KitchenAid KECS100 User manual

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ELECTRIC COOKTOP
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Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2
Models KECS161 KECS100
4456575

TABLE OF CONTENTS
COOKTOP SAFETY .................................................................... 2
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 4
COOKTOP USE .............................................................................. 5
Cooktop Controls ......................................................................... 5
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls ................................................. 5
Lift-up Cooktop ............................................................................ 5
Home Canning ............................................................................. 6
Cookware ..................................................................................... 6
COOKTOP CARE ............................................................................ 6
General Cleaning .......................................................................... 6
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 7
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ........................................................... 7
WAR RANTY ................................................................................. 8
COOKTOP SAFETY
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.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
WARNmNG: To reduce the risk of fire, eHectrbaH
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
m 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,
m Proper Installation - Be sure your cooktop is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician,
m Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating
the Room,
m 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,
m Wear Proper Apparel - Loose=fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
cooktop,
m 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,
m Storage on Cooktop- Flammable materials should
not be stored near surface units,
m Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or
flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher,
m 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,
m 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 cook Among those areas are the cooktop
and surfaces facing the cooktop,
m Use Proper Pan Size - This cooktop is equipped
with one or more surface units of different size,
Select utensils having fiat bottoms large enough to
cover the surface unit heating element, The use of
undersized utensils wiii expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing, Proper relationship of utensil to
burner wiii 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
-, 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.
For units with coil elements -
'= Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in
Place - Absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
,= Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface unit drip bowls, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.
,= Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements -
Heating elements should never be immersed in water.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match your model.
Control Panel
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1. Left Rear Control Knob
2. Center Rear Control Knob
Cooktop
3. Right Rear Control Knob
4. Left Front Control Knob
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5. Power On Indicator Light
6. Right Front Control Knob
1. Plug-in coil element with
one-piece reflector bowl 2. Control panel 3. Model and serial number plate
located inside burner box

COOKTOP USE
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push
in and turn to setting. The surface cooking area locater shows
which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide
when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI •Start food cooking.
• Bring liquid to a boil.
6-8 • Hold a rapid boil.
[MED- Nil • Quickly brown or sear food.
5• Maintain a slow boil.
[MED] • Fry or saute foods.
• Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
2-4 • Stew or steam food.
[MED- LO] • Simmer.
LO • Keep food warm.
• Melt chocolate or butter.
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REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cook= I
top area may become hot. I
Power On Light
The Power On light will glow when any of the coil element(s) is
turned on.
Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the
coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce
excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color. For more
information, see the "General Cleaning" section.
Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls,
make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the off
position.
To Remove:
1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then
lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl.
Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
3. Lift out the burner bowl.
To Replace:
1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element
receptacle.
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2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, carefully push
coil element terminal into the receptacle.
3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it
will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the
receptacle.
The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath.
Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the finish and
the cooktop frame. For more information, see the "General
Cleaning" section.
To Lift:
Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock into
place.
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
To Replace:
1. Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support
rods back to unlock them.
2. Slowly lower the cooktop into place.

Whencanningforlongperiods,alternatetheuseofsurface
cookingareas,elementsorsurfaceburnersbetweenbatches.
Thisallowstimeforthemostrecentlyusedareastocool.
• Centerthecanneronthegrateorlargestsurfacecooking
areaorelement.Cannersshouldnotextendmorethan1in.
(2.5cm)outsidethecookingarea.
• Donotplacecannerontwosurfacecookingareas,elements
orsurfaceburnersatthesametime.
• Onceramicglassmodels,onlyuseflat-bottomedcanners.
• Oncoilelementmodels,theinstallationofaCanningUnitKit
isrecommended.Ifnotinstalled,thelifeofthecoilelement
willbeshortened.
• Formoreinformation,contactyourlocalagricultural
department.Companiesthatmanufacturehomecanning
productscanalsoofferassistance.
IMPORTANT:Neverleaveemptycookwareonahotsurface
cookingarea,elementorsurfaceburner.
Idealcookwareshouldhaveaflatbottom,straightsides,awell-
fittinglidandthematerialshouldbeofmedium-to-heavy
thickness.
Roughfinishesmayscratchthecooktop.Aluminumandcopper
maybeusedasacoreorbaseincookware.However,whenused
asabaseitcanleavepermanentmarksonthecooktoporgrates.
Cookwarematerialisafactorinhowquicklyandevenlyheatis
transferred,whichaffectscookingresults.Anon-stickfinishhas
thesamecharacteristicsasitsbasematerial.Forexample,
aluminumcookwarewithanon-stickfinishwilltakeonthe
propertiesofaluminum.
Usethefollowingchartasaguideforcookwarematerial
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum • Heatsquicklyandevenly.
• Suitableforalltypesofcooking.
• Mediumorheavythicknessisbestfor
mostcookingtasks.
Castiron • Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic glass • Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use on low heat settings.
COOKWARE
Porcelain
enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
Stainless steel
CHARACTERISTICS
• See stainless steel or cast iron.
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
COOKTOP CARE
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
• Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PAN EL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
• Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
• Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
• Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
• Vinegar for hard water spots

COILELEMENTS(onsomemodels)
Donotcleanorimmerseinwater.Soilwillburnoffwhenhot.
Formoreinformation,see"CoilElementsandBurnerBowls."
• Dampcloth:
Makesurecontrolknobsareoffandelementsarecool.
BURNERBOWLS(onsomemodels)
DonotcleanintheSelf-Cleaningcycle.
• Solutionof_/2cup(125mL)ammoniato1gal.(3.75L)water:
Soakfor20minutes,thenscrubwithstainlesssteelwool
pad.
• Ovencleaner:
Followproductlabelinstructions.
• Mildlyabrasivecleanser:
Scrubwithwetscouringpad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
• Dishwasher.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
•Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
breaker been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
•Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.
Cooktop will not operate
•Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
•On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See "Coil Elements and Burner Bowls" section.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
•Is the proper cookware being used?
See "Cookware" section.
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See "Cooktop Controls" section.
•Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
• On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See "Coil Elements and Burner Bowls" section.
ASSISTANCE OR
SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
"Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If
you still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
only use factory specified parts. These factory specified 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 parts in your area, call our Customer
Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest KitchenAid
designated service center.
Call the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center toll free:
1-800-422-1230.
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, repair parts distributors, and
service companies. 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.
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
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, M149022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Accessories U.S.A.
To order accessories, call the KitchenAid Customer Interaction
Center toll free at 1-800-442-9991 and follow the menu prompts.
Or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com and click on "Shop-
Online," then "Accessories."
Canning Unit Kit
(coil element models)
Order Part #242905
Cooktop Polishing Creme
(ceramic glass models)
Order Part #4392916
Cooktop Scraper
(ceramic glass models)
Order Part #3183488
Stainless Steel Cleaner &
Polish
(stainlesssteel models)
Order Part #4396095

KITCHENAID ®COOKTOP, BUILT-IN OVEN AND
RANGE WARILANTY
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or
furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or
workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company.
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC ELEMENTS, CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP,
GAS BURNERS, AND SOLID STATE TOUCH CONTROL SYSTEM
On electric ranges and electric cooktops, in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated
and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for
any electric element to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
On ceramic glass ranges and ceramic glass cooktops, in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance
is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified
parts for the ceramic glass cooktop. KitchenAid warrants that the ceramic glass cooktop will not discolor, the cooktop pattern will not
wear off, the rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack, the ceramic glass cooktop will not crack
due to thermal shock and the surface unit elements will not burn out.
On gas ranges and gas cooktops, in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and
maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for any
gas burner to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
On ranges and built-in ovens, in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and
maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for the
porcelain oven cavity/inner door if the part rusts through due to defects in materials or workmanship. KitchenAid will pay for factory
specified parts for solid state touch control system and magnetron tube in combination ovens to correct defects in materials or
workmanship.
SIXTH THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PRO LINE TM RANGES AND BUILT-IN OVENS
PORCELAIN OVEN CAVITY/INNER DOOR
On PRO LINETM ranges and built-in ovens only, in the sixth through tenth years from date of purchase, when this appliance is operated
and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified parts for
the oven cavity/inner door if the part rusts through due to defects in materials or workmanship.
KitchenAid will not pay for:
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance, to instruct you how to use your appliance, to replace house fuses or
correct house wiring, or to replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
2. Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
3. Pickup and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God or use of products not
approved by KitchenAid.
5. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
7. Any labor costs during the limited warranty periods.
KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE 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 vary from state to state.
Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another
warranty applies.
If you need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of this book. After checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be found
by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by calling the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center, 1-800-422-1230 (toll-free),
from anywhere in the U.S.A. 4/01
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to
better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.
You will need to know your complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial
number label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in the
"Parts and Features" section.
Dealer name
Address
Phone number
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
4456575 1/03
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