KitchenAid KECD805E User's Manual
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1. ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet Replacement parts for any electric element if defective in materials or workmanship Replacement ceramic glass if breakage is due to defects in materials or workmanship For downdraft vent system replacement parts for the downdraft vent motor to correct defects in materials or workmanship A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooktop 2 Instruct you how to use the cooktop 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Correct house plumbing B Repairs when cooktop is used in other than normal home use C Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installa tion not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes D Any labor costs during the 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 G Repairs to ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide H Repairs to parts or systems caused by unautho rized modifications made to the appliance 7 96 KITCHEN2. Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 INDEX This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE eco 19 SERVICE 13 CLEANING SURFACE UNITS P ld eec Cm 9 Ceramic glass 7 Control KNOBS aie ertet ie create ovid dg orb uie 9 Control knobs tinrent riniki eonna iiie 5 A c 9 Control setting guide esses 6 TET PIRE tuts tec Mp e E 9 Hot surface indicator lights 8 VOR essi d enn 9 J T 6 CONTROL AREA TIPS CODIEOLKrIODS iro ier Edi detest 5 oa qe URP RUE 10 Hot surface indicator lights 8 Cookware 6 Power on light rte mere teens 5 Energy saving tips scere prenne rna ER 6 Vent fan control knob 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 COOKWARE per OR UE 4 eda tae ura 8 ON 6 WARRANTY iiic toi tine UA RR PE eR RID Is 16 FEATURE S doivent a 5 SAFETY Sissi ud pn Cit eS 3 4 ELECTRIC DOWNDRAFT CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP WARRANTY KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR LENGTH OF WARRANTY
3. cooktop wipe up with a as jellies and paper towel or clean damp sponge while the ceramic glass surface is still warm Remove spills as soon as possible after they occur candy syrups Dark streaks specks and discoloration Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme or a nonabrasive cleanser with a damp paper towel or sponge Metal marks from copper aluminum pans Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme with a damp paper towel or sponge before heating the cooktop again If heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking After many cleanings they will become less visible To prevent scratches and abrasions use the Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly Tiny scratches or abrasions NOTE Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking or staining TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 13 Cooktop does not work PROBLEM CAUSE The surface units will not You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker operate e You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting The control knob s e You are not pu
4. or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP This section contains captioned pictures of your cooktop Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Air grille p 9 Ceramic glass cooktop pp 7 10 11 Vent pp 8 9 O05 Hot surface OOO indi i UN ED lights ib TT ANN XK RCH ANNA X SA CS Te Surface units X SA B a d area pp 6 9 Model and serial number plate on bottom of cooktop Control area Vent fan control knob Left rear control knob Right rear control knob Left front control knob Hot surface we indicator light Right front control knob Power on light USING YOUR COOKTOP To get the best cooking results you should use your cooktop the correct way This section tells you what you need to know to use your cooktop safely and efficiently Using the surface units Using the control knobs Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them anywhere be tween HI and OFF Surface unit heat settings Use the following chart a
5. AID 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 may 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 Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting addi tional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3190635 1996 KitchenAid amp Registered Trademark of KitchenAid U S A 8 96 Printed in U S A
6. KECD805E USE amp CARE GUIDE PART NO 3190635 KitchenAid Electric Downdraft Ceramic Glass Cooktop A Note to You Cooktop Safety Getting to Know Your Using Your Caring for Your Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service rere reer rere trier rrr irre amstensaenpedoshunua evss 1 800 422 1230 Call us with questions or comments A NOTE TO You Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID appliance KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card 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 or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 422 1230 When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see the diagram on page 5 Keep this book a
7. age the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep water boiling To keep your ele ments working for as long as possible Prepare small batches at a time Do not use your elements for canning all day Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions center over surface unit Surface Pan unit Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to cooking on coil surface J units There are how ever a few differences e The cooking surface area will glow red when the element is turned on You will see the element cycling on and off even on the HI setting to help the area stay at the temperature setting you chose Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave marks that are difficult to remove or could leave permanent marks Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it Be careful when using heavy skillets and large pots Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Do not allow anything that could me
8. be damaged if a pot has boiled dry or has been left empty on a hot surface unit Cookware tips Flat bottomed cookware including woks canners and teakettles will provide better contact with the surface unit and provide the best cooking results Warped dented and ribbed bottomed cookware can result in uneven cooking due to incomplete contact with the surface unit Cookware that has been designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness cookware The pan material type of metal or glass affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats Check for rough spots on the bottom of your metal or glass cookware which could scratch the ceramic surface Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them Food and water particles left on the bottoms can leave deposits on the cooktop when it is heated Home canning information To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a 1 inch canner pan that you maximum Les can center over the overhang surface unit and that does not extend more than one inch outside the surface unit area Large diameter can ners pans if not centered correctly trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop Do not place your canner on 2 surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and dam
9. e could start Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual 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 become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flam mable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot surface units Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire continued on next page COOKTOP SAFETY Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Do not cook on a broken cooktop If the cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If the pan is smalle
10. ew AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns Cleaning chart Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your cooktop Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool HOW TO CLEAN Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Wash the air grille in a dishwasher Control knobs 1 Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel 2 Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry them well Do not soak them Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish of the knobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Wash the filter in a dishwasher NOTE Do not run the ventilation system without the filter Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers which can damage the finish Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well OR Wash the vent with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the vent Apply the cleaner to the paper towel CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP Cleaning
11. lt such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting See page 10 for more information Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and give you the most even heating See pages 10 and 11 for care and cleaning suggestions NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The cookware could overheat and damage itself or the surface unit Using the surface units conc Hot surface indicator lights One of the Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch The Indicator Light will continue to glow as long c HOT as the surface unit is too hot to touch even after it is turned off Using the vent system The built in vent system removes cooking vapors odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop Turn the vent fan knob to the desired setting You can set the vent fan between HI and LO AWARNING Cut Hazard Do not put hands into vent when fan or controls are on Doing so can result in serious cuts CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP Your cooktop is designed so you can care for it easily 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 working like n
12. nd the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference You must provide proof of purchase for in warranty service COOKTOP SAFETY Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to or damage when using the cooktop follow asic precautions including the following General Read all instructions before using the cooktop e Install or locate the cooktop only in accor dance with the provided Installation Instructions The cooktop must be installed by a qualified installer The cooktop must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the cooktop Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the cooktop is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop They could be burned or injured Do not operate the cooktop if it is dam aged or not working properly Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fir
13. onsultants provide assistance with warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized KitchenAid service Features and specifications on our full line of company in your area you can also look in your appliances telephone directory Yellow Pages Installation information Use and maintenance procedures If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recom To locate factory authorized replacement parts in mend that you only use factory authorized parts your area call our Consumer Assistance Center These parts will fit right and work right because they telephone number or your nearest authorized are made to the same exacting specifications used service center to build every new KITCHENAID appliance For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to If the dealer authorized servicer and KitchenAid have KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at failed to resolve your problem you can contact the KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP Consumer Assistance Center MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts c o Correspondence Dept that voice consumer views at the highest levels of the 2000 North M 63 major appliance industry MACAP will in turn inform us Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 of your action Please include a daytime phone number in your Major Appliance Consumer Action Program correspondence 20 North
14. r 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 Check to be sure glass cookware is safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite qi a Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately eM Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother a flaming pan on the cooktop by covering with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of the pan can be extin guished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Clean the cooktop with care Some clean ers could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface If a wet soft cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Do not repair
15. s a guide SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pancakes MEDHI e For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables MED LO To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO To keep food warm until it s ready to serve AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death fire or burns Energy saving tips Maich ihe pan to the surface unit size The pan should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid To help shorten your cooking time use the least amount of liquid possible Preheat your pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start your food on a higher heat setting then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking Place a filled pan on the surface unit before turning it on Using cookware Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas If the cookware is too small for the surface unit or the bottom is not flat the surface unit could stay glowing red for an extended length of time causing damage to the unit If you start cooking on high it is important to turn the control down to a lower setting to complete cooking The surface unit could overheat or
16. shing in before turning will not turn Cooking results PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not e The cooktop is not level See Installation Instructions what you expected The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size The cookware is too large or too small for the surface unit being used Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit being used REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check Troubleshooting on page 12 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below If you need assistance or service Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Accessory and repair parts sales Center toll free at Do it yourself repair help 1 800 422 1230 Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak When calling ing hearing impaired limited vision etc Please provide KitchenAid with the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see page 5 This information will help us better KitchenAid service technicians are trained Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors respond to your request to fulfill he product warranty and provide after Our c
17. the ceramic glass cooktop Your cooktop is designed for easy care However you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktop differently than you would standard electric open coil elements Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open coil elements Because of this you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and easier cleaning The Cooktop Polish ing Creme included with your cooktop paper towels or a sponge and a single edge razor blade in a holder see next page for ordering informa tion are all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning meth ods please review Cleaning tips in the next column and on the next page Follow them each time you use your cooktop This will ensure you get the best performance out of your cooktop as well as preserve that uniquely elegant look To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions Remove sugar spills and soils from the cooktop while the surface is still warm to avoid pitting on the surface Marks from sliding metal pans on the cooktop are difficult to remove completely Use cooktop polish ing creme to clean the area Several applications may be necessary Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads gritty powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammonia These produc
18. ts could damage the cooktop surface Cleaning tips What to use Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your cooktop with a paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using the creme follow the instructions on the container r Use this scraper to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic glass cooktop To avoid scratches keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible Store razor blades out of reach of children CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop cont Steps to follow 1 You can wipe off most spills easily using a paper towel or clean damp sponge as soon as the Hot Surface Indicator Light s goes off 2 For stubborn spills rub the Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked on soil using a paper towel If some soil remains leave some creme on the spot s and follow Step 3 3 Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper 4 Finish by polishing the entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel 3184477 or a razor scraper Part No 3183488 call 1 800 422 1230 You will hear a recording Follow the steps to place an order To order the Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No How to keep your cooktop looking like new IF THERE ARE WHAT TO DO Sugary spills To prevent pitting on the and soils such
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