KitchenAid KECD805H User manual

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KITCHENAID* Electric Downdraft
Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Models: KECD805H KECD865H
YKECD805H YKECD865H
Use and Care Guide
www.kitchenaid.com
A Note to You.......................2
Cooktop Safety ...................3
Parts and Features..............5
Using Your Cooktop............6
Caring for Your Cooktop...10
Troubleshooting.................12
Requesting Assistance
or Service ...........................13
Index ...................................15
Warranty .............................16
For assistance or service
in the U.S.A., call the Consumer
Assistance Center.
1-800-422-1230
For assistance or service
in Canada, see page 14.

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ANote 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
and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product
Registration Card.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call our Consumer Assistance 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 diagram on page 5 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 in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number ____________________________________
Serial Number ____________________________________
Purchase/
Installation Date __________________________________
Builder/Dealer
Name____________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________

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Cooktop Safety
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.
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.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
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All safety messages will 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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• 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.
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 cooktop 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.
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Cooktop Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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.

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Parts and Features
Control area
(pp. 6, 10)
Surface
units
(p. 6)
Hot surface
indicator lights
(p. 9)
Right
rear
control
knob
Right
front
control
knob
Left
rear
control
knob
Left
front
control
knob
Hot
surface
indicator
light
Vent fan
control
knob
Model and serial
number plate
(on bottom of cooktop)
Vent
(pp. 9, 10)
Filter
(p. 10)
Air grille
(p. 10) Ceramic glass cooktop
(pp. 8, 11)
Power on light
(Models KECD805H and YKECD805H)
Control panel
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rear
control
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Right
front
control
knob
Left
rear
control
knob
Left
front
control
knob
Hot
surface
indicator
light
Vent fan
control
knob
Power on light
(Models KECD865H and YKECD865H)
Control panel
Control area
(pp. 6, 10)
Surface
units
(p. 6)
Hot surface
indicator lights
(p. 9)
Model and serial
number plate
(on bottom of cooktop)
Vent
(pp. 9, 10)
Filter
(p. 10)
Air grille
(p. 10) Ceramic glass cooktop
(pp. 8, 11)

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SETTING
HI
MED HI
MED
MED LO
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.
•To melt chocolate or butter.
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Using the surface units
Using the control knobs
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a
setting. You can set
them anywhere between
HI and OFF.
Surface unit heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
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Fire Hazard
Turn all controls off when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Using Your Cooktop
Easy ways to save energy
•When heating large quantities of liquid for foods
such as pasta or soup, cover with a lid to help
shorten cooking time.
•Preheat your pots and 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.
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Using the dual size surface unit
(Models KECD865H and YKECD865H)
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
(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”.

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Using the surface units (cont.)
Using Your Cooktop
Home canning information
•Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting) of the
left front surface unit for best results. (Models
KECD865H and YKECD865H)
•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 unit.
Do not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside
the surface unit. 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 units 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 units 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.
Cookware tips
•Select a pan that is about the same size as the
surface unit. Cookware should not extend more
than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area.
•For best results and greater energy
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware
that makes good contact with the surface unit.
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 channels can be
used.
•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
conduction from the surface unit 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 unit. The
cookware could overheat, causing damage to
the cookware or the surface unit.
Center over
surface unit
Pan
Surface
unit

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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.
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A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides
even heating.
•Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Using the ceramic glass cooktop
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to
cooking on coil
elements. There are,
however, a few
differences:
•The surface unit 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.
Using the surface units (cont.)
•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 melt, 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
“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 cook-
top and control panel” in the “Caring for Your
Cooktop” section for care and cleaning suggestions.
Using Your Cooktop

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Using the surface units (cont.)
Hot surface indicator light
The hot surface indicator light in the lobe of each
control will glow when
a surface unit becomes
too hot to touch. The
indicator light will
continue to glow as long
as the surface unit is too
hot to touch, even after
it is turned off.
Using the vent system
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Cut Hazard
Do not put hands into vent when fan or
controls are on.
Doing so can result in serious cuts.
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.
Using Your Cooktop

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Cleaning chart
Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Refer to instructions on all
cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop.
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Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion or fire.
HOW TO CLEAN
•Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
OR
•Wash the air grille in a dishwasher.
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.
PART
Air grille
Control knobs
Filter
Trim
Vent
Caring for Your Cooktop