Whirlpool RC8920XRH User manual

Electric Models
RC8920XRH
RC8950XRH
(Shown with
bptional Coil
MODULAR
Element Module)
DOWN DRAFT
COOKTOP

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 Vent System
4 Using the Grill Module
5. Using the Solid Element Module
6. Using the Optional Griddle
Module
7 Using the Optronal Smoothtop
Module
8 Cook\-are
CHANGING COOKTOP’MODUL;S
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Coil Element, Solid Element
and Smoothtop Modules
Grill Module.
Optional Griddle Module
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR
COOKTOP
Control Panel and Knobs
Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls
Solid Elements,
SmoothtopModule
Cleaning Cooktop Chart
Cleaning the Vent System.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE.
WHIRLPOOL COOKTOP WARRANTY
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your cooktop
Read this Use & Care Guide and the Cooking Guide 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 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 installed in an area protected from the weather.
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.
0 See Installation Instructions for complete information.
See Cooking Guide for important safety and use information.

WIPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOI- allow children to use or play
with any part of the cooktop. or
leave them unattended near it They
could be burned or injured.
2. DO NOT store things children might
want above the cooktop. Children
could be burned or injured while
climbing on it.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot
surface units. Dark colored units can
still be hot enough to burn severely.
4. KEEP children away from the cook-
top when it is on. The cooktop and
surrounding area can get hot
enough to cause burns.
5. DO NOT use the cooktop to heat a
room. Persons in the room could be
burned or injured or a fire could
start.
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not
over another surface unit to avoid
burns, injury and to prevent the uten-
sil from being pushed off the
cooktop.
7. DO NOT use water on grease fires.
The fire will spread. Cover fire with
large lid or smother with baking
soda or salt.
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar-
ments when using the cooktop. They
could ignite if they touch a hot sur-
face unit and you could be burned.
9. DO NOT heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot con-
tents could burn you and container
particles could cause injury.
10. MAKE SURE control knobs are in the
off position when you are finished
cooking or when you are not watch-
ing to prevent burns.
11. DO NOT block the vent system. DO
NOT put hands in vent box when fan
or controls are ON. Injury could result
Vent filters must be in place for
proper safe operation.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITI
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registra-
tion Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from plate
Model Number
[see parts and features diagrams) and pur-
chase date from sales slip.
l Keep this book and sales slip together in a
Serial Number
handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Model RC8920XRH
GRILL
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SYSTEM
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This model comes with a removable grill module on the lett side and a non-
removable coil element module on the right side. Other modules can be purchased
and used in place of the grill module.
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Model RC8950XRH
REAR
SURFACE
UNIT I
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COdKTOP
This model comes with a grill module that can be used on either side. Several
modules can be purchased and used in the other module opening, or in place
of the grill module.

Using your cooktop
SURFACE
UNIT
INDICATORS
LEFT
REAR
SURFACE
UNIT
CONTROL
GRILL
CONTROL OR
LEFl FRONT
SURFACE
UNIT
CONTROL
RIGHT
REAR
SURFACE
UNIT
CONTROL
RIGHT
REAR
SURFACE
UNIT
CONTROL
(OR GRILL
CONTROL ON
RC8920XRH)
SIGNAL
LIGHT
VENT
SYSTEM
CONTROL
1. Using the Control Knobs
Surface Unit Indicators
Surface unit indicators show the surface unit
or module operated by that control knob.
-- l The solid dot shows the sur-
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face unit that is controlled by
that knob.
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l The solid box shows that a
-/ module, such as a grill, can
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be controlled by that knob.
/
l The solid dot inside the box
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shows the surface unit con-
trolled if a surface unit mod-
ule is installed
PUSH IN
AND TURN
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.
Signal light
The signal light will glow when any surface
unit or module is ON. Be sure the light is OFF
when you are not cooking.
NOTE: The grill and griddle modules are oper-
ated with the tront control knob in the section
being used.

2. Using the Coil Element Module
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 settlngs, use the following as a guide.
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Use HI lo start
Use MED-HI to Use MED for gravy
Use MED-LO to
foods cooklng or hold a ropld boll puddings and IC- keep food cook-
lo bring liquids to or to fry chlcken lngs or to cook ing after starting
a boil Surface
or pancakes large amounts of it on a higher
units will not turn
vegetables setting
red It good con-
tact Is made with
bottom ot pan.
3. Using the Vent System
Use LO to keep
food warm until
ready to serve Set
the heat higher or
lower within the
LO band to kee’j
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 will always be ON when using
the grill module. When using surface units, 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 comes on auto-
matically to vent excess heat when using
the grill/griddle.
4. Using the Grill Module
Before using the grill for the first time:
A. Wash. rinse and dry grill
0 Use warm soapy water.
l DO NOT use metal scouring pads or
abrasive cleaners They WIII damage
the non-stick coating on the grill
B. Lightly wipe with cooklng 011 to prevent
meats from sticking

Approximate Grill Cooking Times
Preheat the grill for 10 minutes on HI.
Control
FOOD Setting
Steak(‘/, -% )
Rare HI
Medium HI
Well-done HI
Steak (l-l% )
Rare HI
Medium HI
Well-done HI
Approxlmate
Cooklng Time
Slde 1 Slde 2
5 Min. 4 Min.
6 Min. 6 Min
8 Min. 8 Min.
5-7 Min. 5 Min.
9-l 1 Min. 10 Min.
12-15 Min. 12 Min.
Other: These foods must be turned and rearranged as necessary during
cooklng to provlde even cooklng results.
Hamburgers HI 20-25 Min. Total
Hot Dogs HI 12-I 5 Min. Total
Pork Chops HI 25-30 Min. Total
Spore Ribs, Barbecued * HI 50-60 Min. Total
Lamb Chops MED-HI 25-35 Min. Total
Chicken Pieces HI 45-60 Min. Tot01
Ham Slice MED-HI 20-25 Min. Total
Lobster Tails HI 20-25 Min. Total
Garlic Bread HI 2-3 Min. Total
* Baste with barbecue sauce last 15-20 minutes.
CAUTION: The use of metal forks and tongs can scratch the
non-stick coating. Use wlth care.
Hi!
1.
?ts and tips:
Foods cooked on the grill can spatter. It IS
Important to clean all parts after each use
See page 16
2. The heating element for the grill cleans
itself Do not put in water
3. lake the grill apartto clean and to remove
and store Do not stack when storing
4.
Do not cover the grill completely with meat
Leave space between the food items to
allow proper smoke and steam removal
5. Use only nylon or plastic utensils Metal
can scratch the non-stick finish
6. Trim fats from meat before grllllng 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
7. If meat begins to cook too quickly, turn the
grill control knob to a lower setting

5. Using the Solid Element Module
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results
and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Spe-
cialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms
(woks, ridged bottom canners ortea 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: Solld elements stay hot for a long time. Do not use the HI sefflng for long
perlods of tlme or 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. This
will result in longer cooking times. See “Cookware” on page 10.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.
Use HI to start
cooking or to bring
liquids to a boil.
When cooking
foods, turn to a
LO or MED-LO ret-
ting when sizzle
starts.
Use MED-HI to Use MED for gravy, Use MED-LO to Use LO to con-
hold a rapid boil puddings and continue cooking tinue cooking after
or to start frying icings or to cook after starting at starting at a high-
chicken or pan- large amounts of a higher setting. er setting, to keep
cakes. Turn to a vegetables. Turn food warm or to
LO or MED-LO set- to a LO seitlng to melt chocolate or
ting when sizzle finish cooking. shortening.
starts.
6. Using the Optional Griddle Module
Before Using the Griddle for the First Time:
1. Wash, rinse and dry griddle
0 Use warm soapy water.
l DO NOT use metal scouring
pads or abrasive cleaners
They WIII damage the non-
stick coating on the griddle
2. Lightly wipe with cooking 011 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 finlshed. Leaving it ON can
damage the gnddle
Approximate Griddle Cooking Times
Preheat the grlddle for 10 minutes on HI.
Food Control
Seiilna
Approxlmote
Cooklng Time
Side 1 Slde 2
Sausage Patties
Bacon
Ham Slice
Hamburger
Fish Sticks
Hot Dogs
Buns
French Toast
Grllled
Sandwiches
Pancakes
Eggs
HI 8 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.
I%-2 Min.
3 Min.
4 Min.
l-2 Min.
5-6 Min.
5 Min.
3-4 Min.
5 Min
Total
2-3 Min.
3 Min.
l-2 Min.
I Min.

7. Using the Optional Smoothtop Module
Cooking on the optional smoothtop IS al-
most the same as cooking on surface units.
There are three differences you should know
about:
1. The cookware you use.
2. What to expect.
3. The care and cleaning.
Cooking...
The glass will take longer to heat up than a
regular surface unit. It will also take longer to
cool down. Turn off the unit a few minutes be-
fore you are finished cooking.
l Do not use the smoothtop module for
canning.
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 smoothtop can leave marks.
Aluminum marks can be removed if they are
not heated. See page 15 for cleaning and
caring suggestions.
8. Cookware
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Pans should be the same size or larger than the
elements to prevent boil-overs and hot
handles.
Only use pans with flat bottoms. Flat bottoms
allow maximum contact between the pans
and the elements for fast, even cooking. Pans
with uneven bottoms or raised patterns on the
bottom are not suitable. Flatness of a pan can
be checked by placing an edge of a ruler
across it. There should not be space between
the ruler edge and the bottom of the pan.
DO NOT USE trivets, woks with skirts or canners with concave or ridged bottoms.
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