull out
the heating ele-
ment.
To put meat
on spit
1.
2.
3.
4.
Put fork on the spit pointing away from the
handle.
Push spit through meat so the weight is bal-
anced around the center.
Put the second fork on the spit pointing
toward the meat.
Push both forks into the meat and tighten
the thumbscrews.
1. To remove, slide 2. Lift and pull out
out the side the heating ele-
baffles. ment. Note: Make
sure element is
completely cool
10 before removing.
4. Plug in the heat-
ing element. 5. Lift grease well
slightly and slide
side baffles into
place.
6. Install rotisserie
motor as shown.
5. Push the pointed end of the spit all the way
into the motor socket.
6. Put the handle end of the spit into the rack
slot.
7. Plug in and turn on the rotisserie motor. Turn
on the Grill Module. See page 11 for sug-
gested cooking times.
3. Remove motor 4. Plug in the heat-
and rotisserie rack ing element.
and set aside. 5. Replace grills over
heating element.