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KitchenAid KFES530ESS Use and Care Manual

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2. nias http kitchenaid custhelp com FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED FIRST YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PARTS AND LABOR For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is installed operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased or at its sole discretion replace the product In the event of product replacement your appliance will be warranted for the remaining term of the original unit s warranty period SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS ONLY LABOR NOT INCLUDED In the second through fifth years from the date of original purchase when this major appliance is installed operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the following components to correct non cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship in these parts that prevent function of this major appliance and that existed when this major appliance was purchased This is a limited 5 year warranty on the below named parts only and does not include repair labor B6 Electric element B6
3. To Use 1 Touch ON or ON BURNER SIZE 2 Touch the pad once for MELT When finished cooking touch OFF to turn surface cooking area off Keep Warm AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness The Keep Warm function is available on all the surface cooking elements and is ideal for keeping cooked foods warm Do not use it to heat cold foods One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality m Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use m Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil When warming baked goods allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic wrap may melt m Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food To Use 1 Touch ON or ON BURNER SIZE 2 Touch the pad twice for Keep Warm When finished cooking touch OFF to turn surface cooking area off Simmer The Simmer function is available on all the surface cooking elements It has an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmer control The recommended setting will vary depending on the quantity and density of the food being cooked as well as the size and shape of the cookware and if a lid is being used during cooking The Simmer setting may be too high for some combinations of food and cookware Select a lower heat setting such as Kee
4. Press START Insert food when preheating finishes Press OFF when finished NOTE Let oven cool before removing and emptying water reservoir KEYPAD KEEP WARM DELAY START COOK TIME WARMING DRAWER ON OFF WARMING DRAWER SLOW COOK OFF WARM ZONE ON OFF AQUALIFT SELF CLEAN CONTROL LOCK hold 3 sec OPTIONS FEATURE Hold warm Delayed start Timed cooking Warming drawer Slow cook drawer Warming zone AquaLift self clean cycle Oven control lockout Oven use functions INSTRUCTIONS Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven 1 Press KEEP WARM 2 Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range 3 Press START 4 Press OFF when finished The Delay Start keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start Delay Start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly To set a Cook Time or a Delayed Cook Time see Cook Time section Cook Time allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day cook for a set length of time and or shut off automatically To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook see Cook Time section 1 Press WARMING DRAWER ON to select the Warming Drawer
5. area only m Home canning BOOST m Bring liquid to a boil Left and right front cooking areas only HIGH m Bring liquid to a boil and or hold a rapid boil m Quickly brown or sear food MEDIUM m Fry or saut foods Maintain a slow boil m Cook soups sauces and gravies LOW m Stew or steam food SIMMER m Simmer range of simmer temperatures KEEP WARM m Keep cooked foods warm MELT m Melt chocolate or butter Ceramic Glass The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is on This is normal operation It will also randomly cycle off and back on again even while on High to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures It is normal for the surface of ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot As the glass cools it will return to its original color Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches pitting abrasions and to condition the glass surface Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils Do not use abrasive cleaners cleaning pads or harsh chemicals for cleaning The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit Part Number 31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop Refer to the Range Care section for additional information IMPORTANT To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop
6. Options Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs These changes are made using the Options keypad Use the Options keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed Each press of the Options keypad will advance the display to the next setting After selecting the feature to be changed the control will prompt you for the required input Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections Press OFF to exit Options Fahrenheit and Celsius The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius 1 Press OPTIONS until TEMP UNIT is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Audible Tones Disable Turns off all tones including the end of cycle tone and key press tones 1 Press OPTIONS until SOUND is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Sound Volume Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low 1 Press OPTIONS until SOUND VOLUME is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day End of Cycle Tone Activates or turns off the tones that sound at th
7. cooking Convection cooking Convection cooking Recipe conversion for convection cooking Steam bake INSTRUCTIONS 1 Press BROIL 2 Select the broiling temperature by pressing 1 high 500 F 261 C 2 medium 450 F 234 C or 3 low 400 F 204 C 3 Press START and then allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes 4 Position the cookware in the oven and then leave the door open 6 15 cm at the broil stop position 5 Press OFF when finished 1 Press CONVECT BAKE 2 Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range 3 Press START 4 To change the temperature repeat Step 2 Press START for the change to take effect 5 Press OFF when finished 1 Press CONVECT ROAST 2 Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range 3 Press START 4 To change the temperature repeat Step 2 Press START for the change to take effect 5 Press OFF when finished 1 Press CONVECT BROIL 2 Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum a
8. Solid state touch control system parts M Any cracking of the rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge E Any cracking due to thermal shock of the ceramic glass cooktop M Surface unit elements YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased This limited warranty is effective from the date of original consumer purchase Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty 1 Commercial non residential or multiple family use or use inconsistent with published user operator or installation instructions In home Instruction on how to use your product Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or correction of household electrical or plumbing i e house wiring fuses or water inlet hoses Consumable parts i e light bulbs batteries air or water filters etc Defects or damage caused by the use of non genuine KitchenAid parts or accessories Conversion of your product from natural gas or L P gas Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by KitchenAi
9. Timed Cook 1 Press DELAY START Press the number keypads to enter the number of hours and or minutes you want to delay the start time 3 Press BAKE CONVECT BAKE CONVECT ROAST or CONVECT BROIL 4 Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range 5b Press START or COOK TIME 6 Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook 7T Press START When the start time is reached the oven will automatically turn on The temperature and or time settings can be changed after the delay countdown by repeating steps 1 through 7 When resetting the time and temperature it is necessary to press Start between steps 4 and 5 to continue making changes When the set cook time ends the oven will shut off automatically 8 Press OFF to clear the display 17 Warming Drawer AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at serving temperature It may also be used for warming breads and pastries Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time For best results do not hold foods longer than 1 hour For smaller quantities pizza or heat sensitive
10. due to this cycling The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius To Adjust Oven Temperature 1 Press OPTIONS until TEMP CALIB is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed Press the 1 keypad to toggle between the oven and the warming drawer 3 Press START to select the choice displayed in Step 2 Wait 10 seconds for the display to change or press START and then continue with Step 4 4 Press the 3 keypad to increase the temperature in 5 F 3 C increments or press the 6 keypad to decrease the temperature in 5 F 3 C increments The range is from 30 F to 30 F 18 C to 18 C 5 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Keep Warm AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness IMPORTANT Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven Food may be held up to 1 hour however breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function For best results cover food The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature To Use 1 Press KEEP WARM 2 Press the number keypads to set the desired te
11. foods such as eggs do not hold longer than 30 minutes Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the warming drawer Breads pastries and fruit pies may be heated from room temperature Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven safe container Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil Do not cover with plastic wrap Empty serving dishes and ovenproof dishes can be heated while the warming drawer is preheating Check the dish manufacturer s recommendations before warming the cookware Before using the warming drawer wash the bottom of the drawer with soap and water See General Cleaning section To Use 1 Press WARMING DRAWER ON to select the Warming Drawer function at the Low setting WARMING DRAWER On Hi Med Lo 2 To select a higher temperature setting press WARMING DRAWER ON a second time for the Medium setting or a third time for the High setting Press START to begin preheating the warming drawer Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes Place the cooked food s in the warming drawer Oar WARMING DRAWER ot The Warming Drawer operates at temperatures of approximately 127 F 53 C Low 141 F 61 C Medium and 159 F 71 C High 18 Press WARMING DRAWER OFF to turn off the heating element Slow Cook AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can re
12. may be run to help remove the stubborn soils IMPORTANT Do not use oven cleaners The use of chemicals including commercial oven cleaners or metal scouring pads may cause permanent damage to the porcelain surface of the oven interior NOTES The range should be level to ensure that the entire surface of the bottom of the oven cavity is covered by water at the beginning of the Clean cycle For best results use distilled or filtered water Tap water may leave mineral deposits on the oven bottom Before removing the residual water and loosened soils at the end of the Clean cycle insert a cloth or paper towel between the lower edge of the oven door and the front frame to keep water from spilling onto the front of the range and the floor Soil baked on through several cooking cycles will be more difficult to remove with the Clean cycle Nonabrasive scrub sponges or eraser style cleaning pads without cleaners can be effective for cleaning the oven cavity walls oven door and oven bottom for difficult soils For best results moisten the pads and sponges before use Run an additional Clean cycle for stubborn soils affresh Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner and affresh Cooktop Cleaner may be used to clean the oven bottom walls and door when the oven has finished the cycle and returned to room temperature If affresh Cooktop Cleaner is used wiping out the oven with distilled water is recommended as well Refer to the Accessories
13. section for information on ordering Additional AquaLift Technology Cleaning Kits may be obtained by ordering Part Number W10423113RP See the Accessories section for more information For assistance with AquaLift Technology call 1 877 258 0808 or visit our website at http whirlpoolcorp com aqualift 19 General Cleaning IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products For additional information you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions FAQs section of our website at www kitchenaid com Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES on some models Food spills containing acids such as vinegar and tomato should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool These spills may affect the finish Cleaning Method m Glass cleaner mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad Gently clean around the model serial rating plate because scrubbing may remove numbers m affresh Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 not included See the Accessories section for more information STAINLESS STEEL on some models NOTE To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners Cooktop Cleaner Steel wool pads gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels Damage may occur to st
14. 1 Angle the front of the rack assembly up and then insert the rack frame into the V cutout in the rack guides of the oven cavity A B A V cutout B Rack guides 2 Keep rack assembly lifted up at an angle and then push in to bypass the lower V cutout 3 Lower the front of the rack assembly and then gently slide rack assembly into oven bypassing the V cutouts Push the rack assembly to the back of the oven until it stops A B IE A V cutout B Rack guides To Remove Roll Out Rack 1 Push the sliding rack in completely so that it is in the closed and engaged position 2 Using 2 hands gently pull the sliding rack and the rack frame at the same time to the V cutout Angle the rack so that the front is higher than the back and then gently pull rack past V cutout and then out of the oven To avoid damage to the sliding rack do not place more than 25 Ibs 11 4 kg on the rack Do not clean the roll out rack in a dishwasher It may remove the rack s lubricant and affect its ability to slide See the General Cleaning section for more information Oven Vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered Bl
15. Eom ACIE USER INSTRUCTIONS e uc c cm THANK YOU for purchasing this high quality product Register your new range at www kitchenaid com For future reference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers These can be located on the oven frame behind the top right side of the oven door Model Number Serial Number Para una versi n de estas instrucciones en espa ol visite www kitchenaid com Deber tener a mano el n mero de modelo y de serie que est n ubicados en el marco del horno detr s del lado derecho superior de la puerta del horno Table of Contents holczdiduaq SADa din 2 The Anti Tip Bracket 2 KEY USAGE TIPS 4 AquaLift Self Cleaning Technology 24 Surface Temperatures eese nennen 4 Preheating 4 4 5 8 8 Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning p FEATURE GUIDE 5 5 A citet oet oec teens oerte rto COOKTOP USE aiana aaa cavere vac pua intaia e ct va crgo Crus cg some anaE Cooktop Controls Touch Activated M GOOKWANE 10 Horme Cannihg eret er ee o EE ee CHE EE CERE ERE EHE 11 OVEN USE 5nd adesto dee sud MALIS NEL ET 12 Electronic Oven Controls ccc ccsccssssssesssessessseesseeseesseeeseeeseesssessseees 12 KOOP WAIT SETTE 13 Sabbath Mode en eR Le EP Reed Ur e AERAR 13 Aluminum Foil Positioning Racks and Bakeware
16. If these conditions are not met three tones will sound To Lock Unlock Control 1 Before locking ensure that all oven and cooktop functions are off including Timer and that all hot surface indicators are off 2 Press and hold the 0 pad on the oven control for 3 seconds until CONTROL LOCKED appears on the oven control display 3 Repeat to unlock Single and Triple Size Elements O A Single size l LN i C WZ A Single size B Dual size C Triple size Melt Keep Warm Simmer Low Medium High Boost Hot Surface o0 To Use Triple Size Elements 1 Touch ON BURNER SIZE 2 Touch ON BURNER SIZE to select the desired zone diameter single dual or triple The corresponding zone diameter indicator light will glow to show which setting is activated 3 To choose a power level between High and Melt touch and hold either the or pad until the desired level has been reached NOTE The Boost setting can be activated only when the triple size diameter is selected After 2 minutes of heating in the Boost setting the triple element will begin cycling on and off to avoid overheating All combinations of one two or three of the zones may be on at one time When finished cooking touch OFF to turn the surface cooking area off urner Size Melt The Melt function is available on all the surface cooking elements and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter without scorching
17. ORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so this limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY KitchenAid makes no representations about the quality durability or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance you should ask KitchenAid or your retailer about buying an extended warranty LIMITATION OF REMEDIES EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province 11 14 23 W10694011B 1 15 SP PN W10694012 M 2015 All rights reserved Printed in U S A
18. ainless steel surfaces even with one time or limited use Cleaning Method Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging m affresh Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 See the Accessories section for more information METALLIC PAINT on some models Do not use abrasive cleaners cleaners with bleach rust removers ammonia or sodium hydroxide lye because paint surface may stain CERAMIC GLASS on some models Cleaning Method Use affresh Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 Cooktop Cleaning Pads Part Number W10391473 and Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove stains from the cooktop Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number 314634 regularly to avoid stain buildup pitting and scratching while conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning These can be ordered as accessories See the Accessories section for more information The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades Store razor blades out of the reach of children Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Light to moderate soil m Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge Light stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad Sugary spills jellies candy syrup m Cooktop Scraper Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop m affresh Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Clea
19. am rack B Water reservoir 15 Broiling Leave the door open 6 15 cm at the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature Preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe Position food on grid in a broiler pan and then place it in the center of the oven rack NOTE Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking The lower the broil setting the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings Use racks 6 or 7 for broiling Refer to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section for more information On lower settings the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature m For best results use a broiler pan and grid It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke If you would like to purchase a broiler pan one may be ordered Please refer to the Accessories section for more information Convection Cooking 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 a
20. appliance bulb Before replacing make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position To Replace 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove 3 Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket 4 Replace bulb by turning clockwise 5 Replace bulb cover by turning clockwise 6 Plug in range or reconnect power PROBLEM SOLVER First try the solutions suggested here If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code there with your mobile device or visit http kitchenaid custhelp com Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below In the U S A KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND OR SOLUTIONS Nothing will operate Cooktop will not operate the Feature Guide section Power supply cord is unplugged Plug into a grounded outlet Energy Save is active and the display is blank Press any key on the control to display the time of day See the Electronic Oven Controls section for more information Household fuse is blown or a circuit breaker is tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the prob
21. be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors For self cleaning ranges m Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven m Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual m Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood m Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter m When flambeing foods under the hood turn the fan on SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KEY USAGE TIPS AquaLift Self Cleaning Technology SAquatift Self Cleaning Technology Aqua Lift Self Cleaning Technology is a first of
22. cool W Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element On electric cooktops canners should not extend more than 1 2 1 3 cm beyond the surface cooking area or element m Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time m Onceramic glass models use only flat bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements m For more information contact your local agricultural extension office or refer to published home canning guides Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance 11 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 well ventilated room Electronic Oven Controls Control Display The display will light up when first powered up or after a power loss When oven is not in use the time of day is displayed Tones Tones are audible signals indicating the following One Tone m Valid pad press m Oven is preheated long tone m Kitchen timer long tone with a reminder tone every 60 seconds m Function has been entered Three Tones m Invalid pad press Four Tones m End of cycle with a reminder tone every 60 seconds Use the Options key to change the tone settings
23. d Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modification of the appliance 9 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips and other damage to appliance finishes unless such damage results from defects in materials and workmanship and is reported to KitchenAid within 30 days 10 Discoloration rust or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic or corrosive environments including but not limited to high salt concentrations high moisture or humidity or exposure to chemicals 11 Food loss due to product failure 12 Pick up or delivery This product is intended for in home repair 13 Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations where an authorized KitchenAid servicer is not available 14 Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or built in fixtures i e trim decorative panels flooring cabinetry islands countertops drywall etc that interfere with servicing removal or replacement of the product 15 Service or parts for appliances with original model serial numbers removed altered or not easily determined The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer on NOD OF DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SH
24. der Part Number 4396927 Max Capacity Rack Order Part Number W10289145 Roll Out Rack Order Part Number W10570870 Porcelain Broiler Pan and Grid Order Part Number 4396923 Premium Broil Pan and Roasting Rack Order Part Number W10123240 KITCHENAID ELECTRIC RANGE LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Please have the following information available when you call the Customer eXperience Center m Name address and telephone number m Model number and serial number W Aclear detailed description of the problem m Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE 1 Before contacting us to arrange service please determine whether your product requires repair Some questions can be addressed without service Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide scan the QR code on the right to access additional resources or visit http kitchenaid custhelp com 2 All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized KitchenAid Service Providers In the U S and Canada direct all requests for warranty service to KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center In the U S A call 1 800 422 1230 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 If outside the 50 United States or Canada contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine whether another warranty applies
25. dor free alternative to traditional self cleaning options Allow the oven to cool to room temperature before using the Clean cycle If your oven cavity is above 200 F 93 C Oven Cooling will appear in the display and the Clean cycle will not be activated until the oven cavity cools down To Clean 1 Remove all racks and accessories from the oven cavity and wipe excess soil Use a plastic scraper to remove easily removed soils 2 Pour 2 cups 16 oz 500 mL of distilled or filtered water onto the bottom of the empty oven and close the oven door IMPORTANT Do not use chemicals or other additives with the water Do not open the oven door during the Clean cycle The water on the oven bottom is hot Press AQUALIFT SELF CLEAN and then START on the oven control panel Allow 40 minutes for cleaning and cool down A beep will sound when the Clean cycle is complete 5 6 Press OFF at the end of the cycle Off may be pressed at any time to stop the Clean cycle Remove the residual water and loosened soils with a sponge or cloth immediately after the Clean cycle is complete Much of the initial 2 cups 16 oz 500 mL of water will remain in the oven after the cycle is completed If additional soils remain leave a small amount of water in the oven bottom to assist with the cleaning LZ j If any soils remain remove them with a non scratch scrubbing sponge or plastic scraper Additional Clean cycles
26. e end of a cycle 1 Press OPTIONS until END TONE is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Key Press Tones Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed 1 Press OPTIONS until KEYPRESS TONE is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Reminder Tones Disable Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end of cycle tones 1 Press OPTIONS until REMINDER TONE is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day 12 24 Hour Clock 1 Press OPTIONS until 12 24 HOUR is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Demo Mode IMPORTANT This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements or burners turning on If this feature is activated the oven will not work 1 Press OPTIONS until DEMO MODE is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 ke
27. e liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface units Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Cooktop With Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Use Care When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must
28. e proceeding to Step 3 3 Polish with a clean dry cloth or a clean dry paper towel m Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn or burned on stains The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is available for order including the following m Cooktop Scraper m affresh Cooktop Cleaner m Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads See the Accessories section for ordering information and part numbers FEATURE GUIDE This manual covers several models Your model may have some or all of the items listed Refer to this manual or Frequently Asked Questions FAQs section of our website at www kitchenaid com for more detailed instructions AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Steam Keep Bake Broil Bake Warm T 2 3 CONVECT Bake Broil Roast 4 5 6 EASY CONVECT Baked Pizza Meats Other 7 8 9 WARMING DRAWER wit EE don QE didam GO Sud r Cok O Options 9 8 on or KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS CLOCK Clock This clock can use a 12 or 24 hour cycle See Electronic Oven Controls section 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press 3 for AM or 6 for PM 3 Press the number keypads to set the time of day 4 Press START or CLOCK OVEN LIGHT Oven cavity light While the oven door is closed press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on and off The oven light will come on when the ov
29. en door is opened TIMER SET OFF Oven timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes 1 Press TIMER SET OFF 2 Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr min min Leading zeros do not have to be entered For example for 2 minutes enter 2 3 Press TIMER SET OFF to begin the countdown If enabled end of cycle tones will sound at end of countdown The display will return to the time of day at the end of countdown 4 Press TIMER SET OFF to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day Do not press the Off keypad because the oven will turn off START Cooking start The Start keypad begins any oven function If Start is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing a keypad the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed OFF Range function The Off keypad stops any function except the Clock Timer Control Lock Warm Zone and Warming Drawer BAKE Baking and 1 Press BAKE roasting 2 Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range Press START To change the temperature repeat Step 2 Press START for the change to take effect 5 Press OFF when finished 2o KEYPAD BROIL CONVECT BAKE CONVECT ROAST CONVECT BROIL EASYCONVECT CONVERSION STEAM BAKE FEATURE Broiling Convection
30. foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage m Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of thes
31. function at the Low setting 2 To select a higher temperature setting press WARMING DRAWER ON a second time for the Medium setting and a third time for the High setting 3 Press START to begin preheating the warming drawer 4 Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes 5 Place the cooked food s in the warming drawer 6 Press WARMING DRAWER OFF to turn off the heating element Refer to the Warming Drawer section for more information 1 Press WARMING DRAWER SLOW COOK to select the Slow Cook function at the Low setting 2 To select a higher temperature setting press WARMING DRAWER SLOW COOK a second time for the High setting 3 Place the food s in the warming drawer 4 Press START to begin heating the warming drawer 5 Press WARMING DRAWER OFF to turn off the heating element Refer to the Warming Drawer section for more information Press WARM ZONE ON to select the warming element on the cooktop and then press START Press WARM ZONE OFF to turn off the warming element See the Clean Cycle section No keypads will function with the controls locked 1 Check that the oven and the Timer are off 2 Press and hold the 0 keypad for 3 seconds 3 If enabled a tone will sound and CONTROL LOCKED will be displayed 4 Repeat to unlock Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs See the Oven Use section COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls Touc
32. guide Convect Options Setting Foods CONVECT Single or multiple rack baking for cookies BAKE biscuits breads casseroles tarts tortes CONVECT Whole chicken or turkey vegetables pork ROAST roasts beef roasts CONVECT Thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat BROIL fish or poultry EasyConvect Conversion Convection cooking temperatures and times can differ from those of standard cooking Depending upon the selected category EasyConvect conversion automatically reduces the standard recipe temperature and or time you input for convection cooking Foods are grouped into 4 general categories Choose the category most appropriate for the food to be cooked Use the following chart as a guide Setting Foods MEATS Chicken whole and pieces Meat loaf Roasts pork beef and ham Turkey and large poultry are not included because their cook time varies BAKED Biscuits Breads quick and yeast GOODS Cakes and Cookies Casseroles PIZZA Fresh pizza Frozen pizza OTHER Frozen convenience foods french fries nuggets fish sticks lasagna To Use NOTE For best results preheat your oven to the desired temperature prior to using Easy Convect Conversion After preheating is complete press OFF before using EasyConvect Conversion 1 Press the EASY CONVECT key for the desired option MEATS BAKED GOODS PIZZA or OTHER 2 Press START 3 Press the number keys to enter standard cook tempe
33. h Activated Custom Control Temperature Management System AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire The electronic touch controls offer a variety of heat settings for optimal cooking results When melting foods such as chocolate or butter the surface cooking area can be set to Melt for very low temperature operation To keep cooked foods warm the surface cooking area can be set to Keep Warm For maximum element operation all cooktop touch activated controls can be set to High when bringing liquids to a fast and rapid boil Touch the pad to immediately reach the High setting after touching On For elements with a Boost setting press to go from High to Boost Melt Keep Warm Simmer Low Medium High Boost To Use Single Size Elements 1 Touch ON 2 Touch the or pad to increase or decrease power 3 To choose a power level between High and Melt touch and hold either pad until the desired level has been reached 4 When finished cooking touch OFF NOTE Boost power level can be selected only for the left and right front surface areas Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels Some of the settings will have multiple heating levels as indicated in the following table Setting Recommended Use TRIPLE SIZE m Large diameter cookware ELEMENTS L tities of food Left front cooking arge quantities of food
34. he temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range 3 Press START For timed cooking in Sabbath Mode press COOK TIME then the number keypad to set the desired cook time Press START 4 Press OPTIONS Three tones will sound Then press 7 SAb will appear in the display To Adjust Temperature When Sabbath Mode is Running 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new temperature NOTE The temperature adjustment will not appear on the display and no tones will sound The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed 3 Press START To Deactivate Sabbath Mode Press OPTIONS and then press 7 to return to regular baking or press OFF to turn off the range Aluminum Foil IMPORTANT To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner For best cooking results do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely 13 Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom Bakeware To cook food evenly hot air must be able to circulate Allow 2 5 cm of space around bakeware and oven walls Make sure
35. hen use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue Range is not level Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom during the Clean cycle Level the range See the Installation Instructions To remove deposits use a cloth soaked with vinegar Then use a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar residue Oven cooking results not what expected Range is not level Level the range See the Installation Instructions The set temperature was incorrect Double check the recipe in a reliable cookbook Oven temperature needs adjustment See Oven Temperature Control in the Electronic Oven Controls section Oven was not preheated See the Baking and Roasting section Racks were positioned improperly See the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section Not enough air circulation around bakeware See the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section Batter distributed unevenly in pan Check that batter is level in the pan Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware Lower oven temperature 25 F 15 C or move rack to a higher position in the oven Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware Move rack to a lower position in the oven Incorrect length of cooking time was used Adjust cooking time Oven door was not closed Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing Oven door was opened during cooking Ove
36. its kind cleaning solution designed to minimize the time temperature and odors that ordinarily come with traditional self cleaning methods With AquaLift Self Cleaning Technology an exclusive coating on the interior of the oven is activated with heat and water to release baked on soil To use AquaLift Self Cleaning Technology simply wipe out loose debris pour water into the oven bottom and run the Aqua Lift Self Cleaning cycle When the cycle finishes in under 1 hour at a lower temperature than traditional self cleaning methods just wipe out the remaining water and loose debris See the Clean Cycle section for more detailed instructions For additional information frequently asked questions and videos on using AquaLift Self Cleaning Technology visit our website at http whirlpoolcorp com aqualift Surface Temperatures When the range is in use all range surfaces may become hot such as the knobs and oven door Warming Drawer When the oven is in use the drawer may become hot Do not store plastics cloth or other items that could melt or burn in the drawer Oven Vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered Do not set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent Preheating When beginning a Bake Convect Bake or Convect Roast cycle the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minute
37. lem continues call an electrician The control displays an F9 or F9 EO error code The electrical outlet in the home may be miswired Contact a qualified electrician to verify the electrical supply The control knob is not set correctly Push in knob before turning to a setting On ceramic glass models the oven control lockout is set See the Control Lock keypad feature in Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop Cookware is not the proper size Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area element or surface burner Cookware should not extend more than 1 2 1 3 cm outside the cooking area Cooktop cooking results not what expected Control knob set to incorrect heat level See the Cooktop Use section Range is not level Level the range See the Installation Instructions and off on High setting Cooktop element cycles on Element cycling due to a temperature limiter This is normal operation The element may cycle on and off to keep the cooktop from overheating Oven will not operate models in a showroom Delay Start is set See the Cook Time section Control Lock is on Press and hold the 0 key for 3 seconds to unlock Control is in Demo Mode See the Electronic Oven Controls section Demo Mode is used for display Electronic oven control set incorrectly See the Electronic Oven Controls section or too low Controls section Oven temperature too high Oven
38. llowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range 3 Press START 4 To change the temperature repeat Step 2 Press START for the change to take effect 5 Press OFF when finished NOTE For best results preheat your oven to the required temperature prior to using EasyConvect Conversion After preheating is complete press OFF before using EasyConvect Conversion 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the appropriate EasyConvect keypad MEATS PIZZA BAKED GOODS or OTHER Press START Press the number keypads to enter the standard cook temperature and then press START Enter the standard cook time and then press START Place food in the oven at the appropriate time Check food for doneness before the stop time is reached If food will not be done when stop time is reached add more cooking time before time elapses See the Cook Time section At the end of the stop time the oven will automatically turn off Press OFF when finished Refer to the EasyConvect Conversion section for more information 1 2 O tN Ga Insert the steam rack with water reservoir in the oven Pour 1 cups 350 mL of warm water into the water reservoir NOTE Do not fill past the MAX mark Press STEAM BAKE Press the number keypad to select the desired food option Press the number keypads to set the temperature Press START Optional Press COOK TIME Press the number keypads to set the cook time
39. ls and Soils as soon as possible Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly Then while wearing oven mitts remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm If sugary spills are allowed to cool down they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks m To avoid scratches do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop m Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely m To avoid damage to the cooktop do not allow objects that could melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to touch any part of the entire cooktop m To avoid damage to the cooktop do not use the cooktop as a cutting board m To avoid damage to the cooktop do not cook foods directly on the cooktop Hot Surface Indicator Lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights are located in each of the cooktop touch controls The Hot Surface Indicator Light will glow as long as the surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area is turned off Control Lock The Control Lock feature will avoid unintended use of the cooktop and the oven All cooktop and oven functions must be off including the Timer The oven temperature must be below 400 F 205 C and all hot surface indicator lights must be off
40. mperature If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range NOTE The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the number keypads to enter the desired temperature and then START Press START Place food in the oven Press OFF when finished Remove food from the oven To Cancel Keep Warm Press OFF Remove food from oven Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off When the Sabbath Mode is set only the Bake cycle will operate All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled No tones will sound and the displays will not indicate temperature changes When the oven door is opened or closed the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately NOTE Warm Zone is not available when Sabbath Mode is enabled PAR w To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability One Time Only 1 Press OPTIONS until SABBATH is displayed 2 Press the 1 keypad Sabbath Mode can be activated for baking 3 Press START or OFF to save the setting and display the time of day NOTE To disable the Sabbath Mode repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the status from SABBATH ON to SABBATH OFF To Activate Sabbath Mode 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature If t
41. mperature Management System The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals On convection range models the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use Before baking and roasting position racks according to Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe Steam Bake The Steam Bake function works in conjunction with the steam rack to provide additional moisture during baking The steam rack contains a water reservoir which heats up and releases steam in to the oven cavity during the steam bake cycle There are 3 preprogrammed food options to choose from Breads Desserts and Fish as well as a Refresh Reheat option For best performance place the steam rack in the lowest available rack position in the cavity and pour 172 cups 350 mL of water into the reservoir Do not fill past the MAX level indicated on the reservoir After the steam bake cycle is complete some water may remain in the reservoir This is normal Wait for the oven to cool and discard the water A Ste
42. must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure Multiple Rack Cooking 2 rack Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking 2 rack convection only Use rack positions 2 and 5 3 rack true convection only Use rack positions 2 4 and 6 14 NOTE The roll out rack which is available on some models sits midway between adjacent rack positions When used for 3 rack baking it is recommended that it be placed in rack position 4 The roll out rack will fit in all rack positions except rack position 7 Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on 2 Racks Baking Layer Cakes For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks use racks 2 and 5 with the Bake function Place the cakes on the racks as shown Baking Cookies For best results baking 2 racks of cookies use racks 2 and 5 with Convect Bake Roll Out Rack The roll out rack allows easy access to position and remove food in the oven The roll out rack will fit in all positions except the top rack position 7 Open Position A Rack frame B Sliding rack NOTE To fully extend the roll out rack pull the sliding rack forward and continue pulling until the rack frame slides forward FL e o E oe A B A Sliding rack B Rack frame Closed and Engaged Position A Rack frame B Sliding rack To Insert Roll Out Rack
43. n peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times Rack is too close to bake burner making baked items too brown on bottom Move rack to higher position in the oven Pie crusts browning too quickly Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and or reduce baking temperature ACCESSORIES For accessories in the U S A you can visit our website at www kitchenaid com or call us at 1 800 422 1230 Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit ceramic glass models includes cleaner protectant protectant applicator scraper and cleaner pads Order Part Number 31605 Cooktop Protectant ceramic glass models Order Part Number 31463A affresh Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes stainless steel models Order Part Number W10355049 affresh Cooktop Cleaner ceramic glass models Order Part Number W10355051 Cooktop Cleaning Pads ceramic glass models Order Part Number W10391473 22 affresh Stainless Steel Cleaner stainless steel models Order Part Number W10355016 affresh Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Order Part Number W10355010 AquaLift Oven Cleaning Kit Order Part Number W10423113RP Cooktop Scraper ceramic glass models Order Part Number WA906B Granite Cleaner and Polish Order Part Number W10275756 Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Order Part Number 31617A Gourmet Griddle Order Part Number W10432539 Standard Flat Oven Rack Order Part Number W10551060 Split Oven Rack Or
44. nd yielding crustier breads During convection cooking the bake broil and convection true convection only elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan circulates the hot air If the oven door is opened during convection cooking the fan will turn off immediately It will come back on when the oven door is closed NOTE The oven door must be closed for convection broiling 16 Position the racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section before starting convection cooking With convection cooking most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature for a shorter length of time These adjustments can be made using the following chart or by using the EasyConvect Conversion feature on your range Setting Guidelines CONVECT Reduce the standard baking temperature 25 F BAKE 15 C CONVECT Use standard recipe temperature Cooking time ROAST may be reduced by 1596 to 3096 with Convect Roast so the food should be checked for doneness early CONVECT Use standard recipe temperature Cooking time BROIL may be reduced so the food should be checked for doneness early Bow Tie True Convection with T H E Element True convection adds an electric element around the convection fan to enhance the cooking performance This feature enables 3 rack baking in your range Use the following Convect Options chart as a
45. ning Pads Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub product into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad Continue rubbing until white film disappears Heavy soil dark streaks specks and discoloration m Clean with affresh Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleaner and cleaning pad 20 Burned on soil m affresh Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser with Cooktop Cleaning Pads Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub product into soil with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad Continue rubbing until white film disappears Metal marks from aluminum and copper m affresh Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub product into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad Continue rubbing until white film disappears The marks will not totally disappear but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable Tiny scratches and abrasions m affresh Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub product into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad Continue rubbing until white film disappears Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable 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 On some models do not remove seals
46. ocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation affecting cooking and cleaning results Do not set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent Baking and Roasting Preheating When beginning a Bake Convect Bake or Convect Roast cycle the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350 F 177 C with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food This ensures that when you place your food in the oven the oven will begin at the proper temperature Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds Oven Temperature While in use the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress NOTE On models with convection the convection fan may run in the non convection bake mode to improve oven performance Te
47. od WARM ZONE Ooeo On Off O O To Use 1 To turn on press WARM ZONE ON and then START 2 To turn off press WARM ZONE OFF Cookware IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware However when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material For example aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler Check for 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 Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics Cookware Characteristics Aluminum m Heats quickly and evenly m Suitable for all types of cooking m Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks m May leave aluminum residues which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking Cast iron m Heat
48. p Warm or Melt if the simmer temperature is too high To Use 1 Touch ON or ON BURNER SIZE 2 When using the triple element select the zone diameter by touching the ON BURNER SIZE pad until the desired zone diameter indicator light is glowing 3 Touch the pad four times for Simmer at the Low setting five times for Simmer at the Medium setting and six times for Simmer at the High setting When finished cooking touch OFF to turn surface cooking area off Warm Zone Element AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Use the Cooktop Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality Do not use it to heat cold foods The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used 10 The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on However Warming Zone On will be lit in the oven control display while the Cooktop Warm Zone element is in use m Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use m Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil When warming baked goods allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape m To avoid damage to the cooktop do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt W Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove fo
49. rature and then press START 4 Press the number keys to enter standard cook time and then press START 5 Place the food in the oven Check food for doneness before the stop time is reached If food will not be done when the stop time is reached add more cooking time before time elapses see the Cook Time section At the end of the stop time the oven will automatically turn off 6 Press OFF when finished 7T Remove food from the oven Cook Time AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness To Set a Timed Cook 1 Press BAKE CONVECT BAKE CONVECT ROAST or CONVECT BROIL 2 Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed Enter a temperature in the allowable range 3 Press COOK TIME 4 Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook 5 Press START The display will count down the time When the time ends the oven will shut off automatically The temperature and or time setting can be changed at any time by repeating steps 2 through 5 6 Press OFF to clear the display NOTE The time setting for any timed cooking function including EasyConvect Conversion can be adjusted by following the previous steps 3 through 5 To Set a Delayed
50. s slowly and evenly m Good for browning and frying m Maintains heat for slow cooking m Rough edges or burrs may scratch the cooktop Ceramic or m Follow manufacturer s instructions Ceramic glass m Heats slowly but unevenly m ideal results on low to medium heat settings m May scratch the cooktop Copper m Heats very quickly and evenly m May leave copper residues which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking m Can leave a permanent stain or bond to the cooktop if overheated Earthenware m Follow manufacturer s instructions m Use on low heat settings m May scratch the cooktop Porcelain m See stainless steel or cast iron enamel on steel or cast iron m Porcelain enamel bakeware without the metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated Stainless steel m Heats quickly but unevenly m A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating Use flat bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efficiency The cookware should be about the same size as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop Cookware should not extend more than 1 2 1 3 cm outside the area mcs Home Canning Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop When canning for long periods alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to
51. s to reach 350 F 177 C with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food This ensures that when you place your food in the oven the oven will begin at the proper temperature Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning To avoid damaging the cooktop do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia 1 Remove food residue with the Cooktop Scraper W For best results use the Cooktop Scraper while the cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch It is recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping the warm cooktop m Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45 angle against the glass surface and scrape the residue It will be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove the residue Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding to Step 2 2 Apply a few dime sized drops of affresh Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas m Rub affresh Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface with the blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad Some pressure is needed to remove stubborn stains m Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze befor
52. sult in food poisoning or sickness The Slow Cook function in the warming drawer cooks food slowly at a low temperature over a long period of time similar to a countertop slow cooker There are 2 settings Hi and Lo Guidelines for cooking times are 4 to 5 hours for Hi and 8 to 10 hours for Lo Smaller quantities of food may require less time while larger quantities may require more time When slow cooking use oven safe cookware Before slow cooking thaw frozen foods completely Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil to keep the food moist IMPORTANT Brown roasts thoroughly before starting to slow cook Before using the warming drawer wash the bottom of the drawer with soap and water See General Cleaning section To Use 1 Press WARMING DRAWER SLOW COOK to select the Slow Cook function at the Low setting WARMING DRAWER Slow Cook Hi Lo 2 To select a higher temperature setting press WARMING DRAWER SLOW COOK a second time for the High setting Place the food s in the warming drawer 4 Press START to begin heating the warming drawer 5 Press WARMING DRAWER OFF to turn off the heating element WARMING DRAWER ot e RANGE CARE Clean Cycle y Aquatift Self Cleaning Technology AquaLift Technology is an innovative cleaning solution that utilizes heat and water to release baked on spills from the oven in less than 1 hour This new cleaning technology is a low heat o
53. surface and to make soils easier to remove clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils m Cooktops with an Ultra Power element provide the best speed to boil and simmering performance for large pans For pans 10 25 4 cm and larger use the Ultra Power element at BOOST above HIGH for the fastest boiling performance For the best low heat performance on pans 10 25 4 cm and larger use the Ultra Power element at the single element settings m Use flat bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency Cookware with rounded warped ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results m 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 m Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used m Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them Residue and water can leave deposits when heated m Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop m To avoid damage to the cooktop do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed m For foods containing sugar in any form clean up all spil
54. temperature needs adjustment See Oven Temperature Control in the Electronic Oven Oven indicator lights flash information Power to range is turned on or restored See Control Display in the Electronic Oven Controls section If the indicator lights keep flashing call for service See the Warranty section for contact Display shows messages Power failure display shows flashing time Press OFF to clear the display On some models reset the clock if needed See the Clock keypad feature in the Feature Guide section Error code display shows letter followed by number Depending on your model press OFF to clear the display See Control Display in the Electronic Oven Controls section If it reappears call for service See the Warranty section for contact information 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND OR SOLUTIONS Clean cycle did not work on all spills Several cooking cycles between Clean cycles or spills on oven walls and doors Run additional Clean cycles Use the AquaLift Technology Cleaning Kit affresh Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner or affresh Cooktop Cleaner can be used for stubborn soils See the Accessories and Clean Cycle sections for more information Mineral deposits are left on the oven bottom after the Clean cycle Tap water was used in the Clean cycle Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle To remove deposits use a cloth soaked with vinegar T
55. that no bakeware piece is directly over another Racks m Position racks before turning on the oven m Do not position racks with bakeware on them m Make sure racks are level To position 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 D v 7 tha NeR 6 15 am 5 P S 4 Nr 3 A J NS rama CR Q The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack as shown in the previous illustration and the following table Flat Rack Position Type of Food 7 Broiling searing meats hamburgers steaks 6 Broiled meats poultry fish 3 or 4 Most baked goods casseroles 2 Roasted meats 1 Large roasts or poultry For hamburger patties to have a well seared exterior and a rare interior use a flat rack in rack position 7 Side 1 should cook for approximately 212 to 31 minutes Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling IMPORTANT If your model has a Max Capacity Rack the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of the food See the following illustration Z A ZZLLELOSSASIS Y Y i Uf ZA A Ends of rack in position 3 B Food in position 2 IMPORTANT These rack positions are for flat racks If a Max Capacity Rack is used the rack position
56. 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 OR WALL AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI TIP BRACKET CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Proper Installation Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Storage in or on the Range Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
57. under knobs Cleaning Method m Soap and water Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR To avoid damage to the control panel do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels Cleaning Method m Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel m affresh Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 not included See the Accessories section for more information OVEN RACKS Cleaning Method m Steel wool pad m For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide m Dishwasher steam rack water reservoir only not racks Although the water reservoir is durable it may lose its shine and or discolor when washed in a dishwasher STORAGE DRAWER OR WARMING DRAWER on some models Check that storage drawer or warming drawer is cool and empty before cleaning Cleaning Method m Mild detergent OVEN CAVITY Use AquaLift Technology regularly to clean oven spills Do not use oven cleaners Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools At high temperatures foods react with porcelain and staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result Cleaning Method m Clean cycle See Clean Cycle first Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40 watt
58. ured if you don t follow AWARNING instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The Anti Tip Bracket The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without having the anti tip bracket fastened down properly AWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Verify the anti tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions Re engage anti tip bracket if range is moved Do not operate range without anti tip bracket installed and engaged Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults To verify the anti tip bracket is installed and engaged Anti Tip Slide range forward Bracke g Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket Range Foot See installation instructions for details State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce
59. ypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day 12 Hour Shutoff The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions 1 Press OPTIONS until 12 HR AUTO OFF is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Languages Scrolling Display Text Language options are English Spanish and French 1 Press OPTIONS until LANGUAGE is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the number keypads to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Energy Save The Energy Save mode deactivates the display to reduce energy consumption 1 Press OPTIONS until ENERGY SAVE is displayed 2 The current setting will be displayed 3 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day Oven Temperature Offset Control IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading

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