and Care Guide • i A Note to You ............... Range 2 Safety ............. 3-5 Getting to Know Your Range .................. Using and Caring for Your Cooktop 6 ......... 9 Using and Caring for Your Oven ............. 15 Using the Self= Cleaning Cycle ........... 47 if You Need Assistance or Service ........................ 51 Warranty 56 ..................... 1-800-422-1230 Call us with questions Or comments.
ore toYou "-f_a_/.,_ ,iJOU.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.
Safety iMPORTANT SAFETYiNSTRUCTiONS Your safety isimportant 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, This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
__nge Safety oDo not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly. oDo 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. oKeep range vents unobstructed.
__nge +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.
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, Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching left near oven vent. items Failure to do so can result in burns.
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. Tip Over Hazard Connect ,_._ _ anti=tip bracket to the range. Do not pushanti-tip down on the open door. Reconnect bracket, if theoven range is moved. Follow the Installation Instructions. Do not let children climb onto the oven door.
"rig and Caring forYou Cookfop 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 Cookware units ....................... 9 tips .................................... 11 Caring for your cooktop ................... 12 Using and replacing the cooktop light ......................................
¢ sing and Caring forYour 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.
¢ sing and Caring forYour 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.
._. sing and Caring forYour Cooktop Caringforyour cookfop 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. Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability.
.J sing and Caring forYour 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.
¢_sing and Caring forYour Cooktop Usingand replacingthe 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. 8/'_ "V'/ Replacing the cooktop light: 1. Unplug appliance or disconnect power supply, at main If the cooktop light still does not work, you may need to replace the starter.
and Caring Ore 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 THISSECTION Using the electronic oven control ............................................ 15 Oven settings ................................. 17 Timed cooking Setting the clock ............................
"Using and Caring forYour Oven Canceling an operation Changing audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not. They also tell you when a cycle is completed. 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.
"Using and Caring forYour Oven Oven settings This chart tells you when to use each setting. It also explains what elements heat up for each setting. SETTING DIAGRAM Use this setting for baking and heating casseroles. SETTING INFORMATION _t element heat up. • During baking, the elements will i!__ 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. • Both top elements heat during Maxi Broil.
_._Ising and Caring forYour Oven Setting the clock I. Choose Clock Set. PRESS Example: YOU SEE 2. Set time. Example: PRESS 3. Start Example: YOU SEE clock. PRESS 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. Using the kitchen timer The Kitchen Timer does not start or stop the oven. it works like a regular kitchen timer.
"Using and Caring forYour Oven PRESS twice to count down hours and minutes YOU SEE 2. Set time. Example: Example: YOU SEE 3. Start Kitchen Timer. PRESS 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. KITCHEN/ TIMER PRESS to turn off tone YOU SEE NOTE: To change the end-of-timer tone to a 4-second tone, press and hold the Kitchen Timer Set pad for 4 seconds.
_.J_sing and Caring forYour Oven Bakingorconvectionbaking 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. PRESS YOU SEE OR CONVECTION PRESS 3.
_.J_sing Qnd Caring forYour Oven 4. Preheat oven. PRESS Example For Bake: YOU SEE 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.
_._Ising and Caring forYour Oven 2. Choose setting. CONVECTION PRESS 3. Set temperature YOU SEE (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 300°F. Example: PRESS Example: YOU SEE (See convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations.) 4. Start oven. PRESS Example: YOU SEE NOTES: • 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.
_.J_sing and Caring forYour Oven Adjustingoven 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. 1. Choose Bake setting.
¢_sing and Caring forYour Oven How to determine the amount of adjustmentneeded 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 ... Alittle 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.
¢'_sing and Caring forYour Oven 5. Choose setting. Temperature Probe PRESS 6. Set temperature YOU SEE (optional). Do this step if you want to set an internal food temperature (from 100°F-200°F) other than 160°F. Example: YOU SEE Example: PRESS (See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for internal food temperature recommendations,) 7. Choose cook setting. CONVECTION CONVECTION PRESS 8. Set temperature (optional).
"Using and Caring forYour Oven 9. Start Example For Bake: YOU SEE oven. PRESS 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 probe is not plugged in: YOU SEE Three short tones will also sound. • if you want to change the probe temperature after cooking has begun, repeat Steps 5, 6, and 9.
"Using and Caring forYour Oven Usingauto 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.
"Using and Caring forYour Oven Auto setchart CYCLE NUMBER CONVECTION CYCLE OVEN TEMP TiME OR PROBETEMP 1 Cony. 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 Cony.
"Using and Caring forYour 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. Ma×i broil: PRESS once for Maxi Broil YOU SEE OR PRESS twice for Econo Broil 5. Set temperature Econo broil: YOU SEE (optional). Do this step if you want to use variable temperature broiling (see page 30).
"Using and Caring forYour Oven 6. Start oven. PRESS 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. 7. When broiling off oven. temperature broiling • if food is cooking too fast or you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the broil temperature between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C).
"Using and Caring forYour 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.
¢_ sing and Caring forYour Oven 6. Start oven. PRESS Example: YOU SEE NOTE: If you want to change the convection broiling temperature after broiling has begun, repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6. 7. When broiling is over, turn off oven. PRESS Broiling tips Example: YOU SEE (time of day) Broiling rack positions = Always start broiling with a cold broiler pan for even results. • To retain more natural juice, do not pierce meat with a fork. • Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops.
sing and Caring forYour Oven Thermal broiling chart -Press the Broil pad. -The recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (5).
sing and Caring forYour 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.
_.J_singand Caring forYour Oven 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than the one displayed. Example: PRESS Example: YOU SEE (See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations.) 4. Set stop time. PRESS Example: PRESS mm Example: YOU SEE (time of day) Example: YOU SEE 5. Start oven. PRESS When baking/roasting is done, "End" and the time of day will show in the display.
_.J_sing and Caring forYour Oven To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Prepare oven. l lJl 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 I'i setting. PRESS 3. Set temperature Example For Convection CONVECTIONCONVECTION Roast: YOU SEE (optional).
"Using and Caring forYour Oven 5. Set stop time. Examp_: YOU SEE (timeof day) PRESS Example: PRESS 6. Complete Example: YOU SEE entry. Examp_: YOU SEE (timeof day) PRESS Example: YOU SEE When baking/roasting is done, "End" and the time of day will show in the display. Four tones will sound, followed by one short tone every minute, until you open the door or press the Cancel/Off pad.
"Using and Caring forYour Oven Dehydrating You can use your THERMAL-CONVECTION oven to dehydrate a variety of foods. 1. Prepare NOTE: To learn detailed information about dehydration, refer to a book written specifically about dehydrating and/or preserving foods. food. Prepare foods as recommended recipe. 2. Arrange TM food on drying in racks. Racks are not included with oven.
_.J_singand Caring forYour Oven 5. Choose Convection Bake setting. CONVECTION PRESS and hold for 2 seconds 6. Set temperature Example: YOU SEE (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature (from 100°F to 200°F) other than 140°F. Example: PRESS 7. Start Example: YOU SEE oven. Example: YOU SEE PRESS NOTE: If you want to change the dehydrating temperature after dehydrating has begun, repeat Steps 5, 6, and 7. 8. When dehydrating off oven.
"Using and Caring forYour Oven Raising(proofing) bread You can use your THERMAL-CONVECTION oven to proof bread, 1. Put bread TM in oven. NOTE: Be sure to close the door, 2. Choose Convection Bake setting. CONVECTION PRESS and hold for 2 seconds YOU SEE 3. Set temperature. Set temperature to 100°F. Example: PRESS 4. Start Example: YOU SEE oven. PRESS 5. When proofing Example: YOU SEE is done, turn off oven.
¢_sing and Caring forYour 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. wall or other pan wall or other pan • For best results, allow 1½ to 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. • When baking with one pan, place pan in the center of the oven rack.
"Using and Caring forYour 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.
"Using and Caring forYour 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 Y2inch or more and read again.
._Ising and Caring forYour Oven Cleaning your oven and controls Do not store flammable materials appliance. such as gasoline near this Doing so can result in death, explosion, PART Control knobs fire, or burns. 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 the finish of the knobs. • Replace knobs.
"Using and Caring forYour 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. Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR • Make sure oven is cool. Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.
¢_sing and Caring forYour Oven Using and replacingthe 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 the oven Replacing oven lights (models with side halogen lights): 1. Disconnect appliance at the main power supply.
fheSelf-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. Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning Keep children cycle. away from oven during Self-Cleaning Do not use commercial oven cleaners cycle. in your oven.
"Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle Seffing thecontrols Make sure clock isset to correcttime of day. (See "Setting the clock" on page 18.) To sfQrf cleQning 1. Choose clean immediQfely: setting. PRESS YOU SEE A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set. NOTE: You cannot open the door when LOCKED is on. 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.
"Using 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 Example: YOU SEE re'a= re'a= • Use 2 hours for light soil. • Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil. 3. Set start time. PRESS Example: YOU SEE Example: PRESS 4. Complete Example: YOU SEE (time of day) entry.
_sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle To stop the Self-Cleaningcycle at any time: PRESS When the oven cools to normal baking/roasting temperature: Example: YOU SEE (time of day) Forbest cleaning results • After the oven cools to room tempera= ture, 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.
You Need Assistance orService Questions or comments? Call our toll-free Consumer telephone number, 1-800-422-1230. Assistance Center 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.
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.) You did not preheat the oven before baking.
_f You Need Assistance or Service 2. ifthe problem isnot due to one of the items listedinStep I: 4. Ifyou are not satisfied with the action taken: • Call KitchenAid Consumer Assistance • 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.
Kitch kmd O ® Electric Range rranty 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. A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the SECONDTHROUGH FIFTHYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. range. 2. Instruct you how to use the range. 3.
