KitchenAid KECG260 User's Manual
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1. HI 8 8 Well 10 10 BEEF STEAK 1 1 HI 10 Min HI 7 7 Med Hl 10 10 Well HI 15 15 HAMBURGERS 8 4 Ib each HI 10 Min HI 9 9 PORK CHOPS HI 10 Min HI 8 8 PORK RIBS HI 10 Min HI 20 30 Brush on barbecue sauce during last 10 minutes of cooking if desired I HAM SLICE v2 5 Min 9 7 L LLL FRESH SAUSAGE Links HI 5 Min 6 15 Turn 2 or 3 times during cooking Patties 6 8 8 HOT DOGS 5 Min HI 4 3 BRATWURST HI 10 Min HI 5 5 POLISH SAUSAGE 10 Min HI 5 5 LAMB CHOPS HI 10 Min HI 12 12 1 ee CHICKEN 2 3 Ib fryer HI 10 Min HI 45 Turn frequently cut up FISH FILLETS 5 5 Min 5 5 3 Brush fish and grill with melted butter just before cooking SALMON Brush fish and grill with SWORDFISH melted butter just before oteaks 1 9 5 Min 5 6 6 cooking BUNS Hot Dog 6 6 Min 4 2 N A Buns can be buttered and Hamburger before grilling if desired GARLIC BREAD 6 5 Min 9 5 3 Butter French bread and sprinkle with garlic salt before grilling Grilling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes GRIDDLE CHART Setting Control First Second Food Preheat Time Setting Side Side Comments SAUSAGE N A 5 8 8 PATTIES 10 Patties 1 Ib BACON N A 5 6 5 6 7 Slices HAMBURGERS 5 Min 6 7 7 8 Ib each HOT DOGS 5 Min 6 4 3 HAM SLICE BUNS Hot Dog 6 5 Min 4 2 N A Buns can be butter2. rials contact surface elements or areas near elements until they have had sufficient time to cool CAUTION Do not store items attractive to children in cabinets above a cooktop or on the backguard of a cooktop children climb ing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety 2 3 Ownership 5 Cooktop Features 6 How to Use the Cooktop 7 Control Setting Gulden ehr 7 COOKING seen 8 aa an ee eh 8 9 10 Ginadie Chart ae 11 Care and Cleaning ee 12 14 When You Need Service 15 Wana M a SNA Back Cover OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION Take a minute Before you use your cooktop please fill out and mail your ownership registration card packed with the Use and Care Guide 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 sales receipt showing the date of purchase and or date of installation PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL INSURE YOU OF IN WARRANTY SERVICE Write down the followi
3. place palm of hand flat on top of element and exert a slight downward force CHROME PLATED DRIP BOWLS Wipe up any spills as soon as possible to prevent baked on spatters Clean in dishwasher or in warm soapy water then rinse and wipe dry Baked on soil may be removed by rubbing lightly with a soap filled scouring pad NOTE Discoloration of drip bowls may occur from heat reflected from pans too large for the element This discoloration is permanent and cannot be removed Be sure pans used do not extend more than one inch over the edge of the element REMOVABLE GRILL AND GRIDDLE Empty grease from griddle if necessary Wash in warm soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly or wash in dishwasher Diffi cult soils may be scoured with cleanser or soap filled pad BLACK PORCELAIN FLAVOR GENERATOR INSERT DRIP PAN AND GRILL GRIDDLE COVER Wash in warm soapy water rinse and dry thor oughly or wash in dishwasher Difficult soils may be scoured with cleanser or soap filled pad PORCELAIN ENAMEL OUTSIDE FINISH The porcelain enamel used on your 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 permitted to remain on the surface as they may affect the finish Use a paper towel or dry cloth on warm surfaces After the porcelain enamel has cooled
4. the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet If your local service is not satisfactory contact the Customer Relations Department KitchenAid Inc P O Box 558 St Joseph Michigan 49085 0558 Call Toll Free 800 422 1230 KitchenAid Inc St Joseph Michigan 49085 USA F 8864B Specifications subject to change without notice K687
5. EMENTS Always be certain that the control for that element is at OFF position and the coils are cool before attempting to remove the element Raise the element at point opposite receptacle about 1 inch above the drip bowl and pull it away from the receptacle Carefully pull the element terminals through the opening in the drip bowl After removing the element remove the drip bowl to clean under the unit Wipe around edges of the opening of the cooktop with a sudsy cloth and rinse with damp cloth or sponge CAUTIONS DO NOT immerse elements in water or other liquid or wash in dishwasher e DO NOT attempt to clean elements or chrome Handle elements with care so as not to bend the terminals The terminals are Sturdy and will not damage easily if handled with reasonable care If the termi nals are damaged or bent the element should be replaced DO NOT attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the element receptacle If a large amount of liquid should accidentally spill and collect inside the recepta cle call for service 12 TO REPLACE ELEMENTS e Place chrome plated drip bowl into the opening in the cooktop so the receptacle can be seen through side opening of the bowl e Insert terminals of elements through opening in drip bow and into receptacle e Guide the element into the receptacle opening Push element all the way forward so it fits snugly in the receptacle To make sure element sits flat
6. KitchenAid 36 BUILT IN ELECTRIC COOKTOP WITH GRILL GRIDDLE MODEL KECG260 USE amp CARE GUIDE KECG260 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Be sure your cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a quali fied technician 2 Never use your cooktop for warming or heating the room 3 Do not leave children alone in area where cooktop is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part ofthe cooktop 4 Wear proper apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the cooktop 5 Do not repair or replace any part ofthe cooktop unless specifically recommended in this manual All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician 6 Flammable materials should not be stored in or near cooktop 7 Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside pan can be extin guished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemi cal or foam type extinguisher 8 Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heat ing elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth 9 Use proper pan size This cooktop is equipped with one or more ele ments of different size Select utensils with flat bottoms large enough to cover the element The use of undersized utensils will expos
7. cakes eggs bacon sandwiches and meats TO OPERATE Grasp the control knob push down and turn in either direction to any of the set tings indicated or to any position in between The KitchenAid logo and the Power On light will glow whenever one or more elements are on The control knobs for each element have infinite positions ranging from HI for the highest level of heat to LO for simmer The control knob can also be set between LO and OFF to warm or hold delicate foods CONTROL SETTING GUIDE To start foods cooking and to bring foods to boiling or for boiling large amounts of water MED HI 6 5 For very fast frying or rapid boiling MED 5 4 To continue frying after starting on HI For foods cooked in a double boiler MED LO 3 2 To continue boiling or cooking medium to large amounts of food LO Tokeep smaller amounts of food at the boiling point or for gently simmering foods and melting butter or chocolate etc COOKING TIPS e For best cooking results always use cooking utensils with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting covers e Use only the correct size cooking utensils Heat reflected from utensils much larger than the outside edge of the heating element may result in damage to the cooktop or drip bowls Utensils smaller than the heating element expose a portion of the element caus ing possible exposure of the heated element and loss of energy e Spatters and sp
8. e a portion of the element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also save energy 10 11 12 13 14 19 16 17 Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop use without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check manufacturer s recommendation before using To reduce risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent elements Never leave elements unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Do not immerse or soak removable heating elements Heating ele ments should never be immersed in water Make sure drip bowls are in place Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage Do not use aluminum foil or line cooktop drip bowls except as sug gested in this manual Improper installation of these bowls may re sult in a risk of electric shock or fire Do not touch surface elements or areas near elements Surface ele ments may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface elements may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable mate
9. ed and Hamburger before griddling if en en oomen GRILLED 5 Min 6 5 2 Butter both sides of SANDWICHES sandwich before grid dling if desired FRENCH TOAST 5 Min 6 2 2 Grease Griddle with oil 4 Slices or butter if desired PANCAKES 5 Min 4 1 1 Grease Griddle with oil or butter if desired EGGS Sunnyside up 5 5 Min 4 2 3 1 Grease Griddle with oil Scrambled 5 5 Min 4 2 3 1 or butter if desired Griddling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes 11 CARE AND CLEANING Several finishes have been used on this cooktop and some require special atten tion to the cleaning methods used to extend the life of your cooktop To keep it looking new follow the instructions below on cleaning certain parts of your cooktop NOTE Be sure all cooktop parts are cool before cleaning CONTROL KNOBS Place control knobs in the OFF position Remove by firmly pulling them straight off the switch stem Wash in warm soapy water Dry and return knobs making sure OFF is at the 12 o clock position TEMPERED GLASS CONTROL PANEL Remove control knobs Clean with mild glass cleaner or with clear warm water only Soaps and detergents will leave a filmy residue When cleaning control panel with knobs removed DO NOT allow water to run down inside unit COOKTOP ELEMENT The elements can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth if necessary Spills can be burned off see page 8 TO REMOVE EL
10. ills can be burned off of elements after cooking is finished Heat soiled elements on HI Let soil burn off 1 minute Turn element to OFF GRILL GRIDDLE The Grill portion of the Grill Griddle area is designed for preparing steaks chops fish poultry and other commonly broiled foods The Griddle can be used for pancakes eggs bacon sandwiches and meats NOTE Be sure Drip Pan A Flavor Generator Insert B and Element C are in place before grilling or griddling rum Ee c Un TO GRILL 1 Remove Cover Position Grill over Element Refer to grill chart for sug gested preheating and cooking times Turn control knob to HI Preheat for 5 to 10 minutes or for time recom mended in grill chart At end of preheat time place food on Grill and adjust control knob to de sired heat setting TO GRIDDLE 1 Remove Cover and Grill Position Griddle over Element with well facing towards back of unit Refer to griddle chart for suggested preheating and cooking times Turn control knob to HI Preheat for 5 to 10 minutes or for time recom mended in griddle chart At the end of preheat time grease Griddle if desired and place food on Griddle Adjust control knob to de sired heat setting GRILL CHART Setting Control First Second Food Preheat Time Setting Side Side Comments BEEF STEAK 3A HI 10 Min HI 6 4 Med
11. ng information You will need it if your cooktop ever re quires service Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Date Installed Dealers Name Address Phone Number Model and Serial numbers can be found on a nameplate attached to the inside right rear corner of the burner box bottom FEATURES Your new KitchenAid cooktop is equipped with surface elements which have been specifically designed to provide an infinite number of cooking temperatures to meet your cooking needs Gritl Griddle Element 6 Inch 8 Inch 6 Inch Power Burner Element Element Element O KitchenAid Ce Left Rear Power On Power Burner Element Control Light Control Knob Knob Right Rear Left Front Grill Griddle Element Control Element Control Knob Control Knob Knob The white circle in the diagram above each knob indicates which element that particular knob controls HOW TO USE Right Front Power Burner e 2600 watt Use for cooking large quantities of food when deep fat frying or your everyday cooking needs One 8 inch 2100 watt element and two 6 inch 1250 watt elements e Use for everyday cooking Center Grill Griddie 12 inch square 1800 watt element e Consists of the following parts Cover e Non stick Commercially Finished Grill e Non stick Commercially Finished Griddle e Black Porcelain Flavor Generator Insert e Black Porcelain Drip Pan Use for grilling meats poultry and fish and griddling pan
12. ng outlet KITCHENAID WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking equipment 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking equipment 3 Replace house fuses or correct FIVE YEAR LIMITED Replacement parts labor WARRANTY costs not included for any house wiring ONE YEAR FULL PLUS mecme element if defective amp when cooking SECOND THROUGH equipment is used in FIFTH YEAR LIMITED manship FROM DATE OF INSTALLATION other than normal home use C Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical codes D Any labor costs during 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 in the home KITCHENAID INC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 HOW TO ARRANGE FOR SERVICE e First call your dealer or repair service he recommends All service should be handled locally by
13. t of a service call e Has a house 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 How to Arrange for Service listed in the Warranty Statement 3 If you are not satisfied with the action taken contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer ex perts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact them only when the dealer authorized servicing outlet and KitchenAid Inc 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 Brand Model Number e Serial Number e Date Purchased e Dealer from Whom Purchased include address e Servicing Agent include name and address if different from dealer s e Location of Appliance e A Clear Description of the Problem and the Service Required 15 KitchenAid COOKING EQUIPMENT WARRANTY LENGTH KITCHENAID OF WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR Replacement parts and ONE YEAR FULL repair labor to correct WARRANTY FROM DATE OF defects in materials or INSTALLATION workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized KitchenAid servici
14. you may wipe it with warm soapy cloth then rinse and wipe dry BRUSHED CHROME OUTSIDE FINISH Wash with warm soapy water and rinse Dry with soft cloth Never use steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or com mercial oven cleaners which may damage finish Any mild glass cleaner will remove fingermarks or smears from the top Remember to clean with the grain to avoid possible scratches NOTE Discoloration of the porcelain enamel or brushed chrome finish may occur from heat reflected from pans too large for the burner This discoloration is perma nent and cannot be removed Be sure pans used do not extend more than one inch over the edge of the burner PORCELAIN BURNER BOX under cooktop and BACK EDGE OF COOK TOP Check to be sure all control knobs are at OFF and remove elements drip pans and Grill Griddle parts Lift cooktop up and put support rod in position to hold cooktop up Wipe burner box with warm soapy cloth rinse and dry thoroughly After cleaning burner box lift cooktop slightly and disengage support rod Pull cooktop forward slightly without lowering it until hinges lock Lower cooktop until it rests on countertop Wipe back edge of cooktop with a warm soapy cloth rinse and dry thoroughly WHEN 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 cos
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