KitchenAid KGCS100S User's Manual
Contents
1. KitchenAid FOR THE WAY IT S MADE A Note 10 YOU ssssscscisesseasssvevsocavacess Cooktop Safely icicciccsiccccccenscveds dines Getting to Know Your Cooktop 6 Using Your Cooktop sesser Using the surface burners ccssesesssseeee Cookware tips scsccscsssssssccssssscsecesccesees 11 Using the grill cecssssscessssscanssessenssenseece 12 Using the griddle ccssscsscccesssescessseenenee 15 Caring for Your Cooktop The surface burners csscessccsseccsscseececees Cleaning your Cooktop scssscsscesrcersseeeee 18 Cleaning the area under the COOKtOP scesssssecscecesserssscenesensscescoses Troubleshooting wnicsasscesceccecscccseaes Requesting Assistance Gl SONIC ninure inaia aia 1 800 422 1230 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments 24 hours a day 7 days a week TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE KITCHENAID Built In Gas Cooktops 1 34 Models KGCG260S KGCS100S A Note to You Thank you for buying a KitchenAid appliance KitchenAid appliances have everything you would expect of a superior appliance plus the distinct style and thoughtful details which contribute to the overall look of your home and your enjoyment of it To ensure that you e2. Porcelain enamel cooking surface 18 Surface burners cccceceeseeeeereeseeeens 19 Under the cooktop ccceceseeees 20 CONTROL KNOBS ccceeeee 6 7 9 TOPIC PAGE COOKWARE Canning R ie eendieasecs 11 PANS inanihusu iaeiae 11 TIDS Tr a S AE TSEN 11 FEATURES ceeccetteceeeeeeeeeeeenees 6 7 GRIDDLE Before using for the first time 15 CaM sv TEISES TA terstiven alot AT 16 USINO rnana ee aes 15 GRILL Before using for the first time 12 Chants e etde hanasu 14 TADS sere ieee aca seas 12 USING Dassierand 13 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 2 PARTS rasiaan 6 7 POWER FAILURES 00 00 eee 10 SAFETY 3 he hesiietinlaitcluehee 3 5 SERVICE ciana aia 23 TROUBLESHOOTING eee 21 WARRANTY 020s cee cciecsteeetiieceeveni eves 28 27 LENGTH OF WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION KitchenAid Cooktop Warranty KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workman ship Service must be provided by an autho rized KitchenAid servicing outlet Replacement parts for any electric element or gas burner to correct defects in materials or workmanship For downdraft vent models replacement parts for the downdraft vent motor to correct defects in mate
3. e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and could cause poor cooking results e Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Some one could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON e If the flame should go out while cook ing or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire NOTES e Do not block the slots along the sides and rear of cooktop They provide needed air for proper burner operation e When using LP propane gas a slight pop or flash may occur at the burner ports a few seconds after the burner has been turned off This may be due to the varia tions in the composition of the LP gas and usually occurs after the burner has been on a long time and has become hot This is normal Using Your Cooktop Cookware tips e NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils in good condition e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect e Use utensils only
4. been switched to ON Do not put water on a grease fire Product Damage Hazard The use of metal utensils could scratch the nonstick coating Only nylon or plastic utensils should be used Using Your Cooktop To grill 1 Remove cover Position grill over element Refer to Grill chart on page 14 for suggested preheating and cooking times 7 S 2 Turn control knob to the preheat setting recommended in the Grill chart Preheat for the time recommended in the Grill chart 3 At end of preheat time place food on grill and adjust control knob to desired heat setting 4 Turn off the grill when cooking is finished 13 Using Your Cooktop Grill chart Grilling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes SETTING CONTROL Beef steak Y e rare e medium well done Beef steak 1 1 erare e medium e well done Hamburgers 8 patties lb each Pork Chops 2 Pork Ribs Ham Slice HI 5 min Fresh Sausage HI 5 min elinks patties HI 5 min HI 5 min Hot Dogs Bratwurst Polish Sausage HI 5 min Lamb Chops 1 HI 5 min Chicken HI 5 min 2 3 Ib fryer 5 5 min HI 5 min HI 5 min HI 5 min HI 5 min HI 5 min cut up Salmon Swordfish 1 steaks Buns hot dog and hamburger Garlic Bread SETTING oe TIME in oe FIRST SIDE COMMENTS Brush on barbecue sauce during last 1
5. e Empty grease from griddle if needed e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleans ers They may damage the finish 19 RR Caring for Your Cooktop Cleaning the area under the cooktop Model KGCG260S shown 1 Make sure all control knobs are off and remove surface burner grates drip rings and gril griddle Model KGCG260S 2 Lift front of cooktop at corners and swing up the support rod 3 Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod 4 Remove ignition wires from burner ignitors and lift burners out of cooktop 5 Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water Use a nonabrasive soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 6 After cleaning replace burners and attach ignition wires to ignitors on each burner Lift cooktop slightly to disen gage support rod Pull cooktop forward slightly without lowering it until hinges lock Lower cooktop until it rests on countertop 20 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure the rod fits in the notch in the cooktop and is held securely The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame roubleshooting Most cooking problems are often caused by little
6. lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool e Replace grates e Remove grates and drip rings e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Replace drip rings and grates NOTE Drip rings may become stained and discolored by spillovers Surface burners Grill griddle black porce lain flavor generator insert and drip pan Model KGCG260S Brushed chrome cooktop finish both models and grill griddle cover Model KGCG260S WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR A dishwasher Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Caring for Your Cooktop HOW TO CLEAN e Remove control knobs surface burner grates and drip rings e Raise cooktop and place support rod in position to hold cooktop up e Wipe tops of bumers and dry thoroughly For cooked on food e Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak briefly in vinegar and water solution e Rinse and dry well e if ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick e Do not clean burners in a dishwasher or self cleaning oven
7. 0 minutes of cooking if desired Turn 2 or 3 times during cooking Turn frequently Brush fish and grill with melted butter just before cooking Brush fish and grill with melted butter just before cooking Buns can be buttered before N A grilling if desired Butter French bread Sprinkle with garlic salt before grilling Using Your Cooktop Using the griddle Model KGCG260S The griddle can be used for pancakes eggs bacon sandwiches and meats AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure the griddle control is off and the griddle is cool and covered when not in use Failure to do so could result in burns or fire Product Damage Hazard e When cleaning griddle never use a metal scouring pad or abrasive cleanser on the griddle These will damage the nonstick cooking surface e Do not use cookware on the griddle Use only plastic or nylon kitchen utensils on the griddle Metal could damage the nonstick cooking surface e Do not use griddle on any burner This could damage the cooktop Before using the griddle for the first time 1 Wash the cooking surface with warm soapy water Rinse and dry 2 After cleaning lightly wipe the cook ing surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking You don t have to season grease the griddle every time you use it Do not use shortening or butter to season the griddle To griddle Remove cover and grill Position griddle o
8. Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 from anywhere in the U S A KitchenAid Benton Harbor Michigan U S A 49022 2692 Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials Part No 3189132 1994 KitchenAid Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid Printed in U S A
9. as instructed in the utensils user instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some can be used only in the oven Pans marked as flameware can be used on surface burners e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely at tached to the pan ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface burner Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your cooktop Center over surface bumer e Use a canner pan which can be cen tered over the surface burner Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause dam age to the cooktop e Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to kee
10. e noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners see page 19 or call a qualified technician for adjustment 17 C aring for Your Cooktop Cleaning your cooktop Control knobs Control panel Porcelain enamel cooktop surface Surface burner grates and drip rings 18 WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR A dishwasher HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleans ers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleans ers They may damage the finish Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel e Remove grates e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use steel wool abrasives or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish e If you use soap or detergent solutions rinse thoroughly to prevent filmy residue NOTES e When cleaning cooktop with knobs removed DO NOT allow water to run down inside unit e Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or
11. fails call for service Burner flames lift off e The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact a service techni ports are yellow or are cian to check it noisy when turned off Burner makes popping The burner is wet from washing Let dry noise when on The grill does not work e You have not left space between food items properly e You have not preheated the grill for the proper amount of Model KGCG260S time e Food was partially frozen or very cold before grilling This will make cooking time longer Control knob s will e You are not pushing in before turning not turn Cooking results are not what you expected e The cooktop is not level See Installation Instructions e You are using a recipe that has never been tested or is not from a reliable source e You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size e The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the surface burner being used Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface burner being used e The flame is not the correct size for the cooking utensil being used If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 23 22 equesting Assistance or Service 1 Ifthe problem is not dueto 3 If you are not satisfied one of the items listed in wi
12. g with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the cooktop Children could be burned or injured while climb ing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the cooktop is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop They could be burned or injured e Do not operate the cooktop if it is dam aged or not working properly e Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Use the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual LAN e Do not touch surface burners or areas near surface burners Areas near surface burners become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners or areas near surface burners until they have had sufficient time to cool e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the cooktop They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injur
13. henAid servicer call our Consumer Assistance Center tele phone number see Step 1 Don t forget KitchenAid offers a full line of quality home appliances Built in Refrigerators Trash Compactors Ranges amp Cooktops Freestanding Refrigerators Hot Water Dispensers Microwave Ovens 50 Pound Ice Makers Food Waste Disposers Washers amp Dryers Dishwashers Built in Ovens Mixers amp Blenders For more information on these appliances or the one you have purchased call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 23 I ndex This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE ou eceescsseesceeceesenees 23 BURNERS Flame aiciiceccccediessesisdeiesosecssecsscesvacedeusdes 22 Heat Settings cccecsccsesseseseessseeseees 9 How they Work ou cccccssesseesseeesseeesees 8 HOW to use oo eee ccecseceseeceesseceeeseeeenees 9 IQMIROPS ERR 9 POMS E A EE 17 When to use ou ceesscseeeeeseenseseeseeees 8 CLEANING Brushed chrome cooktop finish 19 Control knobs 000 eeccsseessesssesreeeenenes 18 Control panel cccsecsccsseeseceseeeseeees 18 DAD INOS cencsctcossccessisnsuneterBuatetadee cheese 18 Flavor generator insert 19 Grates a atietiern tae 18 Griddle 4 2 ern eee er len 19 GUIs EEE E eet tan 19 Gril griddle cover cceceeseeseceeeees 19
14. luding the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion could result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier continued on next page A s Cooktop Safety General e Install or locate the cooktop only in accordance with the provided Installa tion Instructions The cooktop must be installed by a qualified installer The cooktop must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks The cooktop must also be prop erly connected to electrical supply and grounded e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combus tion Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Ventin
15. njoy 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 Assis Mode Number tance Center at 1 800 422 1230 or request service for your appliance you need to Serial Number know your complete model and serial Purchase number You can find this information on the Installation Date oe and serial number plate inside Bullder Dealer urner box Name Please also record the purchase informa Addr tion NOTE You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty Phone service Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference cooktop Safety Your safety is important to us ee l AWARNING This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special This symbol alerts you to such dangers attention to these symbols and follow any as personal injury burns fire and instructions given Here is a brief explana electrical shock tion of the use of the symbol IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PINNI Nne To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the cooktop follow basic precautions inc
16. nob control knob p 9 p 9 p 9 p 9 Getting to Know Your Cooktop Model KGCS100S Left rear Right rear POWER surface burner burner p 8 p 8 lt a Left front Right front surface burner Control POWER burner p 8 panel p 8 Control panel Left front Left rear Right rear Right front surface burner surface burner surface burner surface burner control knob control knob control knob control knob p 9 p 9 p 9 p 9 sing Your Cooktop This section tells you how to operate the controls to your cooktop It also discusses how the burners work and includes tips on how to cook with your cooktop Using the surface burners Your cooktop has four DAISY burners made of cast iron and porcelain The burners spread the heat evenly across the bottom of the cooking utensil and provide infinite heat control from a bead of flame to a high volume blue flame When to use the left rear and right front burners 12 000 BTU natural gas 10 000 BTU LP gas burner 12 000 BTU natural gas 10 000 BTU LP gas burner Model KGCG260S shown Use these burners for cooking large quantities of food deep fat frying or cooking with a large cooking utensil When to use the left front and right rear burners 8 000 BTU natural gas 7 000 BTU LP gas burner 8 000 BTU natural gas 7 000 BTU LP gas burner Model KGCG260S shown Use these burners for simmering or for cooking smaller qua
17. ntities of food requiring a small cooking utensil How to use the surface burners Model KGCG260S shown 1 Grasp the control knob 2 Push down and turn to the left to LIGHT The electric spark ignitor will ignite the gas flowing into the burner When you hear a clicking sound you know that the ignitors are working Gas is flowing as long as knob is not set at OFF 3 When the burner is lit turn the contro knob to the right to the desired flame setting See guide under Burner heat settings on this page The control knobs do not have fixed positions between HI and LO You can turn the knobs to any of the marked settings or to any position in between The ignitor will turn off and the clicking will stop when you turn the control knob from LIGHT to another setting NOTES e The ignitors may click a number of times before burner lights This is normal e All four burner ignitors will spark regardless of which burner you are using e Visually check that burner has lit If the burner does not ignite listen for the clicking sound If you do not hear the ignitor click TURN THE BURNER OFF Check that the cooktop is correctly connected to electrical power Check for a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse Using Your Cooktop Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on vaive shaft If the spark ignitor still fails to operate call your nearest authorized KitchenAid servicer Pr
18. oper grounding and polarity is neces sary for correct operation of the electric ignition system If the wall receptacle does not provide correct polarity the ignitor will become grounded and click every once ina while even after the burner has ignited A qualified electrician should check the wall receptacle to see if it is wired with correct polarity Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see below If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil MED e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables LO To keep food warm until ready to serve RA ising Your Cooktop In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted 1 Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the HI position Model KGCG260S shown 2 After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting 10 AWARNING Burn Fire and Explosion Hazard
19. p water boiling e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions 11 A Using Your Cooktop Using the grill Model KGCG260S The grill portion of the grill griddle area is designed for preparing steaks chops fish poultry and other commonly broiled foods m vy 1 Element NOTE Be sure drip pan flavor generator and element are in place before grilling or griddling If you do not include the flavor generator a flare up may occur 12 Before you use the grill for the first time Wash with warm soapy water rinse and dry Never use a metal scrubbing pad or abrasive cleanser on the grill these will damage the nonstick surface After clean ing lightly wipe cooking surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking Cooking tips e Do not cover the entire cooking surface with meat Leave space between the food items to allow smoke and steam to venti late properly e Meat with a normally high fat content will produce more smoke and flare ups but cook faster than lean meat Trim fat from meat before placing on the grill to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups e If meat begins to cook too quickly turn the grill control knob to a lower setting e Do not leave grill unattended AWARNING Fire Hazard Grease could cause excessive flare ups To put out fire Turn the grill control to OFF and cover the grill with the brushed chrome cover Make sure the vent system has
20. rials or workmanship A Service calls to Correct the installation of the cooktop Instruct you how to use the cooktop Replace house fuses or correct house wiring Correct house plumbing Repairs when cooktop is used in other than normal home use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes Any labor costs during the limited warranty Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance PN KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized KitchenAid distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance
21. th items found around the home Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock Fire Explosion and Product Damage Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air e If knobs are removed while cleaning be careful not to spill liquids through holes in the control area e Be careful not to allow moisture to collect in control area Moisture could cause ignitor switches to fail e Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire explosion or product damage The surface burners The burners should be routinely removed and cleaned Always clean the burners after a spillover Keeping the burners clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame If burners must be removed for cleaning remove ignition wire from ignitor before lifting burner Reconnect ignition wire after burner has been put back in cooktop a yy Ports Typical surface burner flame at highest setting Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown above A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or ar
22. th the action taken Troubleshooting on e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer pages 21 22 Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that e Call KitchenAid Consumer voices consumer views at the highest Assistance Center Vw levels of the major appliance industry 1 800 422 230 SS e Contact MACAP only when the dealer One of our trained consultants Ned authorized servicer and KitchenAid have can instruct you in how to ob failed to resolve your problem tain satisfactory operation from your Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel appliance or if service is necessary 20 North Wacker Drive recommend a qualified service company Chicago IL 60606 in your area e MACAP will in turn inform us of your e If you prefer write to action Consumer Assistance Center KitchenAid 2000 North M 63 When asking for help or service Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete Please include a daytime phone number model and serial numbers and the in your correspondence purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly 2 If you need service to your request Call your dealer or the repair service he recommends e All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicer If you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized Kitc
23. things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 23 If nothing operates check the following Is the cooktop wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions wV Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker 7v the cooktop open Open the valve if needed or contact an authorized KitchenAid servicer to reconnect cooktop to gas supply if needed See Installation Instructions v 6 Is the cooktop properly connected to gas supply with the shutoff valve near Have you set the control knob correctly gt Is the flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the cooktop blocked 21 ify aM p 32 Troubleshooting Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM CAUSE Burner fails to light e The cooktop is not wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 10 e The burner ports are clogged Clean with a straight pin see page 19 e ignitor wires are not firmly attached to ignitor on burner Burner flames are e The burner ports are clogged Clean with a straight pin uneven see page 19 If this
24. top Safety e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop Wipe spillovers immediately 4 os a Oe s Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extin guisher e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS etting to Know Your Cooktop This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Model KGCG260S Gril Left rear riddle Right rear POWER pp 12 16 surface burner burner p 8 Left front Right front surface burner POWER burner p 8 panel p 8 Includes brushed chrome cover with handle stick resistant commercially finished grill stick resistant commercially finished griddle porcelain flavor generator insert and porcelain drip pan Control panel GrilVgriddle control knob pp 12 16 Left front Left rear Right rear Right front surface burner surface burner surface burner surface burner control knob control knob control k
25. ver element with well facing towards back of unit Refer to Griddle chart on page 16 for suggested preheating and cooking times o L S Turn control knob to the preheat setting recommended in the Griddle chart Preheat for the time recommended in the Griddle chart At end of preheat time grease griddle if desired and place food on griddle Adjust control knob to desired heat setting Turn off the griddle when cooking is finished 15 AA Using Your Cooktop Griddle chart GRIDDLING TIME PREHEAT in minutes SETTING CONTROL FIRST SECOND FOOD TIME SETTING SIDE SIDE COMMENTS Sausage Patties N A 10 patties 1 lb total N A 7 slices Hamburgers HI 5 min 8 patties Ib Hot Dogs Buns can be buttered before griddling if desired Butter both sides of sandwich before griddling if desired Grease griddle with oil or butter if desired Grease griddle with oil or butter if desired Grease griddle with oil or 2 3 butter if desired 2 3 Griddling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes Buns hot dog 6 5 min and hamburger Grilled HI 5 min Sandwiches French Toast HI 5 min 4 slices Pancakes HI 5 min Eggs e Sunnyside up 5 5 min Scrambled 5 5 min 7 3 N A 5 2 1 1 1 Ee P E MR 4 4 16 ating for Your Cooktop Your cooktop is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning wi
26. y e Do not store flammable materials on or near the cooktop The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard e Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recom mended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a KitchenAid servicer or Qualified Agency e Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near cooktop before servicing the cooktop When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splatter ing or spillovers left on a cooktop could ignite and burn you Pan size is espe cially important in deep fat frying e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface burners unat tended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite ANN a a e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Cook
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search