Whirlpool RC8300XKH, RC8800XKH manual How to use surface unit controls

How to use surface unit controls

To turn on surface PUSH IN and turn to desired setting.

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The control knobs on your modular cooktop have a feature- required on all ranges and cooktops-to help keep children from accl- dentally turning on the surface units. You must push in (down) on them first, then turn to the desired setting.

The design to the left of each knob indicates which unit is controlled by that knob. (For example. ::s#. indicates the right front unit on the RCXXOOXKH lthree module unit] or. :? on the RC8300XKH (two module unit 11

The control may be set anywhere between “HI” and “LO” to select the exact amount of heat required.

As you use your cooktop. you will find the correct settings for the cooking you do. Recommended settings you can use as a guide are:

	HI	-	To start most foods cooking. To bring water to a boil.
MED	HI	-	To hold a rapid boil: to fry pancakes: to fry chicken.
MED		--	To make gravy. puddings and icings: to cook large quan-
			tities of vegetables.
MED	LO	-	To keep food	cooking	after starting at a higher setting
unit	LO	-	To keep food	warm	until ready to serve. Adjust heat

higher or lower within the LO area as needed for dif- ferent foods

A 4-inch surface unit is a special feature on your cooktop. Deslgned only for small pans, it may be used to:

lwarm coffee pot. small tea kettle, oven proof casseroles.

l melt chocolate. cream cheese. butter. marshmallows at low temperatures.

The Signal Light to the left of each Surface Unit Control Knob will glow whenever the surface unit is on. Be sure all lights are off when you have finished cooking.

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Grill Frame and

Grease Well

			How to use the grill
		To use the		grill:
		The Grill Module has four parts:
		l grill frame and grease well
Ceramic Rocks Heating Element	Grill	l	ceramic	rocks in the basket
in Basket		l	heating	element
		l	grill

A hood is recommended for use with the grill to help eliminate bmoke during grilling. Model RGH-8330 or RGH-8336 are for use with the two module cooktop Model RC83OOXKH. and hood Model RGH-8348 ISfor use with the three module cooktop Model RC8800XKH.

The grill should be taken apart and cleaned after each use (see page 9. “Toremove or replace a Grill Module”).

To operate the grill:

You must push in (down) on the Module Control Knob, then turn to the desired setting. The design with the box to the left of the control knob indicates which knob to use (example :-E: or :~r ). See chart for approximate cooking times.