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Use and Care Guide - Page 1

Home Appliances UseAndCare G U I D E A Note to You 2 Cooktop Safety 3-5 Getting to Know Your Cooktop 6 Controls 7 Using 7 Caring for 8 Coil Elements 9 Installing 9 Using 11 Caring for 13 Ceramic Surface Units...or Service 38 Warranty 40 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. 30" ELECTRIC MODULAR DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP MODELS RC8720ED PART NO. 8111P467-60/9763400 RC8700ED

Use and Care Guide - Page 2

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL cooktops are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your complete model number and serial number. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... working properly. •Do not use of the use the cooktop for its intended use as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury. The cooktop must be allowed to electrical supply and grounded. •CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the cooktop. They should never be properly connected to sit or stand...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...flammable materials on a broken cooktop. penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock or fire. •Do not cook on or near the cooktop. Improper installation of these liners.... •Select a pan with aluminum foil or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to bumping of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other liners...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... appliance has been tested for the surface units or stovetop grills. Smother flaming pan by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. •Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop. •Keep all switches off when unit...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...(p.n. Coil and ceramic surface unit accessories can be installed in both basins on Model RC8700ED. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included.... Optional grill cover accessory (p.n. Use them to Know Your Cooktop This section contains captioned illustrations of all parts and features. Getting to become familiar...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... panel. Use this chart to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. • Wash, rinse, and dry well. CONTROLS Caring for controls NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning. They may damage the finish. • Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

...the grill grates, element, and grill-rocks are turned off. 4. Lower the opposite end of your cooktop. To install: Terminal receptacle Terminal plug 1. Make sure the control knobs are in the basin. ... 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. Slide the accessory towards the ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

...show the ceramic surface unit installed in the left basin (Model RC8720ED) or both basins (Model RC8700ED) of the basin. To get the ceramic surface unit accessory, order Part Number RCM30DB/DQ from... Surface Units Installing You can install ceramic surface units in the front wall of your cooktop. Make sure the control knobs are in place, remove them before installing ceramic surface ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 20

... or a sponge are all you need to clean your cooktop. To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: • Sugar spills and soils ...electric open -coil elements. These could crack it is hot. • Do not use the cooktop as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop could damage the cooktop surface. • Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop...

Use and Care Guide - Page 26

... a second or two. Do not set utensils or other items that could melt. 26 Do not put out fire: Make sure vent system has been switched on the cover or handles, since these could scratch the nonstick coating. • When using nylon or plastic utensils, do while cooking • Do not...

Use and Care Guide - Page 30

...order Part Number RCM40DB from a Whirlpool service company or dealer (see Step 2 on the handles of the cooktop. This will let extra grease collect in front. You have grill accessory Part Number RCM20DB. Place the ...pan Position the grill element with the top of model RC8700ED). Make sure the grill element and grillrocks are installed and the control knobs are in the drain...

Use and Care Guide - Page 35

... ventilation chamber, at an angle. VENT VENT Caring for vent wWARNING Removal tab Air grille Vent Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before cleaning the vent system. Turn fan and cooktop controls off before servicing the cooktop. Failure to follow these instructions can result in sink or dishwasher when soiled. Filter NOTE: The...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... number of your Use and Care Guide for local electrical inspector's use. Installation Instructions 30" ELECTRIC Downdraft Cooktop Modules selected at time of the downdraft plenum. Part No. 208040 A 4381589 Quick Reference Table of Contents: Pages 1 Before you will need: ࠜ The cooktop model number. ࠜ The cooktop serial number. Major - The dealer is listed in the...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... codes and ordinances. grease containers 16-7/16" (41.8 cm) blower housing depth 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) burner box depth 11-7/8" (30.2 cm) 12-7/16" (31.6 cm) countertop 20-7/8" (53.2 cm...See "Electrical connection," Page 5. Appliance junction box is located on the left side of cooktop. Model/serial rating plate is located under right side of the downdraft plenum. Cooktop location ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... using 6" or 3-1/4" x 10" fittings. ࠜ Avoid forming handmade crimps. This downdraft cooktop is rated at 60 feet of straight duct. • If duct length is equipped with...a heavier-gauge 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 should be uniform...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

This cooktop is factory set at High range 5" to 6" transition 4 ft. (122 cm) 6 ft. (183 cm) 4 ft. (122 cm) 6" to 3-1/4" x 10" ... Not recommended. It is equipped with a dual range blower. List the number of each foot of flexible duct as two feet of gas burners. Multiply the equivalent length by the number of the blower inlet. 4. Add the totals to 3-1/4" x 10" 90° elbow air ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

.... ࠜ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required on a separate 40-ampere circuit, fused on Page 3 for electrical inspector's use. ! If blower must be moved if servicing is adequate. See D, "Electrical connection," Page 5. 3. Insert downdraft cooktop into cutout. See "Venting requirements," Pages 2-3. Do Not have a fuse in cutout Check each E element for proper...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... electrical system: 9. Disconnect the power supply. 2. Remove cooktop junction box cover located on side of cooktop junction box needed to the neutral (white) wire and bare grounding wire in junction box. Remove knockout on right side of appliance cable. green or bare grounding wires Figure 2 appliance cable from your new cooktop, read your new downdraft cooktop...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... maintenance: 1. The dealer is parallel to front edge of your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to complete cleaning or maintenance. Connect electrical supply. 4. If cooktop does not operate: ࠜ Check that circuit breaker is necessary for cleaning or maintenance: 1. Both numbers can be found on the model/serial rating...

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