KitchenAid KECT305V User's Manual
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1. Write to Customer Relations Department KitchenAid Inc PO Box 558 St Joseph 49085 0558 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence If you are not satisfied with the action taken contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact them only when the dealer authorized servicer or KitchenAid Inc have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action KitchenAid Electric Cooktop Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair A Service calls to labor to correct defects in 1 Correct the materials or workmanship installation of the Service must be provided by cooktop an authorized KitchenAid 2 Instruct you how to servicing outlet FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL PLUS SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION Replacement parts for any electric element if defective in materials or workmanship use the cooktop 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring B Repairs when cooktop is used in other than normal ho2. 2 to continue boiling or cooking medium to large amounts of food 8 Use LO to keep smaller amounts of food at the boiling point or to gently simmer foods Cast iron elements stay hot for a long time Do not use the HI setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done Burned food and damage to the cookware could result Cast Iron Elements Your new KitchenAid cooktop is eguipped with four cast iron elements which have been specifically designed to provide an infinite number of heat settings to meet a wide variety of cook ing needs Cast iron elements provide even heat for uniform cooking The elements heat up gradually and retain heat longer than open coil elements Due to the retained heat in the element cooking may be completed by turning the element off and leaving the pan on the element Element does not glow red during normal operation IMPORTANT Each surface element has a built in protective temperature limiter as a safety feature to protect the element from overheating This tem perature limiter automatically reduces the heat setting when a pan boils dry or if the element is turned on without a pan on it The heat setting may also be reduced automatically if the bottom of the pan is not fiat or if the pan is too large or too small for the element Cooking Utensil Tips e Use cooking utensils with flat bot toms straight sides and tight fitting lids To determine if a p
3. ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature continued on next page Tum pan handles inward but not over other elements This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Do not cook on a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions or spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a gualified 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 burns Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Do not store things children might want above the cooktop Children could be bumed or injured while climbing on it Do not touch elements or areas near elements Elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near elements become hot enough to cause bums During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact elements or areas near elements until they have had sufficient time to cool FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN
4. CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Ownership Registration Please fill out and mail your Ownership Registration Card packed with the Use and Care Guide This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act Return of this card is not necessary to validate your warranty You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Write down the following information You will need it if your cooktop ever requires service Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Date Instalied Builder s or Dealer s Name Address Phone Model and serial numbers are located on a nameplate attached to the underside of the cooktop Cooktop Features MODEL KECT365V 36 INCH 6 INCH 9 INCH 7 INCH 7 INCH ELEMENT BURNER ELEMENT ELEMENT LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT ELEMENT POWER BURNER ELEMENT ELEMENT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB POWER ON LIGHT MODEL KECT305V 30 INCH LEFT REAR ELEMENT CONTROL KNOB 6 INCH 7 INCH ELEMENT ELEMENT 6 INCH 7 INCH ELEMENT ELEMENT DH Tunes 4 ELEMENT 62 6 CONTROL KNOB 22735 LO 2 6 2 6 3 5 3 y 5 LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT ELEMENT ELEMENT CONTROL KNOB CONT
5. ROL KNOB POWER ON LIGHT Using the Cooktop Before Using the Cooktop IMPORTANT The elements on your KitchenAid cooktop have a protective coating which must be heat hardened before use To cure this coating heat the elements on HIGH for three to five minutes without a pan There will be some smoking and odor as the elements are heating this is normal and nontoxic The stainless steel rings around each element will also permanently change to a gold color as the elements heat If the coating is not hardened before use it can adhere to the pan and remove some of the element finish To Operate Grasp the control knob push down and turn in either direction to any of the settings indicated or to any position in between The Power ON Light will glow when the element is turned on Burn or Fire Hazard Be sure all contro knobs are turned to OFF and all Power ON lights are off when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if an element is accidentally left on Control Setting Guide The control knobs for each element have infinite positions ranging from for the highest level of heat to LO for simmer The following settings are merely a guide and may vary according to the material and thickness of the pan used Use HI to bring foods to a boil Use 6 5 to hold a rapid boil or for fast frying Use 4 to continue frying or for foods cooked in a double boiler Use 3
6. an bottom is flat turn the pan upside down ona counter and place the edge of a ruler across the bottom There should be no space between the pan and the edge of the ruler Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between the pans and surface units for fast even cook ing If bottoms are not flat the power to the element may be automatically reduced because of uneven cooking temperatures This will result in longer cooking times Use only the correctly sized cooking utensils Pans should be the same size or up to 1 larger in diameter than the element Pans smaller than the element waste energy and cause spillovers to contact the element Do not use canners woks griddles or other specialty utensits with rounded or ridged bottoms Use only flat correctly sized utensils for canning Do not use large diameter pressure canners Burn Hazard If the pan is too small for the surface element you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface element Use a lid to shorten cooking times Tum the element off before the end of cooking time and leave pan on element Food will finish cooking due to the retained heat in the cast iron element Aluminum pans heat up quickly and evenly e Stainless steel pans with copper or aluminum cores heat up evenly e Cast iron heats up slowly but cooks evenly Check manufacturer s recommendation before using porcelain enamel on steel or porcelain
7. d 36 Glass Surface Elements loctric 30 an pana With Cast Iron MODELS KECT305V 30 Inch KECT365V 36 Inch KECT305V 30 Inch es Tf fo USE and CARE GUIDE KECT365V 36 Inch Table of Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 4 Ownership Registration 5 Cooktop Features 6 7 Using the Cooktop 8 9 Before Using the Cooktop 8 To Operate 8 Control Setting Guide 8 Cast Iron Elements 8 Cooking Utensil Tips 9 Care and Cleaning 10 Control 10 Tempered Glass Surface 10 Cast Iron Elements 10 Stainless Steel Element Rings 10 For Service or Assistance 11 KitchenAid Warranty Back Cover 1989 KitchenAid Inc Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the cooktop follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the cooktop Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Do not leave children alone in area where the cooktop is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of t
8. enamel on cast iron Care and Cleaning Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is COOL before cleaning Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Control Knobs Turn control knobs to the OFF position To remove grasp firmly around knob and pull up Wash in warm soapy water and rinse well Dry completely and replace by pushing them firmly into place IMPORTANT Make sure all the control knobs point to the OFF position Tempered Glass Surface Remove control knobs Clean surface with mild glass cleaner or with clear warm water only Soaps and detergents will leave a filmy residue When cleaning cooktop with knobs removed do not allow water to run down inside cooktop Cast Iron Elements For small spills wait until the element has cooled completely Wipe with a damp soapy cloth Remove all of soap with a wet cloth and wipe dry For large spills wait until the element has cooled completely Scrub the element with an abrasive cleanser and a wire brush or steel wool pad Do not use a soap filled pad Scrub in a circular motion It may be necessary to scrub hard Remove all of cleanser with a wet cloth and wipe dry IMPORTANT It is important to dry elements completely after cleaning Always turn elements on Setting 4 for a few minutes to dry After the elements are cleaned and cooled wipe them with a paper towel or soft cloth and vegetable oil to rest
9. he cooktop They could be bumed or injured Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop They could ignite if they touch a hot element and you could be burned Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop They could explode or bum Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot elements may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder They could catch on fire Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the element If pan is smaller than the element some of the element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves electrical efficiency Never leave elements unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic
10. me use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical codes D Any labor costs during limited warranty E Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States F Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home KITCHENAID INC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 KitchenAid Inc St Joseph Michigan 49085 U S A Part No 3177087 Rev A 1989 KitchenAid Inc Printed in U S A
11. ore finish When elements are turned on after oiling some smoking may occur This is normal IMPORTANT After many cleanings the red circle in the middle of the elements may eventually wear off This does not affect cooking performance Elements can be restored to their original appearance with the help of ELECTROL dressing solution To obtain order information for ELECTROL Part No 814030 write to KitchenAid Inc 123 Koomler Drive La Porte IN 46350 Stainless Steel Element Rings The rings which surround the elements will tum a permanent golden color with use Stains and spills can be removed with a nonabrasive stainless steel cleaner For Service or Assistance Follow These Steps 1 3 If your cooktop should fail to operate check to be sure that a fuse has not blown or the circuit breaker is Not open If the problem is not due to the above item first call your dealer or repair service he recommends All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased the cooktop or an authorized KitchenAid servicer In the event you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer call KitchenAid Customer Relations TOLL FREE 800 422 1230 A Customer Relations representative can recommend a qualified service company in your area If you must call or write please provide Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase and a complete description of the problem
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