Whirlpool RC8300XKH Cooktop User Manual


 
How to use surface unit controls
The control knobs on your modular cooktop have a feature-
required on all ranges and cooktops-to help keep children from accl-
dentally turning on the surface units. You must push in (down) on them
first, then turn to the desired setting.
The design to the left of each knob indicates which unit is controlled
by that knob. (For example. ::s#.
indicates the right front unit on the
RCXXOOXKH lthree module unit] or. :? on the RC8300XKH (two
module unit 1 1
The control may be set anywhere between “HI” and “LO” to
select the exact amount of heat required.
As you use your cooktop. you will find the correct settings for the
cooking you do. Recommended settings you can use as a guide are:
HI - To start most foods cooking. To bring water to a boil.
MED HI - To hold a rapid boil: to fry pancakes: to fry chicken.
MED -- To make gravy. puddings and icings: to cook large quan-
tities of vegetables.
MED LO - To keep food cooking after starting at a higher setting
To turn on surface unit
LO - To keep food warm until ready to serve. Adjust heat
PUSH IN and turn
higher or lower within the LO area as needed for dif-
to desired setting.
ferent foods
A 4-inch surface unit is a special feature on your cooktop. Deslgned
only for small pans, it may be used to:
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warm coffee pot. small tea kettle, oven proof casseroles.
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melt chocolate. cream cheese. butter.
marshmallows at low
temperatures.
The Signal Light to the left of each Surface Unit Control Knob
will glow
whenever the surface unit is on.
Be sure all lights are off when
Handle
you have finished cooking.
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Handle
Center Backston
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Ceramic Rocks Heating Element
Grill
Grill Frame and
in Basket
Grease Well
How to use the grill
To use the grill:
The Grill Module has four parts:
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grill frame and grease well
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ceramic rocks in the basket
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heating element
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grill
A hood is recommended for use with the grill to help eliminate
bmoke during grilling. Model RGH-8330 or RGH-8336 are for use with
the two module cooktop Model RC83OOXKH. and hood Model RGH-8348
IS for use with the three module cooktop Model RC8800XKH.
The grill should be taken apart and cleaned after each use (see
page 9. “To remove or replace a Grill Module”).
To operate the grill:
You must push in (down) on the Module Control Knob, then
turn to the desired setting. The design with the box to the left of the
control knob indicates which knob to use (example :-E: or :~r ). See chart
for approximate cooking times.