Use and Care Guide ® FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.™ 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 ........... 45 If You Need Assistance or Service ........................ 49 Warranty ..................... 52 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 • Use care when opening oven door. • Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. • 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-fitted lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray.
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.
G etting to Know Your Range The oven vent wWARNING Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the left rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent by using large pans or covers. Poor baking/roasting can result. Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt.
G etting 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 includes tips on how to cook with and maintain the cooktop. IN THIS SECTION Using the surface units ...................... 9 Cleaning your cooktop ....................... 13 Cookware tips ................................... 10 Using and replacing the cooktop light ........................................ 14 Caring for your cooktop ...................
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Cookware tips • Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The cookware could overheat and damage the cookware or surface unit. Home canning information Center over surface unit Pan Surface unit • NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units.
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Caring for your cooktop Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning. Removing surface units and reflector bowls for cleaning Removing OFF LO HI MED HI MED LO MED FRONT 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls.
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Replacing OFF LO HI MED HI MED LO MED FRONT 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of your cookware may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit.
U sing and Caring for Your Cooktop Cleaning your cooktop 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 Coil element surface units No cleaning required • Spatters or spills will burn off. • Do not immerse in water. Porcelainenamel reflector bowls Nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water OR The Self-Cleaning cycle • Wipe off excess spills.
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. CLEAN BROIL DELAY CLEAN DEHYD • MAXI •• ECONO BAKE ON TIMED LOCKED ROTIS If the cooktop light still does not work, you may need to replace the starter.
and Caring for Your Using 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. 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 39 and “Rack placement” chart on page 40. 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. PRESS CONVECTION YOU SEE ROAST 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°F200°F) other than 160°F. Example: PRESS 1 5 0 Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD (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 tempera- ture 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.
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 4. Choose Broil setting. Maxi broil: PRESS once for Maxi Broil BROIL YOU SEE •MAXI ••ECONO DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? Econo broil: PRESS twice for Econo Broil BROIL YOU SEE •MAXI ••ECONO DELAY CLEAN DEHYD BROIL TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? •MAXI ••ECONO 5. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to use variable temperature broiling (see page 30).
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 7. When broiling is done, turn off oven. PRESS CANCEL OFF Example: YOU SEE (time of day) HR MIN MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP Variable 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). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 3. Close door. NOTE: Do not try to convection broil with the door open. The fan will not operate. 4. Choose Convection Broil setting. CONVECTION PRESS BROIL YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON START? 5. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature (up to 450°F) other than 450°F. Example: PRESS 4 0 0 Example: YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD (See convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Broiling tips 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. • Slit fatty edges to prevent meat from curling during broiling. • Use a nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil on the broiler pan and grid when broiling fish to prevent sticking. 5 4 3 2 1 Thermal broiling chart – Press the Broil pad.
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 4. Set stop time. PRESS Example: YOU SEE (time of day) STOP TIME DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS ON HR MIN START? Example: PRESS 3 0 Example: YOU SEE 0 DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START? ON HR MIN START ENTER Example: YOU SEE (time of day) 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.
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.) ON START? 4. Set start time.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 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. Example: YOU SEE (time of day) To cancel timed cooking settings: PRESS CANCEL OFF Example: YOU SEE (time of day) HR MIN MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP Dehydrating You can use your THERMAL-CONVECTION™ oven to dehydrate a variety of foods.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 4. Position door. Dehydration spacer Attach the dehydration spacer*, which is specially designed to depress the oven light plunger and maintain the operation of the fan during dehydration. The spacer provides a 1 inch gap between the oven frame and the oven door allowing moisture to escape. Oven light plunger * The dehydration spacer (Part No. 814166) or the dehydration kit which includes racks and a spacer (Part No.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 8. When dehydrating is done, turn off oven. PRESS CANCEL OFF Example: YOU SEE (time of day) HR MIN MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP 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.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven 5. When proofing is done, turn off oven. PRESS CANCEL OFF Example: YOU SEE (time of day) HR MIN MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP 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 best results, allow 11⁄2 to 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Bakeware tips • When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans, place them in the bottom third of the oven. You may need to increase the recommended baking times, so test for doneness before removing from the oven. • When using ovenproof glassware or dark bakeware, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F, but use the same baking time. Because these pans absorb heat, producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts, place the rack in the center of the oven.
U sing and Caring for Your Oven Roasting tips • Roast meats fat-side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack. • Use a roasting pan that fits the size of the food to be roasted. Meat juices may overflow the sides of a pan that is too small. Too large of a pan will result in increased oven spatter. • Spatter can be reduced by lining the bottom of the roasting pan with lightly crushed aluminum foil. • A foil tent will slow down surface browning for long-term roasting, as when roasting a turkey.
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.
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. TIMED LOCKED ROTIS HR MIN START? MIN SEC CLEAN START STOP TIME 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 IforYou Service 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.
® 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.
