Whirlpool RC8920XRH User manual

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP - 2 Accessory Canning Kit 12
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Grill Module 12
PARTS AND FEATURES 2 Optional Griddle Module 13
USING YOUR COOKTOP.
Optional Rotisserie ?3
1 Usit :g the Control Knobs 2 CLEANING AND CARING FOR’iOiJii
2 Usil g the Coil Element Module 7 COOKTOP..... ,..... 14
3 Usvg the Vent System 7 Control Panel and Knobs 14
4 Usir 1g the Grrll Module 7 Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls 15
5 USI, ,a the Solid Element Module 2 Solid Elements 16
b Us~r.g the Optronal Griddle Smoothtop Module
16
MC jule ,. 9 Cleaning Cooktop Chart, 17
J USI~I~the Optional Rotisserie IO Cleaning Vent System 11. 18
H Usr:13the Opttonal Smoothtop IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 19
Mc’Jule ,. 10 1. Before Calling for Assistance 19
V Cookware
CHANGING COOKTOd iODULES : 11 2. If You Need Assistance 19 ?1 3. If you Need Service 19
Coil Element, Solid Element 4. If You Have a Problem 19
and Smoothtop Modules 11
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Before you use your cooktop
Read this”Use and Care Guide”carefully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally rerponrlble for maklng sure that your cook-top...
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 installed in an area protected from the weather.
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 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.
l See the “Installation Instructions” for complete information.

Parts and features
Model RC8920XRH
GRILL
CONTROL
KNOBS
CONTROL KNOB
VENT SYSTEM
A
\ CONTROL
PANEL
COIL ELEMENTS
ME
TOR
CHRO
REFLEC
IT BOWL
SYSTW..
‘EM
This model comes with a removable grill module on the left 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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
If you need service or call with a question, 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.
Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a -
Purchase Date
handy place.
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration Card furnished with this product.
Service Company Phone Number
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Model RC8950XRH
FRONT
_- SURFACE
-DEAD
UNIT
1 GRILLS
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HEATING
ELEMENT \
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GRILL
VENT GRILL REAR
SURFACE
UNIT
OPTIONAI
COIL
ELEMENT
MODULE
I
w REFLECTOR I
‘A- CONTROL
A
CONTROL KNOB
VENT SYSTEM
SYSTEM
v \COOKTOP
lhls model comes with a grill module that can be used on elther slde. Several
moduies can be purchased and used In the other module openlng, or In place
of the grill module.

Using your cooktop
‘1
-
2
4
-
-
Surtace
Unlt
lndlcators
Left
Rear
Surface
Unlt
Control
Grill
, Control or
LeR Front
Surtace
Unlt
Control
Right
Rear
Surface
Unlt
Control
Rlght
Flont
Surface
Unlt
Control
or Grill
Control
, Slgnal
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-
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.
PUSH IN
Turn to
settlng.
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.
NOTE: The grill and griddle modules are oper-
ated with the front 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 followlng as a gulde.
Use HI to start Use MED-HI to Use
MED for gravy, Use
MED-LO to
foods cooking or hold a rapid boll puddings, and IC- keep food cook-
to bring liquids to or to fry chicken ings or to cook ing after starting
a boil. Surtace or pancakes. large amounts of it on a higher
unlts will not turn vegetables. setting
red It good con-
tact Is made with
bottom of pan.
Use LO to keep
food warm until
ready toserve. Set
the heat higher or
lower within the
LO band to keep
food at the tem-
peroture YOU
want.
3. Using the vent system
4. Using the grill module
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.
l 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.

Approximate grill cooklng times
Prohoat the grill tor 10 mlnutor on HI.
Control
PCCD Sottlng
Steak (%“-%“)
ROW HI
Medium HI
Well-done HI
Steak (1Wi”)
Rare HI
Medium HI
Well-done HI
Approxlmate
Cooklng Time
Side 1 Side 2
5 Mln. 4 Mln.
6 Mln. 6 Min.
8 Mln. 8 Min.
5-7 Mln. 5 Min.
9-l 1 Min. 10 Mln.
12-l 5 Mln. 12 Mln.
Other: These toods must be turned and rearranged as necessary during
cooklng to provide even cooklng results.
Hamburgers HI 20-25 Mln. Total
Hot Dogs HI 12-l 5 Min. Total
Pork Chops HI 25-30 Min. Total
Spare Ribs. Barbecued* HI 50-60 Mln. Total
Lamb Chops MED.HI 25-35 Mln. Total
Chlcken Pieces HI 45-60 Mln. Total
Ham Slice MED.HI 20.25 Min. Total
Lobster Tails HI 20-25 Mln. Total
Garlic Bread HI 2-J Mln. Total
‘Baste wlth barbecue sauce last 15-20 minutes.
CAUTION: The use of metal forks and tongs
can scratch the non-stick coat-
Ing. Use with care.
Hlnts and tlpr:
vent excessive smoke and flare-up. Mkats
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.
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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 rtdged bottoms
(woks, ridged bottom canners or tea keffles) 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 HIGHsetting for a very short period; then use a LOWsetting to complete the cooking.
Turn the element OFFa few minutes before you are finished cooklng.
CAUTION: Elements stay hot for a long time. Do not leave pans on hot elements when
cooking 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 11.
Until you get used to me refflngs, use me followlng as a gulde.
Use HI to start
cooking or to bring
liquids to a boil.
When cooking
foods, turn to Q
LC or MED-LO set-
ttng when slzzte
starts.
Use MED-HI to
hold a rapid boil
or to start frying
chicken or pan-
cakes. Turn to Q
LO or MED-LO set-
llng when sizzle
starts.
Use MED for gravy, Use MID-l.0 to Use LO
to con-
puddings and continue cooking tinue cooktng after
Icings or to cook after starting at
startlng at a high-
large amounts of a hlgher settlng. er setting, to keep
vegetables. Turn
food warm or to
to 0 LO setting to
melt chocolate or
tlnlsh cooklng.
shortenlng.
6. Using the optional griddle module
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 DCt 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.
Approximate griddle cooklng times
Proheat the griddle for 10 minutes on HI.
Approximate
COfltd Cooklno Ilme
Food Setting SW. 1 - Sld.2
Sausage Pattles
Bacon
Ham Slice
Hornburger
Fish Sticks
Hot Dogs
Buns
French Toast
Grtlled
Sandwlchea
Pancakes
Eggs
/I
MED.HI
HI
MED
MED.HI
MED.HI
MED
MED.HI
MED.HI
MED-LO
8 Min. 4 Mln.
3 Min.
l-2 Mln.
6 Mln.
5.6 Min.
6 Mln. 5 Mln.
5 Mln. 3-4 Mln.
5 Mln. 5 Mln.
3 Mln. Total
3 Mln. 2-3 Mln.
3 Mln.
1%2 Mln.
3 Mln.
3 Mln.
l-2 Mln.
1 Mln.

7. Using the optional rotisserie
1. Put fork on the spit pointing away from the
handle.
2. Push spit through meat so the weight is bal-
anced around the center.
3. ~;t%?t~ec;;~t,fork on the spit pointing
4. Push both forks into the meat and tighten
the thumbscrews.
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 chart below for sug-
gested cooking times.
Approximate minimum rotlsserie cooklng times
No prohoat roqulrod. Control Mhutesl Intern01
Food Setting
Pound * Temperature
Beef Roost* * Well-done HI 45 Tolal 170°F
Pork Loln Roast* * MED.HI 65 Total 185" F
Leg of Lomb HI 45 Total 180" F
Chlcken, med. HI 120 Total 190" F
Cornlsh Game Hen MED.HI 60 Total 190" F
*Be sure grllls ore removed durlng rotlsslng.
**Roosts of approximately 3-J’/, pounds ore the most sultable for rotisslng. Larger
roosts wilt greatly Increase cooklng tlmes.
8. Using the optional smoothtop module
Cooking...
Cooking on the optional smoothtop is al-
most the same as cooking on surface units
There are three differences you should know
a bout: 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.
1. The cookware you use.
2. What to expect.
3. Thecareandcleaning.
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 It they are
not heated. See page 16 for cleaning and
caring suggestions.
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