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Model: RC8640XBD4 Brand: Whirlpool Age: More than 10 years
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robert.stein  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:50:54 PM(UTC)
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I have a ceramic cooktop with 2 double burners and 2 single burners. They all act the same way. The heat is controlled by turning them on full blast and then turning them off. There is no in between. The temperature is controlled by the amount of time that they are on or off. Is this normal?
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Dan O.  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, July 22, 2009 9:56:29 AM(UTC)
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This is from the owner's manual:
"Whirlpool Owner's Manual - page 8" wrote:


The portion of the surface unit in use will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off – even on HI setting – to maintain the proper temperature setting you have chosen.



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The temperature is controlled by the amount of time that they are on [full blast] or off. Is this normal?

Yes, that is how modern electric surface elements have operated since the early 60's. It is just more noticeable on elements under glass as opposed to coil elements which took longer to heat each time voltage was applied according to the setting.

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robert.stein  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:55:50 PM(UTC)
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Thank you Dan. I got the answer. That's all I can ask for.
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