KitchenAid KECT025 User's Manual
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1. ONE YEAR Replacement parts and A Service calls to FULL WAR repair labor costs to ti the cooktop RANTY FROM correct defects in materi Correct the installation of the cooktop 2 Instruct you how to use the cooktop DATE OF als or workmanship INSTALLATION Service must be provided 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring by an authorized 4 Correct house plumbing KitchenAid servicing outlet B Repairs when cooktop is used in other than normal home use SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WAR RANTY FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION Replacement parts for any electric element or gas burner if defective in materials or workmanship C Damage resulting from accident alter ation misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes D Any labor costs during the limited warranty E Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States F Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired inthe home Replacement ceramic glass if breakage is due to defects in materials or workmanship For downdraft vent system replacement parts for the downdraft vent motor to correct defects in materials or workmanship G Repairs to ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Gui2. use cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results on electric cooktops You can however use the new cook ware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan Electric Cooktop with Cast Iron Surface Units Use In This Section Power on lights Surface unit markers Control setting guide The cast iron surface units Cast iron surface units may retain heat for a longer period of time than standard surface units To get the most out of this cooktop please read the following instructions 10 Using Your Electric Cast Iron Surface Unit Cooktop a
3. Burners spark POSSIBLE CAUSE Your home s main fuses have blown or circuit breaker has tripped The control knobs cannot be turned The burner ports are clogged gas sealed burner cooktop The burner ports are clogged Air gas mixture may be incorrect The burner is wet from washing is normal for all four burn ers to spark briefly when e A burner is turned on but has not yet ignited There is a draft blowing on burners A very large pot on burner causes flame to be unstable Continuous sparking may be caused when A spillover has wet ignition switch contacts There is a faulty spark module The wall outlet wiring is incorrect WHAT TO DO Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Gas sealed burner cooktop In case of prolonged power failure manually light bumers See page 23 Call a KitchenAid servicer if repair is needed Clean with a straight pin See page 26 Clean with a straight pin See page 26 if this fails call an autho rized KitchenAid servicer Contact an authorized KitchenAid servicer to check air gas mixture No action is needed Burner opera tion is not affected and the sparking should end when the ignited flame is burning undisturbed Turn on one or two burners or disconnect electrical supply to let switch dry out Contact a service technician to replace module Check with a ground fault plug in light Contact a qualifed
4. Iron Surface Unit Cooktop The cast iron surface units Cast iron surface units are made of heavy cast iron to provide even cooking Each surface unit has a built in protective limiter as a Safety feature The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures when A pan boils e A pan is removed and the surface unit is left on e The bottom of the pan is too large or too small for the surface unit This will result in longer cooking times The bottom of the pan is rounded warped ribbed or dented and does not make full contact with the surface unit Care In This Section Control knobs Tempered glass surface Your cooktop is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Clean your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs to keep it looking and operating like new 12 The limiter will automatically reduce the heat level to provide even cooking temperatures and to protect the surface unit NOTE Cast iron surface units stay hot fora long time Do not use the HI setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot surface units when cooking is done Burned food and damage to the cookware could result You may want to turn the cast iron surface unit off a few minutes before you finish cooking Before placing a pan on cast iron surface units for the first time heat on HI setting for five minutes The surface units will give off smoke as the protective coating appl
5. electrician to correct wiring needed PROBLEM Control knob s will not turn Venting results are not what you expected Tt You Need Assistance or Service 2 POSSIBLE CAUSE You did not push in before trying to turn The exhaust fan is not turned on The cooktop surface bumers units and component parts are not clean Vent filter is not clean and in place Vent duct or outside opening is blocked Vent duct fan run is too long There is a draft in the room where the cooktop is installed The meat fat is not well trimmed which can cause excessive smoking WHAT TO DO Turn knob s again pushing down as you turn Turn the vent fan control knob clockwise to turn it on Clean after each use See Care sections in this manual Clean and replace vent filter See page 33 Remove blockage from vent duct or outside opening Call KitchenAid servicer if help is needed Check duct run installation and correct if not done according to Installation Instructions Find source of draft and close it off Trim fat off of meat and remove from pan continued on next page 37 It You Need Assistance or Service PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected 38 POSSIBLE CAUSE The cooktop is not level On gas sealed burner cooktop the flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used You are not following a tested recipe from a reliable source The p
6. 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 the control knob is not set at OFF 3 When the burner is lit turn the control knob to the left to the desired flame setting See guide on page 21 The ignitor will turn off and the clicking will stop when the burner ignites NOTES The ignitors may click a number of times 22 before the bumer lights This is normal Both 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 service cord is firmly in place in the wall receptacle Check for a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on valve shaft If the spark ignitor still fails to operate call your nearest authorized KitchenAid service company Proper grounding and polarity is necessary for correct operation of the electric ignition system If the wall recep tacle does not provide correct polarity the ignitor will become grounded and click every once in a while even after the burner has ignited A qualified electrician should check the wall receptacle to see if it is wired with correct polarity e Do not use this gas sealed burner cooktop for canning AWARNING Burn Fire a
7. Clean after each use grease pan water anda e Wash rinse and dry nonabrasive Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh plastic scrubbing cleansers pad Grease pan be cleaned in a dishwasher Heating Do not clean Do not put element in water Soil element burns off Rock pack Warm soapy Wash rinse and dry or place in a dishwasher water anda e For heavy stains place an oven on oven rack sponge during the Self Cleaning cycle Follow instructions in your oven Use and Care Guide Side Mount Downdraft Vent System Use Using the cooktop s downdraft vent system removes cooking vapors odor and smoke Always turn on the vent fan when using the grill When using surface units or burners turn the Vent Fan control knob clockwise to HI or LO You will hear a click when the fan comes on Turn counterclockwise to turn the fan OFF The fan filter must be in place for the fan to operate properly NOTE Extend cooking times as needed when using the downdraft vent system AWARNING Personal injury Hazard Do not put hands in vent box when fan or controls are on Turn fan and cooktop controls to OFF Failure to do so could result in personal injury 32 Caring for Your Downdraft Vent System Care In This Section Steps to follow Your vent system is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your vent system regularly will h
8. Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air If knobs are removed while cleaning be careful not to spill liquids through holes in the control area Be careful not to allow moisture to collect in control area Moisture can 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 23 Caring for Your Gas Sealed Bumer Cooktop Control knobs 1 Make sure all control knobs are turned to OFF 2 Pull the control knobs straight off 3 Wash control knobs with sponge and warm soapy water Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Do not soak 4 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place NOTES When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to OFF To prevent moisture from collecting in control area do not remove seals under control knobs Wipe up spills in control area as soon as they occur Moisture can cause the ignitor switches to fail Tempered glass surface 1 Wipe with sponge and warm s
9. KitchenAid LISD NG EV I wh FOR THE WAY IT S LS GX KitchenAid Create A Cooktop Models 25 27 KGCT025 KECG020 KSVD060 assssesaasoooassossesscosanaso Perry Seeccccccccaaanconsccce Electric Cooktop with Cast lron Surface Units Electric Ceramic Cooktop with Radiant Halogen Surface Units Aen acennnanccccesccccccsscancescccen rr rrr rrr Ooo ceeeccncccccccnasneveusaconancece Cede THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUC TION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Call us with questions or comments 1 800 422 1230 and Care Guide 95 Note to You Thank you Thank you for buying a KitchenAid home appliance You have purchased a quality world class product Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your home appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your new home appliance Your safety is important fo us This guide contains
10. TERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE OPENING e Gas must flow freely through the smali hole in the brass orifice for the burner to light properly This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers or spillovers ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use Ports Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the bumers Typical surface burner flame at the highest setting To clean burners 1 Lift the burner cap straight up from the Burner cap burner base 2 Clean burner cap with warm soapy water lt gt ignitor and a sponge You can also clean with a ta nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser Do not clean burner in dishwasher SAD tube 3 If the gas tube opening or the orifice opening located inside the opening has become orifice soiled or clogged use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area 4 ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort port Do not leave anything stuck in the ports 5 After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports replace the burner cap To replace burner cap make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled 6 Check the burner after cleaning for proper lighting 26 Caring for Your Gas Sealed Bumer Cooktop Cleaning chart Use t
11. ans are not the size called for in the recipe The cooking utensils do not have smooth flat bottoms or fit the surface bumers units being used On grill you have not left space between the food items The grill was not preheated for the proper amount of time Both elements were not turned on when necessary Food was partially frozen or very cold before grilling See Installation instructions for information on how to level cooktop Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Modify recipe or find a new recipe Replace pans with correct size pans Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface bumers units being used Reposition food items to create more space between them Leave food on grill longer Remember to preheat grill the next time you use it Turn on both burners when grilling larger amounts of food Leave food on grill longer 2 If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Step 1 e Call KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center 1 800 422 1230 One of our trained consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Consumer Assistance Center KitchenAid P O Box 558 St Joseph 49085 0558 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Call your dea
12. ards possible However as with any appliance that gets hot and that is connected to electricity and or gas this cooktop requires care when in use Following are a few precautions you should review before using your cooktop To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock AWARN NG injury to persons or damage when using the cooktop follow basic precautions including the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may 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 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 General Install or locate the cooktop e CAUTION Do store things only in accordance with the children might want above the rovided Installation cooktop Children could be nstructions The cooktop must burned or injured while climbing be installed by a qualified on it installer The cooktop must be not leave children alone or properly connected to the unattended i
13. as a guide For best To keep food cooking results start cooking at the high setting after starting it ona then turn the control knob down to continue higher setting cooking z NOTE Cooking times may need to be To keep food Warm upu 2 ready to serve adjusted when using a vent system with your gas cooktop 21 224 Using Your Gas Sealed Bumer Cooktop Surface burners The gas sealed burners have an auto reignition system The sealed burners spread heat evenly across the bottom of the cooking utensil and provide infinite heat control The auto reignition system senses when a bumer flame has gone out and will automatically reignite that burner Your cooktop is factory set for use with Natural Gas If you wish to use L P gas L P Gas Conversion Kits are avail able from your authorized KitchenAid dealer or parts outlet Use Kit No 4175444 for Model 25 Use Kit No 4175463 for Model 25 In all cases the conversion must be done by a qualified service technician When to use the rear burner Use this burner for cooking large quantities of food deep fat frying or cooking with a large cooking utensil When to use the front burner Use this burner for simmering or for cooking smaller quantities of food requiring a small cooking utensil How to use the surface burners 1 Grasp the control knob 2 Push down and turn to the left to HI The electric spark ignitor
14. attended e Move meat around and turn as needed for even cooking Brush on barbecue sauce during last 5 10 minutes of cooking if desired Butter French bread and sprinkle with garlic salt before grilling You can use one or both elements depending upon the amount of food you are grilling NOTE To remove smoke that may be produced use your vent system updraft or downdraft Different vent systems can affect cooking results Grilling times may need to be adjusted depending on the type of vent system used and the vent fah speed For example you may need to extend grilling times when using a downdraft vent system AWARNING Fire and Product Damage Hazard Grease can cause excessive flare ups To put out fire e Turn the grill control knob to OFF and cover the grill with a large metal pan Make sure the vent system has been switched to OFF Do not put water on a grease fire 29 Caring for Your Electric Grill Care In This Section Steps to follow Your grill is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your grill whenever spills or soiling occurs helps to keep it looking and operating like new Steps to follow Food cooked on the grill may spatter Clean all parts of your grill except the heating element after each use A soiled heating element cleans itself by burning off spills and spatters AWARNING Burn and Electrical Sho
15. ce any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician 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 Dae in supply and or gas supply at the shuto t valve oor the cooktop before servicing the cooktop READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please Make sure the cooktop is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintain the cooktop Use the cooktop only as described in this manual Parts and Features Welcome to the world of customized cooktop cooking With your Create A Cooktop you can Mount Downdraft Vent System For infor combine several cooktops into one Depend mation on installing your Create A Cooktop ing on which capabilities you want your see the Installation Instructions included with cooktop to have your unit can include one your unit or more of any of the following components This section contains captioned illustra Electric Cooktop with Cast Iron Surface tions of each component available to you Units Electric Ceramic Cooktop with Radi Use them to become familiar with the ant Halogen Surface Units Gas Cooktop location and appearance of all parts and with Sealed Burners Electric Grill and Side feature
16. ck Hazard Make sure grill is OFF and cool before cleaning Do not allow moisture to collect in control area when cleaning Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock To remove grill 1 Lift off grate 2 Lift heating element slightly Heating element z 3 Pull heating element away from you to unplug terminal from receptacle Receptacle Terminal 30 Caring for Your Electric Grill 4 Lift out rock pack Rock pack 5 Lift and remove the grease pan being careful not to spill drippings Wash grate with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Use a wet soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse and wipe dry Wash the rock pack and grease pan in warm soapy water Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse and wipe dry The grease pan and rock pack may be cleaned in a dishwasher To remove stains from rocks in rock pack place in an oven on oven rack during the Self Cleaning cycle Grease pan To replace grill 1 Lower the grease pan into opening 3 Plug heating element terminal into 2 Put in rock pack receptacle 4 Place grate over heating element Cleaning chart Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your grill WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control Warm soapy water Wash rinse and dry well knobs and a sponge Do not soak Do not remove seals under control knobs Grate and Warm soapy
17. d save the cost of a service call PROBLEM Nothing operates Surface units will not oper ate or burner fails to light POSSIBLE CAUSE The cooktop is not property connected to electrical and gas for gas sealed burner cooktop supplies Your home s main fuses have blown or circuit breaker has tripped The control knob is not set in the correct position On downdraft vent system the flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the unit is obstructed Do not obstruct airflow to and around unit The cooktop is not connected to electrical power WHAT TO DO Contact an authorized KitchenAid servicer to reconnect cooktop to electrical and or gas supply See Installation Instructions Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Gas sealed burner cooktop In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners See page 23 Reset control knob if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around cooktop Review instructions in this book to make sure you have followed them correctly Contact an authorized KitchenAid servicer to reconnect cooktop to electrical supply See Installation Instructions continued on next page 35 ACY Tt You Need Assistance or Service PROBLEM Surface units will not operate or burner fails to light continued Burner flames are uneven Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes a popping noise when on
18. de H Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 93 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 or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to state If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 from anywhere in the U S A KitchenAid St Joseph Michigan U S A 49085 Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste Part No 3186516 50 recovered materiais 1993 KitchenAid Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid Printed in U S A
19. e Hazard Wash with warm soapy water and a soft cloth rinse and dry You can also use soapy plastic nylon or wet steel wool scrubbing pads on the grill these will not damage the surface Be sure both control knobs are turned to OFF and the Power On Lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if the grill is accidentally left ON Rock pack must be in place during use This prevents flare ups 28 Grill chart Preheat 10 minutes on HI for best results Then use the chart below to help you select a grill setting and cooking time Grilling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes SETTING GRILLING TIME in minutes Beef steak 4 erare e medium e well done Beef steak 1 erare e medium e well done Spare ribs 50 60 barbecued Lamb chops 25 35 45 60 20 25 Chicken pieces Ham slices Garlic bread Total grilling time Turn food as needed Cooking tips Do not cover the entire cooking surface with meat Leave space between the food items to allow smoke and steam to venti late properly Using Your Electric Grit ZZA e Meat with a normally high fat content will produce more smoke and flare ups Trim fat from meat before placing on the grill to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups If meat begins to cook too quickly turn the grill control knob to a lower setting Do not leave grill un
20. e surface free from stains and provide the most even heating See pages 18 20 for care and cleaning suggestions e With your hand feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms can scratch the ceramic cooktop Ya ating for Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop Care In This Section Control knobs Cleaning chart Ceramic cooktop and control Your cooktop is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your cooktop Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard whenever spills or soiling occurs helps to keep it looking and operating like new Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning Do not allow moisture to collect in control area when cleaning Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Control knobs 1 Make sure all control knobs are turned to OFF 2 Pull the control knobs straight off 3 Wash control knobs with sponge and warm soapy water Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Do not soak 4 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place NOTES When cleaning never use steel wool To prevent moisture from collecting in abrasives or commercial oven cleaners control area do not remove seals under which may damage the finish After control knobs Wipe up spills in control cleaning make sure all control knobs point area as
21. elp to keep it operating like new Steps to follow AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop The wall recep tacle is located in the cabinet beneath the cooktop e Turn fan and cooktop controls to OFF before cleaning the vent system Do not put hand in vent box when fan or controls are on Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury 1 Remove the vent cover and wash in warm water or wipe with a damp sponge Do not use metal scrubbing pads or abrasive cleansers 2 Lift up vent filter which is directly below vent cover Wash in warm soapy water or dishwasher NOTE Use care when washing the vent filter in a dishwasher Do not place vent filter near hard or sharp objects that could cause the filter to bend 3 Wipe in and around the vent box with a damp cloth Clean up spills with a sponge 4 Replace the vent filter Be sure the vent filter is replaced flat and rests on side edges of trim Do not replace vent filter at an angle Vent filter 5 Replace the vent cover 33 Caring for Your Downdraft Vent System NOTE Vent filter must be in place for the fan to operate properly Replacement filters can be ordered from a KitchenAid servicer or dealer Order Part Number 4173617 chrome or 4173618 black If you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer call our t
22. etal marks should be removed before heating the cooktop again If heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off e Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking In time these will become less visible as a result of cleaning To prevent scratches and abra sions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly NOTE Use a nonabrasive cleanser with a clean damp paper towel or sponge as an alterna tive method for removing cooked on soils Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining 20 Gas Cooktop with Sealed Burners Use In This Section Surface burner markers Control setting guide Your gas cooktop with sealed burners provides you with even heat and a clean modern look For the most effective cooking please read the following instructions Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Control setting guide To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a e Turn to LO or 3 2 when sizzle starts To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes Turn to LO or 3 2 when sizzle starts e For gravy pudding Push in controls before turning to a and icing setting You can set them anywhere cook large amounts of between HI and OFF vegetables Until you get used to the settings use Turn to LO to finish cooking the chart at right
23. from incomplete combustion sony exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm Important Safety Instructions Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Venting with hood or an open window will further minimize exposure e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result where your main gas shutoff valve is located Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately 4 __ as a Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan b 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 multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Grill Do not use utensils pots and pans on the grill continued on next page 244 Important Safety Instructions Vent system Do not block the vent system Do not put hands in vent box fan is on Injury could result Filter must be in place for proper vent system operation Care and cleaning Clean cooktop with care Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns not repair or repla
24. g liquids to a Turn to LO or 3 2 when sizzle starts To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pancakes e to LO or 3 2 when sizzle starts For gravy pudding and icing cook large amounts of vegetables e Turn to LO to finish cooking SETTING 3 2 To keep food cooking after starting it ona higher setting LO To keep food warm until ready to serve The ceramic cooktop Cooking on the ceramic cooktop is almost the same as cooking on standard surface units There are however a few differences The ceramic cooktop takes slightly longer to heat up than a regular surface unit It also takes a little longer to cool down The surface unit glows red when it is turned on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off to maintain the proper temperature setting you selected The rear surface unit features a halogen element This element also lights up as soon as you turn it on and is brighter than standard coil surface units Do not use the cooktop for heating large quantities of water or other liquids over 6 quarts Do not use the ceramic cooktop for canning Sliding metal pans on the ceramic cooktop surface could leave marks Clean metal marks using the Cooktop Polishing Creme included with the cooktop Remove these marks before using the cooktop again Wiping off the cooktop after each use helps keep th
25. his chart for proper and effective cleaning of your sealed burner cooktop WHAT TO USE Wam soapy water and a sponge Control knobs Tempered glass surface Sponge and warm soapy water or paper towel and spray glass cleaner Gas sealed burners grates and caps HOWTO CLEAN e Wash rinse and well not soak e not remove seals under control knobs Wipe off regularly when cooktop is cool e If soap or detergent solutions are used rinse thoroughly to prevent filmy residue e Dry with a soft cloth See pages 25 and 26 for cleaning instructions 27 Electric Grill Use In This Section Power on lights Grill markers Your electric grill gives you that outdoor flavor in the convenience and comfort of your home To get the most out of your grill please review this section carefully Power on lights One of the Power On Lights on the control panel glows when a grill element is turned on The back light works with the rear grill element while the front light works with the front grill element Grill markers The solid dot in the grill marker shows which Grill grill element rear or front is operated by the marker control knob To set the control knob push in and turn to the desired setting See Grill chart on page 29 for recommended settings for commonly cooked foods Grill AWARNING Before you use the grill for the first time Burn and Fir
26. ied at the factory finishes bonding to the surface The cast iron surface units Cleaning chart AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning Do not allow moisture to collect in control area when cleaning Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Caring for Your Electric Cast Iron Surface Unit Cooktop KZRA Control knobs 1 Make sure all control knobs are turned to OFF 2 Pull the control knobs straight off E 3 Wash control knobs with sponge and warm soapy water Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Do not soak 4 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place s NOTES When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to OFF To prevent moisture from collecting in control area do not remove seals under control knobs Wipe up spills in control area as soon as they occur Tempered glass surface 1 Wipe with sponge and warm soapy water or paper towel and mild glass cleaner 2 Dry with a soft cloth 3 If soap or detergent solutions are used make sure to rinse thoroughly to prevent filmy residue NOTE When cleaning cooktop with knobs removed DO NOT allow water to run down inside unit When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial o
27. iron surface unit cooktop Control knobs Tempered glass surface Cast iron surface units Trim rings with oxide coating WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a sponge Sponge and warm soapy water or paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm soapy water and a sponge Soapy nonabrasive scrubbing pad or scouring powder Salt free oil ona paper towel Electrol dressing Sponge and warm soapy water or paper towel and spray glass cleaner Soapy nonabrasive scrubbing pad DO NOT use a soapy steel wool pad HOWTO CLEAN Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Do not remove seals under control knobs Wipe off regularly when cooktop is cool If soap or detergent solutions are used rinse thoroughly to prevent filmy residue Dry with a soft cloth Clean when cooktop and surface units are cool Wipe off the surface units after each use NOTE After each cleaning heat surface units until dry To darken surface units or to remove rust spots Make sure surface units are cool e After each cleaning apply thin coat of oil to surface units then heat for 3 5 minutes Slight smok ing of oil will occur e Follow the directions on the dressing NOTE Oil and dressing will improve surface unit appearance but will not eliminate dark spots caused by grease and food Clean when cooktop and surface units are 15 Electric Ceramic Cooktop with Radiant Halogen Surface Un
28. its Use In This Section Page Power on hot surface lights 16 Control setting guide Surface unit markers The ceramic cooktop The ceramic cooktop features a smooth streamlined surface for ease of cooking and clean ing However because ceramic cooktops operate differently than standard coil surface unit cooktops you should review this section carefully for proper use Power on hot surface lights One of the Power On Hot Surface Lights on the control panel glows when a surface unit is turned on or is hot The top light works with the rear surface unit while the bottom light works with the front surface unit Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker Sia shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob marker Control setting guide AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure both control knobs are turned to OFF and the Power On Hot Surface Lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Using Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop lt 5 Push controls before turning to a setting You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF Until you get used to the settings use the chart at right as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking RECOMMENDED USE To start foods cooking e To brin
29. l tips Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using Avoid spillovers Use pans with tall sides Do cook food directly on ceramic cooktop To order Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 3184477 write to KitchenAid Parts Distribution Center 123 Koomler Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call 1 800 422 1230 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone 19 Caring for Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning chart Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your ceramic cooktop TYPES OF SOIL OR MARKS Ceramic Sugar spills and cooktop soils such as jellies and candy syrups Dark streaks specks and discoloration Metal marks from copper or aluminum pans Tiny scratches or abrasions WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a sponge Paper towel or clean damp sponge Cooktop Polishing Creme Single edge razor blade in a holder Cooktop Polishing Creme Cooktop Polishing Creme Cooktop Polishing Creme HOW TO CLEAN e Wash rinse and dry well e Do not soak e not remove seals under control knobs See Steps to follow page 19 Sugar spills and soils can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into spots using a paper towel Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into spots using a paper towel M
30. lattering or spillovers left on a cooktop can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep e fat frying a a e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch an open flame or hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire eCheck 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 cook tops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners Do not heat unopened con tainers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Never leave surface burners units unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite not store flammable mate rials on or near the cooktop The fumes can create an explosion and or fire hazard Gas cooktop Gas fuels and their use appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formal dehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily
31. ler or the repair service he recommends All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicer e lf you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer call our Consumer Assistance Center tele phone number see Step 2 Fy g fi tf Jt You Need Assistance or Service 4 4 If you are not satisfied with the action taken Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and KitchenAid have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Don t forget KitchenAld offers a full line of quality home appliances Built in Refrigerators Freestanding Refrigerators 50 Pound Ice Makers Dishwashers Trash Compactors Hot Water Dispensers Food Waste Disposers Built in Ovens Ranges amp Cooktops Microwave Ovens Washers amp Dryers 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 39 KitchenAid Cooktop Warranty LENGTH OF KITCHENAID WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR
32. mp Power on lights One of the Power On Lights on the control panel glows when a surface unit is turned on The top light works with the rear surface unit while the bottom light works with the front surface unit Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface unit marker Control setting guide AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure both control knobs are turned to OFF and the Power On Lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Push in controls before turning to a setting You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF Until you get used to the settings use the chart below as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking RECOMMENDED USE To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil Turn to LO or 3 2 when sizzle starts To hold a rapid fry chicken or pancakes Turn to LO or 3 2 when sizzle starts e For gravy pudding and icing SETTING e To cook large amounts of vegetables Turn to LO to finish cooking 3 2 To keep food cooking after starting it ona higher setting To keep food warm until ready to serve 11 LO Caring for Your Electric Cast
33. n area where the proper gas supply and cooktop is in use They should checked for leaks The never be allowed to sit or stand cooktop must also be properly on any part of the cooktop connected to electrical supply They could be burned or injured and grounded continued on next page Important Safety Instructions Do not operate the cooktop if it is damaged or not working properly Do not cook a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start the cooktop only for its intended use as described in this manual not touch surface burners units or areas near surface bumers units Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface burners units become hot enough to cause burns During use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners units or areas near surface burmers units until they con had sufficient time to cool 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 Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy sp
34. nd Explosion Hazard Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results Be sure both 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 f the flame should go out while cooking 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 explo sion or fire Caring for Your Gas Sealed Bumer Cooktop In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted 1 Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn the control knob to HI 2 After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting Care NOTES Be careful when lighting burner The flame can bum you Do not leave cooktop unattended when cooking during a power failure The auto reignition feature of your cooktop will not operate during a power failure Gas sealed burners Cleaning chart 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 helps to keep it looking and operating like new AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock Fire Explosion and Product Damage
35. oapy water or paper towel and mild glass cleaner 2 Dry with soft cloth 3 If soap or detergent solutions are used rinse thoroughly to prevent filmy residue NOTES When cleaning cooktop with knobs When cleaning the cooktop or the area removed DO NOT allow water to run around the burner base remove the grate down inside unit When cleaning never but leave the bumer cap in place to protect use steel wool abrasives or commercial the ignitor from possible damage If a oven cleaners which may damage the cleaning cloth catches the ignitor it could finish damage or break the ignitor If the ignitor is damaged or broken the surface bumer will not light 24 Caring for Your Gas Sealed Bumer Cooktop eee Gas sealed burners Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water Use a wet soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse and dry well Do not place grates in a dishwasher 4 Replace burner grates 25 Z Caring for Your Gas Sealed Cooktop Surface burners The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned Always clean burner caps after a spillover Keeping the burner caps clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MA
36. oll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 Cleaning chart Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your vent system WHAT TO USE HOWTO CLEAN Control knob Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well sponge Do not soak Do not remove seal under control knob Cover and Warm soapy water and Clean often filter a sponge or a dish e Wash rinse and dry well washer Vent box Warm soapy water and Clean often a sponge Wipe out grease residue with a paper towel Sponge out spills 34 You Need Assistance or Service If you ever have questions or comments about your appliance you can call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 24 hours a day This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for service If your appliance should fail to operate review the following list before calling your dealer You coul
37. s Electric cooktop with cast iron surface units model 25 Cast iron Tempered glass surface unit surface Control knob Trim ring _ Power lights Model and serial number plate on bottom of outer box Seal at base of stem A Parts and Features Electric ceramic cooktop with radiant halogen surface units model KECC027 Halogen surface unit Ceramic cooktop Radiant Control knob surface unit Power on hot surface lights Model and serial number plate on bottom of outer box Seal at base of stem Gas cooktop with sealed burners model KGCT025 Surface burner grate Surface burner Tempered glass surface Control knob Surface burner base Model and serial Seal at base of stem Parts and Features Electric grill model KECG020 Heating element 6 Se Grate Rock pack Grease pan Power on lights Control knob Model and serial number plate on bottom of outer box Seal at base of stem Side mount downdraft vent system model KSVD060 Vent cover Control knob Filter Model and serial number plate on bottom of outer box Seal at base of stem Cookware all models Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit burner e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware in good condition For electric cooktops
38. safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING A CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire which could cause product damage and electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 422 1230 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your home appliance s operation or if you need service feel free to call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number for help When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagrams on pages 7 9 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers as well as purchase information You will need this information if you ever require service Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference NOTE You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Model Number Builder Dealer Name Serial Number Address Date Installed Phone 2 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your cooktop is built according to the most strict safety stand
39. soon as they occur to OFF Ceramic cooktop and control panel This cooktop is designed for easy care How ever ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric coil surface units Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on coil surface units Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating 18 Caring for Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop wear oven mitts Do not use cooktop cleaner a hot cooktop The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop e Do not use the cooktop if cracked or broken Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Do not allow anything that may such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the surface while it is hot Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammo nia These co
40. uld damage the cooktop surface Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop can crack it Be careful with heavy skillets Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Your cooktop is prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your cooktop paper towels or a sponge anda single edge razor blade in a holder are all you need to clean your cooktop glass For proper cleaning methods please review Cleaning tips below and the Cleaning chart on page 20 Following them after each use will ensure top performance and preserve that uniquely elegant look Cleaning fips What to use Cooktop Polishing Creme with paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme is designed to clean and protect your cooktop When using follow instructions on container Single edge razor blade In a holder Use to remove cooked on soils Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop glass Store razor blades out of reach of children Steps to follow 1 Wipe up most spills as soon as Power On Hot Surface Light s go off Use a paper towel or clean damp sponge 2 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 a single edge razor blade in a holder 4 Polish entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel Additiona
41. ven clean ers which may damage the finish 13 ZZA Caring for Your Electric Cast Iron Surface Unit Cooktop The cast iron surface units 1 For best results wipe off surface units with a damp sponge and soapy water after each use Remove burned on food with a nonabrasive soap filled scouring pad The red spot in the center of the surface unit will gradually wash off This is normal and will not affect the operation of the surface unit 2 Dry the surface unit completely after cleaning Turn on the surface unit for few minutes to thoroughly dry 3 After the surface unit has cooled use a paper towel to apply a thin coat of salt free oil to the surface units to season and restore the finish Wipe excess oil off trim rings 4 Then heat 3 5 minutes Some smoking may occur this is normal If surface units have dark spots caused by grease and food the oil treatment will improve their appearance but not eliminate the spots NOTE You can apply optional Electrol dressing to the surface units to improve their appearance To obtain order information for Electrol dressing Part No 814030 write to KitchenAid Parts Distribution Center 123 Koomler Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call 1 800 422 1230 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone 14 Caring for Your Electric Cast Iron Surface Unit Cooktop Cleaning chart Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your cast
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