KitchenAid Architect KGCP487 User manual

TO THE iNSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE TH_S INSTRUCT{ON BOOK
WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLF_SE READ AND
KEEP THiS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
A Note to You ...................... 2
Cooktop Safety ................... 3
Parts and Features ............. 5
Using Your Cooktop ........... 7
Using the Surface Burners...7
Characteristics of
cookware materials ............. 9
Caring For Your
Cooktop ............................. 10
Cleaning chart ................... 10
Stainless steel surfaces ....11
Sealed surface burners
and cooktop ...................... 12
_nserting Ti_e Beze_ ........... 14
Troubleshooting ................ 15
Requesting Assistance
or Service .......................... 16
Warranty ............................ 18
Forassistance orservice inthe U.S.A.,
cab the Customer Interaction Center.
For assistance or service
in Canada, see page 17.
KmTCHENA D ® ProfessionaGas Cookfop
KGCP487
8284642 www.kitchenaid.com

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Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, KitchenAid appliances are easy to use, save
time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy many years of troublezfree
operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to
operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and
mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
Whenever you call our Customer Interaction Center at
1-800-422-1230 (in Canada, 1-800-461-$681) or
request service for your appliance, you need to know
your complete model number and serial number. You
can find this information on the model and serial
number plate.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase/
Installation Date
Builder/Dealer
Name
Please also record the purchase information. Address
Phone
NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase or
instaJJation date for imwarranty service.
Keep this book ond the sales sJip together in o sole pJace for future reference.

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNmNG: mfthe information in this manuam is not fommowed e×actmy, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personam injury or death.
- Do not store or use gasomine or other flammabme vapors and miquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appmiance.
-WHAT TO DO mFYOU SMELL GAS:
, Do not try to might any appmiance.
Do not touch any emectricam switch.
, Do not use any phone in your buimding.
mmmediatemy caromyour gas suppmier from a neighbor's phone. Fommowthe gas
suppmier's instructions.
mfyou cannot reach your gas suppmier, caromthe fire department.
- mnstaHation and service must be performed by a quamified installer, service agency
or the gas suppmier.

ooktopsafety
mMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
oCAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above the cooktop - children
climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be
seriously injured.
®Proper Installation - The cooktop, when installed,
must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the National Electricai Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the
Canadian Eiectrical Code, Part 1. Be sure the
cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
oThis cooktop is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or
remove the grounding prong from this plug.
o Disconnect the electrical supply before
servicing the cooktop.
®Never Use the Cooktop for Warming or Heating
the Room.
®Injuries may result from the misuse of the
cooktop such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the top surface.
®Maintenance - Keep cooktop area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
oStorage on the cooktop - Flammable materials
should not be stored on or near surface units.
oTop burner flame size should be adjusted so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the
cooking utensil.
SAVE THESE mNSTRUCTmONS
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause Iowqevel exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.

48" Cooktop
Backguard
(for installation against wal!)
Simmer Plate
Large Surface
burner cap ............................
(Large burners are ............................
15,000 BTU)
Surface burner ........................
grate (Model
shown with
Island Trim)
_urne[ contro_
knobs
Small surface
burner caps
(Smallbume_ are
6,000 BTU)
Surface burner
marker
Left Left
Rear Front Left Center Rear Left Center Front Right Center Right Center Rear Front Right Right Rear Front

and Features
36" Cooktop
Backguard
(for installation against wal!)
Simmer Plate
Large surface
burner cap
(Large burners are
15,000 BTU)
Surface burner
grate (Model
shown with
Island Trim)
,a ,/
Burner control
knobs
Small surface
marker
............................................................................................................Standard
control panel
@@
R_R FRONT
D_
Bezel assembly
Control panel with Tile Bezel
(NOTE: The Tile Bezel
Feature is only available on
the 36" model)
@@ @@
Left Left
Rear Front Center Center Right Right Rear Front Rear Front

Your cooktop has sealed gas burners with an
electric ignition system. The sealed burners spread
the heat evenly across the bottom of the cookware
and provide infinite heat control.
All of the large burners use the same size burner cap.
The smaller burners also
use the same size burner
cap. At of the grates, even
those over the smaller
burner caps, are the same
size. When correctly posi-
tioned, the grate legs fit
into the depressed circles
at the front and back of the
porcelain surface.
IMPORTANT: Make certain the cap fits on correctly
and is level over the burner base.
iMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use
with Natural Gas. If you wish to use L.R gas, an
LR Gas Conversion Kit is provided with the unit.
The conversion must be done by a quaified ser-
vice technician.
Using fhe confrol knobs
Your cooktop comes with electric ignitors. Electric
ignitors automatically light the burners each time you
turn the control knobs to
o Do not operate a burner
for extended periods of
time without having cook-
ware on the grate.
o Push in the control knob
and turn it counterclock-
wise to the LITE position.
The clicking sound is the
ignitor sparking. Make sure the burner is lit.
oTo stop the clicking sound after the burner lights,
turn the control knob to the cook setting you want.
You can set the control knob anywhere between HI
and LO.
NOTE: When you turn a knob to the LITE position the
electric ignitors on all burners will spark. Gas will only
flow to the selected burner.
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond
the edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking,
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or fire.
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware
which has boiled dr),, on a hot surface burner. The
cookware could overheat causing damage to the
cookware or cooking product.
Burner heat selings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
k|TE _'To light the burner.
N| ®To start food cooking.
®To bring liquid to a boil
Befween ,, To hold a boil.
MED and Hm ,_To fry chicken or pancakes.
MED ,_To cook gravy, pudding, or icing.
,_To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
Between o To keep food cooking after
MED and [O starting it on a higher setting.
kO ,_To keep food warm.
,_To melt chocolate or butter.
,_To simmer.
I REMEMBER: Whencooktop is in use,the entire cook- I
I
top area may become hot. I

sing Your Cookfop
Simmer Platet
One Simmer Plate has been provided with your
cooktop, it has been
designed to be used on
the large burners only,
with burner settings in the
medium to low range on
your cooktop when lower
temperatures are required
for simmering or maintain-
ing food at a low tempera-
ture over an extended
period of time. The Simmer Plate is made of alu-
minum to evenly spread the heat over the bottom of
pots and pans.
Channels on the bottom of the Simmer Plate (see
diagram at left) have been
designed so it fits properly
and securely over the
grate.
tTo order additional Simmer Plates (Part No.
4458109), call 1-800-422-1230 (in U.S.A.)or
1-800-807-6777 (in Canada). You will hear a
recording. Follow the steps to place order.
Energy saving lips
o To help shorten your cooking time, use the least
amount of liquid possible.
o 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.
In case of a proNonged
power faiNure
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit
match near a burner and turn the control knob to
the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the setting you want.
Home canning informafion
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop
and/or surrounding areas.
To protect your cooktop:
,, Center the canner over the surface burner.
,_Do not let the canner extend beyond the grate
edges.
®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.
,_Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
For up-to-date information on canning in the United
States, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural
Department Extension Office or companies who
manufacture home canning products. In Canada,
contact Agriculture Canada.
Using the righf cookware
makes a big difference
', The pan should have a fiat-bottom, straight sides,
and a weIFfitting lid.
*Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
cookware.
o The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
quickly and evenly the pan heats.
,_When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.

:i sing Your Cooktop
The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.
• Use for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron • Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Ceramic or • Heats slowly and unevenly.
ceramic glass • Use on low to medium settings.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Earthenware • Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Use on low settings.
Porcelain enamel-on-steel or • See cast iron and stainless steel.
enamel-on-cast iron
Stainless steel • Heats quickly but unevenly.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides
even heating.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Yourcooktopisdesignedsoyoucancareforiteasily.Youcandomostcleaningwithitemsfoundaroundyour
home.Cleaningyourcooktopwheneverspillsorsoilingoccurswillhelptokeepitlookingandworkinglikenew+
Beforecleaning,alwaysmakesureallcontrolsareoff andthecooktopis cool. Refer to instructions on
aHcHeaning products before using them to dean your cooktop+
PART
Control Knobs
Control Panel and Tile Bezel
Cooktop Surface
CLEANING METHOD
•Soap and water
• Soap and water
• Spray glass cleaner
• Soap and water
• Mild liquid cleaner
• Spray glass cleaner
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT use steel wool or
abrasive cleaners.
• Pull knobs straight away from
control panel.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
• Apply spray cleaner to paper
towel; do not spray directly on
panel.
• DO NOT use abrasive or harsh
cleaners like chlorine bleach,
ammonia or oven cleaners.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
NOTE: To avoid product damage,
do not remove the cooktop.
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