and Care Guide KitchenAid ° For4 THE WAY IT'S MADE? A Note to You ............................................ Range Safety .............................................. Parts and Features .................................... 2 3 6 Using and Caring for Your Cooktop ........ 9 Using the surface units ............................ g Cookware tips ........................................ 11 Characteristics of cookware materials ... 12 Home canning information .....................
Note to You T_an_._ou for buying a KITCHENAID e 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.
. nge Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. and on your 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 '_VARNING." These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
nge Safety 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: TOREDUCETHE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTITIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATrACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
- nge Safety r.4 IMPORTANT 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.
Ports and Features Feature locations Cooktop li! Control panel unit (coil or ceramic glass top) Warm zone t - Automatic oven light switch Broil element (not shown) - Bake element (not visible) storage (containing pan and grid) Oven racks Model and number plate tOn Some Models Control Warm zone switch t panel Left rear control knob Left front control knob 6 Display Electronic oven control Right rear control knob Simmer switch t Right front control knob
Parts and Features i , ,if The oven vent The oven door vent Oven vent 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. 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. The oven door Removing the oven door: Replacing the oven door: 1.
Parts and Features The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage Replacing the storage drawer: drawer: Drawer slide rail 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. 1.
(Using and Caring for Your Cooktop Using the surfaceunits 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 The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units get hot.
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop Simmer Feature (some models) The Simmer feature is an adjustable setting Dual-size cooktop surface element (some models) simmering of foods. The switch, which allows for more precise when 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 feature operation whether is in use or not.
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop To use the small element 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 will glow red when the element is turned on.
'dsing and Caring for Your Cooktop H I Characteristics of cookware materials The pan materialaffects how fast heat transfers from the surface cookingarea through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that providethe 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.
r ing and Caring for Your Cooktop ii ,,i Home canning information ce.wow _ Pan Surface unit • Use the entire surface ("DUAL" setting) of the left front surface cooking area for best o results. • When canning for long periods of time, allow elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool down. • Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface. • Center the canner over the largest surface .
fusing and Caring for Your Cooktop Cleaning tips How to keep your cooktop looking like new: 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.
Using i and Caring for Your Cooktop ri=i,if i ,,,if, ,,i Using and replacing the cooktop iii I light (on some 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 control. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips and cleaning information, for successful use of your range. Using the electronic oven control Oven display (see below) Oven setting pads (pp. 28, 29, 32, 34, 42, 44, 46, 53) Timed and delayed cooking pads EASY CONVECT conversion pads (pp.
' sing and Caring for Your Oven Fahrenheit/Celsius To set your oven to cook in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit: 1. Press and hold BROIL for 5 seconds. PRESS Repeat to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
'_sing and Caring for Your Oven Using the control lock The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control panel command pads. NOTES: • Control lock is only available when oven is not in use or control has not been set. , • Control lock will not disable the Timer. • Set control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. To lock or deactivate control panel: the 1. Press and hold CONTROL LOCK (Number Pad 3) for 5 seconds.
Using and Caring for Your Oven Using the Sabbath mode What your oven will do while Sabbath mode: in the • The time display will show "SAb" to tell you that the oven is in the Sabbath mode. • The ON Indicator Light will light up when the burner turns on and ON will go off when the burner turns off. • To prevent accidental key presses, the key pads will only work after you press them for 1 second. • No tones will sound. To enable the Sabbath mode: 1. Open the door. 2. Press CANCEL/OFF. PRESS 3.
r sing Setting and Caring for Your Oven your range for the Sabbath If you want to set your range to meet "no work" requirements for the Sabbath, first turn on the Sabbath mode (see 'qo enable the Sabbath mode" earlier in this section). Then follow these steps: 1 Turn the oven light andlor surface light (if available) on or off. NOTE: See "Using and replacing the surface light" in the "Using and Caring for Your Cooktop" section and "Using and replacing the oven light(s)" in the "Using.
_ sing and Caring for Your Oven 5. Press and hold Number Pad 6 for 5 seconds, "START?" appears PRESS YOU SEE on the display. (or 163°C) 6. Press START. "SAb" appears PRESS YOU SEE on the display. To end the Sabbath mode and turn off the oven: 1. Press and hold Number Pad 6 for 5 seconds. PRESS Starting an operation After programming _ a function, you must function. If you do not press ress START to start the START within 5 seconds of programming, "START?" display as a reminder.
_J_ r_sing and Caring for Your Oven Setting the clock NOTE: If an oven function is active or programmed, you cannot change the clock. 1. Press CLOCK SET/START. PRESS YOU SEE 2. Set time. PRESS YOU SEE 3. Start clock. If time has not been entered correctly, three short tones will sound and "Err" will be displayed. The display will show the closest valid time. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to re-enter the time of day.
r_sing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Set time. PRESS YOU SEE (example shows a 7-hour timer setting) 3. Start Timer. PRESS YOU SEE The Timer will begin counting down immediately after you press TIMER SET/START or START. 4. When time is up, turn off Timer. YOU SEE When time is up, you will hear four tones (unless the audible signals have been disabled). Press TIMER CANCEL to clear the display. To change the timer during its operation: 1. Press TIMER SET/START. 2. Enter new desired time. 3.
Using and Caring for Your Oven i Oven settings This chart tells you when to use each setting. setting. SETTING DIAGRAM BAKE Use this setting for baking and heating casseroles. It also explains what elements SETTING heat up for each INFORMATION • The bottom element element heat up. and outer top • During baking, the elements will turn on and off to maintain the oven temperature. BROIL (MAXI/ECONO) Use this setting for broiling regular-sized and smaller cuts of meat, poultry, and fish.
r sing and Caring for Your Oven Cooking tips Baking tips The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. For best air circulation: • Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. 1 'I,'-2+' 1'I."-2" For proper cooking, follow these guidelines: • When using one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
Using and Caring for Your Oven Using aluminum foil • Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners, or eookware. Permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish. • Do not block the oven bottom • When baking on two or three racks, use the convection bake setting for more even results. (You can, however, use only one rack when convection baking.) vents. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum circulation foil. Doing so will reduce air and overall oven performance.
Using and Caring for Your Oven • After reading the thermometer once, push it further into the meat 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) or more and read again. If the temperature drops, return the meat to the oven for more cooking. • Check pork and poultry with a thermometer in 2-3 places to ensure adequate doneness. • Poultry and roasts will be easier to carve if loosely covered with foil and allowed to stand 10-15 minutes after removal from the oven.
_-_sing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Choose baking setting. PRESS YOU SEE OR (or 177°C) PRESS YOU SEE (or 149°C) 3. Set temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) for Bake or 300°F (149°C) for Convection Bake. NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations. 4. Preheat oven. L___.
'_sing and Caring for Your Oven Broil NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. 1. Position rack. See "Broiling chart" later in this section for recommended rack positions. 2. Put food in oven. Race food on grid in broilerpan and place in center of the oven rack. 3. Position door. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 6 inches [15 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. Door must be partly open for oven to maintain proper temperatures. 4.
I_ '_sing and Caring for Your Oven 5. Set temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to use variable temperature broiling (see "Variable temperature broiling" later in this section). NOTE: See "Broiling chart" later in this section for temperature recommendations. 6. Start oven. (example shows 325°F [163°C] broiling temperature for Maxi Broil) PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: If you want to change the bro!ling temperature after broiling has begun, repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6.
"Using Broiling guidelines and Caring for Your Oven JT' Broiling rack positions • Use only the broiler pan and grid provided. They are designed to drain extra juices from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter and smoke. • To make sure the juices drain well, do not cover the grid with foil. • Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the fat on the edges to prevent curling. • Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices.
r_ sing and Caring for Your Oven 4. Choose CONVECTION BROIL. PRESS YOU SEE (or 235°C) 5. Set temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a temperature (up to 500°F [260°C]) other than 450°F (232°C). NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations. 6. Start oven.
_[sing 3. Set temperature (optional). and Caring for Your Oven PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 300°F (149°C), NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations. (example shows 325°F [163°C] temperature setting) 4. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTES: • After the temperature roaches 170°F !77°C), the temperature display will show the actual oven temperature at each 5°F (3°C) increase and stop at the set temperature.
Using and Caring for Your Oven 1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds. PRESS YOU SEE The display shows 0°F (-18°C) and "COOK TEMP". (or -18°C) 2. Set the new offset temperature. PRESS YOU SEE Press BAKE to increase the setting, Press BROIL to decrease the setting, (example when making oven IO°F [or 6°C] hotter) 3. Press START to enter the PRESS adjustment.
'_sing Using the temperature and Caring for Your Oven probe The Temperature Probe is the most accurate guide to the degree of doneness of meat. Use it when baking, roasting any type of meat or poultry, or cooking casseroles with liquid. NOTES: • Do not use the Temperature Probe when broiling, convection broiling, dehydrating, or raising bread. • Unplug the Temperature Probe before self-cleaning the oven. 1. Insert probe into food.
Using and Caring for Your Oven 6. Choose cook setting. PRESS YOU SEE • BAKE, • CONVECTION BAKE, • CONVECTION ROAST or (example for Bake) (or 177°C oven temperature/660C internal temperature) 7. Set temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set an oven temperature other than the one displayed.
q_sing and Caring for Your Oven Burn Hazard Use an oven mitt to remove temperature Do not touch broil element. probe. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. 4 9. After cooking, unplug probe. The probe symbol will remain lit until you unplug the Temperature Probe. 10. Remove food from oven. (This prevents overcooking.) 11. Clean probe. Wash with a soapy sponge and dry thoroughly. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked-on foods. You can also clean the probe in a dishwasher.
_._ sing and Caring for Your Oven 3. Press desired Number pad. Use the "Convect this section a cycle.
fusing and Caring for Your Oven Convect Full Meal chart CYCLE CONVECTION OVEN TIME OR NUMBER CYCLE TEMP PROBETEMP FOOD OR MEAL 1 Conv. Bake 350°F (177°C) 45 rain Meal # 1: Chicken pieces, Fruit crisp, Vegetable casserole 2 Conv. Bake 350°F (177°C) 1 hr Meal # 2: Macaroni and cheese, Baked winter squash, Fruit pie 3 Conv. Bake 350°F (177°C) 1 hr 15 min Meal # 3: Pre-cooked ham, Baked potatoes, Quick bread loaf OR Baked potatoes only 4 ' 5 6 7 8 Conv. Bake 375°F (191 °C) Conv.
Using and Caring for Your Oven Bakeware choices Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakewara size recommended in the recipe. BAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES Light colored aluminum • Light golden crusts • Even browning • Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. Dark aluminum • Brown, crisp (_rusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F (14°C). • Use suggested baking time.
Using 2. Press one of three EASY and Caring for Your Oven PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE CONVECT Conversion Pads. Example for Meats: 3. Enter standard cook temperature. (example showing 325°F [163°C] - cooking without temperature probe) 4. Enter standard cook time. PRESS YOU SEE NOTES: • This step is not needed the temperature probe. when using • To delay convection cooking, after Step 4, press STOP TIME and enter the desired stop time.
Using and Caring for Your Oven 8. When stop time is reached YOU SEE (delayed cooking only): Four tones will sound, followed by four reminder tones every minute (unless the audible signals have been disabled), until you open the door, remove the probe, or press CANCEL/OFF.
_._sing and Caring for Your Oven 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than the one displayed. PRESS _'.J YOU SEE NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations. (example shows 325°F [163°C] temperature setting in Convection Roast) 4. Press COOK TIME. PRESS YOU SEE (start time display will light up, showing time of day) 5. Set cook time.
'_sing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Choose cook setting. PRESS YOU SEE • BAKE, • CONVECTION BAKE, or • CONVECTION ROAST (or 149°C) (example for Convection Roast) 3. Set temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than the one displayed. NOTE: See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations, (example shows 325°F [163°C] temperature setting in Convection Roast) 4. Press COOK TIME.
'_sing 8. Press START. and Caring for Your Oven PRESS When start time is reached: YOU SEE YOU SEE Vertical bar on display will get shorter cook time counts down. as 9. When baking/roasting is done: "End" will show on the display. Four tones will sound, followed by four short reminder tones every minute (unless the audible signals have been disabled), until you open the door or press CANCEL/OFF. To cancel timed cooking settings: YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE (display will go blank) Press CANCEL/OFF.
Using and Caring for Your Oven 4. Position door. Attach the dehydration spacer t, which is specially designed to depress the oven light switch and maintain the operation of the fan during dehydration. The spacer provides a 1-inch (2.5 cm) gap between the oven frame and the oven door allowing moisture to escape. Dehydration spacer Oven light t The dehydration spacer (Part No. 814166) or the dehydration kit which includes racks and a spacer (Part No.
_.]sing and Caring for Your Oven Raising (proofing) bread You can use your convection oven to proof bread. For more information, see the convection oven cookbook provided with your range. NOTE: If you do not turn off oven after proofing bread, the oven will keep running until you press CANCEL/OFF. First Proofing: Place the dough in a ° lightly greased bowl and loosely cover with waxed paper coated with shortening. 1. Place the bowl on Rack 2.
r sing and Caring for Your Oven Broiling chart - Press -The BROIL. recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (5), - Refer to "Broil" section For best results, place food 3 inches (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. -Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual preferences.
Using and Caring for Your Oven Cleaning your oven and controls Explosion Do not store flammable this appliance. ' Doing Control knobs materials so can result in death, Hazard such as gasoline explosion, near or fire. WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN 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.
Using 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 OR in oven during Self-Cleaning 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 to aid sliding. Oven door glass Oven cavity cycle.
Using and Caring for Your Oven i Oven light(s) Replacing standard oven light(s) located on back wall: Your oven may have one or two standard oven lights on the back wall. 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 on control panel. Press pad again to turn off the light(s). 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. NOTES: • The oven light(s) will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. 2.
(Using the Self-CleaningCycle Burn Do not touch the oven during Keep children away from Do not use commercial Hazard the Self-Cleaning oven during oven cleaners Failure to follow th_se instructions or illness from inhaling dangerous Before you start Before you start the Self-Cleaning make sure you: cycle. Self-Cleaning cycle. in your oven. can result fumes. in burns, This can cause staining, etching, pitting, or faint white spots.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle • The cooktop rear elements will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle on Canadian models. • Heating and cooling of porcelain on steel may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds. Before seffing the confrols • Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. • Make sure the oven door is completely closed. Selling the controls To start cleaning immediately: 1. Press CLEAN. A 31,_-hourSelf-Cleaningcyclewill be set.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle To delay cleaning start time: 1. Press CLEAN. PRESS YOU SEE A 31/2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set. (The first 3 hours are for cleaning, the last 30 minutes are for cooling.) (stop time display shows time 31/=hours later than time of day shown in start time display) 2. Set cleaning time (optional). PRESS If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle other than 31/2hours, press the desired Number pads for the new time up to 41/2 hours.
'_/sing 6. After the Self-Cleaning ends: the Self-Cleaning Cycle YOU SEE cycle NOTE: If a function is requested while the door is locked, the timer will display "Too Hot". Wait until your door has unlocked to' use your oven. To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: PRESS YOU SEE ("DOOR LOCKED" will appear if oven has not cooled down) For best cleaning results • After ture, damp clean the oven cools to room temperawipe up any residue or ash with a cloth or sponge.
oubleshooting 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 59; in Canada, see page 60) 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.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cookware is not level on the Range is not level range (Check to see if liquids are level in cook- Cookware bottom. WHATTO CAUSE does not have flat DO Level the range. (See Installation Instructions.) Use cookware with flat bottoms. ware.) Excessive heat Cookware is not the correct Choose cookware the same size or on cooktop in areas around cookware size for the surface cooking area. slightly larger than the element.
rYroubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO The display is showing "PF" There has been a power failure. Reset the clock. (See page 22.) A letter followed by the number shows on the display (for example "E3", "F1 ") Press CANCEL/OFF. If the code does not disappear, call for service. (See "Requesting Assistance or Service" on pages 59-60.) The display is showing "F5" or "E3" The power cord is not properly grounded. See Installation Instructions.
e questing Service Assistance or 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. assis_n_ ff you or _i_ in the U.S.A.: 4 Call the KitchenAid L_ Consumer free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants are ssistance Center toll available to assist you.
_questing Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service in Canada: Call the KitchenAid Consumer 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) at 1-800-461-5681. Our consultants ssistance are available Center totoll assist free: you. L_ When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the "A Note to You" section). This information will help us to better respond to your request.
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Kitchen kid Electric Range arranty 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 co6ts to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated servicing company. A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the range. 2. Instruct you how to use the range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
