Kohler K-3396 Assembly instructions

Homeowners Guide
Professional Cook Sink
K-3396
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Important Safety Instructions
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The Kohler Professional Cook Sink (PRO CookSink
®
) incorporates
several safety features, both active and passive, in order to prevent
injury or property damage. A number of design features make the cook
sink easy and safe to use. For your safety, the cook sink unit is listed
by Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
Some of the active safety features are as follows:
The Kohler Cook Sink does not operate until the unit is turned on
and the power is set.
The Kohler Cook Sink has a red indicator that operates at about
140° F (60° C) to alert the operator that the pot is hot.
Over-temperature protection is provided for the Kohler Cook Sink
at about 250° F (121° C). At that point, all 10 power LEDs flash.
The LEDs continue to flash until the temperature decreases. If the
unit is not manually turned off within about two minutes, the
heating element shuts off. If the cook sink cools down below the
high temperature alarm setpoint and the temperature control
remains unchanged, the heater will turn on again.
If the unit overheats and cools down 10 cycles in a row, another
protective feature will turn off the control and reset the
temperature setpoint. The power switch must be pressed again in
order to operate the unit.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed. These include the following:
Read all instructions.
Do not operate the cook sink if it malfunctions or has been
damaged in any way. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug. Contact the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Be sure your appliance’s electrical service has been installed
properly and has been grounded by a qualified electrician.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not store anything directly on,
underneath, or above of the cook sink when the appliance is in
operation.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not store flammable items in, under,
or above the cooking vessel.
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Important Safety Instructions (cont.)
To reduce the risk of fire, do not mount the cook sink over or
beneath any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
Refer to the troubleshooting section if the unit does not operate
properly.
Do not repair, replace, or service any part of the cook sink unless
specifically recommended. All servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
Do not use drain cleaner in the cook sink drain.
Close supervision is necessary when cooking vessel is used by or
near children. Children should not be allowed to sit or stand on
or near any part of the appliance.
This product is intended for residential (household–type) use
only.
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above or
near the cook sink – children climbing on or over the unit to
reach items could be seriously injured.
Provide adequate ventilation around the cook sink to prevent
steam damage to surrounding surfaces.
Do not use the cook sink for other than its intended use.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Do not use a plunger on the cook sink drain or any associated
sink drain while the cooking vessel is in use.
Use only water. Do not use the cook sink with cooking oil.
Do not operate the cooking vessel without water.
Do not add water to hot cooking vessel, splattering could occur.
Do not force cookware into the cooking vessel.
Use only accessory equipment recommended by Kohler
Company. The use of accessory attachments that are not
recommended by Kohler Company may cause injuries or
property damage.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
Do not use outdoors.
Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company
Thank you for choosing the Bold Look of Kohler. Kohler craftsmanship
offers you a rare combination of proven performance and graceful
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Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company (cont.)
sophistication that will satisfy you for years to come. The
dependability and beauty of your Kohler sink will surpass your
highest expectations. We’re very proud of our products here at Kohler
and we know you will be too.
Please take a few minutes to study this Homeowners Guide. Pay
special attention to the Care and Cleaning instructions.
All information in this manual is based upon the latest product
information available at the time of publication. At Kohler, we
constantly strive to improve the quality of our products. We reserve
the right to make changes in product characteristics, packaging or
availability at any time without notice.
How to Use This Manual
This manual is designed to help you troubleshoot and repair any
problems that may develop with the operation of this product. If a
problem occurs:
Refer to the ″Troubleshooting″section to determine a probable
cause.
Check the ″Service Parts″section to determine the part numbers
for any replacement parts necessary.
Use the information on the back cover of this manual to contact
Kohler Company to order parts, or for help if you cannot correct
the problem.
Care and Cleaning
Stainless Steel Cook Sink
Rinse your stainless steel sink thoroughly after each use. Use a dabbing
action to dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use an abrasive or
rubbing action, as that may scratch or dull the finish.
If you use cleaners containing chlorides, which may corrode stainless
steel, make sure you rinse the surface immediately after each use. Do
not allow cleaners to remain in contact with the sink for long periods
of time.
Avoid using metal scouring pads, as they may cause rust stains in the
sink. Do not use cleaners containing abrasive cleansers, ammonia,
acids, waxes, alcohol, or solvents on this surface, as they may damage
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Care and Cleaning (cont.)
the finish.
If using a rubber sink mat, be sure to remove it when not washing
dishes. Organic particles may decay under the mat, causing the sink to
stain.
If the surface becomes excessively dirty, consider a general purpose
cleaner such as: Mr. Clean
®
Top Job with Ammonia, Spic and Span
Liquid; Fantastik
®
All Purpose, Formula 409
®
All Purpose, or Lysol
®
Anti-Bacterial Kitchen Cleaner
™
.
If your stainless steel colored finish becomes excessively dirty, consider
cleaning with Dow Scrubbing Bubbles
®
Liquid or Bleach Free Soft
Scrub
®
.
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Cook Sink Operating Instructions
Drain knob - Turn counterclockwise to open the cook sink drain,
clockwise to close.
Power setting LEDs - Lights to show relative temperature setpoint.
Power up button - Press once to increase heating temperature a little.
Hold down to increase heating temperature a lot.
Power switch - Press to turn on power to the unit. Press again to turn
power off.
Power down button - Press once to decrease heating temperature a
little. Hold down to decrease heating temperature a lot.
Hot pot indicator - Lights at about 140° F (60° C) to alert the operator
that the pot is hot.
Important Notes
Property damage may occur if the water is allowed to boil off or
if the unit is operated without water. Before operating, fill the
cooking vessel with a minimum of 2 quarts (1.9 L) of water (1/4
full).
Drain water immediately after cooking.
Do not completely drain water from the cooking vessel while the
unit is on.
Hot Pot Indicator
Power Down Button
Drain Knob
Power Setting LEDs
Power Up Button
Power Switch
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Important Notes (cont.)
Do not store anything, especially flammable materials, near the
underside of the cooking vessel.
Do not use steel wool on the cooking vessel or cookware.
Do not cut food in the cookware.
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Preparing to Cook
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Do not turn unit on
without water in it.
The cooking vessel should not be operated with less than a minimum
of 2 quarts (1.9 L) water in it. This fills the vessel about 1/4 full.
Perform the following preparations:
Close the drain by turning the drain knob clockwise to the closed
position.
Fill the cooking vessel at least 1/4 full with water.
Turn the trim ring so that the steam escape groove faces toward
the sink basin or other drainage area.
Groove
Trim Ring
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Cooking
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. This cook sink is designed
to be used with cookware that is immersed into the heating
water in the cook sink. Do not use the cook sink to cook foods
directly. Food residues may not be easily removed.
A single flashing power setting LED is an indication that the cook sink
is ready to operate. The cook sink will start to operate as soon as
temperature setting is increased above the minimum.
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Do not add water if all 10
LEDs are flashing. This indicates an over-temperature condition
that could flash water into steam. Turn the unit off.
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Use care when moving
cookware into or out of the operating unit.
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Risk of personal injury.
Handle all hot cookware using pot holders or other protective
gear.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not completely drain
water from the cooking vessel while the unit is on.
The cook sink has over-temperature protection. If the sink’s
temperature increases above about 250° F (121° C), all 10 power setting
LEDs start flashing. If the temperature remains high for more than two
minutes, the cook sink stops heating automatically. Refer to the
Hot Pot Indicator
Power Down Button
Drain Knob
Power Setting LEDs
Power Up Button
Power Switch
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Cooking (cont.)
″Important Safety Instructions″section for more information.
Add water to the cooking vessel so it is at least 1/4 full.
Push the power switch.
Observe that the bottom power setting LED is flashing.
Press the power up button to increase the temperature setpoint.
When the desired temperature is reached, you may reduce the
heat applied by pressing the power down button.
If desired, push and turn the drain knob counterclockwise for a
short period of time to drain excess water. Turn the knob
clockwise when the water has drained.
If desired, add more water in order to make up for any losses.
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