KitchenAid KECS100 User's Manual
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1. element terminal into the receptacle Control knob collars Removing 1 Turn knobs off and pull upward to remove Place index finger inside center of collar and pull firmly upward to release 10 Caring for your Cooktop 4 When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle a Co NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the coil elements They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl changes color some of your cookware may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the coil ele ment In either case some of the heat that is meant to go into or around cook ware goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can cause it to change color Caring for your Cooktop Cleaning chart Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool Refer to instuctions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Control Knobs e Soap and water e DO NOT use steel wool and Collars e Dishwasher or abrasive cleaners e Pull knobs straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Exterior Surfaces e Soap and water DO NOT use abrasive or excluding control panel e Mild liquid cleaner harsh cleaners like e Spray glass2. cleaner chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners e Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth e Non abrasive plastic e Gently clean around the scrubbing pad model and serial plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Coil Elements DO NOT clean or immerse in water Spatters and spills will burn off Chrome reflector bowls e Light to moderate soil e Soap and water e Wash rinse and dry with e Non abrasive plastic soft cloth scrubbing pad e Dishwasher e Heavy to burned on soils e Solution of 1 2 cup e Soak bowls for 20 ammonia to 1 gallon water Minutes then scrub with e Non abrasive plastic plastic pad scrubbing pad e Mild abrasive powdered cleanser or commercial oven cleaner When the cooktop is cool remove all spills and clean Food spills containing acids such as vinegar and tomato may affect the finish 11 M Caring for your Cooktop Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces e Do not use steel wool or soap filled scouring pads e Rub in the direction of the grain line to avoid marring the surface e Always wipe dry to avoid water marks If commercial cleaners are used follow label directions If product contains chlorine bleach rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft lint free cloth Chlorine is a corrosive substance CLEANING AGENT HOW TO USE Liquid detergent and water all purpose cleaner Routine cleaning and fingerprints Stubborn stains and baked on residue Mild abrasive c
3. Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence KitchenAid Electric Cooktop LENGTH OF KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR ONE YEAR Replacement parts and A Service calls to FULL repair labor costs to 1 Correct the installation of the cooktop WARRANTY correct defects in materials 2 Instruct you how to use the cooktop FROM or workmanship Service 3 Replace house fuses or correct DATE OF must be provided by an house wiring PURCHASE authorized KitchenAid 4 Correct house plumbing servicing outlet Repairs when cooktop is used in other than normal home use SECOND P piacsmeni pario lor any Damage resulting from accident alter THROUGH electric element to correct FIFTH YEAR defocts in materials or ation misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical bled or plumbing codes DATE OF D Any labor costs during the limited PURCHASE warranties 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 G Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance LIMITED workmanship 8 98 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CO
4. NSEQUENTIAL 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 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 assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section In the U S A call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 422 1230 3191536 9 98 1998 KitchenAid Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A Printed in U S A
5. alling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see the A Note to You section This information will help us to better respond to your request e Use and maintenance procedures e Accessory and repair parts sales e Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc e Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors KitchenAid service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized KitchenAid service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances e Installation information If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use factory authorized parts These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID appliance To locate factory authorized replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Consumer
6. at the same time e The type of material the canner is made of determines the length of heating time Refer to the Characteristics of cookware materials chart later in this section for more information e When canning for long periods of time allow elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool down e Alternate use of the coil elements between batches or prepare small batches at a time e Start with hot water cover with a lid and bring to a boil then reduce heat to maintain a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure canner e Keep reflector bowls clean so that they will always reflect heat well e For up to date information on canning contact your local U S Government Agricultural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products Optional canning kit Most water bath or pressure canners have large diameters If you do canning with them at high heat settings for long periods of time you can shorten the life of regular coil elements This can also damage 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 dealer or authorized service company Using your Cooktop Characteristics of cookware materials The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the coil element through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the bes
7. 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 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 For units with ventilating hood e Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter e When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS etting to Know Your Cooktop Model KECS161 36 inches Model KECS100 not shown Model and serial number plate inside burner box Plug in coil Control panel POWER Burner element with coil element one piece reflector bowl Control panel Center rear Control knob control knob collar Right rear Left rear control knob control knob Left front Power on Right front control knob indicator control knob light sing Your Cooktop AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so
8. can result in death or fire Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting Set them anywhere between HI and OFF Power on indicator light The Power on indicator light will glow when any of the coil element s are turned on Using your Cooktop Until you get used to the settings use the following as a 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 food cooking e To bring liquid to a boil MED HI or 6 8 e To hold a rapid boil e To quickly brown or sear meat MED or 5 e To maintain a slow boil e To fry poultry or meat e To make pudding sauce or gravy MED LO or 2 4 e To stew or steam food e To simmer food LO e To keep food warm Set the heat higher or lower within the LO or 1 band to keep food at the temperature you want e To maintain liquid just below simmer e To melt chocolate or butter Home canning information Pan Center over coil element Coil element e Use flat bottomed canners on all types of cooktops especially ceramic glass Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface e Center the canner over the largest coil element Do not extend more than one inch outside the coil element Large diameter canners pans if not centered correctly trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Do not place your canner on two coil elements
9. h proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped You have not plugged in coil elements all the way You are not setting the control knobs correctly You are not pushing in before turning The cooktop is not level The pan used is not the correct type or size Cookware does not fit the coil element being used SOLUTION Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn control knobs to OFF and plug coil elements in all the way See Replacing on page 9 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Level cooktop See Installation Instructions Also see Cleaning the area under the cooktop page 13 number 5 Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the coil element being used equesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check the Troubleshooting Guide section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow these instructions Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 Our consultants are available to assist you When c
10. ion 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 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 Akona Bit and serial number You can find this infor SANATOS mation on the model and serial number Builder Dealer plate see illustration on page 5 for location Name of plate Address Please also record the purchase information Phone NOTE You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Cooktop Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others Na All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the N word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages wi
11. leanser or stainless steel cleaners Wipe with damp cloth or sponge then rinse with clean water and wipe dry Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a damp cloth or sponge and cleaner Rinse thoroughly Repeat if necessary Hard water spots 12 Vinegar Swab or wipe with cloth Rinse with water and dry Caring for your Cooktop Cleaning the area under the cooktop 1 Remove all elements and reflector bowls 2 Place hands under left and right rear element opening areas and lift approx When you hear a click the Posi lock button is correctly engaged 3 To open grip the left and right front Post lock button element openings and lift The support rod will swing forward Pull the rod until it rests at the front edge of the burner box 4 Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water Use a nonabra sive soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 13 roubleshooting You can solve many common cooktop problems easily saving you the cost of a possible service call Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help If the suggestions do not work see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 15 PROBLEM Nothing will operate The coil element s will not operate Control knob s will not turn Cooking results are not what you expected 14 POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is not wired into a live circuit wit
12. ll identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the cooktop follow basic precautions including the following e CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a cooktop Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured e Proper Installation Be sure your cook top is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician e Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the Room e Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop e Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the cooktop e User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Storage on Cooktop Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units e Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let p
13. o light should be visible under the coil element Cookware with rounded the ruler Rotate the ruler in all directions warped ribbed such as some porcelain and look for any light enamelware or dented bottoms could Do not leave empty cookware or cause uneven heating and poor cooking cookware that has boiled dry on a hot results coil element The cookware could overheat e Cookware with non stick finish has causing damage to the cookware or the heating characteristics of the base material Coil element Caring for Your Cooktop AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance Doing so can result in death explosion or fire Coil elements and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all coil elements are off and 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See the cool before removing coil elements and Cleaning chart later in this section reflector bowls for cleaning instructions 2 Push in the edge of the coil element i opposite the receptacle Then lift it Replacing just enough to clear the reflector bowl 1 Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before replacing coil elements and reflector bowls 3 Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle 2 Line openings in the reflector bowl up with the coil element receptacle 3 Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the coil
14. otholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS continued on next page 3 Cooktop Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e 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 This cooktop 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 Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of
15. se and Care Guide KA AG Wa aK Table of Contents 2 A Note to YOu c00 2 Cooktop Safety 3 Getting to Know Your Cooktop ccce 5 Using Your COOKTOP wie ccitnceitciesensesnce 6 Caring for Your COOK OP vacsedeniiatisesatesscecs 9 Troubleshooting 14 Requesting Assistance OF Service 15 Warranty sessirnar 16 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments Models KECS100 KECS161 3191536 www kitchenaid com able of Contents A Note to YOU ceeecceseseeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeenenens 2 Caring for Your Cooktop ssssssssssesnneenneen 9 Cooktop Safety s sccccesssseeeeeeesseseeees 3 Coil elements and reflector bowls 9 Getting to Know Your Cooktop 5 Control Knob collars cccccsesceeeees 10 Using Your Cooktop ccssecceeseesseeeeees 6 Cleaning Chart ccccsccccssssseeeeeees 11 Using the surface cooking area 6 Stainless steel surfaces 12 Characteristics of cookware materials 8 Cleaning the area under the cooktop 13 Cookware tiPS ccccceseseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 8 Troubleshooting esecceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeee 14 Requesting Assistance or Service 15 Warranty 0 cccceccseeeeeeesneeeeeeesneeeseeenneeeeeeeenes 16 Note to You KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operat
16. t cooking results Aluminum e Heats quickly and evenly e Use for all types of cooking e Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking e Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating Cast iron e Heats slowly and evenly e Good for browning and frying e Maintains heat for slow cooking e Can be coated with porcelain enamel Ceramic or ceramic glass e Heats slowly and unevenly e Use on low to medium settings e Follow manufacturer s instructions Copper e Heats very quickly and evenly e Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating Earthenware e Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the manufacturer e Use on low settings Porcelain enamel on steel or enamel on cast iron e See cast iron and stainless steel Stainless steel e Heats quickly but unevenly A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides even heating e Can be coated with porcelain enamel Cookware fips e Select a pan that is about the same size Use flat bottom cookware for best heat as the coil element Cookware should not conduction from the coil element to the extend more than 1 inch outside the area cookware Determine flatness with the e For best results and greater energy ruler test Place the edge of a ruler across efficiency use only flat bottomed the bottom of the cookware Hold it up to cookware that makes good contact with the light N
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