and Care Guide A Note to You ....................... 2 Cooktop 3 Safety ................... Parts and Features .............. 5 Using Your Cooktop ............ 6 Caring for Your Cooktop...10 Troubleshooting ................. 12 Requesting Assistance or Service ........................... 13 Index ................................... 15 Warranty 16 ............................. For assistance or service in the U.S.A., call the Consumer Assistance Center.
Note to You Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, KitchenAid appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy many years of troublefree 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.
Safety Your 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.
ooktop Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings - Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. • Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
rtsand Features (Modems KECD805H and YKECDBOSH) Controlpanel Air grille (p. 10) fan control knob ht rear control knob Left rear control knob Left front control knob Filter .... Ceramic glass cooktop (pp. 8, 11) (p. 10) ...................... Vent (PP. Hot surface indicator lights (p. 9) , Y ht front control knob Hot surface indicator light (Models Power KECD865H Control on light Control area (pp. 6, 10) Surface units (p.
sing Your Cooktop Using fhe duo[ (Models size surface onif KECD865H and YKECD865H) You can use the [eft front surface unit as either a small diameter, lower wattage element (center inner ring) for smaller pans or as a large diameter, full wattage element (entire element to outer ring) for larger pans. Fire Hazard Use Turn all controls off when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
sing Your Cooktop Center over .............. Pan Surface unit • Use the entire surface ("DUAL" setting) of the left front surface unit for best results. (Models KECD865H and YKECD865H) • Use fiat-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 unit. Do not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the surface unit.
:sing Your Cooktop 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 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.
sing Your Cooktop _,4©<: _<_c_ i_i_::_a_:::{_ ¸¸ţiS_<: The hot surface indicator light in the lobe of each control will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch. The indicator light will continue to glow as long J-Ji as the surface unit is too hot to touch, even after it is turned off. The built-in vent system removes cooking vapors, odors, and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop. • Turn the vent fan knob to the desired setting. You can set the vent fan between HI and LO.
aring for Your Cooktop E×plosion Do not store flammable materials Hazard such as gasoline Doing so can result in death, explosion near this appliance. or fire. Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop. PART HOW TO CLEAN Air gritle ® Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. OR • Wash the air grille in a dishwasher. ControJ knobs 1.
aring ; ii ; ii forYour Cooktop i: Your cooktop is designed for easy care. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating. Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme, included with your range, to clean and maintain the cooktop. Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaners with ammonia.
Youcansolvemanycommoncooktopproblemseasily,savingyouthecostof a possibleservicecall.Trythe suggestions belowto seeifyoucansolveyourproblemwithoutoutsidehelp.If thesuggestions donotwork,see "Requesting Assistance or Service"on page13(intheU.S.A.),or onpage14(inCanada). POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage, Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.
"ngAssistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the "Troubleshooting cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions. Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants are available to assist you. Guide" section. It may save you the • Use and maintenance procedures. • Accessory and repair parts sales. • Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.).
equesting Assistance or Service Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center 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.
TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE SERIALNUMBER.................................. 2 ASSISTANCE ....................................................... 13,14 MODELAND CLEANING PARTS.......................................................................... 5 Airgrille.................................................................... 10 Ceramicglasscooktop............................................ 11 SAFETY.................................................................... 3,4 Controlknobs..........................
ElectricDowndraft Ceramic Glass 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 a KitchenAid designated 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.
