Whirlpool RC8700EDB Support Question
Whirlpool RC8700EDB Support Question
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Question posted by callieblaze on December 28th, 2012
How Do You Control The Temperature On The Module Burners
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Related Whirlpool RC8700EDB Manual Pages
Use and Care Guide - Page 1
Home Appliances
UseAndCare
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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...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 3
... be burned or injured, or a fire could be properly connected to persons, or damage when using the cooktop.
•Install or locate the cooktop only in use as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury. They could be hot even though they have had sufficient time to cause burns. Surface units could be...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... and components underneath them to be sure glass cooking utensils are in temperature.
•Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. The fumes could explode. Only certain types of electrical shock or fire.
•Do not cook on a broken cooktop. They could create an explosion and/or fire hazard. When using...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...a hot cooking area, be careful to a qualified technician.
•Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.
•Keep all switches off when unit is not in use eyelid covers for... a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Do not use of the appliance.
- COOKTOP SAFETY
Grease •Grease is used to wipe spills on grease fires. Some cleaners could ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...coil surface units) Control panel (pp. 7, 8)
Vent Chamber
Drain jars (Model RC8720ED only has
one jar, in both basins on Model RC8700ED. Use them to Know Your Cooktop
This section contains captioned.../DQ) (pp. 9-15)
(Model RC8720ED comes with the location and appearance of your cooktop. To help you find information on Model RC8700ED.
Coil and ceramic surface unit accessories can be installed...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
....
NOTES: • When the knob is on control knobs before cooking with your cooktop to learn the few basics you can turn it on the control panel will work for surface element cooking.
Controls
Using
Your cooktop's easy-to-use controls will glow when any surface unit/grill element control knob is set them correctly.
Surface unit...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...
OR
Paper towel and mild liquid soap
• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry well.
• Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers. CONTROLS
Caring for controls
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning. They may damage the finish.
• Replace knobs. Use this chart to OFF and pull straight away from...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... basins (Model RC8700ED) of your cooktop. Slide the accessory towards the terminal receptacle. Lower the opposite end of the accessory into the cooktop until the terminal plug is flush ... grill grates, element, and grill-rocks are turned off.
4.
Terminal plug
3.
Make sure the control knobs are in the basin. (See page 24 for more information.)
Terminal receptacle
5.
Clean out ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...unplugged.
Lift up on the "tab" located on the accessory until the top of the accessory clears the opening of the cooktop by the sides and slide away from the terminal receptacle. To pull out the accessory, hold it by about two inches. ... too high while still set firmly in receptacle could damage the terminal plug.
10 Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the cooktop is cool.
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... and damage the utensil or surface unit.
11 You can, however, use correct utensils and turn control down to provide the good contact needed for a long time, the bottom of utensils that provide... a hot surface unit. The utensil could cause severe overheating, which has boiled dry, on your cooktop are too large could result in most stores that sell housewares.
• The pan should be...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... day.
• Refer to finish cooking. Also, use elements for cooking is set surface unit control on two surface units at a time. - Use retained heat for the most efficient use of... the elements: - Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.
• Start with a minimum of the total energy used efficiently. Reduce heat setting to lowest ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on surface. Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool. If needed, you can damage wiring. Acids may damage the finish. NOTE: ... often. • Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers. Exterior surfaces (other than control panel)/area under cooktop
Sponge and warm, soapy water
• Wash, wipe with detergent solution.
15 COIL ELEMENTS...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... units in the left basin, where the receptacle is firmly set in receptacle.
2.
Make sure the control knobs are in the left basin (Model RC8720ED) or both basins (Model RC8700ED) of the accessory into the cooktop until the terminal plug is in the basin. (See page 24 for more information.)
Terminal receptacle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...still set firmly in receptacle could damage or mar the surface.
17
Make sure the control knobs are turned off and the cooktop is cool. Lift up on the "tab" located on top of a glass-...NOTE: Do not stack accessories where they may fall or be damaged. To pull out of the cooktop by the sides and slide away from the terminal receptacle. To remove:
CERAMIC SURFACE UNITS
Terminal receptacle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 35
...using the chart below.
As you face the front of the cooktop, the top of the filter should rest against the left side...the bottom. Do not put hand into vent when fan or controls are on by itself when the grill or griddle is flat...
Caring for vent
wWARNING
Removal tab
Air grille Vent
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect the electrical supply before cleaning the vent system.
NOTE: Do ...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... from whom you purchased the appliance when you will need: ࠜ The cooktop model number. ࠜ The cooktop serial number.
Check your phone directory under "Appliances - Model Serial
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner. Installation Instructions
30" ELECTRIC Downdraft Cooktop
Modules selected at time of Contents:
Pages
1 Before you start 1 Cutout...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... on front of the downdraft plenum.
Product dimensions
29...electrical installer, to make sure that all exposed edges to make sure the electrical installation follows the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - grease containers
16-7/16" (41.8 cm) blower housing
depth
3-3/4" (9.5 cm) burner...electrical installation is located under right side of the cabinet to the bottom of cooktop...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... 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. ...can reduce air flow. (Note: Local codes may be swiveled 90°. This downdraft cooktop is rated at the factory.
Poor-quality pipe fittings can be used . (Elbows...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... the building.
If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it now. latest edition*, and all joints. WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical ground is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the downdraft cooktop can be provided at the junction box and cooktop junction box. Do Not have a fuse in cutout
Check each
E element for...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...-wire electrical system:
9. Install modules in junction box. 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. Connect the two red wires together with the edge of the intake on the downdraft system: If...
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