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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Parts and Features” section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number _________________________

Serial Number _________________________

Purchase Date _________________________

Dealer Name __________________________

Dealer Address ________________________

Dealer Phone __________________________

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

In the U.S.A., call our Consumer	- -
Assistance Center toll free.	1 800 253-1301

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com

In Canada, for assistance or service, see the ”If You Need Assistance or Service” section.

In Canada visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com

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Contents RC8608XD RC8646XD WBC441 IBC441 RC8600XD GJ8640XB GJ8646XD 3191687800 Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* applianceImportant Safety Instructions On nextFor units with ventilating hood Parts and Features Dual element Standard control Control panel PanelHot surface indicator light Using Your CooktopUsing the surface cooking areas This SectionMED or Using the dual-size surface cooking areasSetting Recommended USE HI or MAX LO orUsing the ceramic glass Home canning information Cooktop Characteristics of cookware materials Cookware tipsCaring for Your Cooktop Cleaning the cooktop and control panelCleaning the cooktop How to keep your cooktop looking Like newStore razor blades out of reach of children Steps to follow Cleaning the control knobsCleaning tips How to keep your cooktop looking like new Part What to USE HOW to CleanBefore calling for assistance … If You Need Assistance or ServiceProblem Possible Cause Solution If you need service† … If you need assistance or service in the U.S.AIf you need FSP* replacement parts … Inglis Limited Appliance Service Consumer Services If you need assistance or service in CanadaIf you need service† For further assistanceFull FIVE-YEAR Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Whirlpool will not PAY forCaractéristiques Ou de service GarantieDe l’utilisateur Table de cuissonWhirlpool Importantes instructions de sécurité Suite à la page suivanteImportantes Instructions DE Sécurité Pour les appareils avec hotte de ventilation Tableau de Commande pour Éléments doubles Ordinaire Pièces et caractéristiquesDans cette section Utilisation de la table de cuissonUtilisation des surfaces de cuisson Témoins des surfaces de cuissonRéglage Utilisation Recommandée Utilisation de surfaces de cuisson à taille doubleUtilisation de la table de cuisson en vitrocéramique Aluminium Caractéristiques des matériaux des ustensiles de cuissonRenseignements sur la préparation des conserves FonteConseils pour les ustensiles de cuisson Nettoyage des boutons de Entretien de la table de cuisson et du tableau de commandeEntretien de la table de cuisson Nettoyage des boutons de commande Conseils pour le nettoyageComment conserver à la table de cuisson son aspect neuf Pièce Produit À Utiliser Méthode DE NettoyageProblème Cause Possible Solution En cas de besoin d‘assistance ou de serviceAvant de contacter le service de dépannage … Si vous avez besoin de pièces de rechange FSP* … Demande dassistance ou de service aux É.-USi vous avez besoin de service† … Au numéro sans frais d’interurbainPour plus dassistance Demande dassistance ou de service au CanadaSi vous avez besoin de service† Page Page Garantie Complète DE Durée DE LA Garantie Whirlpool Paiera Garantie Complète’UN AN Cinq ANS