KitchenAid KGCS166GSS User manual

GAS COOKTOP
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE DE CUISSON À GAZ
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour installation ou service composez le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à...
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Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2
Models/Modèles KGCV566 KGCC566 KGCS166 KGCT055 KGCS127 KGCS105 KGCC505 KGCR055
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COOKTOP SAFETY.................................................................... 2
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 4
COOKTOP USE........................................................................... 9
Cooktop Controls.........................................................................9
Surface Burners .........................................................................10
Surface Grates with Locator Pin................................................10
Ceramic Glass............................................................................11
Home Canning ...........................................................................11
Cookware ...................................................................................11
COOKTOP CARE..........................................................................12
General Cleaning........................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................12
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................13
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 14
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON .................................15
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES...........................................17
UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON............................. 22
Commandes de la table de cuisson ..........................................22
Brûleurs de surface ....................................................................23
Grilles de surface avec ergot de positionnement......................24
Vitrocéramique ...........................................................................24
Préparation de conserves à la maison.......................................24
Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................24
ENTRETIEN DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ..................................25
Nettoyage général ......................................................................25
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................26
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................26
GARANTIE.....................................................................................27
COOKTOP SAFETY
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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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
SAVE THESE 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 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 Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
Be sure the
cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
■This 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■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.
■Storage on the cooktop – Flammable materials
should not be stored on or near surface units.
■Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does
not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
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, toluene, and soot.

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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers several different models, and not all models are shown. 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 those of your model. All BTU ratings shown
are for natural gas unless otherwise noted.
Model KGCV566 (36 in. [91.4 cm] shown)
1. Left Front Burner Control Knob
2. Control Knob Off Position
3. Left Rear Burner Control Knob
4. Center Rear Burner Control Knob (on 36”
models only)
5. Right Rear Burner Control Knob
6. Right Front Burner Control Knob
1. 14,000 BTU Burner
2. Surface Burner Cap
3. Left Surface Burner Grate
4. 6,000 BTU Burner
5. Model and Serial Number Plate
(under cooktop)
6. 9,000 BTU Burner
7. Center Grate
8. 12,500 BTU Burner
9. Right Surface Burner Grate
10. 6,000 BTU Burner
11. Control Panel
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Model KGCC566 (36 in. [91.4 cm] shown)
Model KGCC505 (30 in. [76.2 cm] not shown)
1. Left Front Burner Control Knob
2. Control Knob Off Position
3. Left Rear Burner Control Knob
4. Center Rear Burner Control Knob
(on 36” models only)
5. Right Rear Burner Control Knob
6. Right Front Burner Control Knob
1. 14,000 BTU Burner
2. Surface Burner Cap
3. Left Surface Burner Grate
4. Model and Serial Number Plate
(under cooktop)
5. 6,000 BTU Burner (9,100 BTU Burner on 30”
models)
6. 9,100 BTU Burner
(on 36” models only)
7. Center Grate
8. 12,500 BTU Burner
9. Right Surface Burner Grate
10. 6,000 BTU Burner
11. Control Panel
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Model KGCS166 (36 in. [91.4 cm] shown)
Model KGCS105 (30 in. [76.2 cm] not shown)
1. Left Front Burner Control Knob
2. Control Knob Off Position
3. Left Rear Burner Control Knob
4. Center Rear Burner Control Knob
5. Right Rear Burner Control Knob
6. Right Front Burner Control Knob
1. 14,000 BTU Burner
2. Surface Burner Cap
3. Left Surface Burner Grate
4. Model and Serial Number Plate
(under cooktop)
5. 6,000 BTU Burner (9,000 BTU Burner on 30”
models)
6. 9,100 BTU Burner
(on 36” models only)
7. Center Grate
8. 12,500 BTU Burner
9. Right Surface Burner Grate
10. 6,000 BTU Burner
11. Control Panel
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Model KGCR055 (15 in. [38.1 cm] L.P. Gas Version shown)
Model KGCT055 (15 in. [38.1 cm] not shown)
1. Rear Burner Control Knob
2. Front Burner Control Knob
3. Control Knob Off Position
1. 9,000 BTU Burner (on L.P. Gas model shown)
(12,500 on Natural Gas models)
2. Model and Serial Number Plate (under cooktop)
3. Surface Burner Grate
4. Surface Burner Cap
5. 5,000 BTU Burner (on L.P. Gas models shown)
(6,000 BTU Burner on Natural Gas models)
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Model KGCS127 (43 in. [109 cm] shown)
1. Left Front Burner Control Knob
2. Control Knob Off Position
3. Left Rear Burner Control Knob
4. Center Left Rear Burner Control Knob
5. Center Right Rear Burner Control Knob
6. Right Rear Burner Control Knob
7. Right Front Burner Control Knob
1. 14,000 BTU Burner
2. Surface Burner Cap
3. Left Surface Burner Grate
4. Model and Serial Number Plate
(under cooktop)
5. 9,000 BTU Burner
6. 6,000 BTU Burner
7. Center Grate
8. 9,000 BTU Burner
9. 12,500 BTU Burner
10. Right Surface Burner Grate
11. 6,000 BTU Burner
12. Control Panel
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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory set for use with Natural
Gas. If you wish to use L.P. Gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit is
included with your new cooktop. See the instructions included
with the L.P. Gas Conversion Kit for details on making this
conversion.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
The large burners (14,000 BTU [British Thermal Units] and 12,500
BTU) provide the highest heat setting, and are ideal for cooking
large quantities of food or liquid, using large pots and pans. The
small burners (9,000 BTU and 6,000 BTU) allow more accurate
simmer control at the lowest setting, and are ideal for cooking
smaller quantities of food, using smaller pots and pans.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without
any cookware on the grate.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does
not ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter
click, TURN THE BURNER OFF. Check for a tripped circuit
breaker or blown fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained
repair specialist.
Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the igniter will become grounded and
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see
whether it is wired with the correct polarity.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to Lite.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to Lite will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob anywhere between Hi and Low. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
WARNING
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.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
Lite ■Light the burner.
Hi ■Start food cooking.
■Bring liquid to a boil.
Med to Hi ■Hold a rapid boil.
■Quickly brown or sear food.
Med ■Fry or sautéfoods.
■Hold a slow boil.
Med to Low ■Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■Stew or steam foods.
Low ■Keep food warm.
■Melt chocolate or butter.
■Simmer.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cook-
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Surface Burners
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and
cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust
removers.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
“General Cleaning”section.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spill overs
by always using a burner cap.
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Clean:
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to “General Cleaning”section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins on
the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.
Surface Grates with Locator Pin
(on some models)
Surface Grates
The grates located on the left and right side of the cooktop
contain grooves. These grooves must always face inward toward
the control knob panel to hold the grates in place. On some
models, the middle grate must be placed in position first,
followed by the left and right grates.
1. Burner cap
2. Burner base
3. Alignment pins
4. Igniter
5. Gas tube opening
1. 1-1¹⁄₂ in. (25-38 mm)
2. Burner ports
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1. Left Grate
2. Groove
3. Middle Grate
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