KitchenAid KERI500 User manual

ruse and Care Guide
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ
AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Ku ©henAmd
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
Characteristics of cookware materials..,.12
Home canning information...................... 13
Caring for your cooktop .......................... 13
Cleaning your Cooktop............................ 16
Using and replacing the cooktop light ....17
Using and Caring for Your Oven ............ 18
Using the electronic oven control .......... 18
Setting the clock .................................... 19
Using the minute timer ............................ 19
Starting/Canceling a function .................. 21
Tones ...................................................... 21
Oven settings .......................................... 21
Cooking tips ............................................ 22
Baking & Roasting .................................. 25
Convection Baking & Roasting .............. 26
Auto Convection Baking ........................ 28
Adjusting oven temperature .................... 31
Broiling .................................................... 32
Vari-Broiling ............................................ 34
Convection Broil ...................................... 34
"13medcooking ........................................ 35
Cleaning your oven and controls ............ 43
Oven lights .............................................. 45
Resetting circuit breakers ...................... 45
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ................ 46
Before you start ...................................... 46
Setting the controls ................................ 47
For best cleaning results ........................ 50
How the cycle works .............................. 50
Troubleshooting ...................................... 51
Requesting Assistance or Service ........ 54
Warranty .................................................... 56
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service, call
the Consumer Assistance center:
1-800-422-! 230
In Canada for assistance or service,
see page 55.
KITCHENAID®Electric Ranges
Models: KERI500 KERC500 KERS506 KERC506
YKERI500 YKERC500 YKERS506 YKERC506
9753844 www.kitchenaid.com

Note to You
qr_an_,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.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase/
Installation Date
Builder/Dealer
Name
Address
Phone
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.
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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:
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.
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.
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.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anU-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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, injuryto persons, or dam-
age 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 DE-
VICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES
ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE
RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI
TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED
TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK
SO REAR RANGE FOOT tS 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.
• 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 be-
come hot enough to cause bums. During
and after use, do not touch, or let cloth-
ing 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 lin-
ers may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 Tumed In-
ward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Sur-
face Units - To reduce the risk of bums,
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 sur- -
face units.
•Do Not Soak Removable Heating Ele-
ments - Heating elements should never
be immersed in water.
• Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop -
If cooktop should break, cleaning solu-
tions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of elec-
tric 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 bum. 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 con-
tainer 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 ele-
ments or interior surfaces of oven until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
Other surfaces of the appliance may be-
come hot enough to cause burns -
among these surfaces are oven vent
openings and surfaces near these open-
ings, 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 on.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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)arts and Features
Feature locations
Cooktop _ontrol panel
unit
(coil or ceramic
glass top)
Automatic oven
light switch
Anti-Up -Broil element
(not shown)
Removable
storage drawer \\
(containing
pan and grid)
Model and serial
number plate
.Bake element
racks
(number may vary
by model)
tOn Some Models
Control panel (Thermal-Convection TM models)
Warm zone Left rear
switcht control knob Display
Left front Electronic
control knob oven control
Control panel (Thermal models)
Right rear Simmer
control knob awltcht
Right front
control knob
Warm zone
switcht
Left front
control knob
Left rear Right rear Simmer
control knob Display control knob switcht
•
I -
Electronic Right front
oven control control knob
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_)arts and Features
The oven vent
Ceramic glass cooktop
Oven vent Coilelement
Oven
vent -_--o-_--_-_
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.
The oven door vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the door
vent during certain oven modes. Some
condensation may be observed occasionally.
This will not affect cooking performances.
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 circulation. 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.
The oven door
Removing the oven door:
1. Open the door to the Broil Stop position
(open about 4" [10 cm]).
2. Liftdoor 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.
Replacing the oven door:
1. Holdingthe door by the handle, place the
top of the door underthe cooktop overhang
and use your leg to applypressure to slide
hinges intothe slotsas far as possible.
2. Open doorto the broil positionor slightly
past it.
3. Using the side ofyour leg, apply pressure
to the bottom of the door front. Liftthe
doorslightlywhile applying pressureto
push, until the hingeshave gone in fully.

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The storage drawer
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: Replacing the storage drawer:
1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans be-
fore 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.
Drawer slide
rail
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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Using the surface units
Control knobs
Push in control knobs before turning them
to asetting. 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.
("CHAUD" is
French for
"HOT")
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.
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.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI or • To start food cooking.
MAX •To bring liquid to a boil.
MED-HI •To hold a rapid boil.
or 6-8 •To quickly brown or sear
meat.
MED • To maintain a slow boil.
or 5 • To fry poultry or meat.
• To make pudding, sauce,
or gravy.
MED-LO •To stew or steam food.
or 2-4 •To simmer food.
LO or I •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.
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Simmer Feature (somemodels)
The Simmer feature is an adjustable setting
which allows for more
precise simmering of foods.
The switch, when in the
"OFF" position, operates at
normal wattage (1800 W). When in the "ON"
position, it operates the right front element'
at a lower wattage (450 W).
NOTE: All other elements can be used for
normal operation whether the Simmer
feature is in use or not.
Warm Zone Feature (somemodels)
Use the Warm Zone element to keep
w,t.,,o,L=._,, cooked foods warm. It is not
=' recommended for heating
cold foods. The Warm Zone
is located in the center of
your cooktop. Set switch to "ON" for use.
• Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum
foil. Do not use plastic wrap to cover
food because it may melt onto the
cooktop surface. When warming baked
goods, allow a small opening in the cover
for moisture to escape.
• Use only cookware and dishes
recommended for oven and cooktop use.
• Use potholders or oven mitts to remove
food.
• The Warm Zone element will not glow red
when it is on, unlike the surface
elements. However, the surface indicator
light on the cooktop will glow.
• The Warm Zone element may be used
whether the other elements are in use
or not.
• The quality of the food may deteriorate if
it is kept on the Warm Zone element for
an extended period of time.
Dual-size cooktop surface
element (some models)
Standard ,I element '\Hot surface
elements (some models) indicator
lights
You can use the left front surface element as
either a small-diameter, lower-wattage
element or large-diameter, full-wattage
element.
Use both
for larger pans
Use small element
for smaller
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".
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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 the ceramic glass 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 wilt 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
aluminum 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.
Cookware tips
•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.
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Characteristics of cookware materials
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 tyl_es 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 *Heats slowly and unevenly.
ceramic glass • Use on low to medium settings.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Copper ° Heats very quicklyand evenly.
•Used as acore 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 • See cast iron and stainless steel.
or enamel-on-cast iron
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.
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Home canning information
I c.._o,_ _Pan
I_"'_";n_t I Surface
_--- unit
•Use the entire surface ("DUAL"setting) of
the left front surface cooking area for best
results.
•Use flat-bottomed canners on alltypes of
cooktops, especially ceramic glass.
Canners with dppled 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. Do not 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 cookware materials"
chart in this section for more information.
• When canning for long periods of time, allow
elements and the surrounding surfaces to
cool down.
•Altemate use of the surface cooking areas
between batches or prepare small batches
at a time.
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, in
the United States, contact your local U.S.
Government Agricultural Department
Extension Office or companies who
manufacture home canning products. In
Canada, contact Agriculture Canada.
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 installationof 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.
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 per-
formance and to preserve that uniquely ele-
gant look.
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
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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
instructionson 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. (Not included with your range.)
•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 cool<top
surface.
Steps to follow:
1. Most spills can be wiped off easily
using apaper 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 fol-
low 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.
NOTE: Always wipe and dry your cooktop
thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent
streaking or staining.
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How to keep your cooktop
looking like new:
IF THERE ARE WHAT TO DO
Sugary spills
and soils (such
as jellies and
candy syrups)
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.
Burned-on
soils 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.
Dark streaks,
specks, and
discoloration
Use Cooktop Polishing
Creme or nonabrasive
cleanser with a damp
paper towel or sponge.
Metal marks
(from copper or
aluminum pans)
Use Cooktop Polishing
Creme or nonabrasive
cleanser with a damp
paper towel or sponge
before heating the
cooktop again. If heat-
ed before cleaning,
metal marks may not
come off.
Tiny scratches
or abrasions 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.

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Caring for your cooktop
(Coil eiement 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 look-
ing and operating like new.
_ [ Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this
appliance.
Doing so can resuR in death, explosion or fire,
NOTE_ Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
Removing surface units and reflector bowls for cleaning
Removing:
1. Make sure all surface units are off and
cool before removing surface units and
reflector bowls.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See the
"Cleaning your cooktop" section for
cleaning instructions.
Replacing:
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the re-
ceptacle, just enough to clear the reflec-
tor bowl.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from
the receptacle.
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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3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible
with the terminal just started into the
receptacle. Push the surface unit termi- '
hal 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 oppo-
site the receptacle.
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 areflector 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.
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.
Cleaning your cooktop
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Coil element No cleaning required • Spatters or spills will burn off,
surface units •Do not immerse in water.
Porcelain-enamel
reflector bowls
Cooktop
surface
Nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad and
warm, soapy water
Sponge and warm,
soapy 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.
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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 rangeordisconnect power,
2. Flip up the top of the control panel.
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 900
counterclockwise. Pull starter out of re-
cessed area. You can find replacement
starters at stores that sell fluorescent
tubes.
4. Close the top panel.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
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.
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Your Oven
This section tells you, step by step, how to operate all oven functions controlled by the elec-
tronic controls. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips and cleaning
information, for successful use of your range.
UsiB9 the electronic oven control
Display/clock
•When you first plug in the range, every-
thing on the display will light up for 1 to 2
seconds, then a time of day and "PF" will
appear on the display. Press OFF to clear
"PF" from the display. If, after you set the
clock, "PF" again appears on the the
display, your electricity was off for a while.
Reset the clock if needed. (See "Setting
the Clock" in the "Using and Caring for
Your Oven" section.)
• When you are not using the oven, the
control is an accurate clock.
•When you are using the oven or minute
timer, the display will show times, tempera-
ture settings, and what command buttons
have been pressed.
• When showing the time of day, the display
will show the hour and minutes.
• When you are using the minute timer, the
display will show minutes and seconds in
the following sequence :
- For settings from 1-59 minutes, the
display will count down each second.
- For settings 1 hour or over, the display
will count down hours and minutes.
• When you are using COOK TIME and/or
_ _ STOPTIMEthe
display will show hours
and minutes or
minutes and seconds.
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Using the control lock
The control lock lets you shut down the
control panel command buttons. The control
lock comes in handy when you want to
prevent others from using the oven.
NOTES:
• You can only use the control lock when the
oven is not in use or the control has not
been set.
• Set the control lock when cleaning the
control panel to prevent yourself from
accidentally turning on the oven.
• The control lock will stay on even after a
power failure.
To lock or shut down the control panel :
Press and hold START for 5 seconds.
You will hear a single tone and "Loc" and
will appear on the display.
When the control is locked, 3
tones will sound if you press
any command button other
than CLOCK or TIMER SET.
To unlock the control panel :
Press and hold START for 5 seconds.
You will hear 3 tones followed by a single
tone. "Loc" and _ will
disappear from the temperature
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Setting the cJock
If you do not want the clock time to be
displayed, press and hold CLOCK for
5 seconds. To display the clock again, press
and hold CLOCK for 5 seconds. You should
not have to reset the clock. While the clock
is not displayed, you can see the time for
5 seconds by pressing CLOCK.
1. Press CLOCK. PRES YOU SEE
2. Set the time.
Press the up • or down • button(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
PRESS YOU SEE
(example for 5:30)
3. Start the clock. PRESS YOU SEE
Using the minute timer
The minute timer does not start or stop the
oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be
set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours, 59
minutes. The minute timer will display
minutes and seconds for settings under
1 hour. You will hear four 1-second tones
when the set time is up.
1. Press TIMER SET.START. PRESS YOUSEE
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2. Set the time.
Press the up •or down •button(s)
until the correct time shows on the
display.
PRESS YOU SEE
3. Start the minute timer.
The minute timer will begin counting
down immediately after the timer is
started,
PRESS
(example for 10 minutes)
YOU SEE
(display counts down)
When time is up :
You will hear four 1-second reminder
tones every minute until you press OFF,
NOTES :
• To display the time of day while the
minute timer is counting down, press
CLOCK,
• To remove the reminder tones, press and
hold TIMER SET for 5 seconds. To bring
back the tones, follow the same step. You
will see "OFF" on the display when the
tones are turned off and "On" when they
are turned on.
YOU SEE
4. Turn off the minute timer. PRESS YOU SEE
5. To CANCEL the minute timer.
PressTIMER CANCEL. PRESS
(timeofday)
YOU SEE
(time of day)
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