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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POWER ON
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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Control
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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Front
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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ON
OFF
LO HI
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OFF
LO HI
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ON/OFF
ON/OFF
DUAL
SINGLE
HOT HOT
LO HI
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ON
OFF
HOT
ALL OFF
CONTROL LOCK
LO HI
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ON
OFF
HOT
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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ON
OFF
LO HI
2
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ON
OFF
LO HI
2
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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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MED
ON
OFF
HOT
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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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