Whirlpool RC8350XRH Cooktop User Manual


 
1.
Using the control knobs
Surface unit indicators:
Surface unit indicators show the surface unit
or module operated by that control knob.
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The open dot shows the sur-
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face unit that is controlled by
that knob.
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The box shows that a module,
such as a grill, can be con-
trolled by that knob.
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The open dot inside the box
shows the surface unit con-
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trolled if a surface unit module
is installed.
2. Using the coil element module
PUSH
IN
Turn to
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Control knobs must be pushed in before turn-
ing them to a setting. They can be set anywhere
between HI and OFF.
One of the signal lights will glow when any
surface unit or module is ON. Be sure all lights
are OFF when you are not cooking.
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 settings, use the following as a guide.
Use Hi to start
foods
cooking or
to
bring liquids to
a boil.
Surface
units will not turn
Use MED-Hi to
hold o rapid boll
or to fry chicken
or pancakes
Use MED for gravy. Use MED-LO to
puddings, and
keep food cook-
icings or to cook ing after starting
large amounts of
it on a higher
vegetables. setting.
red if good con-
tact is made with
bottom of
pan.
3. Using the grill module
Use LO
to keep
food warm until
ready to serve. Set
the heat higher or
lower
within the
LO
band to keep
food at the tem-
perature you want.
Before using the grill for the first time:
A.
Wash, rinse and dry grill.
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Use warm sudsy water.
B.
Lightly wipe with cooking oil to prevent
meats from sticking.