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USER MANUAL RC8200XBH1 WHIRLPOOL

IBC310 WBC3102 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool cooktops are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your cooktop properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card (U.S.A. or Canadian, whichever applies to you) provided with your cooktop. This will help us notify you about any new information on your cooktop. Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol. !!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!! This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock. Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, is toll-free, 24 hours a day (for U.S.A. only). If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 13. If you need further help, feel free to call our toll-free Consumer Assistance Center or your authorized Inglis Limited Appliance Service company (see list on page 15). When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s com- plete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 5). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip, and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. Dealer Name ___________________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________ !!!INSERT CAUTION HERE!!! This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property. AC UTION Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Purchase Date __________________________

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the following: may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool.

• Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.

• Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire.

• Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

• Do not store flammable materi- als on or near the cooktop. The fumes could create an explo- sion and/or fire hazard. continued on next page General

• Read all instructions before using the cooktop.

• Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The cooktop must be installed by a qualified installer. The cooktop must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

• CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

• Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop. They could be burned or in- jured.

• Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged or not working properly.

• Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

• Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual.

• Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface units

• Make sure the drip bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without drip bowls could subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.

• Do not line drip bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.

• 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 could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

• 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.

• Never leave surface units unat- tended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite.

• 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. Grease

• Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop. Wipe spillovers immediately.

• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extin- guished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Care and cleaning

• Do not soak removable heat- ing elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result.

• 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.

• Disconnect the electrical sup- ply before servicing the cook- top.

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Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. OFFOFF

LOLO Model and serial number plate (located on outside bottom of cooktop) Model RC8200XB Control panel Models RC8400XB, IBC310 & WBC310

Model and serial number plate (located on outside bottom of cooktop) Control panel Plug-in surface unit with one-piece drip bowl Plug-in surface unit with one-piece drip bowl OFF

Left rear control knob Rear surface unit indicator light Right rear control knob Surface unit marker Left front control knob Front surface unit indicator light Right front control knob6 Using Your Cooktop In This Section Page Page Using the surface units ..................... 6 Energy saving tips .............................8 To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your cooktop properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your cooktop. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF (or MAX and 0). Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface unit indicator light(s) The Surface Unit Indicator Light(s) on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on. !!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!! Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is acciden- tally left ON. OFF

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING

• To start foods cooking.

• To bring liquids to a boil.

• To hold a rapid boil.

• To fry chicken or pan- cakes.

• For gravy, pudding, and icing.

• To cook large amounts of vegetables.

• To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

• To keep food warm until ready to serve. Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

• The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.

• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

• Handles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan. NOTES:

• If a surface unit stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils could result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring, and surrounding areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI, and turn control down to continue cooking.

• Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or surface unit. Simmer element Models IBC310 and WBC310: The right rear element can maintain lower tempera- tures for preparation of foods which require very low heat. Cookware tips

• Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit.

• NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which damages the cookware and/or surface unit. You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels. This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results.8

outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

• Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.

• Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

• Keep drip bowls clean.

• To prolong the life of the elements: – Prepare small batches at a time. – Do not use elements for canning all day.

• Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer, authorized Whirlpool service company, or authorized Inglis Limited Appliance Service company (in Canada). To protect your range:

• Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.

• Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product:

• Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lids.

• Match the pan to the surface unit size.

• Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time.

• Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

• Start food on higher heat settings, then set surface unit control on LO or OFF to finish cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when possible.

• Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit.

• Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the cooktop.

• Keep drip bowls clean.9 Caring For Your Cooktop In This Section Page Page Removing surface units and .............. Cleaning chart .................................12 drip bowls .......................................... 9 Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Removing surface units and drip bowls Removing

1. Make sure all control knobs are turned

off and cool before removing surface units and drip bowls.

2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the

receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold-down clip and the drip bowl.

3. Pull the surface unit straight away from

the receptacle. !!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!! Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock.

4. Lift out the drip bowl. See “Cleaning

chart” on page 12 for cleaning instruc- tions. Replacing

1. Make sure all control knobs are turned

off and cool before replacing surface units and drip bowls.

2. Line up openings in the drip bowl with

the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip.

3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible

with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. Models IBC310 and WBC310 Models RC8200XB and RC8400XB11

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4. When the terminal is pushed into the

receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around. NOTE: Drip bowls help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they look new longer. If a chrome drip bowl gets discolored, some of the utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In either case, some of the heat that’s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the drip bowl. This extra heat can discolor it.12 PART Control knobs Control panel Cooktop surface Surface units Chrome drip bowls Black porcelain drip bowls

• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel.

• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

• Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs.

• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.

• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.

• Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish.

• Do not spray cleaner directly on panel. Apply cleaner to paper towel.

• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.

• Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrub- bing pad on heavily soiled areas.

• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon juice) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool. No cleaning is required. Spatters or spills will burn off. Do not immerse in water.

• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

• Wipe off excess spills.

• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

• Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the self-cleaning cycle.

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Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your cooktop.

Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy water

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, soapy water Nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water Nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water

An oven’s self-cleaning cycle13 Before calling for assistance … Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. SOLUTION Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.) Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker. Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker. Turn control knobs to OFF and plug surface units in all the way. (See “Replacing” on page 10.) Push control knobs in before turning to a setting. Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting. Level cooktop. (See Installation Instructions.) Use only tested recipes from a reliable source. Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size. Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than surface unit being used. If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center (in U.S.A.) or your authorized Inglis Limited Appliance Service company (in Canada) for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request. POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. You have not plugged in surface units all the way. You are not setting the control knobs correctly. You are not pushing in before turning. The cooktop is not level. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe. Cooking utensil does not fit the surface unit being used.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

PROBLEM Nothing will operate The surface units will not operate Control knob(s) will not turn Cooking results are not what you expected14 In U.S.A.: If you need assistance … Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr. William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. If you need service … Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service compa- nies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see above) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under:

• APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD- • WASHING MACHINES &MAJOR, SERVICE & REPAIR DRYERS, SERVICE & REPAIR

replacement parts … FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool

appli- ance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to “If you need service” or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number under “If you need assistance.” If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved …

• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.

• Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem. Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action. SERVICE

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts for control knobs. WHIRLPOOL

Electric Cooktop Warranty

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the cooktop.

2. Instruct you how to use the cooktop.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

B. Repairs when the cooktop is used in other than normal, single-family household use. C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to the cooktop caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during limited warranty. F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 1/94 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “If You Need Assistance Or Service” section of this book. After checking “If You Need Assistance Or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. In Canada, contact your authorized Inglis Limited Appliance Service company. Printed on recycled paper– 10% post-consumer waste 50% recovered materials © 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. ® Registered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.TABLE DE CUISSON ÉLECTRIQUE