Whirlpool RCS2002GS1 If cooktop does not operate, If you need assistance, If you need service

• Remove the attachment screws for the

bracket locations selected from the

bottom of the burner box. For Lift Top

models: Remove the two phillips

round head screws and hex nuts from

the envelope.

• Use bracket mounting holes that will

allow the clamp screws (see Step 3)

cooktop

burner box

countertop

2-1/2" (6.4 cm) clamping screw

If cooktop does not operate:

✓	Check that the circuit breaker is not
	tripped or the house fuse blown.
	Check that the power supply cord is
✓
	plugged into the outlet (120 V models).

to contact the countertop bottom.

Attach brackets as shown then rotate

brackets so that they do not extend

beyond edge of burner box.

		burner	For Lift Top
screw			models: Lift top
		box
			(see Use and Care
			Guide for
			instructions) and
			install round head
			screws through the
nut	bracket		burner box and
			brackets so that the

screw head is inside the burner box. Attach the hex nuts against clamp brackets.

• Tighten screws (or hex nuts) just

enough to hold brackets in place

when cooktop is put into cutout.

• Turn the cooktop right side up if

needed. Carefully place into the

cutout. Important: Check that the

front edge of the cooktop is parallel to

the front edge of the countertop.

If repostioning is needed, lift entire

cooktop up from cutout to prevent

scratching the countertop.

bracket attachment screw

3. Place the 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) clamping screws into the brackets. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws against the countertop. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

4. Make electrical connection. (See “Electrical requirements” and “Electrical connection” sections, Pages 4 and 5.)

If your house has aluminum wiring, see “Electrical requirements”, Page 4.

switch box & cover

cooktop

support

rod

countertop

	See Use and Care Guide for
✓
	troubleshooting list.

Note: Refer to Use and Care Guide for operating and cleaning instructions.

If you need assistance:

If you have questions about operating, cleaning or maintaining your cooktop:

✓Refer to Use and Care Guide.

✓Call the Customer Interaction Center. Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call or call the dealer from whom you purchased this appliance. The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under “Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair.”

• Loosen the screws or nuts, rotate the

brackets so that they extend beyond

edge of the burner box. Tighten

screws or nuts securely.

2b. If installing after the cooktop is placed into cutout (Note: This method is not recommended for Lift Top models.):

•Carefully place cooktop into cutout.

•Important: Check that the front edge of the cooktop is parallel to the front edge of the countertop.

If repostioning is needed, lift entire cooktop up from cutout to prevent scratching the countertop.

•Remove the attachment screws from selected bracket locations on the bottom of the burner box.

•Attach brackets as shown so that they are beyond edge of burner box and the clamp screws (see Step 3) will contact the countertop bottom. Tighten screws securely.

Part No. 4455835

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burner box conduit

LIFT TOP MODELS (KECS100 & KECS161) only

Raise cooktop per Use & Care Guide instructions. This will ensure that enough slack is left after electrical connection to properly operate lift top feature of cooktop.

If installing cooktop over built-under oven, check that cooktop lift top feature operates after oven installation is complete.

5. Reinstall elements and burner bowls. Turn on power supply.

6. Depending on your model, push in and turn each control knob to the “HI” position or touch “ON” and turn each control knob to the “HI” position. Check the operation of the cooktop elements and indicator lights.

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If you need service:

Maintain the quality built into your cooktop by calling an authorized service company.

To obtain the name and number of the authorized service company:

✓Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your cooktop; or

✓Look in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under “Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair;” or

✓Call the Customer Interaction Center. The toll-free number is listed in your Use and Care Guide.

When you call, you will need:

✓The cooktop model number.

✓The cooktop serial number.

Both numbers are listed on the model/serial rating plate located on the underside of cooktop burner box.

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