KitchenAid KERC500 User manual

Care Guide
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FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE. TM
A Note to You ............... 2
Range Safety ............. 3-5
Getting to Know
Your Range .................. 6
Using and Caring
for Your Cooktop ......... 9
Using and Caring
for Your Oven ............. 14
Using the Self=
Cleaning Cycle ........... 36
if You Need
Assistance or
Service ........................ 40
Warranty ..................... 44
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KITCHENAID®
Electric Range
PART NO. 9780933 Rev. A
Model: KERC500

Note toYou
Thankyou for buying a KITCHENAID ®appliance!
KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. 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 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 6 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase
information.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase/
Installation Date
Builder/Dealer
Name
Address
NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase Phone
or installation date for in-warranty service.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and
statements. Please pay special attention to
these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use
of the symbol.
General
This symbol alerts you
to hazards such as fire,
electrical shock, or
other injuries.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the range, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using
the range.
• Install or locate the range only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions, The
range must be installed by a
qualified installer. The range
must be properly connected to
electrical supply and grounded.
oWARNING: To reduce the risk
of tipping the appliance, the
appliance must be secured by a
properly installed anti=tip bracket.
To check if the bracket is in-
stalled properly, see "The anti=tip
bracket" on page 8.
• CAUTION: Do not store things
children might want above the
range. Children could be burned
or injured while climbing on it.
• Do not leave children alone or
unattended in area where the
range is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the range. They
could be burned or injured.
• Do not use the range for warming
or heating the room. Persons
could be burned or injured, or a
fire could start.
• Use the range only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
•Do not touch surface units, areas
near units, heating elements, or
interior surfaces of oven. Surface
units and heating elements may
be hot even though they are dark
in color. Areas near surface units
and interior surfaces of an oven
become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact
surface units, areas near units,
heating elements, or interior
surfaces of oven until they have
had sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the range, such
as the oven vent opening, the
surface near the vent opening, the
cooktop, and the oven door and
window, could also become hot
enough to cause burns.
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oDo not operate the range if it is
damaged or not working properly.
oDo not wear loose or hanging
garments when using the range.
They could ignite if they touch a
hot surface unit and you could
be burned.
oUse only dry pot holders. Moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces
could result in burns from steam.
Do not let pot holder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a pot
holder. It could catch on fire.
oKeep range vents unobstructed.
oDo not heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.
oUse only cookware approved for
oven use. Follow cookware manu-
facturer's instructions, especially
when using glass or plastic
cookware.
oDo not store flammable materials
on or near the range. The fumes
could create an explosion and/or
fire hazard.
oDo not repair or replace any part
of the range unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.
oDisconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
When using the cookfop
oDo not cook on a broken ceramic
glass cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers could penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk
of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
oSelect a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as the
surface unit. If pan is smaller than
the surface unit, some of the
heating element will be exposed
and could result in the igniting of
clothing or pot holders. Correct
pan size also improves cooking
efficiency.
oCheck to be sure glass cookware
is safe for use on the range. Only
certain types of glass, glass-
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware,
or other glazed cookware are
suitable for cooktops without
breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature.
oNever leave surface units un-
attended at high heat settings.
A boilover could result and cause
smoking and greasy spillovers
that could ignite.
oTurn pan handles inward, but not
over other surface units. This will
help reduce the chance of burns,
igniting of flammable materials,
and spills due to bumping of
the pan.
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oGrease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately.
oDo not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan on range
by covering with a well-fitting lid,
cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming
grease outside of pan can be
extinguished with baking soda
or, if available, a multipurpose
dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
oClean ceramic glass cooktop
with care. Some cleaners could
produce noxious fumes if applied
to a hot surface. If a wet paper
towel is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid steam burns.
When using the oven
oSmall amounts of formaldehyde
and carbon monoxide are given
off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from
fiberglass insulation and food
decomposition. Significant expo-
sure to these substances could
cause cancer or reproductive
harm. Exposure can be minimized
by venting with a hood or open
window and wiping out excess
food spills prior to self-cleaning.
oDo not use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
oBefore self-cleaning the oven,
remove broiler pan, broiler grid,
oven racks, and other cookware.
Do not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts unless you
are instructed to do so in this Use
and Care Guide.
• Always position oven rack(s)in
desired location while oven is
cool. If a rack must be removed
while oven is hot, do not let pot
holder contact hot heating ele-
ments in oven.
oDo not clean door gasket. It is
essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, dam-
age, or move the gasket. Clean
only parts recommended in this
Use and Care Guide.
oUse care when opening oven door.
Let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food.
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toKnow You Range
This section tells you what features your range has and where they are located. It
also discusses some safety and convenience features that you should know about,
but which are not needed to operate the range. Please review this information before
using your range.
Featurelocations
Oven vent
Model and serial
number plate
Anti-tip floor
bracket
Removable
storage drawer
(containing
pan and grid)
QuickSet guide
(under top of
backguard)
Control panel
Surface unit
Automatic oven
light switch
Broil element
(not shown)
Bake element
Controlpanel
Left rear
control knob
Left front
control knob
Display
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oven control
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Right rear
control knob
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Right front
control knob

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The oven vent
Oven
vent _
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through a vent on the lower left side of the
backguard. Do not block the vent by using
large pans or covers. Poor baking/roasting
can result,
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Burn Hazard
Use pot holders when touching items
left near oven vent.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
The storagedrawer
You can remove the storage drawer to make
it easier to clean under the range and to
check for installation of the anti-tip bracket,
Use care when handling the drawer.
Removing the storage drawer:
1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans
before removing drawer. Use recessed
area on top edge of drawer to pull drawer
straight out to the first stop. Lift front and
pull out to the second stop.
2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the
way out.
Replacing the storage drawer:
Drawer slide rail ,.4,
1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the
drawer guides on both sides of opening.
2. Lift drawer front and press in until metal
stops on drawer slide rails clear white
stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front
again to clear second stop and slide
drawer closed,
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Gelling to Know Your Range
The anti-tip bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much
force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.
Tip Over Hazard
Connect anti=tip bracket to the range.
Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
Do not push down on the open oven door.
Follow the installation Instructions.
Do not let children climb onto the oven door.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, burns,
or other injury.
To verifytheanti-tipbracket is
engaged:
•Remove the storage drawer.
(See page 7.)
• Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is
attached to floor with screws.
•Make sure left rear leveling foot is
positioned under the anti-tip bracket.
• See Installation Instructions for further
details.

sing and
Cooktop Caring forYou
This section tells you how to operate the controls to the cooktop. It also discusses
how the ceramic glass cooktop works, and includes tips on how to cook with and
maintain the cooktop.
IN THB SECTION
Using the surface units ................... 9
Cookware tips ................................. 11
Caring for your cooktop ................ 12
Usingthe surface units
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Control knobs
Push in control knobs before turning them
to a setting. Set them anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Power on lights
Each control knob has a Power On Light.
When you use a control knob to
turn on a surface unit, the Power
On Light by that knob will glow.
Hot surface indicatorlights
The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the
cooktop surface 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.
("CHAUD" is
French for
"HOT")
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done
cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or burns.
Control settingguide
For best results, start cooking at the high
setting; then turn the control knob down to
continue cooking.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI *To start foods cooking.
*To bring liquids to a boil.
MED HI *To hold a rapid boil.
*To fry chicken or
pancakes.
MED *For gravy, pudding, and
icing.
*To cook large amounts
of vegetables.
MED LO *To keep food cooking
after starting it on a
higher setting.
LO *To keep food warm until
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"Using and Caring forYour Cooktop
Using the dual-size surface unit
(some models)
You can use the left front surface unit as
either a small diameter, lower wattage
element or large diameter, full wattage
element.
Use both elements
for larger pans
Use small element
for smaller pans
To use the small 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."
The ceramic glass cooktop
Standard Hot surface Halogen
elements indicator elements
Dual element lights (some
(optional) models)
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is
almost the same as cooking on coil surface
units. There are, however, a few differences:
•The cooking surface area 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 choose.
•Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans
are clean and dry before cooking. Food
and water particles left on the bottoms can
leave deposits on the cooktop when it is
heated.
• 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 pages 12 and 13 for care
and cleaning suggestions.
• Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
• 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.
• Do not cook popcorn that comes in
prepackaged aluminum containers on the
cooktop. The container could leave alumi-
num marks on the cooktop that cannot be
removed completely.
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