Whirlpool RC8700EDB Support Question
Whirlpool RC8700EDB Support Question
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Question posted by Stanc on January 30th, 2021
Hi, Counter Top Installer Left My Cooktop Disconnected . I Have 3 Wires From My
Hi, I'm wondering where the red wire hooks up to from my cooktop . I have three wire service / black (hot) white (neutral) and copper (ground). Thanks in advance/Stan .
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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on February 15th, 2021 4:44 AM
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Hello this video will guide you on the wiring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSW_Lp_yn5U
Related Whirlpool RC8700EDB Manual Pages
Use and Care Guide - Page 1
... Caring for 20
Grill 23 Installing 23 Using 25 Caring for 28
Griddle 30 Installing 30 Using 31 Caring for 33
Vent 34 Using 34 Caring for 35
Troubleshooting 36
Requesting Assistance or Service 38
Warranty 40
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30" ELECTRIC MODULAR DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP
MODELS RC8720ED
PART NO. 8111P467...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
..., or damage when using the cooktop.
•Install or locate the cooktop only in use. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. wWARNING
This symbol alerts you to sit or stand on any instructions given.
The cooktop must be hot even though they have had sufficient time to electrical supply and grounded.
•CAUTION: Do not...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... the cooktop. It could subject the wiring and components underneath them to bumping of electrical shock...cooktop. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of clothing or pot holders. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for a pot holder.
Improper installation...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...careful to a qualified technician.
•Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.
•Keep all switches off when unit is flammable. All other servicing should be damaged and shock or ...result in this manual. Do not allow grease to a hot surface. Wipe spillovers immediately.
•Do not use water on a hot cooking area, be extinguished with baking soda or, if ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... (Model RC8720ED only has
one jar, in the left bay.) (p. 29)
Vent fan control knob (p. 34)
Left rear control knob (pp. 7, 8)
Left front control knob (pp. 7, 8)
Right rear ...Cooktop
This section contains captioned illustrations of all parts and features. RCM20DB) (pp. 23, 28, 29, 33)
Air grille
Vent
Basins
Model and serial number plate
NOTE: Grill and griddle accessories can be installed...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... the control knobs are in place, remove them before installing coil elements. Slide the accessory towards the terminal receptacle. Coil Elements
Installing
You can install extra coil elements in the left basin (Model RC8720ED) or both basins (Model RC8700ED) of the accessory into the cooktop until the terminal plug is flush with the surface. If...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...), or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.
The utensil could result in most stores that sell housewares.
•...units. NOTES:
• If a surface unit stays red for the surface unit, or the control has been left on your cooktop are fairly lightweight.
• The pan material (metal ..., cooktop, wiring, and surrounding areas.
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
..., wipe with detergent solution.
15
If needed, you can damage wiring. NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon juice) to clean all parts of your coil element cooktop. Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool. COIL ELEMENTS
Cleaning chart
Use this chart to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... sure the control knobs are in the left basin, where the receptacle is flush with the surface.
3. Lower the opposite end of the accessory into the cooktop until the terminal plug is firmly set in receptacle.
2. To install:
Terminal receptacle
Terminal plug
1. Ceramic Surface Units
Installing
You can install ceramic surface units in place, remove...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
...install...towards the terminal receptacle. You have to the front of two black grill grates, a grill element, and two grill-rocks.
Basin
...run parallel to use the grillrocks because they hold up of the cooktop. continued on the top of the grill-rocks. Grill-rocks ...page
23
Place the two grill-rocks in the basin. Grill
Installing
The grill is all the way inside it. The grill ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 30
To get the griddle accessory, order Part Number RCM40DB from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on the handles of the grill-rocks. Grill-rock
Handle Basin pan... must run parallel to use this accessory you must have to the front of model RC8700ED).
Griddle
Installing
You can install a griddle accessory on the left basin of your cooktop (and in the right basin of the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 35
... and cooktop controls off before servicing the cooktop.
If the filter is used.
As you face the front of the cooktop, the top of the filter should rest against the left side ...when soiled. VENT
VENT
Caring for vent
wWARNING
Removal tab
Air grille Vent
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect the electrical supply before cleaning the vent system.
Filter should rest against the fan wall...
Use and Care Guide - Page 36
...following:
Is the cooktop wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)
w
...left space between food items. • You have not set the control knobs correctly. If you still need help, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on . • Vent filters are not clean or are caused by little things you expected
• The cooktop is not level. (See Installation...
Use and Care Guide - Page 39
...alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in materials or workmanship. Repairs to be repaired in remote ...
10/2005 Printed in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of the Use & Care Guide. Service calls to refrigerator or freezer product ...correct house wiring or plumbing.
2. Expenses for travel and transportation for units ...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... steps Back cover Cooktop removal Back cover Wiring diagram
Need assistance? Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use. The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of purchase
IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions. Write both numbers down now before installing cooktop.
Major - Service and Repair." Save Installation Instructions for future...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... can be behind the wall covering and could result in mobile homes.
*Copies of the downdraft plenum. Electrical wires may be removed and drawer fronts installed on your installation. If cabinets are already installed above the cooktop, install a range hood to be installed must be supported within 3" (7.6 cm) of cabinet. countertop
20-7/8" (53.2 cm) cutout depth
1-7/8" (4.8 cm...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...material.) Flexible metal duct is Not recommended.
ࠜ Do Not exhaust more than one downdraft cooktop into a single duct system.
ࠜ The length of duct and number of elbows ....
ࠜ Avoid forming handmade crimps. This downdraft cooktop is rated at the factory. Handmade crimps may restrict airflow.
ࠜ Use the recommended duct caps for installation is 10 feet (3 m) or less, 5"...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker box) through flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper cable (with a wall or roof cap outside the building. Insert downdraft cooktop into cutout.
Page 4 Do Not ground to seal all local codes and ordinances. Check with the rating of downdraft cooktop is recommended.
Wire sizes and connections must be moved if servicing is...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...7. See Figure 4.
12. If the downdraft cooktop does not operate, disconnect the power supply and check that wire connections have just finished installing your new downdraft cooktop. To get the most
efficient use from cooktop
black wires
U.L.-listed conduit connector
If local codes DO NOT PERMIT connecting cooktop-grounding conductor
to neutral white wire in junction box OR
If connecting to...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... that wire connections are intact. ࠜ See Use and Care Guide for cleaning or maintenance: 1.
Household - Service and Repair."
Connect vent duct system. Both numbers can be found on the model/serial rating plate located on the left side of countertop to complete
cleaning or maintenance.
Disconnect vent duct system. 3. Reinstall cooktop in U.S.A. If cooktop does...
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