ruse and Care Guide Ku ©henAmd A Note to You .............................................. 2 Range Safety .............................................. Parts and Features .................................... 3 6 Using and Caring for Your Cooktop ........ 9 Using the surface units ............................ 9 Cookware tips ........................................ 11 Characteristics of cookware materials..,.12 Home canning information ...................... 13 Caring for your cooktop .................
Note to You qr_an_,you, for buying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card. Please record your model s information.
P nge Your safety Safety and the safety of others is 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 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.
nge Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 tS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
_ nge IMPORTANT Safety SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
)arts and Features Feature locations Cooktop _ontrol panel unit (coil or ceramic glass top) Automatic oven light switch - Broil element (not shown) Anti-Up Removable .Bake element storage drawer \\ (containing pan and grid) racks (number may vary by model) Model and serial number plate tOn Some Models Control panel Warm zone switcht (Thermal-Convection Left rear control knob Left front control knob Control models) Right rear control knob Electronic oven control panel Warm zone switcht
_)arts and Features The oven vent Ceramic glass cooktop Coilelement Oven vent Oven vent -_--o-_--_-_ Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the lower left side of the backguard. Do not block the vent by using large pans or covers. Poor baking/roasting can result. The oven door vent Hot air and moisture escape from the door vent during certain oven modes. Some condensation may be observed occasionally. This will not affect cooking performances.
)arts and Features m__ The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip bracket. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Use recessed area on top edge of drawer to pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2, Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out.
(71 ° sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Using the surface units Fire Hazard Control knobs Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. Set them anywhere between HI and OFF. Power On lights Each control knob has a Power On Light. turn on a surface unit, the Power When youbyuse controlwillknob On Light thata knob glow.to Hot surface indicator lights Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
_Ising and Caring for Your Cooktop Simmer Feature (somemodels) The Simmer feature is an adjustable setting Dual-size cooktop surface element (some models) precise simmering of foods. whichswitch, The allowswhen for more in the "OFF" position, operates at normal wattage (1800 W). When in the "ON" position, it operates the right front element' at a lower wattage (450 W). NOTE: All other elements can be used for normal operation whether the Simmer feature is in use or not.
' . sing To use the small element and Caring for Your Cooktop for smaller pans: Push in and turn control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked "SINGLE ". Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: • The cooking surface area wilt glow red when the element is turned on.
fusing and Caring for Your Cooktop Characteristics of cookware materials The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area 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 tyl_es of cooking. Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking. • Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
¢'LLsingand Caring for Your Cooktop m- _ ..... II,H _ _ i E i Home canning information I c.._o,_ _ Pan I _"'_";n_t I Surface _--- unit • Use the entire surface ("DUAL" setting) of the left front surface cooking area for best results. • Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with dppled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface. • Center the canner over the largest surface cooking area. Do not extend more than 1 inch (2.
G sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Cleaning tips What to use: • Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your cooktop with a paper towel or clean, damp sponge. This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and polishing your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container. • Razor scraper - Use to remove cookedon soils from your ceramic glass cooktop. To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible. Store razor blades out of reach of children.
_._sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Caring for your cooktop (Coil eiement models) Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. _ [ Do not store flammable materials Explosion appliance. Doing so can resuR in death, such as gasoline Hazard explosion near this or fire, NOTE_ Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
q sing and Caring for Your Cooktop 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit termi- ' hal into the receptacle. 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer.
_sing Using and replacing (on some and Caring for Your Cooktop the cooktop light models) The fluorescent light is on the top of the control panel. The cooktop light switch is on the control panel. Press it to turn on the cooktop light. Press it again to turn light off., Replacing the cooktop light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power, If the cooktop light still does not work, you may need to replace the starter.
( sing and Caring for Your Oven This section tells you, step by step, how to operate all oven functions controlled by the electronic controls. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips and cleaning information, for successful use of your range. UsiB9 the electronic oven control Display/clock Using the control lock • When you first plug in the range, everything on the display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then a time of day and "PF" will appear on the display.
_._/sing and Caring for Your Oven Setting the cJock If you do not want the clock time to be displayed, press and hold CLOCK for 5 seconds. To display the clock again, press and hold CLOCK for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the clock. While the clock is not displayed, you can see the time for 5 seconds by pressing CLOCK. 1. Press CLOCK. PRES YOU 2. Set the time. PRESS YOU SEE SEE Press the up • or down • button(s) until the correct time shows on the display. (example for 5:30) 3.
q_sing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Set the time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the up • or down • button(s) until the correct time shows on the display. (example for 10 minutes) 3. Start the minute timer.
Using Starting/Canceling and Caring for Your Oven a function After setting a function, you must press the function, if you to dostart not press START button the START within five seconds, "START?" will be displayed as a reminder. The OFF button will cancel any function control lock. When you press except the clock, timer, and OFF, the display will show the time of day or, if the minute timer is also being used, the time remaining. Tones Tones tell you if a function is entered correctly or not.
and Caring for Your Oven SETTING DIAGRAM CONVECTION BAKE baking large quantities of food on more than one oven rack. For even heating, the fan at the back of the oven circulates air in the oven cavity. BROIL Both top elements heat up. For even heating, the fan at the back of the oven circulates air in the oven cavity. Use this setting for broiling thick cuts of meat. CONVECTION ROAST Use this setting for roasting and baking on one rack_ • The bottom element element heat up.
Jsing and Caring for Your Oven Rack placement for specific foods: Rack positions (For rack positions, see "Rack positions" in previous column.) RACK POSITION FOOD Frozen pies Your oven has two straight racks (thermal models) or three straight racks (Thermal-Convection TM models), and five rack positions. Rack position 5 is the highest position, or farthest from the bottom of the oven, Rack position 1 is the lowest position, or closest to the bottom of the oven.
]sing Convection and Caring for Your Oven baking tips (CONVECTION BAKEpad) • Do not use aluminum foil when convection baking. Aluminum foil may block airflow. • Reduce recommended recipe oven temperature by approximately 25°F (14°C). See recipe adaption chart in your convection oven cookbook for recommended temperatures. • For most recipes, you can reduce convection baking time compared to standard baking times. See convection baking chart in your convection oven cookbook for recommended baking times.
J_sing and Caring for Your Oven • Use the convection roasting rack on the broiler pan (both included with your range). (The convection roasting rack rests on the broiler pan, not inside it.) The long side of the rack should be parallel with the oven door for best heat distribution and airflow. Baking NOTE: Place the convection roasting rack on the broiler pan with grid to contain the drippings as the meat roasts. & Roasting IMPORTANT: Never place food oven door or oven bottom.
_sing and Caring for Your Oven 5. Press START. PRESS YOU SEE A preheating time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheating time based on the oven temperature you select. During the preheating time, the oven temperature rises to just about the temperature you set. As the countdown ends, the set temperature replaces "PrE" on the display. You will also hear a 1-second tone.
'_._ing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Choose the convection bake setting. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE _r'_ OR Choose the convection roast setting. 3, Set the temperature Do this step if you want to set a temperature ether than 350°F (177°C). Press • to raise the temperature or • lower the temperature in 5°F (5°C) amounts. Use these buttons until the desired temperature small display. shows YOU SEE (optional). to (example for bake/roast at 375°F [191°C]) on the 4.
Using and Caring for Your Oven During the preheating time, the oven temperature rises to just about the temperature you set. As the countdown ends, the set temperature replaces "PrE" on the display. You will also hear a 1-second tone. YOU SEE (example for set temperature of 350°F [177°C]) NOTE: You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing START. You do not have to press START again. Changing the temperature will not change preheat countdown times. 6. When convection baking...
Using PRESS 3. Set the temperature. Set the temperature to the standard non-convection cooking temperature the food being cooked. The oven control and Caring for Your Oven YOU SEE for =le}L, ivA;[_41[eij will automatically (example for bake at 375°F [191°C]) adjust to the correct convection cooking, temperature when cooking starts.., see step 5. Press • to raise the temperature or • to lower the temperature in 5°F (5°C) amounts.
Using 6. When and Caring for Your Oven convection baking... Put your food in the oven after the preheat countdownends. During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking, but does not turn red. 7. After cooking, turn off the oven. PRESS YO_J SEE (time of day) Bakeware choices Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.
_Ising Adjusting and Caring for Your Oven oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following these steps: control NOTE : DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect mometer temperature oven cycles. reading.
_sing and Caring for Your Oven To display temperatures instead of °F... in °C PRESS Press and hold BROIL for 5 seconds. You will hear a short tone and the temperatures displayed will switch to °C. To switch back to °F, repeat the instructions above. Whenever you switch, "°C" or "°F" will be displayed for 5 seconds. How to determine the amount of adjustment needed TO COOK FOOD ... The following chart tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results.
_]sing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Place your food on the broiler pan and place the pan in the center of the oven rack. i i 3. Close the oven door to the broil stop position The broil stop position lets the door stay open about 4" (10 cm) by itself. 4. Choose the broil setting. 5. Start broiling. YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE You can change the temperature setting any time before or after pressing START. To change the setting, see "Vari-Broir' on the next page.
and Caring for Your Oven Vari-Broil To custom broil at a lower temperature... • If the food is cooking too fast.,. Press the • TEMP button until "325°F PRESS YOU SEE (163°C) " shows on the small display (example shows broil at 325°F [163°C]) • If you want food to broil slower from the start... Close the oven door, Press BROIL and press the • TEMP PRESS button so a temperature between "300°F (150°C) " and "525°F (275°C) '' shows on the small display.
_{sing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Place your food on the broiler pan and place the pan in the center of the oven rack. 3. Close the oven door. 4. Choose the convection setting. 5. Start convection broil • PRESS YOU SEE [_eJ_t Y_q tTe]_ broiling. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE You can change the temperature setting any time before or after pressing START. To change the setting, see "Vari-Broil" previously in this section. After changing the setting, you do not have to press START again. 6.
_sing and Caring for Your Oven To start cooking NOW and stop automatically... 1. Place the oven racks where you need them in the oven. For more information, see "Oven rack positions". 2. Choose the baking/roasting setting. PRESS YOU SEE _eT_lvJ_qlL*Oal OR 3. Set the temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C). Press • to raise the temperature or • to lower the temperature in 5°F (5°C) amounts.
sing 6. Start the oven. and Caring for Your Oven PRESS YOU SEE NOTES : • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing START, by repeating Steps 3 or 5. You do not have to press START again. • The display will count down the baking/roasting time in hours and minutes if cook time is more than 1 hour, and in minutes and seconds if cook time is less than 1 hour. 7. When baking/roasting (display counts down cook time) is done...
_ing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Choose the baking/roasting setting. PRESS YOU SEE _OR _ 3, Set the temperature OR YOU SEE (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C). Press • to raise the temperature or • to lower the temperature in 5°F (5°C) amounts. Use these buttons until the desired temperature small display. shows (example for bake/roast at 375°F [191°C]) on the 4. Press COOK TIME. PRESS YOU SEE 5. Set the cook time.
Jsing 7, Set the stop time. and Caring for Your Oven PRESS YOU SEE Press the up • or down • button(s) until the correct time shows on the display. HR The example at the right shows a chosen stop time of 2 o'clock. The oven will start by itself at 1030 (the set stop , time minus the set cook time) 8. Press START, (example shows 30 minute cook time) YOU SEE NOTE: You can change the temperature or time settings any time .
.sing Baking and Caring for Your Oven chart Refer to "Cooking tips" section.
Using and Caring for Your Oven Roasting chart - Press BAKE. - Roast at oven temperature of 325°F (163°C). * Preheating is not needed. - Place roasting pan on rack position 1 or 2. - Refer to "Cooking tips" section, 4 MEAT APPROXIMATE WEIGHT APPROXIMATE MINUTES PER POUND MEAT THERMOMETER TEMPERATURE Beef rolled rib • rare • medium • well-done standing rib 3-5 Ibs (1.4-2.
and Caring for Your Oven Broiling chart - Press BROIL. -The recommended rack position is numbered - Refer to "Broil" section For best results, place food 3 inches lowest (1) to highest (5). (7.62 cm) or more from the broiling element. - Turn food over approximately two-thirds of the way through the total cooking time; i.e., if total cooking time is 12 minutes, turn over after 8 minutes.
{sing and Caring for Your Oven Cleaning your oven and controls PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water • Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. • Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage of the knobs. the finish • Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.
I_ _dsing and Caring for Your Oven PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. The Self-Cleaning cycle • Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Oven door glass Oven cavity OR NOTE: Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding. Paper towel and spray • Make sure oven is cool.
_]sing and Caring for Your Oven Oven light(s) Your oven may have one or two standard oven ights on the back wall or two halogen lights on the sides. The oven light(s) will come on when you open the oven door. To turn light(s) on when oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT pad on control panel. Press pad again to turn off. the light(s). NOTES: • The oven light(s) will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. • Make sure oven is cool before replacing light bulb.
q ing the Self-Cleaning Cycle Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Failure to follow th_se instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes. Before you start • Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny. You can clean racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they will discolor and become harder to slide.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle Setting the controls To start cleaning immediately: 1. Press CLEAN. P_ESS YOU SEE 2. Set the cleaning time (optional)_ PRESS YOU SEE This will automatically set a 3_ hour Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: will be a 30 minute There down ½ hour before cool the cycle is over. If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3_ hours, use the hour and minute buttons to set the cleaning time you want.
_sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle To delay clean using start time: NOTE: Make sure that the clock is set to the correct time of day (see "Setting the clock" in the "Using and Caring for Your Oven" section 1. Press CLEAN. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE This will automatically set a 34 hour Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: There will be a 30 minute cool down 4 hour before the cycle is over. . Set the cleaning time (optional).
' Ising the Self-Cleaning Cycle _/-OU- SEE 6. When the Self-Cleaning starts... cycle 7. When the Self-Cleaning ends... cycle "LOCKED" unlocks. YOU SEE goes off and the door NOTE: The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. 8. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If needed, remove spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time...
LJsing the Self-Cleaning Cycle For best cleaning • After the oven cools resuJts to room temperature, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. • Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.
roubleshooting This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. It outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. If you still need assistance or service, call our Consumer Assistance Center (in the U.S.A., see page 54; in Canada, see page 53) for help or calling for service. Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance's complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase or installation date.
( rroubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO An appliance outlet will not operate. A range appliance outlet circuit breaker has tripped. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker (see page 45). Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker. Cookware is not level on the range (Check to see if liquids are level in cookware.) Range is not level Level the range. (See Installation Instructions.) Coil element is not inserted correctly.
¢ roubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT Baked items too brown on bottom Oven not preheated to selected temperature. Bakeware is not correct size TO DO Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven. Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space around sides. Unevenly baked items Oven rack is set too low.. Position Oven temperature Decrease oven temperature 25°F (8 ° to 14°C). set too high. Range is not level. Food improperly placed in oven.
questing Service Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check the "Troubleshooting may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these Guide" section. instructions. It U.S.A.: Call the KitchenAid free: • Accessory and repair parts sales. • Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.). • Referrals to service companies and repair parts distributors. Consumer 1-800-422-1230.
_equesting you need assistan Assistance or Service or ser ice in Canada: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Relations Department toll free: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p,m. (EST) at 1-800-461-5681. Our consultants are available to assist you. • Accessory and repair parts sales. • Specialized customer assistance (French speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.). • Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and repair parts distributors.
KitchenAi, Electric Range -I/jJarranty 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 cot_ts to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated servicing outlet. A. Service SECONDTHROUGH FIFTHYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. Replacement parts for any electric element to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
