KitchenAid ARCHITECT II KERS206X User manual

Models/Modèles KERS206X, KERS208X
W10328277A
316902700

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Table of Contents
Product Record/Serial Plate Location .............................. 2
Important Safety Instructions........................................ 3-5
Before Setting O en ......................................................... 6
Remo ing, replacing & arranging the o en rack .............. 6
Before Setting Surface Controls ....................................... 7
Using proper cookware .................................................... 7
Cookware material types .................................................. 7
About the ceramic glass cooktop ..................................... 8
Types of cooktop surface elements.................................. 9
Home canning .................................................................. 9
Setting Surface Controls ................................................ 10
Radiant surface element settings .................................... 11
Warm Zone (some models) ........................................... 12
O en Control Functions.................................................. 13
Setting O en Controls ............................................... 14-23
Setting clock ................................................................... 14
Setting timer ................................................................... 14
Changing between continuous bake setting
or 12-Hour Energy Sa ing feature .................................. 14
Setting silent or audible control mode ............................ 15
Changing temperature display (°F or °C) ....................... 15
Control Lock ................................................................... 15
Setting O en Controls .................................................... 16
Setting Preheat............................................................... 16
Setting Bake ................................................................... 16
Setting Cook Time .......................................................... 17
Setting Delay Start .......................................................... 17
Broil ................................................................................ 18
Con ect Bake ................................................................. 19
Con ect Roast................................................................ 19
EasyCon ect Feature (some models) ........................ 20
EasyCon ect Feature Meats & Baked Goods
(some models) ............................................................... 20
Keep Warm .................................................................... 21
Recipes .......................................................................... 21
Adjusting O en Temperature .......................................... 22
Operating O en Light ..................................................... 22
Restoring Default Settings.............................................. 22
Sabbath O en Controls .................................................. 23
Setting Warming Drawer Controls ............................. 24-25
Warming Drawer indicator light ...................................... 25
Self Clean .................................................................. 26-27
Care & Cleaning ........................................................ 28-31
Cleaning recommendation table ..................................... 28
Cooktop maintenance .................................................... 29
Cooktop cleaning ........................................................... 29
Caution for aluminum use .............................................. 30
Remo ing and replacing the lift-off o en door ................ 31
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ..... 32-34
Assistance or Ser ice ..................................................... 35
Appliance Warranty ..................................................... back
co er
Product Record Serial Plate Location
To locate the serial plate open warmer
drawer (some models) or storage drawer
(some models). The serial plate is
attached to the lower right o en frame.
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You will find the model
and serial number printed on an identification plate. See
bottom of this page for serial plate location.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase.
Sa e sales receipt for future reference.
®Registered trademark/Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A., KitchenAid Canada Licensee in Canada. © 2010 All rights reser ed.

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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
- indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not a oided, may result in death or
serious injury.
- indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not a oided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
 All ranges can tip.
 Injury to persons could result.
 Install anti-tip de ice packed with
range.
 See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the
range must be secured by properly
installed anti-tip bracket pro ided
with the range. To check if the
bracket is installed properly, isually
check that rear le eling leg is
inserted into and fully secured by the
anti-tip bracket by remo ing lower
front panel or storage drawer from
the range.
For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower
o en, grasp the top rear edge of the range and
carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the
installation instructions for proper anti- tip bracket
installation.
This manual contains important safety symbols and
instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and
follow all instructions gi en.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to a oid possible injury
or death.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you ha e read the safety precautions in this manual.
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
Never modi y or alter the construction o a range by
removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-
tip brackets/screws, or any other part o the range.
 Remo e the o en door from any unused range if it is to
be stored or discarded.
 Do not attempt to operate the range during a power
ailure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If
the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the
range will begin to operate again. Once the power
resumes, reset the clock and o en function.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door
or drawers o a range can result in serious injuries
and also cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT
allow children to climb or play around the range. The
weight of a child on an open o en door may cause the
range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
Storage in or on appliance  lammable
materials should not be stored in an oven, near
sur ace units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer
or lower oven. This includes paper, plastic and cloth
items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well
as flammable liquids. Do not store explosi es, such as
aerosol cans, on or near the range.
Ne er use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
DO NOT leave small children
unattended near the appliance.The outside of the range
can become ery hot to touch and can cause burns or
serious injury.
Remove all tape and packaging be ore using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Ne er allow children to play with
packaging material.
 Proper installationBe sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a quali ied
technician in accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local
electrical code requirements. Install only per
installation instructions pro ided in the literature
package for this range.
 User servicingDo not repair or replace any part o
the appliance unless speci ically recommended in
the manuals. All other ser icing should be done only by
a qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of
personal injury and damage to the range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician
and an authorized repair ser ice. Know how to
disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in case of an emergency.

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NEVER cover any slots, holes or
passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven
rack with materials such as aluminum oil. Aluminum
oil linings may trap heat, causing a ire hazard.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE 
children should not be le t alone or unattended in the
area where appliance is in use. They should ne er be
allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer or lower double o en.
Do not store items o interest to children
in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard o
the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING
UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS
NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR
INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface
heating and o en heating elements may be hot e en
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface cooking
units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials touch these areas until they ha e had sufficient
time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top,
surfaces facing the cook top, the o en ent openings and
surfaces near these openings, o en door and o en door
window.
Wear proper apparel  loose-fitting or
hanging garments should ne er be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces.
DO NOT USE WATER OR FLOUR on
grease ires  smother the ire with a pan lid, or use
baking soda, a dry chemical or oam-type
extinguisher.
When heating at or grease, watch it
closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become
too hot.
Use dry potholders  moist or damp
potholders on hot sur aces may result in burns rom
steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
Important Safety Instructions
Do not heat unopened ood containers
 buildup o pressure may cause container to burst
and result in injury.
Important Safety Notice
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Go ernor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproducti e harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
I PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING YOUR OVEN
Protective Liners  DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
Use care when opening oven door, warmer drawer
or lower oven door  Stand to the side of the range
when opening the door of a hot o en. Let hot air or
steam escape before you remo e or replace food in the
o en.
 Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The o en ent is
located below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in
this area when the o en is operating may cause se ere
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensiti e items
on or near the o en ent. These items could melt or
ignite.
 Placement o interior oven racks. Always place o en
racks in desired location while o en is cool. If rack must
be mo ed while o en is hot use extreme caution. Use
potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating
elements in the o en. Remo e all utensils from the rack
before mo ing.
 Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The
broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and
be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
 Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum oil.
Exposed at and grease could ignite.
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I PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING YOUR COOKTOP
 Know which knob controls each sur ace heating
unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element unit
before turning it on, and turn the element off before
remo ing the pan.
 Use proper pan size  This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface units of different sizes. Select
utensils ha ing flat bottoms large enough to co er 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 element will also
impro e efficiency.
 Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent sur ace elements  To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is
turned inward, and does not extend o er adjacent
surface units.
 Never leave sur ace elements unattended at high
heat settings  Boilo ers cause smoking and greasy
spillo ers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.
 Glazed cooking utensils  Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook top ser ice without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Check the manufacturers recommendations for cook
top use.
 When laming oods under a ventilating hood, turn
the an on.
I PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CERA IC-GLASS COOK TOP
ODELS
 Do not cook on broken cook topIf cook top should
break, cleaning solutions and spillo ers may penetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
 Clean cook top with cautionIf a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful
to a oid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Important Safety Instructions
Save these instructions for future reference.
I PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR RANGE
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range
is COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
Clean the range regularly to keep all parts ree o
grease that could catch ire. Pay particular attention to
the area around each surface element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.
Kitchen cleaners and aerosols  Always ollow the
manu acturers recommended directions or use. Be
aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods requently  Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or ilter.
Follow the manufacturers instructions for cleaning
hoods.
I PORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
 Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in
this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the o en,
remo e the o en racks, broil pan, broil pan insert and
any cookware, cooking utensils or foods from the o en.
 Do Not Use O en Cleaners  No commercial o en
cleaner or o en liner protecti e coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the o en.
 Do Not Clean Door Gasket  The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or mo e the gasket.
 The health of some birds is extremely sensiti e to the
fumes gi en off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Mo e birds to another well- entilated room.

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ully extendable
glide rack
hal
rack
lat
oven rack
Fig. 3
Types of oven racks
The lat oven rack (some models) or lat handle oven
rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The hal rack (some models) design comes with a
remo able section that allows for taller cooking utensils.
REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and parts
be ore starting a sel -clean cycle. If the o en racks are
left in the o en during the self-clean cycle, the glide ability
of the gliding racks will be damaged and will cause all
o en racks to loose their shiny finish and or turn blue.
Remo e all o en racks and clean according to instructions
pro ided in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual.
Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2
o en racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 and 5. For
best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single
o en rack, place cookware on rack in positions 3 or 4
(See Fig. 2).
Before Setting Oven Controls
oven vent
Fig. 1
Arranging - always arrange
the o en racks when the
o en is cool (prior to
operating the o en).
To remove - pull the rack
forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.
To replace - fit o en rack
onto the rack guides on both
sides of o en walls. Tilt the
front of o en rack upward
and slide the rack back into
place. Be sure o en racks
are le el before using.
Removing, replacing and arranging racks
Always use pot holders or oven mitts
when using the oven. When cooking, the o en interior
and exterior, o en racks and cooktop will become ery hot
which can cause burns.
Protective Liners  DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
Recommended oven rack positions by ood type:
Food type Position
Broiling See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles 2 or 3
Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2
some
models
Fig. 2
2
3
4
5
6
1
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Oven vent location
The o en ent is located under the le t side o the
control panel (See Fig. 1). When the o en is on, warm
air passes through this ent. This enting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the o en and good baking results.
Do not block o en ent.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the o en door, sides or
back of the o en ca ity. Hot air must be able to circulate
around the cookware in the o en for e en heat to reach
around the food (See Fig. 3 ).

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Cookware material types
The cookware material determines how e enly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials a ailable are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across
the ceramic cooktop, they may lea e metal marks which
will resemble scratches. Remo e these marks
immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
May lea e metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with une en cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor howe er will retain heat
ery well. Cooks e enly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
ary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to a oid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the
glass.
Important note:
Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-
enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The
melting point of cookware made with these materials may
be reached quickly especially if left empty and they may
bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will
damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware
manufacturers suggestions when using any type of
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
The size and type of
cookware used will
influence the radiant
element power le el
setting needed for
best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the
recommendations
for using proper
cookware as
illustrated in both
Figs. 1 & 2. Fig. 1
 Flat bottom and straight
sides.
 Tight fitting lids.
 Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
 Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
 Made of material that
conducts heat well.
 Easy to clean.
 Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
Fig. 2
 Cur ed and warped pans.
 Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than one-
half inch or 12mm.
 Hea y handle tilts pan.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Fig. 1). Cookware should ha e flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (See Fig. 2). For more detailed
information about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop
maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning
section.
 Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.

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Before Setting Surface Controls
About the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element
underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the
diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only
flat-bottomed cookware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns.
About the radiant surface elements
The element temperature rises gradually and e enly. As
the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To
maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON
and OFF. The heating element retains enough heat to
pro ide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element se eral
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Radiant surface elements may appear to
ha e cooled after they ha e been turned off. The glass
sur ace may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top o the range when it is in use. These items could
melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could
catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum oil, empty
glass/porcelain cookware or ANY material that can
melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If
these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the
ceramic cooktop.
Cooktop On and Hot Surface
indicator lights
Your appliance is equipped with two different types of
surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control
panel  the Cooktop On indicator light and the Hot
Sur ace indicator lights (See Fig. 1).
The Cooktop On indicator light is marked on the control
panel and will glow when a surface element is turned ON.
A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an
easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned
OFF.
The Hot Sur ace indicator light is also located on the
control panel and will glow when any surface cooking area
heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to
a MODERATE le el.
Important notes:
 Radiant elements ha e a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle ON and OFF, e en at the HI
setting. This helps to pre ent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cookware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
 Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic
glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care &
Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this
Use & Care Guide.
Fig. 1

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Before Setting Surface Controls
Types of cooktop surface elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements
located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the
ceramic glass outline the size and type of element a ailable.
The single radiant element or elements will ha e one
round outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The Warm
Zone feature located on the center rear area of the
cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep
food warm only.
The dual radiant element (some models) allows the user to
set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner
and outer portions may be set to heat together (See Fig. 1).
Warm Zone
control
Single element
control Dual element
control
Fig. 1
Home Canning
Be sure to read and obser e all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and be
sure to read all the information they ha e a ailable as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning
procedures.
Use only quality flat bottom canners when home
canning. Use a straightedge to check canner bottom.
Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning
using a ceramic cooktop.
Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed
1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.
Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achie ed, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil o er 2
different surface cooking areas at the same time. This
will cause une en heating results and may cause the
ceramic cooktop to fracture.

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Radiant surface elements may appear to
ha e cooled after they ha e been turned off. The glass
sur ace may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass
surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt
and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic
wrappings on top o the range when it is in use. These
items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface
elements.
Do not allow aluminum oil, empty
glass/porcelain cookware or ANY material that can
melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If
these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the
ceramic cooktop.
Dual radiant surface element
To operate a dual radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant
surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to
begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the
element (marked dual - See Fig. 3). If only the inner
heating portion is needed (marked single - See Fig. 2)
for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob
counterclockwise to start.
Please note that you may switch from the single or dual
settings at any time during cooking.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before remo ing the cookware.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Heating with inner
(small) element only
Heating with both
elements
Areas that heat are shown darkened.
Setting Surface Controls
Fig. 1
Single radiant surface elements
To operate a single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant
surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting (See Fig. 1).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before remo ing the cookware.
Important notes:
 For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element se eral
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
 The surface control knobs do not ha e to be set exactly
on a particular spot. Use the graphics pro ided as a
guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each
surface element pro ides a constant amount of heat at
each setting. Refer to the Suggested radiant surface
element settings table for suggested power le el
settings.
 Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
 Radiant elements ha e a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle ON and OFF, e en at the HI
setting. This helps pre ent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cookware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
 A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond
the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware
is too small for the surface heating area.