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~Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR COOKTOP Using the Control Knobs Surface Unit Indicators Signal Lights Using the Surface Units Cookware Using the Griddle/Griddle Chart CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP.. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . .._.......... Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Liff Up Cooktop Cleaning Chart.. IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the cooktop, or leave them unattended near it. They could be burned or injured. !. DO NOT store things children might want above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it. 1. DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot surface units. Dark colored units can still be hot enough to burn severely. 1. KEEP children away from the cooktop when it is on.
Parts and features Model RC8536XT GRIDDLE COVER SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (under the cooktop on the back wall) SIGNAL’LIGHl 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 Numbers (from the plate located as shown]. 2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place. Please complete thls product.
Using your cooktop LEFT REAR LEFT FRONT CONTR LEFT SURFACE UNiTS SIGNAL LIGHT GRIDDLE SURFACE UNIT GRIDDLE SIGNAL LIGHT RIGHT REAR NTROL KNOB RIGHT FRONT RIGHT SURFACE UNITS CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT Using the Control Knobs Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Signal lights Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.
Cookware Pans should be the same size or larger than the surface boilovers and hot handles. unit to prevent Only use pans with flat bottoms. Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between the pans and the surface units for fast, even cooking. Pans with uneven bottoms or raised pattern 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 and the bottom of the pan. Do not use trivets, bottoms.
TO COOK: 1. Preheat the griddle, then add food. NOTE: Use only plastic cooking utensils. Metal can scratch the non-stick finish. TO REMOVE: 1. Lift griddle slightly by both front corners and set aside. NOTE: Make sure griddle is COOL before removing. Griddle Preheat Chart griddle for 101minutes on HIGH.
Caring for your cooktop Control Panel 2. Pull knobs straight off. 3. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel. Rinse and dry well. 4. Wash knobs in warm soapy Rinse well and dry. water. 5. Push the knobs straight back on. Make sure they point to OFF. Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See Cleaning Chart on page 10 for cleaning instructions. 2.
Replacing 1 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receotacle. 4. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, the surface unit will fit into the reflector bowl. CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills.
Cleaning Chart PART Control Control WHAT TO USE knob panel cooktop surfaces (chrome finish and griddle cover] Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner. *Non-abrasive chrome cleaner or Cook Top Polishing Creme, (PN 814009). HOW TO CLEAN l l l l l l Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak. Wash, rinse and dry well. Follow directions provided cleaner. Make sure cooktop is COOL. Follow directions provided with cleaner or polishing creme.
If nothing operates: Is the cooktop wired correctly to a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See “Installation Instructionsl’) l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box? If surface units will not operate or seem to cook too slow: l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box? l Is the surface unit control knob turned to a setting other than OFF? l Are you using the proper cookware? See page 6.
WHIRLPOOL”MICROWA~ RANGE PRODUCT OVEN/ W-T-Y LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service companv. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase FSPO replacement microwave ovens or workmanship. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR magnetron if defective tube on in materials WILL NOT PAY FOR A.
