Models/Modèles KERS308X W10336756A 316902702
Table of Contents Setting Delay Start ........................................................... 17 Broil ................................................................................. 18 Convect Bake .................................................................. 19 Convect Broil.................................................................... 19 Convect Roast ................................................................. 19 Product Record/Serial Plate Location ...............................
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. All ranges can tip. Injury to persons could result. Install anti-tip device packed with range. See Installation Instructions. To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range.
Important Safety Instructions NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. Do not heat unopened food containers buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury. DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before turning it on, and turn the element off before removing the pan. Before manually cleaning any part of the range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Before Setting Oven Controls Air circulation in the oven Oven vent location For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food (See Fig. 3 ). The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1).
Removing and replacing the glide oven racks To remove: Use thumbs to press both left and right spring-loaded release levers in, (See Fig. 1) and pull both the rack straight out slightly. Release thumb levers, and grab both the upper and lower portions of the glide rack while pulling the rack straight out until reaching the stop position. (See Fig. 2). At the stop, lift up front of rack slightly and continue to pull rack away from oven. (See Fig. 3).
Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware material types The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figs. 1 & 2. The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.
Before Setting Surface Controls About the ceramic glass cooktop Types of cooktop surface elements The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design on the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.
Setting Surface Controls Dual radiant surface element Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. To operate a dual radiant element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on dual radiant surface element. 2. Press the On/Off keypad on the Electronic Surface Element control until tone sounds.
Setting Surface Controls Triple radiant surface element Radiant surface element settings To operate a triple radiant element: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results. The suggested settings found in Fig. 4 below are based on cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Setting Surface Controls Warm Zone (some models) Unlike other radiant surface elements, the Warm Zone will not glow red when it is HOT. The glass surface may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warm Zone as cookware and plates will be hot. Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use.
Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions and features of the oven. Bake Use to enter a normal Bake function. Broil Clock Set/Start EasyConvect Feature Baked Goods Use to select EasyConvect Feature Baked Goods. Use to select variable Broil function. Warming Drawer Bread Proof Use to set Warming Drawer heat level. Use to set oven for proofing bread. Oven Light Convect Bake Use to turn the oven light ON and OFF.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Clock Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set before operating the oven. The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 or 24 hr modes. The factory preset clock display mode is 12 hours. Example To set 12 or 24 hour display mode: 1. Press and hold Clock Set/Start keypad for 6 seconds. 2.
Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display Setting Control Lock The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The control can be changed to display either Fahrenheit or Celsius. The control may be programmed to lock the oven control keypads. Example To change the temperature to display °C (Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit): 1. Press and hold START until you hear a tone indicating Control Lock has been activated. 2. Loc will appear in the display (See Fig.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Bread Proof Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound indicating when the set Bake temperature is reached and to place the food in the oven. Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C). This range has a Bread Proof feature for preparing bread dough. The recommended length of time to keep the bread dough in the oven is about 45-60 minutes.
Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Use Cook Time to program the oven control to automatically turn the oven function off after a desired length of time. Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure the time of day is set correctly. FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C). 7 6 5 Be aware that the suggested broil settings table (Fig. 3) are recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness.
Setting Oven Controls Convect Broil Convection Features Benefits of convection baking Use the convect broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the convection fan for optimum browing results. The Convect Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C).
Setting Oven Controls EasyConvect Feature Meats and Baked Goods Important notes: If the oven door is opened when any convection function is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is closed. When using either EasyConvect Feature Meats or Baked Goods bake time reductions may vary depending on the oven set temperature. The minimum amount of Cook Time that may be entered using the EasyConvect Feature Meats and Baked Goods function is 20 minutes.
Setting Oven Controls To set meat probe: 1. Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food. DO NOT PREHEAT or start cooking before inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool. 2. Place the prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven. 3. Plug the meat probe into the probe receptacle located on the left front oven cavity side (See Fig. 1 for location of probe receptacle). 4.
Setting Oven Controls Adjusting Oven Temperature Operating Oven Light Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you think the oven is cooking too hot or too cool for your recipe times, you may adjust the control so the oven cooks hotter or cooler than the oven temperature displayed.
Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays) Example To turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start keypads simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath feature off. The control will provide an acceptance tone and SAb will disappear from the display. The oven is no longer programmed for the Sabbath feature.
Setting Warming Drawer Controls Warming Drawer FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. The purpose of the warming drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperatures. Examples are vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and pastries. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warming drawer; always start with hot food. The warming drawer may also be used to warm dinner plates.
Setting Warming Drawer Control Warming drawer recommended settings The recommended warming drawer food settings is provided in Fig. 3. Remember the settings provided are meant to be used as recommendations only. If a particular food is not listed, start with the MED (medium) setting. If more crispness is desired, remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food. Most foods can be maintained at serving temperatures on the MED setting.
Self Clean Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom (See Fig. 1). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean using soap and water prior to starting Self Clean (See Fig. 1). Oven light will not work during a Self Clean cycle. Remove any excessive spillovers. Any spills on the oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed before starting a self-clean cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Self Clean Delayed Start Self Clean As soon as Self Clean becomes active, a motor driven lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door automatically, and door Loc will appear in the display (See Fig. 1). DO NOT open the oven door when door Loc is displayed (allow 15 seconds for the lock mechanism to lock the oven). Once the oven door is locked, CLn will appear in the display indicating Self Clean has started (Fig. 2).
Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation Control knobs Painted body parts Painted decorative trim Aluminum, plastic or vinyl trim pieces For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch.
Care & Cleaning Cooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaning Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop. DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cooktop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.Kitchenaid.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 31464).
Care & Cleaning Cooktop cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard. Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.
Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area. Oven door hinge locations The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside of the door facing down. To remove oven door: 1. Open oven door completely (horizontal with floor - Fig.1). 2.
Before You Call Solutions to common problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven.
Before You Call Solutions to common problems Problem Oven smokes excessively when broiling. Solution Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section. Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling. Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the element. Preheat the broil element for searing. Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat.
Before You Call Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Scratches or abrasions on cooktop surface. Coarse particles such as salt or hardened soils between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time. Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used.
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