Whirlpool RC8430XA Cooktop User Manual


 
When usina the cooktor,
Grease
@ 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,
some of the heating element
will be exposed and may result
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also improves cooking
efficiency.
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Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
cooktop. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook-
tops without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature.
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Never leave surface units unat-
tended at hi h heat settings. A
boilover cou d
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smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
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Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the chance
of burns, igniting of flammable
materials, and spills due to
bumping of the pan.
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Grease is flammable. Do
not allow grease to collect
around cooktop. Wipe
spillovers immediately.
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Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flaming pan on
ran
wel -fitted lid, coo
B
e by coverin with a
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ie sheet or
flat tray. Flaming grease
outside of pan can be extin-
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uished with baking soda or,
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available, a multipurpose
dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
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Do not repair or replace any
part of the cooktop unless
specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servic-
ing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
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Disconnect the electrical
sup
R
ly before servicing the
coo top.
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