KitchenAid KECC051H User manual

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A Note to You...............................2
Cooktop Safety ...........................3
Getting to Know
Your Cooktop...............................5
Using Your Cooktop....................9
Using the surface units ................9
Using the cooktop ......................12
Cookware tips.............................13
Characteristics of
cookware materials....................14
Caring for Your Cooktop ..........15
Cleaning the cooktop
and control panel........................15
Cleaning the control knobs........15
How to keep your cooktop
looking like new..........................16
Troubleshooting ........................18
Requesting Assistance
or Service...................................19
Warranty.....................................22
For assistance or service in the U.S.A.,
call the Customer Interaction Center.
1-800-422-1230
For assistance or service
in Canada, see page 20.
Use and Care Guide
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KITCHENAID®Electric Built-In Ceramic Cooktop
Models: KECC501G KECC502G YKECC502G KECC507G
YKECC507G KECC508G YKECC508G KECC562G
KECC567G YKECC567G KECC568G YKECC568G
KECC051H KECC507H KECC563H KECC567H
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID®appliance!
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 trouble-free 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.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call our Customer Interaction
Center at 1-800-422-1230 (in Canada,
1-800-461-5681) 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 (see diagrams for location of
plate).
Please also record the purchase
information.
NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase
or installation date for in-warranty service.
Keep this book and the sales slip together for future reference.
Model Number __________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Purchase/
Installation Date ________________________
Builder/Dealer
Name __________________________________
Address ________________________________
Phone__________________________________
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Cooktop Safety
continued on next page
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:
•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.
•Proper Installation – Be sure your cook-
top is properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician.
•Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming
or Heating the Room.
•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.
•Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting
or hanging garments should never
be worn while using the cooktop.
•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.
•Storage on Cooktop – Flammable
materials should not be stored near
surface units.
•Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –
Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
•Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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:
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Cooktop Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned
Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent
Surface Units – To reduce the risk of
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 –
•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently –
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on hood or filter.
•When flaming foods under the hood,
turn the fan on.
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 low-level exposure to some of the substances listed,
including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and toluene.
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Getting to Know Your
Cooktop
36" Models
(KECC562G, KECC567G, YKECC567G, and KECC567H)
Control panel
Right
front
control
knob
Power on
light
Left front
control
knob
Left rear
control
knob
Center rear
control
knob
Right rear
control
knob
Dual-size
surface units
(p. 10)
Ceramic
cooktop
(pp. 9-12)
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Control
panel
(pp. 5, 9-12)
Model and serial
number plate
(on bottom of
burner box)
This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use it to become familiar with
the location and appearance of all parts and features. Following are models with control
knobs and dual-size and halogen surface units.
Note for Models KECC567G, YKECC567G, and
KECC567H:
Right front and left rear surface units are halogen.
Hot
surface
indicator
lights
located in
the lobe
of each
surface
unit marker
Dual-size
surface units
(p. 10)
Ceramic
cooktop
(pp. 9-12, 14-16)
Control
panel
(pp. 5, 9-11)
Model and serial
number plate
(on bottom of
burner box)
(Model KECC567H shown below)
Stainless steel
frame
(pp. 15, 17)
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Dual-size
surface units
(p. 10)
30" Models
(KECC501G, KECC502G, YKECC502G,
KECC507G, YKECC507G, and KECC507H)
Control panel
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Left front
control
knob
Left rear
control
knob
Right rear
control
knob
Power on
light
Control panel
(pp. 6, 9-10)
Ceramic
cooktop
(pp. 9-12)
Model and serial number
plate (on bottom of
burner box)
Right
front
control
knob
Hot
surface
indicator
lights
located in
the lobe
of each
surface
unit marker
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(KECC563H)
Control panel
Right front
control knob
Power on
light
Left front
control knob
Left rear
control
knob
Center rear
control knob
(Warming
element)
Right rear
control
knob
Dual-size
surface units
(p. 10)
Ceramic
cooktop
(pp. 9-12)
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panel
(pp. 6, 9-10, 12)
Model and serial
number plate
(on bottom of
burner box)
Hot
surface
indicator
lights
located in
the lobe
of each
surface
unit marker Warming
element
(p. 12)
Getting to Know Your Cooktop
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Getting to Know Your Cooktop
15" Model
(KECC051H)
Control panel
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control
knob
Rear control
knob
Power on
light
Control
panel
(pp. 7, 9)
Ceramic
cooktop
(pp. 9-12)
Model and serial
number plate
(on bottom of burner
box)
Hot
surface
indicator
lights
located in
the lobe
of each
surface
unit marker
Note for Models KECC507G and YKECC507G:
Right front and left rear surface units are halogen.
Note for Model KECC501G:
This model does not have dual-size surface units.
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Dual-size
surface units
(p. 10)
Control
panel
(pp. 6, 9-10)
Ceramic
cooktop
(pp. 9-12)
Model and serial number
plate (on bottom of
burner box)
(Model KECC507H shown below)
Stainless steel
frame
(pp. 15, 17)
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LO HI
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LO HI
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ON/OFF
DUAL
SINGLE
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LO HI
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ALL OFF
CONTROL LOCK
LO HI
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OFF
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Dual-size
surface unit
(p. 10)
30" Models
(KECC508G, YKECC508G)
Touch Control panel
36" Models
(KECC568G, YKECC568G)
Touch Control panel
Right
front
touch
control
ALL OFF/
Control Lock
Left front
touch
control
Left rear
touch
control
Center rear
touch
control
Right rear
touch
control
Dual-size
surface unit
(p. 10)
Ceramic
cooktop
(pp. 9-12)
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LO HI
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OFF
LO HI
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LO HI
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ON/OFF
ON/OFF
DUAL
SINGLE
HOT HOT
HOT
ALL OFF
CONTROL LOCK
Left front
touch
control
Left rear
touch
control
Right rear
touch
control
ALL OFF/
Control Lock
Control
panel
(pp. 8, 9)
Ceramic
cooktop
(pp. 9-12)
Control
panel
(pp. 8, 9)
Model and serial
number plate
(on bottom of
burner box)
Model and serial
number plate
(on bottom of burner
box)
Right
front
touch
control
Getting to Know Your Cooktop
Shown below are models with electronic touch controls and dual-size surface units.
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Using the surface units
Control knobs (Models KECC501G,
KECC502G, YKECC502G, KECC507G,
YKECC507G, KECC562G, KECC567G,
YKECC567G, KECC051H, KECC507H,
KECC563H, KECC567H)
Push in control knobs before turning them to
a setting. Set them anywhere between HI and
OFF.
Electronic touch controls (Models
KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC568G,
YKECC568G)
Touch ON/OFF to turn heating elements on.
The LO and HI lights will blink on and off,
indicating a choice of high or low power. To
choose high power, touch the arrow pointing to
HI. To choose low power, touch the arrow
pointing to LO.
Using Your Cooktop
This section tells you how to operate the controls on the cooktop. It also discusses how the
ceramic glass cooktop works, and includes tips on how to cook with and maintain the cooktop.
Surface unit
marker
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Control
knob
To choose a power level other than HI, from
the HI setting, touch and hold, or tap, the
arrow pointing to HI and the power level will
decrease. Stop when you reach the desired
level. Follow the same procedure from LO to
increase the power level.
To turn heating elements off individually,
touch ON/OFF. To turn all elements off at
once, touch ALL OFF.
NOTE: Heating elements will be visible (glow)
only at or above power levels 7 or 8.
To lock controls, touch CONTROL LOCK
and hold for 5 seconds. A tone will sound and
the lock light will go on. To unlock, repeat
above and lock light will go off.
Models KECC508G, YKECC508G,
KECC568G and YKECC568G are equipped
with a control cooling fan. The fan operates
when the cooktop is in use. The fan may
continue to run for a short period of time after
the cooktop is turned off.
Surface unit markers (All Models)
The shape and location of the Surface Unit
Markers match the shape and location of
the surface units that the control knob or
the touch control operates.
Power on light
Models KECC501G, KECC502G,
YKECC502G, KECC507G, YKECC507G,
KECC562G, KECC567G, YKECC567G,
KECC051H, KECC507H, KECC563H,
KECC567H :These models have a separate
Power On Light.
Models KECC508G, YKECC508G,
KECC568G, YKECC568G: These
electronic touch control models have a
common Power On Light. Power levels
LO through HI also act as Power On
Indicator Lights.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done
cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
LO HI
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Using the dual-size surface unit
KECC568G, YKECC568G, KECC508G,
YKECC508G, KECC502G, YKECC502G,
KECC507G, YKECC507G, KECC562G,
KECC567G, YKECC567G, KECC507H,
KECC563H and KECC567H
You can use the right rear and left front
surface units as either small diameter, lower
wattage elements or large diameter, full
wattage elements. Right rear surface unit:
Left front surface unit:
Use both elements
for larger pans
Use small element
for smaller pans
Use both elements
for larger pans
Use inner element
for smaller pans
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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
HI
MED-HI or 6-8
MED or 5
MED-LO or 2-4
LO
RECOMMENDED USE
•To start food cooking.
•To bring liquid to a boil.
•To hold a rapid boil.
•To quickly brown or
sear meat.
•To maintain a slow boil.
•To fry poultry or meat.
•To make pudding,
sauce, or gravy.
•To stew or steam food.
•To simmer food.
•To keep food warm.
Set the heat higher or
lower within the LO
(or 1) band to keep
food at the
temperature you want.
•To maintain liquid just
below simmer.
•To melt chocolate or
butter.
Using Your Cooktop
To use the small or inner element
(for smaller pans):
•Push in and turn the control knob to the
left (counterclockwise) to the desired
setting in the area marked “SINGLE”.
To use both elements (for larger pans):
•Push in and turn the control knob to the
right (clockwise) to the desired setting in
the area marked “DUAL”.
NOTE: You can turn the control knob in
either direction to reach “OFF”.
Hot surface indicator lights
The Hot Surface Indicator Lights in the lobe
at each control will glow when the surface
units get hot. The Indicator Lights will
continue to glow as long as the surface
units are too hot to touch, even after they
are turned off.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cook-
top area may become hot.
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Using Your Cooktop
Using the ceramic glass cooktop
The right front and left rear surface units
feature halogen elements. These elements
light up as soon as you turn them on and are
brighter than regular coil elements.
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is
similar to cooking on coil elements. There are,
however, a few differences:
•The surface cooking 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.
•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.
•Lift pots and pans onto and off of the
cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cook-
top 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 melt, such
as plastic, to come in contact with the cook-
top while it is hot.
Halogen element (Models KECC507G,
YKECC507G, KECC567G, YKECC567G and
KECC567H)
Using the dual size surface unit
(Models KECC508G, YKECC508G,
KECC568G, YKECC568G)
You can use the left front surface unit as
either a small diameter, lower wattage
element (center inner ring) for smaller pans
or as a large diameter, full wattage element
(entire element to outer ring) for larger pans.
Use both elements
for larger pans
Use inner element
for small pans
To use the small or inner element:
• Touch SINGLE ON/OFF. The HI and LO
lights will blink on and off indicating a
choice of either HI or LO power selection.
•Touch the arrow pointing to HI for high
power.
•Touch the arrow pointing to LO for low
power.
To use both elements:
•Touch DUAL ON/OFF and proceed the
same as for SINGLE ON/OFF.
•To turn the entire element on, touch
DUAL ON/OFF. The HI and LO lights will
blink on and off indicating a choice of
either HI or LO power selection.
•Touch the arrow pointing to HI for high
power.
•Touch the arrow pointing to LO for low
power.
NOTE: You may switch between SINGLE
and DUAL element operation at any time an
element is in operation simply by touching
SINGLE or DUAL.
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ON/OFF
DUAL
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Warming element
control knob
Using the cooktop
Using the Warming element
(Model KECC563H)
Use the Warming element to keep cooked
foods warm. It is not recommended for
heating cold foods. Choose the LO
setting for heat-sensitive and smaller
quantities of food. Choose the HI setting for
liquids and larger quantities of food. Adjust
as needed.
To set the Warming element:
1. Push in and turn the control knob to the
desired setting from LO to HI for different
levels of heating.
2. Turn the knob to OFF when finished. The
Keep Warm element will remain warm
until the surface indicator light on the
cooktop goes off.
•Cover all foods with a lid. Do not use plas-
tic wrap to cover food because it may melt
onto the cooktop surface. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the
cover for moisture to escape.
•Use only cookware and dishes
recommended for oven and cooktop use.
•Use potholders or oven mitts to remove
food.
•Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting.
See “Cleaning the cooktop and control
panel” in the “Caring for Your Cooktop”
section 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 “Cleaning the cooktop and control
panel” in the “Caring for Your Cooktop”
section for care and cleaning suggestions.
Warming element
Using Your Cooktop
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than
one hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning
or sickness.
•The Warming element will not glow red
when it is on, unlike the surface elements.
However, the surface indicator light on the
cooktop will glow.
•The Warming element may be used
whether the other elements are in use or
not.
•The quality of the food may deteriorate if it
is kept on the Warming element for an
extended period of time.
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Using Your Cooktop
•Select a pan that is about the same size
as the surface cooking area. Cookware
should not extend more than 1 inch
(2.5 cm) outside the area.
•Cookware with non-stick finish has
heating characteristics of the base material.
•Check for rough spots on the bottom of
metal or glass cookware which will scratch
the ceramic glass surface.
•Use flat bottom cookware for best heat
•For best results and greater energy
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed
cookware that makes good contact with
the surface cooking area. Cookware with
rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some
porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms
could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
•Cookware designed with slightly indented
bottoms or small expansion channelscan
be used.
conduction from the surface cooking area
to the cookware. Determine flatness with
the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it
up to the light. No light should be visible
under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all
directions and look for any light.
•Do not leave empty cookware, or
cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot
surface cooking area. The cookware
could overheat, causing damage to the
cookware or the surface cooking area.
Home canning information
•Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting)
of the left front surface cooking area for
best results. (Models KECC502G,
YKECC502G, KECC507G, YKECC507G,
KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC562G,
KECC567G, YKECC567G, KECC568G,
YKECC568G, KECC507H, KECC563H,
and KECC567H)
•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.
•Center the canner over the largest
surface cooking area. Do not extend more
than one inch outside the surface cooking
area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not
centered correctly, trap heat and can
cause damage to the cooktop.
Do not place your canner on two surface
cooking areas at the same time.
•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.
•When canning for long periods of time,
allow elements and the surrounding
surfaces to cool down.
•Alternate use of the surface cooking
areas between batches or prepare small
batches at a time.
•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.
•For up-to-date information on canning,
contact your local U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office
or companies who manufacture home
canning products. In Canada, contact
Agriculture Canada.
Center over
surface unit
Pan
Surface
unit
•
Cookware tips
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Using Your Cooktop
Characteristics of cookware materials
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
ceramic glass •Heats slowly and unevenly.
•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 enamel-on-cast iron •See cast iron and stainless steel.
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.
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Caring for Your Cooktop
Cleaning the cooktop and control panel
This cooktop is designed for easy care.
However, ceramic glass cooktops need
to be maintained differently than standard
electric coil elements. Foods spilled directly
on the cooktop will not burn off as on coil
elements. Because of this, the surface should
be dust-free and soil-free before heating.
The Cooktop Polishing Creme included
with your cooktop, paper towels or a sponge
is all you need to clean your cooktop. For
proper cleaning methods, please review the
“How to keep your cooktop looking like new”
chart. Follow this chart after each use to en-
sure top performance and to preserve that
uniquely elegant look.
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
•Activate control lock on electronic touch
control models (see page 8).
Cleaning the control knobs
1. Make sure all control knobs are turned to
OFF.
2. Pull the control knobs straight off. Do not
remove seals under knobs. They keep
moisture and soil out of cooktop.
3. Wash control knobs with sponge and
warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry
with a soft cloth. Do not soak.
4. Replace control knobs by pushing them
firmly into place. Make sure all knobs
point to OFF.
NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel
wool, abrasives, or commercial oven
cleaners, which may damage the finish.
NOTE: (Note applies to models KECC507H
and KECC567H only.) Do not use Cooktop
Polishing Creme on the stainless steel
frame when cleaning. The polish will scratch
the stainless steel surface. If residual polish
should get on the stainless steel surface
during cleaning, wipe off with a damp cloth.
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Caring for Your Cooktop
WHAT TO USE
•Paper towel
•Clean, damp sponge
•Cooktop Polishing
Creme†
•Nonabrasive cleanser
•Cooktop Polishing
Creme†
•Razor scraper in a
holder
•Paper towel
•Clean, damp sponge
•Cooktop Polishing
Creme†
HOW TO CLEAN
DO NOT use steel wool, plastic cleaning
pads, abrasive powdered cleansers,
chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia,
or glass cleaners with ammonia. They
may damage the cooktop surface.
Wipe as soon as Hot Surface Indicator
Light goes off. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Rub into soil using damp paper towel.
Rinse and dry.
Rub creme into soil using paper towel.
Reapply creme to remaining spots. Hold
razor scraper as flat to surface as
possible, scrape spots. Polish entire
cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Rinse and dry. Store razor blades out
of reach of children.
Wipe while ceramic glass surface is
warm. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Before heating cooktop again, rub into
area using damp paper towel. Rinse
and dry.
To prevent scratches and abrasions,
use the Cooktop Polishing Creme
regularly. Scratches and abrasions
do not affect cooking performance.
After many cleanings, they will become
less visible.
PART
Ceramic glass
cooktop
Light to
moderate soil
Heavy soil, dark
streaks, specks,
and discoloration
Burned-on soils
Sugary spills
(jellies, candy
syrups)
Metal marks from
copper, aluminum
pans
Tiny scratches or
abrasions •Cooktop Polishing
Creme†
†To order additional Cooktop Polishing Creme 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 an order.
Your cooktop is designed for easy care. 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. Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme, included with your range, to
clean and maintain the cooktop.
How to keep your cooktop looking like new
When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as
vinegar and tomato, may effect finish.
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NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser
to prevent streaking or staining.
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEANPART
Stainless steel
surfaces
(Models KECC507H
and KECC567H)
Routine cleaning
and fingerprints •Liquid detergent/soap and water, or
all-purpose cleaner
•DO NOT use steel wool or soap-
filled scouring pads.
•Rub in the direction of the grain
line to avoid marring the surface.
•Always wipe dry to avoid water
marks.
•If commercial cleaners are used,
follow label directions. If product
contains chlorine (bleach), wipe
thoroughly with clean water and dry
with a soft lint-free cloth. Chlorine
is a corrosive substance.
•Wipe with damp cloth or sponge,
then wipe with clean water and dry.
Stubborn stains and
baked-on residue
Hard water spots
•
•Vinegar
•To avoid marring the surface, rub in
the direction of grain lines with a
damp cloth or sponge and cleanser.
Wipe thoroughly with clean water.
Repeat if necessary.
•Swab or wipe with cloth.Wipe with
clean water and dry.
Stainless Steel
Cleaner and Polish
How to keep your cooktop looking like new
(cont.)
Caring for Your Cooktop
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Troubleshooting
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.
A household fuse has blown
or a circuit breaker has
tripped.
You are not setting the control
knobs correctly.
You are not pushing in before
You are not following the
correct sequence to operate
the electronic touch control.
The cooktop is not level.
The pan used is not the
correct type or size.
Cookware does not fit
the surface cooking area
being used.
SOLUTION
See installation instructions for elec-
trical requirements.
Replace household fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
Replace household fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
Push control knobs in before turning
to a setting.
Push control knob(s) in before turning
to a setting.
Level cooktop. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
recommended pan type and size.
Pan should be the same size or
slightly larger than surface cooking
area being used.
PROBLEM
Nothing will
operate
The surface
cooking areas
will not operate
Control knob(s)
will not turn
Cooking
results are
not what
you expected
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 19
(in the U.S.A.), or on page 20 (in Canada).
You are not touching the
electronic control in the
correct location.
turning. See Electronic touch controls in the
"Using Your Cooktop" section.
Touch controls
will not respond
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Requesting Assistance or
Service
If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.:
Call the KitchenAid Customer Interaction
Center toll free:
1-800-422-1230.
Our consultants are
available to assist you.
When calling:
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.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
•Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances.
•Installation information.
•Accessory and repair parts sales.
•Specialized customer assistance
(Spanish speaking, hearing impaired,
limited vision, etc.).
•Referrals to local dealers, service
companies, and repair parts distributors.
KitchenAid designated service
technicians are trained to fulfill the
product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the
United States.
To locate the KitchenAid designated
service company in your area, you can
also look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts,
we recommend that you only use factory
specified 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 specified replacement parts
in your area, call our Customer Interaction
Center telephone number or your nearest
KitchenAid designated 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
Customer Interaction Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
MD 8020
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2400
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
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.
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Requesting Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service in Canada:
Call the KitchenAid Canada Customer
Interaction Center toll free:
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (EST) at
1-800-461-5681. Our consult-
ants are available to assist
you.
When calling:
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.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
•Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances.
•Accessory and repair parts sales.
•Specialized customer assistance
(French speaking, hearing impaired,
limited vision, etc.).
•Referrals to local dealers, service
companies, and repair parts distributors.
KitchenAid designated service
technicians are trained to fulfill the
product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in Canada.
To locate the KitchenAid designated
service company in your area, you can
also look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages.
If you need service:
Contact Inglis Limited Appliance Service from anywhere in Canada at 1-800-807-6777.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts,
we recommend that you only use factory
specified 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 specified replacement parts
in your area, call our Customer Interaction
Center telephone number or your nearest
KitchenAid designated service center.
If you need further assistance, you can
write to KitchenAid with any questions or
concerns at:
Customer Interaction Center
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N3A7
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
For further assistance
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