KitchenAid KERC507 User manual

9753308A
KITCHENAID®Electric Ranges
Models: `KERI500 KERC500 KERS507 KERC507
YKERI500 YKERC500 YKERS507 YKERC507
Use and Care Guide
A Note to You..............................................2
Range Safety...............................................3
Parts and Features ....................................6
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop ..........9
Using the surface units ..............................9
Cookware tips .........................................11
Home canning information.......................12
Caring for your cooktop ...........................12
Cleaning your cooktop.............................15
Using and replacing the cooktop light ......16
Using and Caring for Your Oven ..............17
Using the electronic oven control .............17
Setting the clock......................................18
Using the kitchen timer ............................19
Oven settings..........................................20
Cooking tips ...........................................21
Bake or Convection Bake ......................23
Broil........................................................25
Convection Broil.....................................27
Convection Roast...................................28
Adjusting oven temperature...................30
Using the temperature probe .................31
Using Convect Full Meal .........................34
Timed cooking........................................36
Dehydrating............................................39
Raising (proofing) bread ........................41
Cleaning your oven and controls ...........45
Oven lights .............................................47
Resetting circuit breakers ......................47
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle..................48
Setting controls ......................................49
For best cleaning results........................51
How the cycle works ..............................51
Troubleshooting .......................................52
Requesting Assistance or Service...........54
Warranty ...................................................56
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service, call
the Consumer Assistance center:
1-800-422-1230
In Canada for assistance or service,
see page 56.
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Thank you 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 (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 6 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 _________________________________
ANote to You
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Range Safety
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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:
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.
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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.
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Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children and adults.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
•Slide range forward.
•Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
•Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
Range Foot
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Range Safety
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
•WARNING – TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE,
THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP
DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DE-
VICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY,
SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR
ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY
ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE
RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE
FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
•CAUTION – Do not store items of
interest to children in cabinets above a
range or on the backguard of a range –
children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
•Proper Installation – Be sure the range is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
•Never Use the Range for Warming or
Heating the Room.
•Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children
should not be left 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.
•Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn
while using the range.
•User Servicing – Do not repair or replace
any part of the range unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a quali-
fied technician.
•Storage in or on the Range – Flammable
materials should not be stored in an
oven or near surface units.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
•Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –
Smother fire or flame or use dry chemi-
cal 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 – The range 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.
•Never Leave Surface Units Unattended
at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite.
•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 or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric
shock, or fire.
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Range Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
•Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for range-top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.
•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 Soak Removable Heating
Elements – Heating elements should
never be immersed in water.
•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.
•Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot
air or steam escape before removing or
replacing food.
•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers
– Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
•Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
•Placement of Oven Racks – Always
place oven racks in desired location
while oven is cool. If rack must be
moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in
oven.
•DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS
OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN –
Heating elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color. 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 heating
elements or interior surfaces of oven
until they have had sufficient time to
cool. Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns
– among these surfaces are oven vent
openings and surfaces near these
openings, oven doors, and windows of
oven doors.
For self-cleaning ranges –
•Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
•Do 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.
•Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
•Before Self-Cleaning the Oven –
Remove broiler pan and other utensils.
For units with ventilating hood –
•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently –
Grease should not be allowed to accu-
mulate on hood or filter.
•When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flame.
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Automatic oven
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Broil element
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Bake element
Oven racks
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Cooktop light†
Anti-tip bracket
Removable
storage drawer
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pan and grid)
Model and serial
number plate
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Parts and Features
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Display
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Left front
control knob Right front
control knob
Left rear
control knob
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control knob
Right front
control knob
Electronic
oven control
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light switch†
Right rear
control knob
Display
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The oven vent
Ceramic glass cooktop
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.
Parts and Features
Coil element
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through a vent under the left rear surface unit. You
can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while
the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circula-
tion. Do not block the vent by using large pans
or covers. Poor baking/roasting can result.
NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt.
Oven
vent
Oven vent
The oven door
4"
Replacing the oven door:
1. Holding the door by the handle, place the
top of the door under the cooktop overhang
and use your leg to apply pressure to slide
hinges into the slots as far as possible.
2. Open door to the broil position or slightly
past it.
3. Using the side of your leg, apply pressure
to the bottom of the door front. Lift the door
slightly while applying pressure to push,
until the hinges have gone in fully.
Removing the oven door:
1. Open the door to the Broil Stop position
(open about 4" [10 cm]).
2. Lift door slightly and pull out and back until
hinges come out to the catch position.
3. Push door down and pull straight out to
remove door completely.
The oven door vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the door vent
during certain oven modes. Some condensa-
tion may be observed occasionally. This will not
affect cooking performances.
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Parts and Features
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:
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.
Drawer slide
rail
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.
The storage drawer
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Using and Caring for Your
Cooktop
Using the surface units
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 indicator lights
(Ceramic glass cooktop models only)
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.
HOT CHAUD
(“CHAUD” is
French for
“HOT”)
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Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done
cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
Control setting guide
For best results, start cooking at the high
setting; then turn the control knob down to
continue cooking.
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MAX • To start food cooking.
• To bring liquid to a boil.
MED-HI
or 6-8 • To hold a rapid boil.
• To quickly brown or sear
meat.
MED
or 5 • To maintain a slow boil.
• To fry poultry or meat.
• To make pudding, sauce,
or gravy.
MED-LO
or 2-4 • To stew or steam food.
• To simmer food.
LO or 1 • To keep food warm. Set the
heat higher or lower within
the LO (or 1) band to keep
food at the temperature
you want.
• To maintain liquid just below
simmer.
• To melt chocolate or butter.
RECOMMENDED USE
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Dual-size cooktop surface
element (some models)
You can use the left front surface element
as either a small-diameter, lower-wattage
element or large-diameter, full-wattage
element.
To use both elements
for larger pans:
Push in and turn 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”.
To use the small element for smaller pans:
Push in and turn control knob to the left
(counterclockwise) to the desired setting in
the area marked “SINGLE”.
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
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 the “Cleaning tips” section.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting.
See the “Cleaning tips” section.
Dual element
(some models) Hot surface
indicator
lights
Standard
elements
Use both elements
for larger pans
Use small element
for smaller pans
Using the ceramic glass cooktop
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
Cookware tips
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.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware
provides even heating.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
• Select a pan that is about the same size
as the surface cooking area. 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 cooking area. 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 cooking area
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 cooking area. The cookware
could overheat, causing damage to the
cookware or the surface cooking area.
Characteristics of cookware materials
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
•Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting) of the
left front surface cooking area for best results.
•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
cooking area. Do not extend more than 1
inch (2.5 cm) outside the surface cooking
area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not
centered correctly, will trap heat and result
in damage to the cooktop. Donot place on
two surface cooking areas at the same time.
•The type of material the canner is made of
determines the length of heating time. Refer
to the “Characteristics of cooktop 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 cooking areas
between batches or prepare small batches at
a time.
Center over
surface unit
Pan
Surface
unit
Home canning information
Caring for your cooktop
(Ceramic glass cooktops)
This cooktop is designed for easy care.
However, ceramic glass cooktops need
to be maintained differently than standard
electric coil elements. Foods spilled directly
on the cooktop will not burn off as on coil
elements. Because of this, the surface should
be dust-free and soil-free before heating.
Your cooktop has been prepolished at
the factory for improved protection and
cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme,
a paper towel or a sponge is all you need to
clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning
methods, please review the “How to keep
your cooktop looking like new” chart. Follow
this chart after each use to ensure top
performance and to preserve that uniquely
elegant look.
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
•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.
Optional canning kit
(Coil element models)
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can shorten
the life of regular surface units and cause
damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
we recommend the installation of a Canning
Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your
dealer, or call 1-800-422-1230 (in Canada,
1-800-461-5681) and follow the instructions
and telephone prompts you hear.
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NOTE: Always wipe and dry your cooktop
thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent
streaking or staining.
Cleaning tips
What to use:
•Cooktop Polishing Creme included with
your cooktop with a paper towel or clean,
damp sponge. This creme has been
developed especially for cleaning and
polishing your cooktop. When using, follow
instructions on container.
•Razor scraper – Use to remove cooked-
on soils from your ceramic glass cooktop.
To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade
as flat against the cooktop as possible.
Store razor blades out of reach of
children.
•Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning
pads, abrasive powdered cleansers,
chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia,
or glass cleaning products with ammonia.
These products could damage the cooktop
surface.
Steps to follow:
1. Most spills can be wiped off easily
using a paper towel or clean, damp
sponge as soon as Hot Surface
Indicator Light goes off.
2. For stubborn spills, rub Cooktop
Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil
using a paper towel. If some soil remains,
leave some creme on the spot(s) and
follow Step 3.
3. Carefully scrape spots with the razor
scraper.
4. Finish by polishing entire cooktop
with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a
paper towel.
To order Cooktop Polishing Creme
(Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part
No. 3183488), call 1-800-422-1230 (in
Canada, 1-800-461-5681) and follow the
instructions and telephone prompts you
hear.
How to keep your cooktop
looking like new:
IF THERE ARE
Sugary spills
and soils (such
as jellies and
candy syrups)
Burned-on
soils
Dark streaks,
specks, and
discoloration
Metal marks
(from copper or
aluminum pans)
Tiny scratches
or abrasions
WHAT TO DO
To prevent pitting on
the cooktop, wipe up
with a paper towel or
clean, damp sponge
while ceramic glass
surface is still warm.
Remove as soon as
possible after spill
occurs.
Rub Cooktop Polishing
Creme or nonabrasive
cleanser into soil using
a paper towel. Reapply
creme to spots remain-
ing. Hold razor scraper
as flat to surface as
possible, scrape spots.
Polish entire cooktop
with creme and paper
towel. Rinse and dry.
Store razor blades out
of reach of children.
Use Cooktop Polishing
Creme or nonabrasive
cleanser with a damp
paper towel or sponge.
Use Cooktop Polishing
Creme or nonabrasive
cleanser with a damp
paper towel or sponge
before heating the
cooktop again. If heated
before cleaning, metal
marks may not come
off.
Scratches and abra-
sions do not affect
cooking. In time, they
will become less visible
as a result of cleaning.
To prevent scratches
and abrasions, use
Cooktop Polishing
Creme regularly.
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
Caring for your cooktop
(Coil element models)
Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around
your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it
looking and operating like new.
Replacing:
1. Make sure all surface units are off and
cool before replacing surface units and
reflector bowls.
2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl
with the surface unit receptacle.
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4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See the
“Cleaning your cooktop” section for
cleaning instructions.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from
the receptacle.
Removing:
1. Make sure all surface units are off and
cool before removing surface units and
reflector bowls.
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the
receptacle, just enough to clear the
reflector bowl.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this
appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion or fire.
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
Removing surface units and reflector bowls for cleaning
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Cleaning under the lift-up cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners
until the support rods lock into place.
2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy
steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas.
3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from
both sides while pushing the support rods
back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop
into place.
NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the surface units. They also help
catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of your cookware may not be flat enough, or some
may be too large for the surface unit. In either case, some of the heat that is meant to go into
or around cookware goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This extra heat can discolor it.
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
Cleaning your cooktop
HOW TO CLEAN
•Spatters or spills will burn off.
•Do not immerse in water.
•Wipe off excess spills.
•Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
•Do not put in oven during the
self-cleaning cycle.
•Wash, wipe with clean water, and
dry thoroughly.
•Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing
pad on heavily soiled areas.
•Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers. They may damage the
finish.
NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids
(such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon juice) to
remain on surface. Acids may remove the
glossy finish. Also wipe up milk or egg
spills when cooktop is cool.
PART
Coil element
surface units
Porcelain-
enamel reflector
bowls
Cooktop
surface
WHAT TO USE
No cleaning required
Nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad and
warm, soapy water
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible
with the terminal just started into the
receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal
into the receptacle.
4. When terminal is pushed into the
receptacle as far as it will go, push
down the edge of the surface unit
opposite the receptacle.
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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
Using and replacing the cooktop light
(on some models)
The fluorescent light is on the top of the
control panel. The cooktop light switch is on
the control panel. Press it to turn on the
cooktop light. Press it again to turn light off.
Replacing the cooktop light:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Flip up the top of the control panel.
3. Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends.
Turn the tube approximately 90° in either
direction until both ends come out of the
receptacles. Replace with a 20-watt cool-
white fluorescent tube.
If the cooktop light still does not work,
you may need to replace the starter. The
starter is a knob-shaped part located on
the right side of the backguard, under the
light bulb. To remove and replace the
starter, first remove light bulb. Push
starter in and turn approximately 90°
counterclockwise. Pull starter out of
recessed area. You can find replacement
starters at stores that sell fluorescent
tubes.
4. Close the top panel.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
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This section tells you, step by step, how to operate all oven functions controlled by the
electronic controls. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips and
cleaning information, for successful use of your range.
Using the electronic oven control
Using and Caring for
Your Oven
Thermal Models
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456
789
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START
CANCEL
ENTER
OFF
START
TIME CLOCK SET
STOP
TIME OVEN LIGHT CANCEL
• MIN
•• HRS
SET
DELAY/TIMED KITCHEN TIMER
DELAY
CLEAN
DEHYD
TIMED
LOCKED
ROTIS
START?
MIN
START STOP TIMER
SECMINHR
CLEAN
ON
BAKE
BROIL
CLEAN
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START
CANCEL
ENTER
OFF
• MAXI
•• ECONO
BAKE BROIL CLEAN
BAKE BROIL ROAST
CONVECT
FULL
MEAL
TEMP
PROBE
CONVECTION
START
TIME CLOCK SET
STOP
TIME OVEN LIGHT CANCEL
• MIN
•• HRS
SET
DELAY/TIMED KITCHEN TIMER
DELAY
CLEAN
DEHYD
TIMED
LOCKED
ROTIS
START?
MIN
START STOP TIMER
SECMINHR
CLEAN
ON
Thermal-Convection™ Models
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Using and Caring for Your Oven
Changing audible signals
Audible signals tell you if a function is entered
correctly or not. They also tell you when a
cycle is completed.
To shut off audible signals during
programming:
PRESS
and hold
for 4
seconds
To shut off all signals except for the
end-of-timer tone:
PRESS
and hold
for 4
seconds
To change the end-of-timer tone to a
4-second tone:
PRESS
and hold
for 4
seconds
A short tone will sound to tell you the signals
have been changed. Repeat step above to
turn the signals back on.
START
TIME
STOP
TIME
SET
•MIN
••HR
Starting an operation
After programming a function, you must
press START/ENTER to start the function. If
you do not press START/ENTER within 5
seconds of programming, “START?” will
show in the display as a reminder.
START
ENTER
Display/clock
•When you first plug in the range, a tone
will sound and the display will show
“88:88.” If, after you set the clock, (see the
“Setting the clock” section) the display
again shows “88:88,” your electricity was
off for a while. Reset the clock.
•The time display will show “Err” and three
short tones will sound if a time or tempera-
ture is incorrectly entered.
Canceling an operation
CANCEL/OFF will cancel any function,
except for the Clock Set and Kitchen Timer
functions. When you press CANCEL/OFF,
the large display will show the time of day.
CANCEL
OFF
MIN
START STOP TIME
SECMINHR
CLEAN
33 0
CLOCK
SET
Setting the clock
1. Choose CLOCK SET.
PRESS
2. Set time.
Example:
PRESS
3. Start clock.
PRESS
START
ENTER
MIN
START STOP TIME
SECMINHR
CLEAN
Example:
YOU SEE
Example:
YOU SEE
If the time has not been entered correctly,
three short tones will sound and “Err” is
displayed for 1 second. The previous
display then reappears. Repeat Steps 1,
2, and 3 to re-enter the time of day.
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SET
•MIN
••HR
MIN
START STOP TIMER
SECMINHR
CLEAN
3 0 0 0
MIN
START STOP TIMER
SECMINHR
CLEAN
MIN
START STOP TIMER
SECMINHR
CLEAN
SET
•MIN
••HR
SET
•MIN
••HR
Using and Caring for Your Oven
Using the kitchen timer
The KITCHEN TIMER does not start or stop the oven. It works like a regular kitchen timer. It
can be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours, 99 minutes, or in minutes and seconds up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.
1. Choose KITCHEN TIMER.
PRESS
once to
count down
minutes
and seconds
PRESS
twice to
count down
hours and
minutes
2. Set time.
Example:
PRESS
YOU SEE
YOU SEE
Example:
YOU SEE
3. Start Kitchen Timer.
PRESS
The Kitchen Timer will begin counting
down immediately after you press
START/ENTER.
When time is up, you will hear a single
tone that sounds every 5 seconds.
PRESS
to turn off tone
NOTE: To change the end-of-timer tone
to a 4-second tone, press and hold the
KITCHEN TIMER SET pad for 4 sec-
onds. A short tone will sound to tell you
the tone has been changed.
To cancel the Kitchen Timer:
PRESS
MIN
START STOP TIMER
HR
CLEAN
START
ENTER
TIMER
CANCEL
KITCHEN/
TIMER
CANCEL
KITCHEN/
YOU SEE
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Oven settings
This chart tells you when to use each setting. It also explains which elements heat up for
each setting.
SETTING INFORMATION
•The bottom element and outer top
element heat up.
•During baking, the elements will
turn on and off to maintain the
oven temperature.
•Both top elements heat during
Maxi Broil. (Maximum browning
coverage)
•Only the inner element heats up
during Econo Broil. (Browning
coverage in center only)
•For faster preheating, the bottom
element and outer top element
heat up until oven reaches desired
temperature. After preheat, only
the rear element heats up.
•For even heating, the fan at the
back of the oven circulates air in
the oven cavity.
•Both top elements heat up.
•For even heating, the fan at the
back of the oven circulates air in
the oven cavity.
•The bottom element and outer top
element heat up.
•For even heating and faster cook-
ing, the fan at the back of the oven
circulates air in the oven cavity.
•The bottom element and outer top
element heat up.
SETTING
BAKE
Use this setting for baking
and heating casseroles.
BROIL (MAXI/ECONO)
Use this setting for broiling
regular-sized and smaller
cuts of meat, poultry, and
fish.
CONVECTION BAKE
Use this setting for foods
which require gentle
heating and for baking
breads and cakes. Use
also when baking large
quantities of food on more
than one oven rack.
CONVECTION BROIL
Use this setting for broiling
thick cuts of meat.
CONVECTION ROAST
Use this setting for roast-
ing and baking on one
rack.
CLEAN
Use this setting for self-
cleaning only.
DIAGRAM
Using and Caring for Your Oven
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