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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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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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.