Whirlpool
Electric Cooktop

Model # RC8536XTH3 Official Whirlpool 36" electric cooktop

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Whirlpool RC8536XTH3 36" electric cooktop, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Hinge 4164319
#12

Cooktop diagram

Hinge

Part #4164319

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Chrome Main Top 4170030
#1A

Cooktop diagram

Chrome main top

Part #4170030

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cover-gril 4164377
#1

Grill and griddle diagram

Cover-gril

Part #4164377

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Installation Instructions LIT3177126

#NI

All parts diagram

Installation instructions

Part #LIT3177126

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Grill Element 3177524
#36

Element and control diagram

Grill element

Part #3177524

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Control Plate 3177244
#7

Element and control diagram

Control plate

Part #3177244

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Control Cover 4173217
#21

Cooktop diagram

Control cover

Part #4173217

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Control Cover 4173215
#16

Cooktop diagram

Control cover

Part #4173215

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cooktop Control Knob 3177270
#6

Element and control diagram

Cooktop control knob

Part #3177270

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Cktop Bl 4173024
#1D

Cooktop diagram

Cktop bl

Part #4173024

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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