Whirlpool RC8400XA Manuel utilisateur

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UseAidCme

A Note To You 2

Important Safety

instructions 3

Parts And Features 5

Using Your Cooktop 6

Warranty 16

1-800-253-1301

Call us with questions or comments.

ELECTRIC COOKTOP

MODEL RC8400XA

343

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, worMclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience

have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free

operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on

how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli-

ance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these

symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each

symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and

electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions

which could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your

personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1 301,

is toll-free, 24

hours

a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first

see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 13. If you need further help, feel free to call

our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s

complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and

serial number plate (see diagram on page 5). For your convenience, we have included a

handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip

and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in

a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer

Phone

Important safety Instructions

General

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

persons, or damage when using the cooktop,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before

using the cooktop. be hot even though they are

dark in color. Areas near sur-

Install or locate the cooktop onl

in accordance with the provide cl face units become hot enough

to cause burns. During and

Installation Instructions. The after use, do not touch, or let

cook-top must be installed by a clothing or other flammable

qualified installer. The cooktop materials contact surface units

must be roperly connected to

P or areas near-units until they

electrica supply and grounded.

CAUTION: Do not store things ~-I-I;?had sufficient time to

children mi ht want above the

cookto

k;rirtreB . C8jldren could be

or Injured while climbing

Do not leave children alone or 4s

unattended in area where the

cooktop is in use. The

Do not wear loose or hanging

Y should

never be allowed to si or stand garments when using the

cooktop. The

on any part of the cooktop. the touch a x could ignite if

ot surface unit

They could be burned or In- anJ

jured. you could be burned.

Do not operate the cooktop if it

Use only dry potholders. Moist

is damaged or not working or damp potholders on hot

surfaces ma result in burns

properly. from steam. b 0 not let

QDo not use the cooktop for potholder touch hot surface

warming or heatin the room.

% units. Do not use a towel or

Persons could be urned or bulky cloth for a potholder.

injured, or a fire could start. It could catch on fire.

QUse the cooktop only for its

Do not heat unopened contain-

intended use as described in ers. They could explode. The

this manual. hot contents could cause burns

f!a

and container particles could

cause injury.

1Ildll

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE

UNITS OR AREAS NEAR

UNITS. Surface units may

Do not store flammable materi-

als on or near the cookto . The

fumes can create an exp osion

and/or fire hazard.

continued on next page

When using the cooktop This will help reduce the

Make sure the drip bowls are in chance of burns, i niting of

place during cooking. Cooking flammable materia s, and spills

without drip bowls may subject due to bumping of the pan.

the wiring and components Grease

underneath them to damage.

Do not line drip bowls with

Grease is flammable. Do

aluminum foil or other liners. not allow grease to collect

Improper installation of these around cooktop. Wipe

liners may result in a risk of spillovers immediately.

electrical shock or fire.

Select a pan with a flat bottom

that is about the same size as

the surface unit. If pan is

smaller than the surface unit,

Check to be sure glass cooking

utensils are safe for use on the

cooktop. Only certain types of

glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, dry chemical or foam-type

earthenware or other glazed extinguisher.

utensils are suitable for cook- Care and cleaning

tops without breaking due to the

sudden change in temperature.

Do not soak removable heat-

Never leave surface units unat- ing elements in water. The

tended at hi h heat settings. A element will be damaged and

9 shock or fire could result.

boilover cou d result and cause

smoking and greasy spillovers

Do not repair or replace any

that may ignite. pat-t of the cooktop unless

specifically recommended in

this manual. All other servic-

ing should be referred to a

qualified technician.

Disconnect the electrical

sup ly before servicing the

Turn pan handles inward, but Rcoo top.

not over other surface units.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your ccxktop. Use them to become familiar

with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

Model and serial Control

number plate panel

(under cooktop on

the right wall) W Plug-In !surface unit with

on&piece chrome (white

model) or one-piece black

porcelain (other models)

drip bowl

Control panel

Left rear control knob

Rear surface unlt

indicator light

Right rear control

knob

Surface

unit marker

Left front control

knob

Front surface unlt

indicator light

Right front control

knob

(Consumer

Assistance Center

telephone number is

printed under this

control knob)

Using Your Cooktop

r fnit s ................!?~ Energy saving tips Pagi..............................

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This

section gives you important information for efficient

and

safe use of your cooktop.

Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning

them to a setting. You can set them any-

where between HI and OFF.

Surface unit markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker

shows which surface unit is turned on by

that knob.

Surface unit indicator light(s)

The Surface Unit Indicator Light(s) on the

control panel will glow when a surface unit

is on.

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to

OFF and all indicator lights are OFF

when you are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire

could start if a surface unit is acciden-

tally left ON.

Until you get used to the settings, use the

following as a guide.

For best results, start

cooking at the high setting; then turn the

control knob down to continue cooking.

RECOMMENDED USE

To start foods cooking.

@To bring liquids to a boil.

.To hold a rapid boil.

To fry chicken or pan-

cakes.

For gravy, pudding and

icing.

*To cook large amounts of

vegetables.

@To keep food cooking

after starting it on a higher

settina.

Medium-low

LO I

.To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

Cookware tips

Select a pan

that is about the same size

as the surface unit.

NOTE: For best results and greater

energy efficiency,

use only flat-bottomed

utensils that make good contact with the

surface units. Utensils with rounded,

warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain

enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could

cause severe overheating, which damages

the utensil and/or surface unit.

Woks, canners and teakettles with flat

bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop

are now available in most stores that sell

housewares.

The pan

should have straight sides and a

tight-fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge

(thick-

ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

The pan material

(metal or glass) affects

how fast heat transfers from the surface

unit through the pan material and how

evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.

Choose pans that provide the best cooking

results.

Handles

should be made of sturdy, heat-

resistant material and be securely attached

to the pan.

Product Damage Hazard

If a surface unit stays red for a long

time, the bottom of the pan is not flat

enough or is too small for the surface

unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect

utensils can result in damage to the

surface unit, cooktop, wiring and

surrounding areas. To prevent dam-

age, use correct utensils, start cooking

on HI and turn control down to con-

tinue cooking.

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface

unit. The utensil can overheat and may

damage the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information

The large diameter of most water-bath or

pressure canners combined with high heat

settings for long periis of time can shorten

the life of regular surface units and cause

damage to the cooktop.

If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,

we recommend the installation of a Canning

Kit. Order the kii (Part No. 242905) from

your Whirlpool dealer or authorized

WhirlpoolSM service company.

To protect your range:

Use flat-bottomed canners/pans

for best

results.

Use the largest surface unit

for best

results. Also, use a canner/pan which can

be centered over the surface unit and

which does not extend more than one inch

outside surface unit area. Large diameter

canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap

heat and can cause damage to the

cooktop.

Do not place canner

on two surface units

at the same time. Too much heat will build

up and will damage the cooktop.

Start with hot water.

This reduces the

time the control is set on high. Reduce

heat setting to lowest position needed to

keep water boiling.

Keep drip bowls clean.

To prolong the life of the elements:

- Prepare small batches

at a time.

- Do not use elements

for canning

all day.

Energy saving tips

Although the energy used for cooking is

Start

food on higher heat settings, then

usually a very small percentage of the total set surface unit control on low or off to

energy used in the home, cooking energy finish cooking. Use retained heat for

can be used efficiently. Here are some tips

to help you save energy when using your cooking when possible.

cooking product.

Turn on

the surface unit only after placing

filled pan on the unit.

Use

pans with flat bottoms, straight sides

and tight-fitting lids.

Match

the pan to the surface unit size.

Cook

with a minimum of liquid or fat to

help shorten cooking time.

Preheat

pans only when recommended

and for the shortest time possible.

Plan

your meals for the most efficient use

of the cooktop.

Keep

drip bowls clean.

Caring For Your Cooktop

In This Section

Page Page

Removing surface units and Cleaning chart ..................................12

drip bowls ...........................................9 I

Your cooktop is designed for ease of care.

You can do most cleaning with items found

around your home. Cleaning your cook-top

whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to

keep it looking and operating like new.

Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all controls are off and the

cooktop is cool before cleaning or

servicing.

Failure to do so could result in burns or

electrical shock. I

Removing surface units and drip bowls

Removing

1. Make sure

all control knobs are turned

off and cool before removing surface

units and drip bowls.

Lift

the edge of the unit, opposite the

receptacle, just enough to clear the

element hold-down clip and the drip bowl.

3. Pull the surface unit straight away from

the receptacle.

4. Lift out the drip bowl. See “Cleaning

chart” on page 12 for cleaning instruc-

tions.

Replacing

Make sure

all control knobs are turned

off and cool before replacing surface units

and drip bowls.

2. Line up openings in the drip bowl with

the surface unit receptacle and the

element hold-down clip.

3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible

with the terminal just started into the

receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal

into the receptacle.

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