ELECTRIC RANGE ARCHITECT® SERIES II Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, call for assistance, installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca Table of Contents............................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY ......................................................................... 3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 COOKTOP USE........................................................................... 9 Ceramic Glass ..............................................................................9 Cookware ......................................
RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Glass Touch-Activated Electronic Oven Control Panel (Models KESS908 and YKESS908) A F C ON CONTROL LOCKED CLEAN TIME PROBE TEMP NIGHT LIGHT MIN HR SEC MIN DELAY HR MIN COOK TIME START TIME STOP TIME MED LOW HI B A. Oven display B.
Range E A F G B H I J K L C M D A. Dual-size oval element B. Triple-size element C. Anti-tip bracket D. Warming drawer E. Dual-size element F. Electronic cooktop touch controls G. Ceramic surface cooking area H. Oven control panel I. Automatic oven light switch/selfclean latch Parts and Features not shown (on some models) Broiler pan and grid Roasting rack Temperature probe J. Temperature probe jack (not shown) K. Door gasket L. Model and serial number M.
Glass Touch-Activated Electronic Oven Control/Cooktop Knob Control Models Electronic Custom Control Knob (Models KERS807, YKERS807, KESS907 and YKESS907) B A CLEAN TIME PROBE TEMP F C ON MIN HR SEC MIN DELAY CONTROL LOCKED HR MIN COOK TIME START TIME STOP TIME MED LOW HI C D A. Surface locator and indicator light B. Oven display C. Left rear cooktop element control (dual-size element) G F E D. Left front cooktop element control (dual-size element) E. Oven control panel F.
Range D E F A G H I B J K C A. Dual-size element (rear element also dual on electronic control models) B. Anti-tip bracket C. Warming drawer (storage drawer on standard control models) D. Ceramic surface cooking area E. Selectable simmer feature (available on standard control models) F. Hot surfaces indicator lights G. Control panel H. Automatic oven light switch/ self-clean latch I. Door gasket J. Model and serial number K.
COOKTOP USE ■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. ■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used. ■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated. ■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. Home Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. ■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.
To Use: 1. Touch ON/OFF. 2. Touch the “+” pad twice for KEEP WARM. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surface cooking area off. A B C A. Single size B. Dual size C. Triple size Simmer The Simmer function is available on all the surface cooking elements. It has an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmer control. Three levels of simmer are available.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. Hot Surface Indicator Lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights are located next to each of the cooktop touch controls. The Hot Surface Indicator Lights will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off. A SETTING RECOMMENDED USE DUAL-SIZE ELEMENT ■ Large diameter cookware. ■ Large quantities of food. ■ Home canning. HI ■ Bring liquid to a boil.
To Use SINGLE: 1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. POWER ON Lights Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow when its control knob is on. To Use DUAL: A i • H 1. Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between LO and HI. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
HI ■ Bring liquid to a boil. MED- HI ■ Hold a rapid boil. ■ Quickly brown or sear food. ■ Maintain a slow boil. ■ Fry poultry or meat. ■ Cook pudding, sauce, icing or gravy. ■ Stew or steam food. ■ Simmer. ■ Keep food warm. ■ Melt chocolate or butter. MED MED- LO LO Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow when its control knob is on. A OFF Lo Hi d Me i H RECOMMENDED USE M Loed SETTING POWER ON Lights Med Push in and turn to the desired heat setting.
NOTE: This cooktop automatically adjusts for 208V operation without affecting cooking performance. A B A. Single size B. Dual size To Use: 1. The cooktop control can be set to anywhere between HI and MELT. 2. Push in and turn to desired setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE DUAL-SIZE ELEMENT ■ Large diameter cookware. ■ Large quantities of food. ■ Home canning. HI ■ Bring liquid to a boil. MED- HI ■ Hold a rapid boil.
To Use: POWER ON Lights 1. Push in and turn knob to WARM setting. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow when its control knob is on. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LO ■ Water-based foods such as chicken noodle soup. ■ Bringing water to boil. ■ Cooking with a lid. A ■ Cooking with smaller cookware. 2 ■ Medium-density foods such as cream soups, sauces and gravy.
Style 2 (Standard Knob Controls System) B C F C ON A CONTROL LOCKED CLEAN TIME PROBE TEMP MIN HR D E SEC MIN DELAY HR MIN COOK TIME START TIME STOP TIME MED LOW HI L M A. Oven settings B. Oven display C. Clock/Time of day display D. Number pads J K E. Start (control lock) F. Off G. Options selection pad H. Clock set/start I. Timer Electronic Control Pads When pressing any control pad function on the Electronic Oven Control, use the pad of your finger to press the desired function.
OPTIONS Tone Volume High/Low Options Selection Pad The OPTIONS selection pad allows you to access special functions within the Electronic Oven Control that allow you to customize the product to your needs. These special functions allow you to change the oven temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius, turn the audible signals and prompts on and off, and adjust the oven calibration. The Dehydrate and Sabbath Mode are also set using the OPTIONS selection pad. To Use: Press OPTIONS.
ADJUSTMENT °F (AUTOMATIC °C CHANGE) COOKS FOOD To Regularly Set, Timed: 10°F (5°C) ...a little more 20°F (10°C) ...moderately more 30°F (15°C) ...much more -10°F (-5°C) ...a little less -20°F (-10°C) ...moderately less Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. -30°F (-15°C) ...much less Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration: 1. Press OPTIONS, and then 6 to set the calibration. 2.
OVEN USE Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and wellventilated room. NOTE: This oven automatically adjusts for 208V operation without affecting cooking performance. Preheat times may be longer.
3. Press START. The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display throughout cooking. “Lo” will appear as the probe temperature until the internal temperature of the food reaches 130°F (54°C) or if the probe is unplugged. Then the display will show the temperature increasing in 1°F increments. When the set probe temperature is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “Cooking Complete” will appear on the oven display. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound. 4.
BROILING CHART Broil Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. There are 2 broiling choices, Full Broil and Center Broil. Full Broil uses both top elements for maximum browning coverage of foods. Center Broil uses the inner element for browning coverage of a smaller area. ■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■ Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the minimum cooking time with a method such as using a toothpick. Convection Bake (on some models) WARNING Burn Hazard Use an oven mitt to remove temperature probe. Do not touch broil element. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. ■ Use a meat thermometer or the temperature probe (on some models) to determine the doneness of meats and poultry.
If you would like to purchase a Broiler Pan Kit, one may be ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for Part Number W10123240. 1. Press CONVECT ROAST. Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 325°F (162°C). The convection roast range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C). 2. Press START. “Preheating” will show in the display until the set temperature is reached. “Lo” will also appear in the display if the actual oven temperature is under 170°F (77°C).
Proofing Bread (on some models) Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide. To Proof: Before first proofing, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper, coated with shortening. Place on rack guide 2 and close the oven door. 1. Press BREAD PROOF. The display will show 100°F (38°C). 2. Press START. Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size, checking after 20-25 minutes.
Warming Drawer Settings: The warming drawer is preset for a “low” temperature, but can be changed by pressing WARMING DRAWER ON additional times. Use the following chart as a guide when selecting a different temperature other than “Low.
The oven is preset for a 2 hour 30 minute clean cycle, however the time can be changed. There are 5 levels of clean. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil. Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired cleaning level.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration ■ Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Burned-on soil Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper: ■ Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
3. Close the oven door as far as it will shut. 4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides. Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame. 3. Pull both loops forward at the same time, then pull drawer out another inch. 4. Holding the drawer by its sides, not its front, gently pull it all the way out. To Replace: 1. Align the drawer glides with the receiving guides. To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. 2. Push drawer in all the way. 3.
■ Was the oven preheated? See “Bake,” “Broil,” “Easy Convect Conversion,” “Convection Bake,” “Convection Roast” or “Convection Broil” section. ■ Is the proper bakeware being used? See “Bakeware” section. ■ Are the racks positioned properly? See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. ■ Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Check that batter is level in the pan.
For further assistance Cooktop Scraper If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at: KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 (ceramic glass models) Order Part Number WA906B Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. Broiler Pan Kit Brick Pizza Stone Order Part Number 4378577 Order Part Number W10123240 Accessories Accessories U.S.A.
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover: 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage. 3.