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/ self-clean latch 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 NIGHT LIGHT 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: A B C 1. Touch ON/OFF. 2. Touch the “+” pad twice for KEEP WARM. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surface cooking area off. Simmer : A. Single size B. Dual size C. Triple size To Use: 1. Touch ON/OFF. 2. Touch heat zone size to desired zone diameter (single, dual or triple). The corresponding zone diameter indicator light will glow to show which setting is activated. 3.
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.
The Dual-Size Elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LO ■ Water-based foods such as chicken noodle soup. ■ Bringing water to boil. ■ Cooking with a lid. ■ Cooking with smaller cookware. To Use SINGLE: 1.
Cooktop Controls - Standard Knobs WARNING A B Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. A. Single size B. Dual size Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The cooktop controls can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. OFF Lo Hi The Dual-Size Elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element.
GLASS TOUCH-ACTIVATED ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Style 1 (Electronic Touch Activated and Electronic Knob Control Systems) C E D F CLEAN TIME PROBE TEMP F C ON B NIGHT LIGHT MIN HR G SEC MIN H DELAY HR MIN COOK TIME CONTROL LOCKED START TIME STOP TIME MED LOW HI I A A. EasyConvect™ conversion B. Convection oven settings C. Oven settings D. Proof bread setting E. Oven display F. Clock/Time of day display O P Q N L M K G. Number pads H. Start (control lock) I. Off J.
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. Hold down the pad a few seconds, or until the desired function appears in the display. When entering multiple functions within one setting, pause briefly between each control pad command. If a command pad is pressed several times repeatedly, the pad may briefly stop working. Wait a few seconds, and the pad should function again as normal.
To Dehydrate: Fahrenheit and Celsius - Option 1 Fahrenheit is the default setting, but setting may be changed to Celsius. To Change: Press OPTIONS, then 1 on the keypad for Celsius. To convert back to Fahrenheit, press OPTIONS, then 1 again on the keypad. Tones - Options 2, 3, 4 Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: One beep ■ Function has been entered Three beeps ■ Invalid pad press Preheat Completion Tone One chime indicates a preheat cycle has been completed.
Sabbath Mode - Option 7 The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off. A timed Sabbath Mode can also be set to keep the oven on for only part of the Sabbath. When the Sabbath Mode is set, only the number and start pads will function, no tones will sound, and the displays will not show messages or temperature changes. The heat sources icons will appear lit on the oven display throughout the Sabbath Mode.
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.
1. Press the number pads to enter a probe temperature. The probe temperature can be set between 130°F and 190°F (54°C and 88°C). 2. Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST. Press number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide. 5 4 3 2 1 3. Press START. The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display throughout cooking.
To Bake or Roast: Variable Temperature Broiling Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. For baking, allow the range to preheat before placing food in the oven. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe. 1. Press BAKE once for 350°F (177°C), or press the number pads to enter the desired temperature. 2. Press START.
Use the following chart as a guide. Convection Cooking (on some models) In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads.
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). When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the oven display will show the oven temperature increasing in 1-degree increments. When the set temperature is reached, if on, 1 tone will sound. 3. Press OFF when finished cooking.
FOOD/RACK COOK TIME POSITION (min. per 1 lb [454 g]) OVEN TEMP. INTERNAL FOOD TEMP. (on some models) Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide. Turkey*, Rack Positions 1 or 2 13 lbs and under (5.85 kg) Over 13 lbs (5.85 kg) 10-15 300°F (149°C) 180°F (82°C) To Proof: 10-12 300°F (149°C) 180°F (82°C) Cornish Game Hens*, Rack Position 2 or 3 1-1.5 lbs (0.5-0.
To Set a Cook Time and Stop Time (Delay Start): Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock/Timer Display” section. 1. Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST. Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press COOK TIME. Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook. Press STOP TIME. Press the number pads to enter time of day to stop. Press START. The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) WARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash.
To Delay Start Self-Clean: Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock/Timer Display” section. Also, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 1. Press SELF CLEAN. To set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes, press SELF CLEAN until the desired time is reached. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes. 2. Press STOP TIME. 3.
COOKTOP CONTROLS To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. To avoid damage, do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position. Do not remove seals under knobs. Cleaning Method: ■ Warm, soapy water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. CONTROL PANEL To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
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. Warming Drawer (on some models) Remove all items from inside the warming drawer, and allow the warming drawer to cool completely before attempting to remove the drawer. To Remove: 1. Open drawer to its full open position. 2. Locate the blackloops on both sides of the drawer. To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. A A. Loop 3.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected Oven cooking results not what expected ■ Is the proper cookware being used? See “Cookware” section. ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service companies. KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide afterwarranty service, anywhere in the United States. Cooktop Protectant To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
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.
