_i_iseand Care Guide _i_ i i•i _'_,,_ !i _ i_i_ ¸ Table of Contents .......... 2 A Note to You ................. 2 Cooktop Safety ............. 3 Getting to Know Your Cooktop ................. 5 Using Your Cooktop .......................... 6 Caring for Your Cooktop .......................... 9 Troubleshooting .......... 14 Requesting Assistance or Service ..................... 15 Warranty .......................
of Contents A Note to You ............................................. 2 Cooktop Safety .......................................... 3 Coil elements and reflector bowls ......... 9 Getting to Know Your Cooktop ................ 5 Control knob collars ............................. 10 Using Your Cooktop .................................. 6 Cleaning chart ...................................... Caring for Your Cooktop Using the surface cooking area ............
Safety _'OJ_ S_i_ _ _:_ t_!_ S_:_J 0 ¸__:::_S iS _ i_O_t_ _¸_ 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
: ooktop Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.
"ng to Know Your Cooktop Model KECS161 (36 inches) (Model KECS100 not shown) Model and serial number plate (inside burner box) POWERTMBurner coil element Plug-in coil element with one-piece reflector bowl Control panel Center control rear knob Control knob collar Left rear control knob Right rear control knob ro -_ o Left front control knob Power on indicator light Right front control knob
Your Cooktop Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. Set them anywhere between HI and OFF. Power on indicator light The Power on indicator light will glow when any of the coil element(s) are turned on.
sing your Cooktop Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING RECOMMENDED ,1 • To start food cooking. • To bring liquid to a boil. MED-HI or 6-8 • To hold a rapid boil. USE • To quickly brown or sear meat. MED or 5 • To maintain a slow boil. • To fry poultry or meat. • To make pudding, sauce, or gravy. MED-LO or 2-4 • To stew or steam food. • To simmer food.
:sing your Cooktop ,O ,t The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the coil element through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results. Aluminum • • • • Heats quickly and evenly. Use for all types of cooking. Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking. Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating. Cast iron • • • • Heats slowly and evenly. Good for browning and frying.
for Your Cooktop Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Removing 1, Make sure aH coiHeHements are off and cooH before removing coiHeHements and reflector bowHs. 4, Lift out the reflector bowl See the "CHeaning chart" Hater in this section for cHeaning instructions. \ 2, Push in the edge of the coiH eHement, opposite the receptacHe. Then Hiftit just enough to dear the reflector bowl 3.
aring foryour Cooktop iiiiiiiiiiiiiii'ii, :::::iii ,iSi!ii iiii, i,ii','i; 2. Line openings in the reflector bowl up with the coil element receptacle, 4. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle. ;i 3. Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the coil element terminal into the receptacle. Removing 1. Turn knobs off and pull upward to remove.
aring foryour Cooktop C iii ii c !!iiiiiiiiii ,c! Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Refer to instuctions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop. PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Control Knobs and Collars • Soap and water • Dishwasher • DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. • Pull knobs straight away from control panel. • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
aring Cleaning • • • • foryour Cooktop Stainless Steel Surfaces Do not use steel wool or soap-filled scouring pads. Rub in the direction of the grain line to avoid marring the surface. Always wipe dry to avoid water marks. If commercial cleaners are used, follow label directions. If product contains chlorine (bleach), rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Chlorine is a corrosive substance.
aring 1. Remove all elements and reflector bowls. 2. Place hands under left and right rear element opening areas and lift (approx. %'). When you hear a click, the Posi-lock button is correctly engaged, 3. To open, grip the left and right front element openings and lift. The support rod will swing forward. Pull the rod until it rests at the front edge of the burner box, foryour Cooktop 5. After cleaning, lift cooktop slightly to disengage support rod, then lower front to countertop level.
roubleshooting You can solve many common cooktop problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 15. PROBLEM POSSIBLE Nothing will operate The coil element(s) will not operate CAUSE SOLUTION The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.
uesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the "Troubleshooting Guide" section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions. Call the KitchenAid Consumer _ free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants are available ssistance to Center assist you. toll When calling: Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the "A Note to You" section).
Electric Cooktop LENGTH OF WARRANTY: KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR: KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR: ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet. A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the cooktop. 2. Instruct you how to use the cooktop. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 4. Correct house plumbing.
