KitchenAid KERI500 User's Manual
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1. Left front Electronic Right front control knob oven control control knob 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 NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip bracket Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer es Ee 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Use recessed area on top edge of drawer to pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out AWARNING BAe EE Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns Replacing the storage drawer Drawer slide rail 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and press in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed Getting to Know Your Range The anti tip bracket The range will not2. fire or burns Control setting guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil MED HI e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables MED LO e To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting e To keep food warm until ready to serve Cookware tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the cookware and or surface unit You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast
3. ENA 3 If you need service ped to your request e Call your dealer or the repair service he recommends e All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicer e If you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer call our Consumer Assistance Center tele phone number see Step 2 Don t forget KitchenAid offers a full line of quality home appliances Built In Refrigerators Trash Compactors Ranges amp Cooktops Freestanding Refrigerators Hot Water Dispensers Microwave Ovens 50 Pound Ice Makers Food Waste Disposers Washers amp Dryers Dishwashers Built In Ovens Mixers amp Blenders For more information on these appliances or the one you have purchased call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 42 43 KitchenAid Electric Range arranty LENGTH OF KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR ONE YEAR FULL Replacement parts and A Service calls to WARRANTY repair labor costs to Correct the installation of the FROM DATE OF correct defects in range PURCHASE materials or workman Instruct you how to use the ship Service must be range provided by an autho Replace house fuses or correct rized KitchenAid house wiring servicing Ouuer Repairs when range is used in other SECOND Replacement parts for than normal home use THROUGH FIFTH
4. any electric element Damage resulting from accident YEAR LIMITED to correct defects in alteration misuse abuse improper WARRANTY materials or installation or installation not in FROM DATE OF workmanship accordance with local electrical PURCHASE Replacement parts for codes solid state touch control Any labor costs during the limited system to correct warranties defects in materials or Replacement parts or repair labor workmanship costs for units operated outside the United States Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home SECOND Replacement parts for THROUGH the porcelain oven TENTH YEAR cavity inner door if the LIMITED part rusts through due WARRANTY to defects in materials G Repairs to parts y systems caused FROM DATE OF or workmanship by unauthorized modifications made PURCHASE to the appliance 7 95 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If
5. or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual e Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and 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 surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns continued on next page 3 Range Safety e 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 eUse 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 Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container
6. 29 When roasting place food in the oven For large roasts and turkeys place rack in position 1 closest to oven bottom 2 Choose setting PRESS Y EE BAKE iii 3 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than 350 F Example Example E o See the Baking chart on page 30 or the Roasting chart on page 32 for tempera ture recommendations 18 Using and Caring for Your Oven K 4 When baking preheat oven When roasting start oven Example PRESS START YOU SEE ENTER 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 Bake pad The set temperature will be displayed for 5 seconds 5 When baking put food in oven NOTE If you want to change the baking temperature after baking has begun repeat Steps 2 3 and 4 6 After cooking turn off oven Example PRESS CANCEL YOU SEE mE time of day 19 Using 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 Th
7. You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 from anywhere in the U S A KitchenAid Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 2692 PART NO 9780932 Rev A 9 96 1996 KitchenAid Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in U S A
8. chicken set the oven temperature to 350 F The muscles may not be large enough to use a thermometer 32 MEAT THERMOMETER TEMPERATURE 140 F 150 155 F 180 F 185 F 170 180 F 170 180 F Using and Caring for Your Oven Cleaning your oven and controls Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces other than control panel Broiler pan and grid clean after each use AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel NOTE Make sure you have not turned the oven on when cleaning panel If you have press the Cancel Off pad e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad o
9. for long term roasting as when roasting a turkey Place tent shaped foil loosely over meat to allow for air circula tion Do not seal foil or meat will be steamed yr Uf e Use an accurate meat thermometer to determine when meat has reached desired degree of doneness Insert the thermom eter into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry For an accurate reading the tip of the thermometer should not touch fat bone or gristle e After reading the thermometer once push it further into the meat inch or more and read again If the temperature drops return the meat to the oven for more cooking e Check pork and poultry with a thermom eter in 2 3 places to ensure adequate doneness e Poultry and roasis will be easier to carve if loosely covered with foil and allowed to stand 10 15 minutes after removal from the oven 31 Roasting chart Roast at oven temperature of 325 F Preheating is not needed Place roasting pan on rack position 1 or 2 APPROXIMATE WEIGHT Beef rolled rib e rare e medium e well done standing rib e rare e medium e well done rump roast e medium e well done Lamb leg e rare e medium e well done Pork loin shoulder ham fully cooked Poultry chicken turkey unstuffed Veal loin shoulder 3 4 Ibs 10 16 Ibs 18 25 lbs Using and Caring for Your Oven APPROXIMATE MINUTES PER POUND For
10. heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan 10 Using and Caring for Your Cooktop 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 e Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than 1 inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Kitch
11. particles could Cause injury eUse only cookware approved for oven use Follow cookware manufacturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic cookware Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explo sion and or fire hazard Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range When using the cooktop eMake sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls could sub ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electrical shock or fire eSelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cookware is safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed cookware are suit able for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature eNever leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boilover
12. setting PRESS CLEAN YOU SEE A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set NOTE You cannot open the door when LOCKED is on continued on next page 37 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 2 Set clean time optional If you want a Self Cleaning cycle other than 3 hours press the desired number pads for the new time up to 4 hours Example Example oe CLEAN LOCKED e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil 3 Set start time Example PRESS START m er TIME aa Example Example oo 4 Complete entry Example PRESS START YOU SEE ENTER When the Self Cleaning NOTE If you want to change the cleaning Example cycle starts time after cleaning has begun repeat YOU SEE Steps 1 4 After the Self Cleaning cycle Example is completed YOU SEE time of d ay CLEAN LOCKED When the oven cools to normal Example baking roasting temperatures YOU SEE time of day 38 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle ZZ To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time PRESS CANCEL OFF For best cleaning results e After the oven cools to room tempera ture wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If any spots remain clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very
13. use this cycle properly follow the step by step instructions in this section AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle ERINN C i Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes Before you start hand clean gasket 7p Hand clean frame Hand clean door around edge Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the Self Clean ing cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the gasket Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result e Remove the broiler pan and grid and anything else being stored in the oven e Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle 36 e Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down When sugar is heated to a high temperature in the Self Cleaning cycle the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain This can cause staining and etching or pitting Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will discolor and bec
14. Che and Care Guide SYA Z hi oah KitchenAid FOR THE WAY IT S MADE A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using and Caring for Your Cooktop Using and Caring for Your Oven Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 36 If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 422 1230 Call us with questions or comments KITCHENAID Electric Range Model KERI500 PART NO 9780932 Rev A 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 Whenever you call our Consumer Model Number Assistance Center at 1 800 422 1230 or Serial Number request service for your appliance you need to know your complete model number and Purchase serial number You can find this information Installation Date on the model and serial number plate see Builder Dealer diagram on page 6 for location of plate Name _ o o SS o l Please also record the purchase Address information Phone E NOTE You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty se
15. PRESS STOP l f TIME ee Example Example En STOP TIME 5 Start oven PRESS START ENTER When baking roasting is done End and Example the time of day will show in the display Four YOU SEE tones will sound followed by one short tone time of every minute until you open the door or day press the Cancel Off pad To delay start and stop automatically 1 Prepare oven Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven For correct rack placement see Rack positions on page 28 and Rack placement chart on page 29 2 Choose setting PRESS YOU SEE BAKE continued on next page 26 Using and Caring for Your Oven MaK 3 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than 350 F Example Example See the Baking chart on page 30 or the Roasting chart on page 32 for tempera ture recommendations 4 Set start time Example PRESS YOU SEE START time of TIME day Example Example CE oe 5 Set stop time Example TIME time of day Example Example En STOP TIME 6 Complete entry Example PRESS START YOU SEE time of ENTER day When start time is reached Example YOU SEE 27 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 unti
16. could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite B e 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 eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately ANN a Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating elements in oven ange Satety ZZ eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food eSmall amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant expo sure to these substances could Cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self clea
17. e control will remember the selected offset even after the power has been inter rupted or lost 1 Choose Bake setting PRESS and hold BAKE for 4 seconds Release the Bake pad when a number appears in the temperature display and you hear a tone 2 Set new offset temperature PRESS BAKE Each time you press the Bake pad the displayed temperature will increase by 5 F To decrease the temperature hold down the Bake pad until the dis play goes past 35 F At that point the display will return to O and will then de crease 5 F for every time you press the Bake pad You can set the offset tem perature adjustment as low as 35 F or as high as 35 F To determine the amount of adjustment needed see the chart on page 21 20 NOTE Do not measure oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading Also the thermom eter temperature reading will change as your oven cycles Example YOU SEE 0 the setting shown is set at the factory Adjustment 5 F cooler Example YOU SEE Using and Caring for Your Oven Za 3 Enter the adjustment Example PRESS START YOU SEE ma time of day 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 m
18. e main power To turn the light s on when the oven door is supply Make sure the oven is cool before closed press the Oven Light pad on the replacing the light bulb control panel Press the pad again to turn off the light s Replacing the oven light models with light on back wall 1 Disconnect appliance at main power supply Make sure the oven is cool before replacing the light bulb 2 Remove glass light cover by grasping front edge of cover and pulling it away from the side wall of the oven 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with another halogen bulb 12 volt 5 watt maximum available Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Reconnect appliance at main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle at most hardware stores 4 Replace the light cover by snapping it back into wall Reconnect appliance at main power supply NOTE The oven lights will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 35 sing the Self Cleaning Cycle The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like the other functions of your oven you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use electronic control To
19. e sheet in the oven at a time when using the Bake setting Using and Caring for Your Oven Mfaki Bakeware tips e 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 e When using ovenproof glassware or dark bakeware reduce the oven tem perature 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 When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe Rack placement for specific foods For rack positions see Rack positions on page 28 RACK FOOD POSITION Frozen pies Angel food and bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies Using aluminum foil in the oven Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles Ne o J k ALAY e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn foil edges up and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners It could affect the qua
20. enAid dealer or call 1 800 422 1230 and follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear Using 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 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from reflector bowls the receptacle 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the PEA enough aia the 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Clean reflector bowl ing your cooktop on page 13 for cleaning instructions 11 Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 4 When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle 12 Using and Caring for Your Cooktop NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the sur
21. erature between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These tempera ture settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures See the Broiling chart on page 24 for temperature recommendations Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE time of day 23 Using and Caring for Your Oven Broiling tips e Always start broiling with a cold broiler e Slit fatty edges to prevent meat from pan for even results curling during broiling e To retain more natural juice do not e Use a nonstick cooking spray or pierce meat with a fork vegetable oil on the broiler pan and grid e Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and when broiling fish to prevent sticking chops Broiling chart Press the Broil pad The recommended rack position is numbered lowest 1 to highest 5 APPROXIMATE RACK TOTAL TIME POSITION TEMPERATURE MINUTES Steak 1 thick erare e medium e well done Steak 11 2 thick erare e medium Hamburger patties or steaks 12 thick or less e medium AJo 400 F 18 20 500 F 10 12 1 thick 500 F 20 22 Pork chops 1 thick 450 F 25 28 Frankfurters 500 F 8 Chicken pieces 500 F 32 Fish 1 2 thick 350 F 20 1 thick 350 F 20 22 Calves liver 1 2 thick 350 F 10 12 Lamb chops 1 thick Ham
22. face 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 In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around cookware goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it Cleaning under the lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pushing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Using and Caring for Your Cooktop Cleaning your cooktop AWARNING 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 No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off surface units e Do not immerse in water Porcelain Nonabrasive plastic e Wipe off excess spills enamel reflector scrubbing pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly bowls warm soapy water OR OR The Self Cleaning e Place upside down on oven racks in cycle oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Cooktop Sponge and warm e Wash wipe with clean water and surface soapy water dry tho
23. he same size or slightly larger than surface unit being used Reset the clock See page 16 Call for service See Step 3 on page 42 continued on next page 41 f You Need Assistance or Service 2 If the problem is not due to one 4 If you are not satisfied of the items listed in Step 1 with the action taken e Call KitchenAid Consumer Assistance e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Center Action Program MACAP MACAP is a roup of independent consumer experts Ney 1 800 422 1230 fe nee es views at the d SN One of our trained consultants levels of the major appliance industry can instruct you in how to e Contact MACAP only when the dealer obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company authorized servicer and KitchenAid have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program i eee 20 North Wacker Drive e If you prefer write to Chicago IL 60606 KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept p I 2000 North M 63 When asking for help or service Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s com Please include a daytime phone number lete model and serial numbers and in your correspondence p the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond pro
24. high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away Your oven is preset for a 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle However the cycle time can be adjusted to the amount of soil in your oven The cycle can be set anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 37 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock When the oven cools to normal baking roasting temperature Example YOU SEE time of day e If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 36 875 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE OVEN SHUT OFF normal broiling temperature Temperature DOOR UNLOCKS DOOR LOCKS START 1 2 3 STOP Time In Hours 39 if You Need Assistance or 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 ca
25. l and reset the controls Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn control knobs to OFF and plug surface units in all the way See Replacing on page 12 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Push control knob s in before turning to a setting PROBLEM The Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected The display is flashing 88 88 F followed by a number shows in the display f You Need Assistance or Service POSSIBLE CAUSE You have programmed a delayed start time The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high You did not preheat the oven before baking The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food The pan used is not the correct type or size There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Cookware does not fit the surface unit being used There has been a power failure WHAT TO DO Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the controls Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature See Adjusting oven temperature on page 20 Preheat oven when called for in recipe Alter recipe as needed Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan Pan should be t
26. l you open the door or press the Cancel Off pad To cancel timed cooking settings PRESS CANCEL OFF 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 e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other wall or noon _ on wall or other other pan pan e For best results allow 1 to 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls e When baking with one pan place pan in the center of the oven rack e When baking with two pans place pans in opposite corners of the oven rack NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfac tory baking or roasting results Rely on your timer 28 Using and Caring for Your Oven Example YOU SEE time of day Example YOU SEE time of day Rack positions No No No No No PNWAUI Your oven has two straight racks and five rack positions Rack position 5 is the highest position or farthest from the bottom of the oven Rack position 1 is the lowest position or closest to the bottom of the oven For proper cooking follow these guidelines e When using one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven e When using two racks place one rack in position 1 and the other rack in position 3 e Use only one cooki
27. lity of your baking 29 Using and Caring for Your Oven Baking chart APPROXIMATE OVEN COOKING TIME TEMPERATURE MINUTES Breads yeast e loaf e rolls pan Breads quick e biscuits e muffins e popovers e corn bread e nut bread e gingerbread Cakes e angel food 375 F 30 40 e layer cake 350 375 F 20 30 e loaf cake 350 F 35 45 e sponge cake 350 F 35 45 e pound cake 350 F 34 45 e fruit cake 300 F 2 24 hrs e sheet cake 300 F 25 35 Cookies e drop e rolled and refrigerated e chocolate e fruit and molasses e brownies e macaroons Miscellaneous e apples baked e beans baked e custard cup e potatoes baked e pudding bread cottage rice e scalloped dishes e souffl Pastries e cream puffs e custard and pumpkin pie e pastry shell e two crust fruit pie cooked filling uncooked filling e meringue topping Temperatures and times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes 30 Using and Caring for Your Oven Z Roasting tips e Roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack e 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 e Spatter can be reduced by lining the bottom of the roasting pan with lightly crushed aluminum foil R A e A foil tent will slow down surface browning
28. n heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not clean the pan and grid in the Self Cleaning cycle continued on next page 33 Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity 34 WHAT TO USE Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Self Cleaning cycle Using and Caring for Your Oven HOW TO CLEAN e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR e 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 e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on page 36 e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 36 39 Using and Caring for Your Oven Z Using and replacing the oven lighi s Your oven may have a standard oven light Replacing oven lights or two side halogen lights The oven light s models with side halogen lights will come on when you open the oven door 1 Disconnect appliance at th
29. n take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for service If your appliance should fail to operate review the following list before calling your dealer You could save the cost of a service call PROBLEM Nothing will operate The oven will not operate The surface units will not operate The control knob s will not turn 40 POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped You have not set the elec tronic control correctly You have programmed a delayed start time A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped You have not plugged in surface units all the way You have not set the control knobs correctly You are not pushing in before turning WHAT TO DO Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating Wait for the start time to be reached or cance
30. nd if a time or tempera ture is incorrectly entered 14 PILI Lo KITCHEN TIMER C g START CLOCK OVEN OFF Number pads Starting an operation START ENTER After programming a function you must press the Start Enter pad to start the func tion If you do not press the Start Enter pad within 5 seconds of programming START will show in the display as a reminder Using 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 To shut off audible signals during programming PRESS START and hold for 4 TIME seconds To shut off all signals except for the end of timer tone PRESS STOP and hold for 4 TIME seconds To change the end of timer tone to a 4 second tone PRESS SET and hold MIN for 4 eeHR seconds A short tone will sound to tell you the signals have been changed Repeat step above to turn the signals back on 15 Using and Caring for Your Oven Setting the clock 1 Choose Clock Set Example PRESS Kelela YOU SEE SET 2 Set Time Example Example Paess ESER 3 Start clock PRESS START If the time has
31. ning eDo 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 eBefore self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other cookware Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not clean door gasket It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub dam age or move the gasket Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 informa tion before using your range Feature locations QuickSet guide under top of Oven vent We s aj T backguard Control panel Model and serial number plate Plug in surface element zB JJ Automatic oven Anti tip floor s ES RX i light switch bracket V TS S T Broil element not shown Bake element Removable storage drawer containing broiler pan and grid Control panel Left rear Right rear control knob Display control knob zg i s O Jo a n 2
32. not been entered correctly nee three short tones will sound and Err is displayed for 1 second The previous display then reappears Repeat Steps 1 2 and 3 to re enter the time of day Using the kitchen timer The Kitchen Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a regular kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours 99 minutes or in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Choose Kitchen Timer PRESS SET YOU SEE once to MIN count down eeHR minutes and seconds 16 Using and Caring for Your Oven ZZ PRESS SET YOU SEE twice to MIN count down ooHR hours and minutes SET MIN eeHR 2 Set time Example Example SES cee 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 KITCHEN TIMER PRESS YOU SEE to turn off tone NOTE To change the end of timer tone to a 4 second tone press and hold the Kitchen Timer Set pad for 4 seconds A short tone will sound to tell you the tone has been changed To cancel the kitchen timer KITCHEN TIMER PRESS o7 or 17 Using and Caring for Your Oven Baking roasting 1 Prepare oven Position the rack s properly For correct rack placement see Rack positions on page 28 and Rack placement chart on page
33. oistness and rising times for baked foods ADJUST BY TO COOK THIS NUMBER FOOD OF DEGREES A little more 5 to 10 Moderately more 15 to 20 Much more 25 to 35 A little less Moderately less 15 to 20 Much less 25 to 35 21 Using and Caring for Your Oven Broiling NOTE Preheating is not necessary when broiling 1 Position rack See the Broiling chart on page 24 for recommended rack positions 2 Put food in oven Place food on grid in broiler pan and place in center of the oven rack 3 Position door Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Choose broil setting PRESS YOU SEE BROIL 5 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to use variable temperature broiling see page 23 Example Example E U a a See the Broiling chart on page 24 for temperature recommendations 22 Using and Caring for Your Oven MaK 6 Start oven PRESS START ENTER NOTE Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures If you want to change the broiling temperature after broiling has begun repeat Steps 4 5 and 6 7 When broiling is done turn off oven PRESS CANCEL OFF Variable temperature broiling e If food is cooking too fast or you want the food to broil slower from the start set the broil temp
34. ome harder to slide If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the rack guides Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle NOTES e Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results e Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop They may melt e Do not leave any foil in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface e The oven lights will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Using the Self Cleaning Cycle K Setting the controls Make sure clock is set to correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 16 To start cleaning immediately 1 Choose clean setting Y EE PRESS CLEAN OUS A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set NOTE You cannot open the door when LOCKED is on 2 Set clean time optional If you want a Self Cleaning cycle other than 3 hours press the desired number pads for the new time up to 4 hours Example Example E E e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil 3 Start oven Example PRESS START YOU SEE ENTER CLEAN LOCKED NOTE If you want to change the cleaning time after cleaning has begun repeat Steps 1 3 To delay clean using start time 1 Choose clean
35. roughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool 13 sing and Caring for Your 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 Seiting the clock Using the kitchen timer Baking roasting Adjusting oven temperature Broiling Timed cooking Cooking tips Cleaning your oven and controls Using and replacing the oven light s Using the electronic oven control For a quick reference guide on using the electronic oven control see the QuickSet Guide under top of backguard IR MIN IN SEC CLEAN START STOP TIMER E rr 88 B8 ERENER L DELAY TIMED Oven command pads Display clock e When you first plug in the range a tone will sound and the display will show 88 88 If after you set the clock page 16 the display again shows 88 88 your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock e The time display will show Err and three short tones will sou
36. rvice Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Range Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety is important to us This symbol alerts you to This guide contains safety symbols and hazards such as fire statements Please pay special attention to electrical shock or these symbols and follow any instructions other injuries given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following General e Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded e WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is in stalled properly see The anti tip bracket on page 8 e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it e Do not leave children 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 They could be burned or injured e Do not use the range for warming
37. slice 1 2 thick A BRA wo gt wow D Temperatures and times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes 24 Using and Caring for Your Oven ZZ 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 16 To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Prepare oven Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven For correct rack placement see Rack positions on page 28 and Rack placement chart on page 29 2 Choose setting PRESS BAKE 3 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350 F Example o ER EA ES See the Baking chart on page 30 or the Roasting chart on page 32 for temperature recommendations YOU SEE AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in death food poisoning or sickness Example YOU SEE 25 Using and Caring for Your Oven 4 Set stop time YOU SEE
38. 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 AWARNING 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 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged Rear leveling foot e Remove the storage drawer See page 7 e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws e Make sure left rear leveling foot is positioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details sing and Caring for Your 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 Cookware tips Control knobs Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting Set them anywhere between HI and OFF Power on lights Each control knob has a Power On Light When you use a control knob to O turn on a surface unit the Power On Light by that knob will glow Caring for your cooktop Cleaning your cooktop Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death
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