U se and Care Guide ® FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.TM A Note to You ............... 2 Range Safety ............. 3-5 Getting to Know Your Range .................. 6 Using and Caring for Your Cooktop ......... 9 Using and Caring for Your Oven............. 15 Using the SelfCleaning Cycle ........... 47 If You Need Assistance or Service ........................ 51 Warranty ..................... 56 1-800-422-1230 Call us with questions or comments.
A Note to You Thank 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.
Range Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. wWARNING This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
Range Safety •Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly. •Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. •Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire. •Keep range vents unobstructed.
Range Safety •Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. •Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. •Clean ceramic glass cooktop with care.
G etting to Know Your Range This section tells you what features your range has and where they are located. It also discusses some safety and convenience features that you should know about, but which are not needed to operate the range. Please review this information before using your range.
Getting to Know Your Range The oven 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. wWARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. 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.
Getting to Know Your Range The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. wWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range. Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow the Installation Instructions. Do not let children climb onto the oven door.
and Caring for Your Using Cooktop This section tells you how to operate the controls to the cooktop. It also discusses how the ceramic glass cooktop works, and includes tips on how to cook with and maintain the cooktop. IN THIS SECTION Using the surface units ....................... 9 Caring for your cooktop ................... 12 Cookware tips .................................... 11 Using and replacing the cooktop light ......................................
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Using the dual-size surface unit The ceramic glass cooktop (some models) You can use the left front surface unit as either a small diameter, lower wattage element or large diameter, full wattage element. Use both elements for larger pans Use small element for smaller pans To use the small element (for smaller pans): • Push in and turn the control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “SINGLE.
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop • Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board. • Do not allow anything that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot. • Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful when using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. • Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See pages 12 and 13 for more information.
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Caring for your cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic glass cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust-free and soil-free before heating. NIG CONVE EASYCONVE EASY BAKE Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability.
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Cleaning tips What to use: • Cooktop Polishing Creme with a paper towel or clean, damp sponge – This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting 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. Steps to follow: 1.
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Using and replacing the cooktop light 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 appliance or disconnect at main power supply.
and Caring for U sing 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. IN THIS SECTION Using the electronic oven control ............................................ 15 Broiling ............................................. 28 Oven settings ................................. 17 Timed cooking ...................
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Canceling an operation CANCEL OFF The Cancel/Off pad will cancel any function, except for the Clock Set and Kitchen Timer functions. When you press the Cancel/Off pad, the large display will show the time of day. Changing audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not. They also tell you when a cycle is completed.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Oven settings This chart tells you when to use each setting. It also explains what elements heat up for each setting. SETTING DIAGRAM SETTING INFORMATION BAKE Use this setting for baking and heating casseroles. • The bottom element and outer top element heat up. • 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.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Setting the clock 1. Choose Clock Set. PRESS CLOCK SET Example: YOU SEE HR MIN MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP TIME 2. Set time. Example: PRESS 3 3 0 Example: YOU SEE HR MIN MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP TIME 3. Start clock. PRESS START ENTER If the time has not been entered correctly, three short tones will sound and “Err” is displayed for 1 second. The previous display then reappears. Repeat Steps 1, 2, and 3 to re-enter the time of day.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven PRESS twice to count down hours and minutes YOU SEE SET •MIN ••HR SET HR MIN •MIN ••HR MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP TIMER 2. Set time. Example: PRESS 3 0 0 0 Example: YOU SEE HR MIN MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP TIMER 3. Start Kitchen Timer. PRESS START ENTER The Kitchen Timer will begin counting down immediately after you press the Start/Enter pad. When time is up, you will hear a single tone that sounds every 5 seconds.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Baking or convection baking 1. Position racks. For correct rack placement, see “Rack positions” on page 41 and “Rack placement” chart on page 41. NOTES: • Before turning on the oven always place oven racks where you need them. • Be sure rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands if rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot. • Do not let pot holder or oven mitt touch hot elements. 2. Choose setting.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 4. Preheat oven. PRESS START Example For Bake: YOU SEE ENTER DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? NOTE: After the temperature reaches 170°F, the red display will show the actual oven temperature at each 5°F increase and stop at the set temperature. To see the set temperature before it is reached, press the command pad you used to choose the cook setting. The set temperature will be displayed for 5 seconds. 5. Put food in oven.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Choose setting. CONVECTION PRESS ROAST YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 300°F. Example: PRESS 3 2 5 Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD (See convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations.) TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 4. Start oven.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Adjusting oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below. The control will “remember” the selected offset even after the power has been interrupted or lost.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The following chart tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results. You can determine cooking results by amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for baked foods. TO COOK FOOD … A little more 1. Insert probe into food. Insert the probe into the center of the thickest portion of meat or into the inner thigh or breast of poultry, away from fat or bone. 2. Put food in oven.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 5. Choose Temperature Probe setting. PRESS TEMP PROBE YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON HR MIN START? MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP TIMER 6. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set an internal food temperature (from 100°F-200°F) other than 160°F. Example: PRESS 1 5 0 (See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for internal food temperature recommendations.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 9. Start oven. PRESS START Example For Bake: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD ENTER TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON HR MIN START? NOTES: • After the food temperature reaches 100°F, the large display will show the actual food temperature at each 5°F increase and stop at the set temperature. Four short tones will sound when food reaches the set temperature. The oven then shuts off. • If you want to change the probe temperature after cooking has begun, repeat Steps 5, 6, and 9.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Using auto set Auto Set lets you choose from among ten preset oven cooking cycles. These cycles store commonly used cooking times, cooking temperatures, and probe temperature settings. Auto Set saves you time by limiting the number of pads you have to press when cooking at a favorite setting. 1. Place food in cold oven. If you need the Temperature Probe for your cycle (settings 5-8), insert probe into food. (Follow Steps 1-4 in “Using the temperature probe” on page 24.) 2.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Auto set chart CYCLE NUMBER CONVECTION CYCLE OVEN TEMP TIME OR PROBE TEMP 1 Conv. Bake 350°F 45 min Meal # 1: Chicken pieces, Fruit crisp, Vegetable casserole 2 Conv. Bake 350°F 1 hr Meal # 2: Macaroni and cheese, Baked winter squash, Fruit pie 3 Conv. Bake 350°F 1 hr 15 min Meal # 3: Precooked ham, Baked potatoes, Quick bread loaf OR Baked potatoes only 4 Conv. Bake 375°F 55 min Meal # 4: Beef stew, Scalloped potatoes, Frozen fruit pie 5 Conv.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 3. Close door. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Choose Broil setting. PRESS once for Maxi Broil Maxi broil: YOU SEE BROIL •MAXI ••ECONO DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? OR PRESS twice for Econo Broil BROIL Econo broil: YOU SEE •MAXI ••ECONO DELAY CLEAN DEHYD BROIL TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? •MAXI ••ECONO 5. Set temperature (optional).
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 6. Start oven. PRESS START ENTER NOTE: Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. If you want to change the broiling temperature after broiling has begun, repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6. Example: YOU SEE (time of day) Maxi broil: DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? Econo broil: Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 7. When broiling is done, turn off oven.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Convection broiling Convection broiling is actually high-temperature convection roasting. Use this setting when broiling thick cuts of meat. Results are similar to those you get when using a rotisserie. 1. Position rack. See “Thermal broiling chart” on page 33 for recommended rack positions. 2. Put food in oven. Place food on grid in broiler pan and place in center of the oven rack.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 6. Start oven. PRESS START Example: YOU SEE ENTER DELAY CLEAN DEHYD NOTE: If you want to change the convection broiling temperature after broiling has begun, repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6. TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 7. When broiling is over, turn off oven. PRESS CANCEL OFF Example: YOU SEE (time of day) HR MIN MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP Broiling tips • Always start broiling with a cold broiler pan for even results.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Thermal broiling chart – Press the Broil pad. – The recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (5).
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Timed cooking The electronic clock/oven control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time cooking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. – they will not rise properly. Before using timed cooking, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 18.
U 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. Example: PRESS 3 2 5 Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD (See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations.) TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 4. Set stop time.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Rack positions” on page 41 and “Rack placement” chart on page 41. 2. Choose setting. CONVECTION PRESS BAKE OR BAKE Example For Convection CONVECTION Roast: YOU SEE OR ROAST DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 3. Set temperature (optional).
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 5. Set stop time. PRESS STOP TIME Example: YOU SEE (time of day) DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON HR MIN START? Example: PRESS 3 0 0 Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON HR MIN START? 6. Complete entry.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Dehydrating You can use your THERMAL-CONVECTION™ oven to dehydrate a variety of foods. NOTE: To learn detailed information about dehydration, refer to a book written specifically about dehydrating and/or preserving foods. 1. Prepare food. Prepare foods as recommended in recipe. 2. Arrange food on drying racks. Racks are not included with oven. See below to order a dehydration kit* which includes racks and a spacer or contact a local store handling specialty cookware. 3.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 5. Choose Convection Bake setting. CONVECTION PRESS and hold for 2 seconds BAKE Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 6. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature (from 100°F to 200°F) other than 140°F. Example: PRESS 1 2 5 Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 7. Start oven.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Raising (proofing) bread You can use your THERMAL-CONVECTION™ oven to proof bread. 1. Put bread in oven. NOTE: Be sure to close the door. 2. Choose Convection Bake setting. CONVECTION PRESS and hold for 2 seconds BAKE YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 3. Set temperature. Set temperature to 100°F. Example: PRESS 1 0 0 Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 4. Start oven.
U 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. 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. • When using two racks, place one rack in position 1 and the other rack in position 3.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Using aluminum foil in the oven (For thermal baking) Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles. • Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn foil edges up and make sure foil is about 1 inch larger all around than the dish holding the food. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results. • Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven • Use an accurate meat thermometer or temperature probe (see page 24) to determine when meat has reached desired degree of doneness. Insert the thermometer or probe into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. For an accurate reading, the tip of the thermometer or probe should not touch fat, bone, or gristle. • After reading the thermometer once, push it further into the meat 1⁄ 2 inch or more and read again.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Cleaning your oven and controls wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. 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 the finish of the knobs. • Replace knobs.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR The Self-Cleaning cycle • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. OR • Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. 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. Oven door glass Paper towel and spray • Make sure oven is cool.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Using and replacing the oven light(s) Your oven may have a standard oven light or two side halogen lights. The oven light(s) will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light(s) on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light pad on the control panel. Press the pad again to turn off the light(s). Replacing oven lights (models with side halogen lights): 1. Disconnect appliance at the main power supply.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with handcleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. To use this cycle properly, follow the step-by-step instructions in this section. wWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
U sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle Setting the controls Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 18.) To start cleaning immediately: 1. Choose clean setting. PRESS CLEAN YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON HR MIN START? MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP TIME A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set. NOTE: You cannot open the door when LOCKED is on. 2. Set clean time (optional).
U sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle 2. Set clean time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle other than 3 hours, press the desired number pads for the new time up to 4 hours. Example: PRESS 4 0 0 Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD • Use 2 hours for light soil. • Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil. 3. Set start time.
U sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: PRESS CANCEL OFF When the oven cools to normal baking/roasting temperature: Example: YOU SEE (time of day) DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON HR MIN START? MIN SEC START STOP For best cleaning results • After the oven cools 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.
Need Assistance IforYouService Questions or comments? Call our toll-free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-422-1230. This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
I f You Need Assistance or Service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO The SelfCleaning cycle will not operate You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the controls. Cooking results are not what you expected The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instructions.) The oven temperature seems too low or too high. Adjust the oven temperature. (See “Adjusting oven temperature” on page 23.
I f You Need Assistance or Service 2. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Step 1: 4. If you are not satisfied with the action taken: • Call KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center: • Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry. • Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer, and KitchenAid have failed to resolve your problem.
® E Electric Range Warranty 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. SECONDTHROUGH FIFTHYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. Replacement parts for any electric element to correct defects in materials or workmanship.