Whirlpool RC8300XKH Cooktop User Manual


 
Receptacle
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To remove
surface unit,
lift and pull
straight out.
Hold surface
unit level
when replacing.
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How to clean and care for your cooktop
1. To remove the control knobs for cleaning:
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Be sure control knob is in the “OFF” position.
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Grasp the knob and pull straight up.
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Wash in warm. sudsy water.
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Push knob back into place (indicator line pointing to “OFF”).
2. To remove surface unit and reflector bowls:
0 Be sure the control knob is in the “OFF” position and the unit is cool.
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Lift the edge of the unit (about 1 inch) opposite the receptacle. Pull the
entire unit straight out. (Units clean themselves-do not immerse
in water.)
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Lift out reflector bowl.
NOTE: The reflector bowls under each surface unit are designed to
catch spillovers and to reflect heat into utensils for faster cooking.
Frequent washing will keep them cleaner. more efficient and looking
more like new.
If a reflector bowl turns blue or gold. the pan you are using may not
be flat enough to make good contact with the surface unit. or it may be
too large for the unit size. Heat then goes down into the reflector bowl
instead of being absorbed Into the pan. This results in discoloration of the
bowl from high heat.
To reolace surface unit and reflector bowl:
i’ut the reflector bowl back into place. Line up the opening in the side
of the bowl with the receptacle.
Line up the surface unit terminal with receptacle. holding the unit level
(as illustrated)
Plug the unit Into place while lifting slightly at the edge near the ter-
minal. Push down at the edge opposite the terminal.
Make sure the surface unit is pushed into the receptacle as far as
possible. The unit should be level when replaced correctly.
Lift
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