KitchenAid KECS-1340 User's Manual
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1. p KitchenAid USE amp CARE GUIDE 33 BUILT IN ELECTRIC COOKTOP MODEL KECS 1340 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION FEATURES Types of Elements Control Knobs How to Operate Control Knob Settings CARE OF YOUR NEW COOKTOP Surface Elements To Remove Elements To Replace Elements Cautions CLEANING OF YOUR NEW COOKTOP Cooktop Elements Control Knobs Chrome Plated Drip Pans Under Cooktop Outside Finishes WHEN YOU NEED SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR LISTING WARRANTY Page No oO oowoo o N NNN N OOOO OM e O 10 11 12 Proper Installation Be sure your cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the Room Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop Wear Proper Apparel Loose 11 fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the cooktop User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the cook top unless specifically recom mended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Storage In or On Cooktop Flammable materials should not be stored in or near cooktop Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Never Pick Up a Flaming Pan Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering pan compl2. P O Box 4009 703 342 6000 WASHINGTON Tukwila 98188 F B Connelly Co 720 Andover Park E P O Box 88407 206 575 0410 eattle 98134 North by Northwest Inc 270 S Hanford Street 206 447 1800 Spokane 99220 Taylor Distributing Co Inc East 124 Sinto P O Box 3435 TA 509 328 8110 WEST VIRGINIA Charleston 25326 Eskew Smith amp Cannon 1206 Smith St P O Box 1626 304 344 3411 WISCONSIN Milwaukee 53225 Roth Distributing Co Inc 11925 W Carmen Ave 414 353 9000 KitchenAid COOKING EQUIPMENT WARRANTY LENGTH OF KITCHENAID WILL PAY KITCHENAID WILL NOT WARRANTY FOR PAY FOR ONE YEAR FULL Replacement parts and re A Service calls to WARRANTY pair labor to correct defects 1 Correct the installa FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL PLUS SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION in materials or workman ship Service must be pro vided by a KitchenAid wholesale distributor or by one of their authorized KitchenAid servicing outlets Replacement parts labor costs not included for any electric element on electric models or any burner on gas models if defective in materials or workmanship Replacement part labor costs not included for the magnetron tube in the combination microwave single wall oven if defective in materials or workmanship tion of the cooking equipment 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking equipm
3. 303 371 2780 CONNECTICUT North Haven 06473 The Boyd Corporation 450 Sackett Point Rd P O Box 476 203 288 3821 FLORIDA Jacksonville 32203 Cain amp Bultman Inc 2145 Dennis St P O Box 2815 904 356 4812 Miami 33169 Cain amp Bultman inc 1111 N W 165th Street 305 625 0461 Tampa 33602 Cain amp Bultman Inc 202 N 11th Street 813 229 6571 GEORGIA Atlanta 30325 W D Alexander Co Division of Cain amp Bultman Inc P O Box 19818 404 351 8200 HAWAII Aiea 96701 Hobart Corporation 99 950 Iwaena St 808 487 8910 ILLINOIS Oak Brook 60521 Remco Federal Inc 620 Enterprise Dr 312 654 2114 Peoria 61615 Remco Federal Inc 8635 N Industrial Rd 309 692 4521 INDIANA Indianapolis 46219 Rodefeld Co Inc 8641 E 30th St P O Box 19326 317 898 0670 South Bend 46625 Mid West Sales and Ser Inc 917 S Chapin St 219 287 3365 IOWA Davenport 52807 Remco Federal Inc 3707 Mississippi Ave 319 386 3040 Des Moines 50309 H E Sorenson Co 100 S W First St 515 244 6267 KANSAS Wichita 67202 Liberty Distributors Inc 149 N Rock Island 316 264 7393 Lenexa 66215 Zenith Distributing Corp of Kansas 12600 W 93rd St 913 888 4800 KENTUCKY Louisville 40201 Roth Dist Co Inc 3001 Crittenden Dr P O Box 2161 502 634 4701 LOUISIANA New Orleans 70183 Geo H Lehleitner amp Co Inc P O Box 23707 504 734 0530 Shre
4. cooktop is acid resistant but not acid proof Therefore if acid foods such as citrus juices tomatoes rhubarb or vinegar as well as alcohol or milk are spilled on the porcelain enamel they should be wiped up immediately and not per mitted to remain on the surface as they may effect the finish Use a paper towel or dry cloth on warm surfaces After the porcelain enamel has cooled you may wash it with warm soapy water rinse and dry Avoid cleansing powders or harsh abrasives which may cause scratching Brushed Chrome Wash with warm soapy water and rinse Dry with soft cloth Never use steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners which may damage finish WRENN YOU NEED SERVICE FOLLOW THESE STEPS 1 If your cooktop should fail to operate review the following list before calling your dealer You could save the cost of a service call e Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker open e Are heating elements properly seated in receptacles 2 If the problem is not due to one of the above items see Who to Call for Service listed in the Warranty Statement 3 If you are not satisfied with the action taken contact the Major Ap pliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of in dependent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance in dustry Contact them only when the dealer authorized servicing outlet wholesale dis
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6. ce of liquid should accidentally spill and collect inside the receptacle call for service NOTE Be certain all cooktop parts are cool before cleaning COOKTOP ELEMENTS Spatters and spills burn away when elements are heated At end of meal heat soiled elements on HEF Let soil burn off about a minute then turn element to OFF Avoid getting cleaning materials on elements Wipe off any cleaning materials with damp paper towel before heating unit Always let elements cool completely before handling CONTROL KNOBS The contro knobs can be removed by pulling them off the switch stem and washing with warm soapy water Dry and return knobs to cooktop matching flat area on knob and shaft CAUTION When cleaning control panel with control knobs removed do not allow water to run down inside CHROME PLATED DRIP PANS Wipe any spills as soon as possible to prevent baked on spatters Clean in dishwasher or warm soapy water rinse and wipe dry Baked on soil may be removed using a stiff bristled brush and warm soapy water or rubbing lightly with a soap filled scouring pad UNDER COOKTOP To clean inside cooktop check all control knobs to be sure they are in the OFF position Then raise cooktop and put the support rod in position to hold cooktop up Clean with warm soapy water Dry thoroughly OUTSIDE FINISHES Porcelain Enamel The porcelain enamel used on your
7. e been specifically designed to provide you with an infinite number of cooking temperatures to meet your cooking needs Your cooktop is equipped with three types of elements Two 6 inch 1250 watt elements for small cooking utensils 6 inch skillet 2 to 21 2 quart saucepan One 8 inch 2100 watt element for large pots and pans 8 inch to 10 inch skillet 3 to 6 quart saucepan and One 8 inch 2650 watt POWER BURNER powered to handle large cooking utensils and very large cooking loads 8 to 10 quart stockpot woks The POWER BURNER is located on the right front 6 Inch 1250 watt POWER BURNER Element 2650 watt 8 Inch 6 Inch 2100 watt 1250 watt Element Element Left Front POWER BURNER Element Control Control Left Rear Right Rear Element Control Element Control Indicator Light The control knobs for each element have infinite positions ranging from HI for highest level of heat available to LO for simmer or the lowest heat There are no fixed positions between HI and LO You may turn the control knobs in any direction to any of the settings indicated or to any position in between The diagram below each knob indicates which element that particular knob controls To operate grasp the control knob push down and turn in either direction The indicator light will glow as long as one or more elements are on CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS The following are suggested heat se
8. e to the sudden change in temperature 4 Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not Extended Over Adjacent Elements To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional con tact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent elements Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water KitchenAid OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD Take a minute Before you use your cooktop please fill out and mail your ownership registration card This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in comply ing with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act THIS CARD DOES NOT VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY Keep a copy of the bill of sale showing the date of purchase and or date of installation of your cooktop PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL INSURE YOU OF IN WARRANTY SERVICE Write down the following information You will need it if your cooktop ever requires service MODEL NUMBER ____________ SERIAL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED DATE INSTALLED DEALER S NAME ADDRESS PHONE Model Number and Serial Number are found on a nameplate attached to the inside right rear corner of the burner box bottom KITCHENAID ELECTRIC COOKTOP Your new KitchenAid cooktop is equipped with surface elements which hav
9. ent 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring Repairs when cooking equipment is used in other than normal home use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse im proper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical codes Any labor costs during limited warranty HOBART CORPORATION DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you HOW TO ARRANGE FOR SERVICE e First call your dealer or repair service he recommends e f you are unable to obtain satisfactory ser vice contact the KitchenAid wholesale dis tributor in your area A complete distributor listing is printed in the Use and Care This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased the Guide furnished with the product Inc FORM 4177634 F8541 KITCHENAID INC unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet or wholesale distributor If your local service is not satisfactory contact the Cus tomer Relations Department KitchenAid ST JOSEPH Mi 49085
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11. etely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside pan 1 can be extinguished by baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Pot Holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot hoider touch hot heating ele ments Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Use Proper Pan Size This cooktop is equipped with one or more elements of different size Select utensils having flat bot 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS toms large enough to cover the element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency 10 Never Leave Elements Unat tended at High Heat Settings Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make Sure Drip Pans are in Place Absence of these pans during cooking may subject wiring or components under neath to damage Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil or line cooktop drip pans except as suggested in the manual Improper instal lation of these pans may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suit able for range top service with out breaking du
12. rom the receptacle e Carefully pull the element ter minals through the opening in the drip pan After removing the ele ment remove the drip pan to clean under the unit e Wipe around edges of the opening in the cooktop and rinse with damp cloth or sponge TO REPLACE ELEMENTS e Place chrome plated drip pan into the opening in the cooktop so the receptacle can be seen through opening in pan e Insert terminals of elements through opening in drip pan and into receptacle e Guide the element into place so it fits evenly To make sure element sits flat place palm of hand flat on top of element to exert a slight downward force Push element all the way toward the receptacle DO NOT put elements in your dishwasher or immerse them in liquid of any kind See cleaning tip for cleaning surface elements DO NOT attempt to clean the elements or chrome plated drip pans in a self cleaning oven DO NOT cover drip pans with aluminum foil DO NOT let the two electrical ends of the elements get damaged or bent The terminals are sturdy and will not be damaged if handled with reasonable care The element terminals and receptacle are designed to line up auto matically when plugged together If the terminals are badly bent and cannot be plugged into the recep tacle the element should be taken to a service center for replacement DO NOT attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the element receptacle If any abundan
13. tributor and Hobart Corporation have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action In all correspondence about your cooktop please include e Date e Your Name Address and Telephone Number e Type of Appliance e Brand Model Number e Serial Number e Date Purchased e Dealer from Which Purchased include address e Servicing Agent include name and address if different from dealers e Location of Appliance e A Clear Description of the Prob lem and the Service Required WIIVLEDALL io l NIDO VNo ALABAMA Birmingham 35201 Bellows Evans Inc P O Box 1537 205 791 0890 ALASKA Anchorage 99501 North by Northwest Inc 1000 E 4th Avenue 907 278 3595 ARIZONA Phoenix 85043 National Brands Inc 4633 W Polk Street 602 269 3201 ARKANSAS Little Rock 72209 Arkansas Appliance Dist Co 5500 Patterson Rd 501 568 4310 CALIFORNIA Burlingame 94010 R amp K Distributors Inc 1701 Rollins Rd P O Box 4348 415 692 3062 Commerce 90040 Sues Young amp Brown Inc 2200 Saybrook Ave P O Box 22171 213 724 2400 Fresno 93715 Deviin Drew Co 165 Broadway P O Box 1326 209 233 8811 San Diego 92126 Sues Young amp Brown Inc 9586 Dist Ave Suite H 619 693 8839 COLORADO Denver 80239 McNair Distributing Co 5015 Paris Street P O Box 39921
14. ttings to be used as a guide when cooking HI To start foods cooking and to bring foods to boiling MED HI 6 5 For very fast frying rapid boiling or for boiling large amounts of water MED 5 3 To continue frying after starting on HI For foods cooked in a double boiler MED LOW 3 2 To continue boiling or cooking medium to large amounts of food LO To keep smaller amounts of food at the boiling point and for gently OO simmering foods melting butter chocolate etc oo Remember the size and type of utensil used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed For best cooking results always use cooking utensils with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting covers Use only the correct size utensils Reflected heat from utensils much larger than outside edge of the heating element may result in damage to the cooktop or drip pans Utensils smaller than the heating element expose a portion of the element causing possible exposure of the heated element and loss of energy COOKTOP ELEMENTS Clean area under chrome plated drip pan frequently Accumulated soils especially grease may catch fire TO REMOVE ELEMENTS CAUTIONS e Always be certain that the control for that element is at OFF position and the coils are cool before at tempting to remove the element e Raise the element at point oppo site receptacle about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it away f
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