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KitchenAid KESS907 User's Manual

1. Bake na Breed convect Bake Broil Roast EASYCONVECT TIMER WARMING DRAWER Baked Other Oven Self ES Sto Set Clock R FES Meats Foods On Off Light H Clean Time Time tart Off satiStat 0 Options B A Oven display B Oven control panel Glass Touch Activated Electronic Custom Control Cooktop Control A Right rear touch control dual size element B Right front touch control single element C ALL OFF control lock D Zone diameter indicator triple E Left front touch control triple size element F Zone diameter indicator dual G Hot surface indicator lights H Zone diameter indicator single Increase Decrease temperature touch control J Left rear touch control dual size element Range A B C D A Dual size oval element E Dual size element J Temperature probe jack B Triple size element F Electronic cooktop touch controls not shown C Anti tip bracket G Ceramic surface cooking area K Door gasket D Warming drawer H Oven control panel L Model and serial number Automatic oven light switch self M Oven door window clean latch Oven Interior a Parts and Features not shown on some models Broiler pan and grid Roasting rack Temperature probe A Oven
2. Thicker foods such as tomato sauce chili m Cooking without a lid Cooking with larger cookware Control Lock All Off The All Off cooktop touch controls turn off all surface cooking areas that are in use at the same time The Control Lock cooktop touch control helps avoid unintended use of the surface cooking areas When the cooktop is locked out the surface cooking areas cannot be turned on by the cooktop touch controls To Lock Cooktop Press and hold the Control Lock All Off keypad for 5 seconds After 5 seconds CONTROL LOCK will glow red indicating that the cooktop touch controls are in the lockout position To Unlock Cooktop Press and hold the Control Lock All Off keypad for 5 seconds 11 Hot Surface Indicator Lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights are located next to each of the cooktop touch controls The Hot Surface Indicator Lights will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area s is turned off A Hot ON OFF Heat Zone Size A Hot surface indicator light AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire The knob activated electronic system controls offer a variety of heat settings for optimal cooking results When melting foods such as chocolate or butter the surface cooking area can be set to MELT for minimal element operation To keep cooked foods warm or to heat s
3. 1 Place cooked food s in warming drawer 2 Press WARMING DRAWER ON button WARM LOW will appear on the display To change the temperature setting press WARMING DRAWER ON again Each press of the WARMING DRAWER ON button will increase the temperature setting Setting may be changed at any time WARM DRAWER ON will appear on the display after 5 seconds 3 Press WARM DRAWER OFF when finished 25 Warming Drawer Settings The warming drawer is preset for a low temperature but can be changed by pressing WARMING DRAWER ON additional times Use the following chart as a guide when selecting a different temperature other than Low SETTINGS TEMPERATURES LOW 100 F 38 C MED LOW Medium Low 140 F 60 C MED Medium 160 F 71 C MED HI Medium High 180 F 88 C HI High 195 F 91 C Warming Drawer Temperature Chart Different foods require different settings in order to maintain the ideal serving temperature Use the following chart as a guide FOOD SETTING Appetizers HI Biscuits LOW Chicken Boneless Breaded HI Nuggets HI Coffee Cake LOW Dinner Plate 1 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes HI Corn Fish Pieces Breaded HI Battered HI French Fries HI Gravy MED HI Ham Boneless MED Hard Rolls LOW Lasagna MED HI Pastries Prepackaged baked MED HI Prepackaged frozen LOW Pie Single Crust LOW Double Crust LOW
4. Press START Preheating will show in the display until the set temperature is reached Lo will also appear in the display if the actual oven temperature is under 170 F 77 C When the actual oven temperature reaches 170 F 77 C the oven display will show the oven temperature increasing in 1 degree increments When the set temperature is reached if on 1 tone will sound 3 Press OFF when finished cooking CONVECTION ROASTING CHART FOOD COOKTIME OVEN TEMP RACK min per POSITION 1 Ib 454 ol INTERNAL FOOD TEMP Beef Rack Position 2 Rib Roast rare 20 25 medium 25 30 300 F 149 C well done 30 35 Rib Roast boneless rare 22 25 medium 27 30 300 F 149 C well done 32 35 Rump Sirloin Tip Roast rare 20 25 medium 25 30 300 F 149 C well done 30 35 Meat Loaf 20 25 325 F 163 C 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C Veal Rack Position 2 Loin Rib Rump Roast medium 25 35 325 F 163 C well done 30 40 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C Pork Rack Position 2 Loin Roast boneless 30 40 325 F 163 C Shoulder Roast 35 40 325 F 163 C 160 F 170 F 71 C 77 C 160 F 170 F 71 C 77 C Ham Rack Position 2 Fresh uncooked 25 35 300 F 149 C Fully Cooked 15 20 300 F 149 C 160 F 71 C 160 F 71 C Lamb R
5. Use the following chart as a guide N NUMBER PAD OVEN TEMPERATURE 1 170 F 77 C 2 200 F 95 C 3 225 F 107 C 4 250 F 120 C 5 300 F 149 C 6 325 F 163 C 7 350 F 177 C 8 375 F 191 C 9 400 F 204 C 0 450 F 232 C To Change Temperature 1 Press the number pad from the chart 2 Press START Warming Drawer Operation During Sabbath Mode The warming drawer may be set for use during Sabbath Mode This is accomplished by pressing the WARMING DRAWER ON key continue pressing until desired temperature level is displayed before the oven is placed into its Sabbath Mode compliant state See To Regularly Set Untimed section for instructions on placing the oven into its Sabbath Mode compliant state Once the oven is in its Sabbath Mode compliant state the warming drawer cannot be turned on or off and its temperature cannot be changed until the oven is returned to its normal operating state non Sabbath Mode compliant state not cooking by pressing the OFF key 19 OVEN USE Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room NOTE This oven automatically adjusts for 208V operation without affecting cooking perform
6. position racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section For baking allow the range to preheat before placing food in the oven When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe 1 Press BAKE once for 350 F 177 C or press the number pads to enter the desired temperature 2 Press START Preheating will show in the display until the set temperature is reached Lo will also appear in the display if the actual oven temperature is under 170 F 77 C When the actual oven temperature reaches 170 F 77 C the oven display will show the oven temperature increasing in 1 degree increments When the set temperature is reached if on 1 tone will sound 3 Press OFF when finished cooking 21 Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food There are 2 broiling choices Full Broil and Center Broil Full Broil uses both top elements for maximum browning coverage of foods Center Broil uses the inner element for browning coverage of a smaller area m For best results use a broiler pan and grid It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke If you would like to purchase a broiler pan one may be ordered See Assistance or Service section to order Ask for Part Number W10123240 m For proper draining do not cover the grid with foil The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for eas
7. warped ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware While you rotate the ruler no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware m Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used m Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them Residue and water can leave deposits when heated To avoid damage to the cooktop do not cook foods directly on the cooktop IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware However when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material For example aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly Suitable for all types of cooking Mediu
8. 3and 5 1 Close the oven door 2 Press OPTIONS then 5 Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 140 F 60 C The dehydrating range can be set between 100 F and 200 F 38 C and 93 C 3 Press START 4 Press OFF when finished dehydrating NOTE The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours However some foods may take more than 12 hours to dehydrate If this is the case the oven will need to be restarted IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door during cycling may give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature calibration can be adjusted It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD AUTOMATIC C CHANGE 10 F 5 C a little more 20 F 10 C moderately more 30 F C much more 10 F 5 C little less 20 F 10 C moderately less 30 F 15 C much less To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration 1 Press OPTIONS and then 6 to set the calibration 2 Press 3 to increase the temperature or press 6 to decrease the temperature 3 Press START to end calibration The Sabbath Mode
9. F 54 C and 88 C 2 Press BAKE CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST Press number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed 3 Press START The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display throughout cooking Lo will appear as the probe temperature until the internal temperature of the food reaches 130 F 54 C or if the probe is unplugged Then the display will show the temperature increasing in 1 F increments When the set probe temperature is reached the oven will shut off automatically and Cooking Complete will appear on the oven display If enabled end of cycle tones will sound 4 Press OFF or open the oven door to clear the display To Change Probe Temperature Oven Setting Press OFF then repeat previous steps After cooking unplug the probe and remove food from oven The probe symbol will remain lit until the probe is unplugged from the probe jack See General Cleaning section to clean probe A A Oven vent The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven Blocking or covering the vent will cause poor air circulation affecting cooking and cleaning results Do not set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent IMPORTANT To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom RACKS m Position racks b
10. Preheat Completion Tone One chime indicates a preheat cycle has been completed Timer Completion Tones Three chimes sound when the timer reaches zero This can occur when using the timer for functions other than cooking Cooking Time Completion Tones Three beeps indicate the end of a cooking cycle All Tones ON OFF All tones are preset to ON but can be turned OFF To change Press OPTIONS then 2 to turn tones OFF To turn tones ON press OPTIONS again and then 2 18 Tone Volume High Low The volume is preset to HIGH but can be changed to LOW To change Press OPTIONS then 3 for LOW Press OPTIONS then 3 again for HIGH Cooking Time Completion Tones ON OFF All tones are preset to ON but can be turned OFF To change Press OPTIONS then 4 to turn tones OFF To turn tones ON press OPTIONS again and then 4 Dehydration is a method used to preserve food Various factors such as the quality of the fresh food pretreatment techniques the size and thickness of the food and the climate may affect the finished product During dehydration heat is used to force out moisture and air circulation is used to carry the moisture away Refer to a reliable book or source for complete information about dehydrating and preserving foods To Dehydrate Position the racks according to the following chart See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section for diagram NUMBER OF RACKS RACK POSITION S 1 3 2 2 and 4 3 1
11. SANA be 21 Positioning Racks and Bakeware A 21 SET 21 Ee 22 Convection Cooking 22 EasyConvect Conversion ceccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeceesieeeeneseeseeteeteas 23 Convection Baker dle 23 Convection n Or C EAEE TAAA 23 Convection Broil Geseis naa ana SEA dee raa 24 Proofing E RE 25 Timed Delay Cooking 25 Warming Drawer AE 25 RANGE CARE e E E A 26 Self Cleaning Cycle eccecccsscesceseseesseeesseeeeeensseseseseseenessseesseees 26 General Cleaning ccecccscessessceeseeeeesceseeeeenenseeesseeesseesenenes 27 Oven LIGHTS PE miii E EEES 28 Oven DOON Ae anr e aaaea iaa ii 28 Storage Drawer EE 29 Waming Dra Wer 29 TROUBLESHOOTING ccsccssesecsseeesnesseeneeesseeneeeseesseesseesenenenennen 29 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE cssecssesseeseesseeentessteneeenerseerseersnenss 30 Inthe US Arias 30 EES E A E o 31 Jee iia 31 WARRANTY oa 31 RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately A DAN G E R follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injure
12. When the set temperature is reached if on 1 tone will sound 3 Press OFF when finished cooking Convection Roast can be used to roast meat and poultry and bake foods such as yeast breads pies loaf bundt and tube cakes on a single rack During convection roasting the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature while the fan constantly circulates the hot air If the oven door is opened during convection roasting the broil element and convection fan will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off within 2 minutes They will come back on once the door is closed m Reduce recipe temperature 25 F 14 C The cook time may need to be reduced also To Convection Roast Before convection roasting position racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Use the roasting rack on top of the broiler pan and grid This holds the food above the grid and allows air to circulate completely around all surfaces 23 If you would like to purchase a Broiler Pan Kit one may be ordered See Assistance or Service section to order Ask for Part Number W10123240 1 Press CONVECT ROAST Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 325 F 162 C The convection roast range can be set between 170 F and 500 F 77 C and 260 C
13. appliance bulb It will come on when the oven door is opened The light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle on some models On some models when the oven door is closed press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on or off To Replace Before replacing bulb make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are off 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove 3 Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket 4 Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power For normal range use it is not suggested to remove the oven door However if removal is necessary make sure the oven is off and cool Then follow these instructions The oven door is heavy To Remove 1 Open oven door all the way 2 Flip up the hinge latch on each side MN my 3 Close the oven door as far as it will shut 4 Lift the oven door while holding both sides Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame Al y To Replace 1 Insert both hanger arms into the door 2 Open the oven door You should hear a click as the door is set into place 3 Move the hinge levers back to the locked position Check that the door is free to open and close If it is not repeat the removal and installation procedures The storage drawer can be removed Before removing make sur
14. cookware used To Use 1 Push in and turn knob to the desired SIMMER setting 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LO m Water based foods such as chicken noodle soup Bringing water to boil Cooking with a lid Cooking with smaller cookware Medium density foods such as cream soups Sauces and gravy 3 m Thicker foods such as tomato sauce chili Cooking without a lid Cooking with larger cookware POWER ON Lights Each control knob has a POWER ON light The light will glow when its control knob is on A Power on indicator light Hot Surface Indicator Light The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area s is turned off HOT SURFACE AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire The cooktop controls can be set to anywhere between HI and LO 13 Push in and turn to the desired heat setting Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI m Bring liquid to a boil MED HI Hold a rapid boil Quickly brown or sear food MED a Maintain a slow boil Fry poultry or meat Cook pudding sauce icing or gravy MED LO m Stew or steam food m Simmer LO m Keep food warm m Melt chocolate or butter RE
15. eXperience Center toll free at 1 800 442 9991 and follow the menu prompts Or visit our website at www kitchenaid com and click on Shopping Options Go to Replacement Parts amp Accessories and click on applianceaccessories com Portable appliances bakeware cookware gadgets and textiles are also available KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish stainless steel models Order Part Number 4396920 KitchenAid Stainless Steel Wipes stainless steel models Order Part Number 8212510 Cooktop Cleaner porcelain or glass cooktop surfaces Order Part Number 31464 Cooktop Protectant porcelain or glass cooktop surfaces Order Part Number 31463 Cooktop Scraper ceramic glass models Order Part Number WA906B Brick Pizza Stone Order Part Number 4378577 Broiler Pan Kit Order Part Number W10123240 Rear Filler Strip Order Part Number W10113902A Black Order Part Number W10113903A White Order Part Number W10113904A Biscuit Call the KitchenAid Canada Customer eXperience Centre toll free 1 800 807 6777 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances m Use and maintenance procedures m Accessory and repair parts sales E Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies KitchenAid Canada designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in
16. glass do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle On some Canadian models the surface elements will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle To Self Clean Before self cleaning make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin 1 Press SELF CLEAN To set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes press SELF CLEAN until the desired time is reached The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes 2 Press START LOCKING DOOR will appear on the display as will the clean time start time and stop time When the door locks self clean will start and OVEN IS CLEANING then DOOR LOCKED will appear in the display The door will not unlock until the oven cools When the cycle is complete and the oven cools SELF CLEAN COMPLETE will appear in the oven display 3 Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display To Delay Start Self Clean Before delay starting Self Clean make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Clock Timer Display section Also make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin 1 Press SELF CLEAN To set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes press SELF CLEAN until the desired time is reached The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 min
17. let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Timed Cooking allows the oven s to cook for a set length of time Delay Cooking allows the oven s to be set to turn on at a certain time of day Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly Timed Cooking is available on most cycles including Bake Convect Bake Convect Roast EasyConvect Conversion Bread Proof and Keep Warm Delay Cooking is available on the Bake Convect Bake and Convect Roast cycles To Set a Cook Time 1 Press BAKE CONVECT BAKE CONVECT ROAST BROIL CONVECT BROIL or BREAD PROOF Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed 2 Press COOK TIME Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook 4 Press START On some models the start time stop time and cook time countdown will appear on the oven display De When the stop time is reached the oven will shut off automatically and end of cycle tones will sound To Set a Delay Cooking Time Before setting make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Clock Timer Display section 1 Press BAKE CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed Press COOK TIME Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook Press STOP TIME Press the number pads to en
18. models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section m On some models is the Sabbath Mode set See Sabbath Mode Option 7 section Oven temperature too high or too low Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment See Oven Temperature Calibration Option 6 section m On some models does the cooling fan run during BAKE BROIL or CLEAN It is normal for the fan to automatically run when the oven is in use This helps cool the electronic control Display shows messages m Is the display showing SET CLOCK There has been a power failure Clear the display See Oven Displays section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock Timer Display section m Is the display showing a letter followed by a number Press OFF to clear the display See Oven Displays section If a letter followed by a number reappears call for service See Assistance or Service section Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Is the oven door open Close the oven door all the way Has the function been entered See Self Cleaning Cycle section m On some models has a delay start Self Clean cycle been set See Self Cleaning Cycle section m Has a delay start been set See Timed Cooking section Oven cooking results not what expected m Is the range level Level the range See the Installation Instructions m Is the proper temperature set Double check the recip
19. sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off A timed Sabbath Mode can also be set to keep the oven on for only part of the Sabbath When the Sabbath Mode is set only the number and start pads will function no tones will sound and the displays will not show messages or temperature changes The heat sources icons will appear lit on the oven display throughout the Sabbath Mode When the oven door is opened or closed the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately If a power failure occurs when the Sabbath Mode is set the oven will remain Sabbath Mode compliant but will no longer be actively cooking The ON indicator will no longer be illuminated Press OFF to return to normal operating mode non Sabbath Mode compliant not cooking To Activate IMPORTANT Before the Sabbath Mode can be regularly set the oven must first be enabled with a one time only setup 1 Open the oven door 2 Press OFF 3 Press the number pads 7 8 9 6 in this order 4 Press START to activate SABBATH ENABLED will appear on the display 5 Press OFF pad to clear the display To Deactivate The oven can be disabled of the ability to set the Sabbath Mode by repeating the steps in the previous To Activate section When disabled the Sabbath Mode cannot be regularly set until re enabled To Regularly Set Untimed 1 Press BAKE Press the number pads to enter a tem
20. washcloths or abrasive paper towels Cleaning Method Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging m KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish sample included See Assistance or Service section to order m Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth CERAMIC GLASS To avoid damage to ceramic glass do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining Cooktop Cleaner is recommended regularly to help avoid scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service section to order A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service section to order The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades Store razor blades out of the reach of children Cleaning Method Light to moderate soil m Paper towels or clean damp sponge Sugary spills jellies candy syrup m Cooktop Scraper Scrape sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so m Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears 27 H
21. CE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI TIP DEVICES TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY SLIDE RANGE FORWARD LOOK FOR ANTI TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI TIP BRACKET CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Proper Installation Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Storage in or on the Range Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating e
22. Canada For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid Canada with any questions or concerns at Customer eXperience Centre KitchenAid Canada 200 6750 Century Ave Mississauga Ontario L5N 0B7 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence KITCHENAID ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter KitchenAid will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased Outside the 50 United States and Canada this limited warranty does not apply Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid will pay for Factory Specified Parts for the following components if defective in materials or wor
23. KitchenAid ELECTRIC RANGE ARCHITECT SERIES II For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com In Canada call for assistance installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www KitchenAid ca Table Or CONS A ls 2 Models KERS807 KESK901 KESS907 KESS908 YKERS807 YKESS907 YKESS908 W10246111B TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFE AA saiae conres p aninion teana ri naseiani nai The Anti Tip Bracket PARTS AND FEATURES 2 cccccseeeeeeeesseeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeessnneneeees 5 COOKTOP USE E E ronda E EA EE 9 Ceramic Glass ii is 9 el 9 Home Canning WEE 10 Cooktop Controls Touch ActiVated A 10 Cooktop Controls Custom knobe AAA 12 Cooktop Controls Standard Knobs AA 13 Cooktop Controls Pro Line knobe AA 14 GLASS TOUCH ACTIVATED E SE Control Lock BI eege A eee ean dee Clock Timer Display BR ln vista teil se ete eA ei ea Na OPTIONS Options Selection Pad ee 18 Fahrenheit and Celsius Option 18 Tones Options 2 3 Arinna 18 Dehydrate Option 5 ooooccoccccoconiconcononononnnnccnnnnnernrann nn rra 18 Oven Temperature Calibration Option 8 18 Sabbath Mode Option 7 ccceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeaeeeseeeeee 19 OVEN USE a E T 20 AlUMINUN GE 20 Bake ware ica 20 IO ne 20 Temperature Probes cosacos anal Wet ee 20 Oven Vents is cci AIEEE a din Atal de
24. MEMBER When range is in use or on some models during the Self Cleaning cycle the entire cooktop area may become hot Single and Dual Size Elements A Single size H f A Single size B Dual size The Dual Size Elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware large quantities of food and home canning To Use SINGLE 1 Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished To Use DUAL 1 Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between LO and HI 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished 14 POWER ON Lights Each control knob has a POWER ON light The light will glow when its control knob is on A A Power on indicator light Hot Surface Indicator Light The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area s is turned off HOT SURFACE AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire The knob activated electronic system controls offer a variety of heat settings for optimal cooking results When melting foods such as chocolate or butter the surface cooki
25. Pizza MED HI Potatoes Baked MED HI Quiche MED Roast Boneless MED HI Roasted Chicken MED HI Soft Rolls LOW 26 RANGE CARE AWARNING A AAA Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self Cleaning cycle Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room Self clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke Do not block the oven vent s during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must be able to move freely Depending on your model see Oven Vent or Oven Vents section Do not clean rub damage or move the oven door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Prepare Oven m Remove the broiler pan grid cookware and bakeware from the oven The broiler pan and grid are not included m Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt damaging the oven m Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide See General Cleaning section for more information m Hand clean inside door edge and the 1 3 8 cm area around the insi
26. TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS 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 OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE If outside the 50 United States and Canada contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use amp Care Guide After checking Troubleshooting you may find additional help by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling KitchenAid In the U S A call 1 800 422 1230 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 9 07 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future h S e Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product Model number Serial number Purchase date W10246111B S 2010 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada Printed in U S A
27. ack Position 2 24 FOOD COOKTIME OVEN TEMP INTERNAL RACK min per FOOD POSITION 1 Ib 454 g TEMP Leg Shoulder Roast medium 25 30 300 F 149 C 160 F 71 C well done 30 35 170 F 77 C Chicken Rack Position 2 Whole 3 5 Ibs 1 5 2 2 kg 20 25 325 F 163 C 180 F 82 C 5 7 Ibs 2 2 3 1 kg 15 20 325 F 163 C 180 F 82 C Turkey Rack Positions 1 or 2 13 Ibs and under 10 15 300 F 149 C 180 F 82 C 5 85 kg Over 13 Ibs 5 85 kg 10 12 300 F 149 C 180 F 82 C Cornish Game Hens Rack Position 2 or 3 1 1 5 Ibs 0 5 0 7 kg 50 60 325 F 163 C 180 F 82 C Do not stuff poultry when convection roasting Convection Broil is ideal for cooking foods such as thinner cuts of meat filets of fish boneless skinless chicken vegetables and garlic bread During convection broiling the broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature while the fan constantly circulates the hot air The circulating air creates a seal on all sides of the food so that turning of foods is often not necessary The temperature is preset at 450 F 232 C but can be changed to a different temperature Cooking times will vary depending on the rack position and temperature and may need to be adjusted If the oven door is opened during convection broiling the broil elements and fan will turn off after 30 seconds They will come back on once the door is closed To Convect
28. ance Preheat times may be longer IMPORTANT To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner m For best cooking results do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely m To catch spills place foil on rack below dish Make sure foil is at least Y 1 3 cm larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges The bakeware material affects cooking results Follow manufacturer s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe Use the following chart as a guide BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored m Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe m Light golden crusts m Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or nonstick finish m Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures slightly Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe Place rack in center of oven Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans m Little or no bottom browning Place in the bottom third of oven May need to increase baking time Stainless steel m Light golden crusts m Uneven browning May need to increase baking time Stoneware Baking stone m Crisp crusts Follow manufacturer s instructions Ovenproof glassware ceramic glass or ceramic m Brown crisp cr
29. anners MED m Maintain a slow boil 6 7 For more information contact your local agricultural department Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance Fry or saut foods Cook soups sauces and gravies MED LO m Stew or steam food 4 5 LO 3 m Simmer range of simmer AWARNING SIMMER GE KEEP WARM m Keep cooked foods warm MELT amp HOLD m Melt chocolate or butter Fire Hazard REMEMBER When range is in use or on some models during the Self Cleaning cycle the entire cooktop area may Turn off all controls when done cooking become hot Failure to do so can result in death or fire The electronic touch controls offer a variety of heat settings for optimal cooking results When melting foods such as chocolate Single Dual and Triple Size Elements or butter the surface cooking area can be set to MELT amp HOLD for very low temperature operation To keep cooked foods warm or to heat serving dishes the surface cooking area can be set to KEEP WARM A For maximum element operation all cooktop touch activated controls can be set to HI when bringing liquids to a fast and rapid boil Touch the pad to immediately reach the HI setting NOTE This cooktop automatically adjusts for 208V operation A Single size without affecting cooking performance A ON OFF Heat B I E O Zone 4 Size A Single size B Dual size To Use 1 Touch ON OFF 2 Touch
30. d if you don t follow A WARN i N G instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without having the anti tip bracket fastened down properly AWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Antip Bracket Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed e Slide range forward e Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor e Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket Range Foot State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following WARNING TO REDU
31. de oven cavity frame being certain not to move or bend the gasket This area does not get hot enough during self cleaning to remove soil Do not let water cleaner etc enter slots on door frame Use a damp cloth to clean this area m Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage At high temperatures foods react with porcelain Staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result This will not affect cooking performance Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer m Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt m Remove all items from the storage drawer How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring loss of gloss hairline cracks and popping sounds The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures burning soil to a powdery ash The oven is preset for a 2 hour 30 minute clean cycle however the time can be changed There are 5 levels of clean Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired cleaning level CLEANING TOTAL CLEANING TIME LEVEL includes a 30 minute cool down time 1 Quick 2 hours 30 minutes 2 3 hours 3 Regular 3 hours 30 minutes 4 4 hours 5 Maxi 4 hours 30 minutes Once the oven has completely cooled remove ash with a damp cloth To avoid breaking the
32. e drawer is cool and empty To Remove 1 Pull drawer straight out to the first stop 2 Lift up the back of the drawer and pull out To Replace 1 Fit the ends of the drawer rails into the guides in the cavity 2 Slide the drawer closed Remove all items from inside the warming drawer and allow the warming drawer to cool completely before attempting to remove the drawer To Remove 1 Open drawer to its fully open position 2 Locate the black loops on both sides of the drawer 3 Pull both loops forward at the same time then pull drawer out another inch 4 Holding the drawer by its sides not its front gently pull it all the way out To Replace 1 Align the drawer glides with the receiving guides 2 Push drawer in all the way 3 Gently open and close the drawer to ensure it is seated properly on the slides TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate m Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Cooktop will not operate m Is the control knob set correctly Push in knob before turning to a setting m On some ceramic glass models is the Cooktop Control Lock set See Control Lock All Off in Cooktop Controls Touch Activated Custom Control Temperature Management System sectio
33. e in a reliable cookbook m Is the proper oven temperature calibration set See Oven Temperature Calibration Option 6 section 30 m Was the oven preheated See Bake Broil Easy Convect Conversion Convection Bake Convection Roast or Convection Broil section m Is the proper bakeware being used See Bakeware section m Are the racks positioned properly See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section m Is there proper air circulation around bakeware See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section m isthe batter evenly distributed in the pan Check that batter is level in the pan m Is the proper length of time being used Adjust cooking time m Has the oven door been opened while cooking Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times m Are baked items too brown on the bottom Move rack to higher position in the oven m Are pie crust edges browning early Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and or reduce baking temperature ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If y
34. e of day display D Number pads L Timer E Start control lock G Options selection pad H Clock set start When pressing any control pad function on the Electronic Oven Control use the pad of your finger to press the desired function Hold down the pad a few seconds or until the desired function appears in the display When entering multiple functions within one setting pause briefly between each control pad command If a command pad is pressed several times repeatedly the pad may briefly stop working Wait a few seconds and the pad should function again as normal When the oven is in use this display shows the oven temperature heat source s and start time During Timed Cooking this display also shows a timed countdown and the stop time if entered If Err appears on the display an invalid pad was pressed Press OFF and retry your entry When the oven is not in use this display is blank The START pad begins any oven function except the Timer Control Lock and Sabbath Mode If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a pad START will appear on the oven display as a reminder If not pressed within 5 minutes after pressing a pad the oven display will return to inactive mode blank and the programmed function will be canceled If a function has been started and a different function is selected START will appear in the display after 5 seconds If the START pad is not pressed within 5 s
35. eavy soil dark streaks specks and discoloration m Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Burned on soil m Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape Repeat for stubborn spots Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel Metal marks from aluminum and copper m Cooktop Polishing Creme Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears The marks will not totally disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable Tiny scratches and abrasions m Cooktop Polishing Creme Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after many cleanings become less noticeable COOKTOP CONTROLS To avoid damage to the cooktop controls do not use steel wool abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner To avoid damage do not soak knobs When replacing knobs make sure knobs are in the Off position Do not remove seals under knobs Cleaning Method m Warm soapy water Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove CONTROL PANEL To avoid damage to the control panel do not use abrasive cleaners ste
36. econds the oven display will return to the active already started function The Control Lock feature shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the oven The Control Lock feature may be used either when the range is in use or turned off for example during cleaning The Control Lock is preset unlocked but can be locked Set Start Off J Stop time K Cook time length of cooking time L Self clean M Oven light When the control is locked only the TIMER SET START TIMER OFF and OVEN LIGHT pads will function To Lock Unlock Control Before locking make sure the oven the Timer and Timed Cooking are off Press and hold the START pad for 5 seconds until CONTROL LOCK appears on the display Repeat to unlock and remove CONTROL LOCK from the display The OFF pad stops any oven function except for the Warming Drawer Clock Timer and Control Lock This is a 12 hour clock 1 Press CLOCK SET START 2 Press number pads to set time of day 3 Press CLOCK SET START The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and minutes and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the oven 1 Press TIMER SET START Press again to switch from MIN SEC and HR MIN 2 Press the number pads to set length of time 3 Press TIMER SET START to start the timer When the set time ends timer completion tones will sound then reminder tones will sound approxi
37. eeded When cooking an oven meal with several different types of foods be sure to select recipes that require similar temperatures Cookware should sit in the oven with at least 1 2 5 cm of space between the cookware and the sides of the oven Allow the range to preheat before placing food in the oven During convection baking preheat the broil elements and the bake element all heat the oven cavity After preheat the convection element will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature while the fan constantly circulates the hot air If the oven door is opened during convection baking or preheating the convection element and fan will turn off immediately They will come back on once the door is closed m Reduce recipe temperature 25 F 14 C The cook time may need to be reduced also To Convection Bake Before convection baking position racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section 1 Press CONVECT BAKE Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 325 F 163 C The convection bake range can be set between 170 F and 500 F 77 C and 260 C 2 Press START Preheating will show in the display until the set temperature is reached Lo will also appear in the display if the actual oven temperature is under 170 F 77 C When the actual oven temperature reaches 170 F 77 C the oven display will show the oven temperature increasing in 1 degree increments
38. efore turning on the oven m Do not position racks with bakeware on them m Make sure racks are level To move a rack pull it out to the stop position raise the front edge and then lift out Use the following illustration and charts as a guide N AD Traditional Cooking FOOD RACK POSITION Large roasts turkeys angel food 1or2 bundt and tube cakes quick breads pies Yeast breads casseroles meat 2 and poultry Cookies biscuits muffins cakes 20r3 Convection Cooking FUNCTION NUMBER OF RACK RACKS USED POSITION S Convection baking or 1 1 20r3 roasting Convection baking 2 2 and 4 Convection baking 3 1 3 and5 BAKEWARE To cook food evenly hot air must be able to circulate Allow 2 5 cm of space around bakeware and oven walls Use the following chart as a guide NUMBER POSITION ON RACK OF PAN S 1 Center of rack 2 Side by side or slightly staggered 3 or4 Opposite corners on each rack Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another The BAKE function is ideal for baking roasting or heating foods During baking or roasting the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature If the oven door is opened during baking or roasting the broil element will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off in 30 seconds to 2 minutes They will come back on once the door is closed To Bake or Roast Before baking and roasting
39. el wool pads gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels Cleaning Method m Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Cleaning Method m Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel OVEN CAVITY Do not use oven cleaners Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools At high temperatures foods react with porcelain and staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result Cleaning Method m Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first 28 OVEN AND ROASTING RACKS Cleaning Method m Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide If this happens a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide m Steel wool pad STORAGE DRAWER on some models Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning For more information see Storage Drawer section Cleaning Method m Mild detergent WARMING DRAWER on some models Make sure drawer is cool Cleaning Method m KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish sample included See Assistance or Service section to order m All Purpose Appliance Cleaner not included See Assistance or Service section to order m Mild detergent The oven light is a standard 15 watt
40. ent and is recommended for larger size cookware To Use SINGLE 1 Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished To Use DUAL 1 Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between LO and HI 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished Melt The Melt function is available on all the surface cooking elements and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter To Use 1 Push in and turn knob to MELT setting 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished Warm The Warm function is available on all the surface cooking elements and is ideal for keeping cooked foods warm Do not use it to heat cold foods One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality m Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use m Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil When warming baked goods allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic wrap may melt Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food 15 To Use 1 Push in and turn knob to WARM setting POWER ON Lights 2 Roo OEE when finished Each control knob has a POWER ON light The light will glow Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels when its control knob is on SETTING RECOMMENDED USE a A LO m Water based foods such as chicken noodle soup m Bri
41. erving dishes the surface cooking area can be set to WARM For maximum element operation all knob activated electronic system controls can be set to HI when bringing liquids to a fast and rapid boil NOTE This cooktop automatically adjusts for 208V operation without affecting cooking performance To Use 1 The cooktop control can be set to anywhere between HI and MELT 2 Push in and turn to desired setting 12 Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE DUAL SIZE ELEMENT Large diameter cookware m Large quantities of food m Home canning HI m Bring liquid to a boil MED HI m Hold a rapid boil m Quickly brown or sear food MED m Maintain a slow boil m Fry or saut foods E Cook soups sauces and gravies MED LO m Stew or steam food LO m Simmer range of simmer SIMMER temperatures WARM m Keep cooked foods warm MELT m Melt chocolate or butter REMEMBER When range is in use or on some models during the Self Cleaning cycle the entire cooktop area may become hot Single and Dual Size Elements O A Single size A pl M A Single size B Dual size A Single size B Dual size The Dual Size Elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware To U
42. glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface units Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Cooktop With Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Use Care When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating ele
43. ier cleaning m Trim excess fat to reduce spattering Slit the remaining fat on the edges to avoid curling m Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices Very thin cuts of fish poultry or meat may not need to be turned m After broiling remove the pan from the oven when removing the food Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven making cleaning more difficult m If the oven door is opened during broiling the broil element will turn off immediately and come back on once the door is closed Before broiling position rack according to the Broiling Chart It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Position food on grid in the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack Close the door to ensure proper broiling operation To Broil 1 Press BROIL once for FULL BROIL or twice for CENTER BROIL Choose Full Broil when broiling larger amounts of food with both broil elements Choose Center Broil when broiling smaller amounts of food with only the inner broil element 2 Press START 3 Press OFF when finished Variable Temperature Broiling Changing the temperature when Variable Temperature Broiling allows more precise control when cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at
44. ion Broil Before convection broiling see Broil section for general broiling guidelines Position rack Allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes Position food on the unheated grid on the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door Close the door 1 Press CONVECT BROIL Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 500 F 260 C The convection broil range can be set between 300 F and 500 F 149 C and 260 C 2 Press START The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display until oven is turned off 3 Press OFF when finished cooking Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast Follow the recipe directions as a guide To Proof Before first proofing place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper coated with shortening Place on rack guide 2 and close the oven door 1 Press BREAD PROOF The display will show 100 F 38 C 2 Press START Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size checking after 20 25 minutes Proofing time may vary depending on dough type and quantity 3 Press OFF when finished proofing Before second proofing shape the dough place it in baking pan s and cover loosely with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray Follow the same placement and control steps above Before baking remove the plastic wrap AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not
45. kmanship m Electric element m Solid state touch control system parts m Any cracking of the rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge m Any cracking due to thermal shock of the ceramic glass cooktop m Surface unit elements 31 ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you on how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions and or installation instructions 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by KitchenAid 5 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to KitchenAid within 30 days from the date of purchase 6 Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for
46. lements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage m Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other
47. lights D T H E convection fan and element not visible B Full and center broil elements E CleanBake element not visible C Oven cavity sensor Glass Touch Activated Electronic Oven Control Cooktop Knob Control Models Electronic Custom Control Knob Models KERS807 YKERS807 KESS907 and YKESS907 A B eo DO p WARMING DRAWER on of C D E F G A Surface locator and indicator light D Left front cooktop element control F Right front cooktop element control B Oven display dual size element single element C Left rear cooktop element control E Oven control panel G Right rear cooktop element control dual size element dual size element Standard Control Knob Model KESK901 A B eo OO DO eo lo C D E F G A Surface locator and indicator light D Left front cooktop element control F Right front cooktop element control B Oven display dual size element single element C Left rear cooktop element control E Oven control panel G Right rear cooktop element control single element single element Range A Dual size element rear element also dual on electronic control models B Anti tip bracket C Warming drawer storage drawer on standard control models Oven Interior A Oven lights B Full and center broil elements D Ceramic surface cooking area E Selectable simme
48. lower broiling temperatures To Use 1 Close oven door 2 Press BROIL once for FULL BROIL or twice for CENTER BROIL 3 Press the number pads to set a temperature between 300 F and 500 F 149 C to 260 C 4 Press START The temperature can be changed after this step Press the number pads to reset the temperature then press START 5 Press OFF when finished 22 BROILING CHART For best results place food 3 7 cm or more from the broil element Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom 1 to the top 4 For diagram see the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section FOOD RACK TEMP TOTAL POSITION TIME MIN Steak 1 2 5 cm thick medium rare 4 500 F 14 medium 4 260 C 16 well done 4 18 Steak 1 3 8 cm thick rare 4 500 F 23 medium 4 260 C 28 Ground meat patties 1 2 5 cm thick 500 F well done 4 260 C 16 18 Pork chops 450 F 1 2 5 cm thick 4 232 C 25 28 Ham slice precooked Ya 1 25 cm thick 4 500 F 10 12 1 2 5 cm thick 4 260 C 20 22 Frankfurters 500 F 4 260 C 8 Lamb chops 400 F 1 2 5 cm thick 4 204 C 18 20 Chicken 500 F bone in pieces 3 260 C 32 Fish Ya 1 25 cm thick 3 350 F 20 1 2 5 cm thick 3 177 C 20 22 Place up to 9 patties equally spaced on broiler grid In a convection oven the fan circulated hot air con
49. m or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly Good for browning and frying Maintains heat for slow cooking Ceramic or Follow manufacturer s instructions Ceramic glass Heats slowly but unevenly Ideal results on low to medium heat settings Copper m Heats very quickly and evenly Earthenware Follow manufacturer s instructions Use on low heat settings Porcelain m See stainless steel or cast iron enamel on steel or cast iron Stainless steel Heats quickly but unevenly A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE DUAL and TRIPLE m Large diameter cookware SIZE ELEMENTS When canning for long periods alternate the use of surface cooking areas elements or surface burners between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool Large quantities of food m Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking m Home canning area or element On electric cooktops canners should not extend more than 1 2 1 3 cm beyond the surface cooking HI m Bring liquid to a boil area or element MED HI m Hold a rapid boil m Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas elements or 8 10 surface burners at the same time m Quickly brown or sear food On ceramic glass models use only flat bottomed c
50. mately every 10 seconds 4 Press TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer and or stop reminder tones If OFF is pressed the oven will turn off The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps 17 OPTIONS The OPTIONS selection pad allows you to access special functions within the Electronic Oven Control that allow you to customize the product to your needs These special functions allow you to change the oven temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius turn the audible signals and prompts on and off and adjust the oven calibration The Dehydrate and Sabbath Mode are also set using the OPTIONS selection pad To Use Press OPTIONS The oven display will scroll through the various options starting at 1 and ending in 7 You can also press the OPTIONS selection pad and number pad to quickly enter the desired hidden function OPTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTION 1 Fahrenheit and Celsius conversion 2 Tones On Off 3 Tones High Low 4 Cooking Time Completion Tones On Off 5 Dehydrate 6 Oven temperature calibration 7 Sabbath Mode Available only on convection models Fahrenheit is the default setting but setting may be changed to Celsius To Change Press OPTIONS then 1 on the keypad for Celsius To convert back to Fahrenheit press OPTIONS then 1 again on the keypad Tones are audible signals indicating the following One beep m Function has been entered Three beeps m Invalid pad press
51. ments may be hot even though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors For self cleaning ranges m Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven m Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual m Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood m Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter m When flambeing foods under the hood turn the fan on SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model Glass Touch Activated Electronic Oven Control Panel Models KESS908 and YKESS908 A
52. n Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop m Is the cookware the proper size Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area element or surface burner Cookware should not extend more than Y 1 3 cm outside the cooking area Hot surface indicator light stays on m Does the hot surface indicator light stay on after controls have been turned off See Hot Surface Indicator Lights in Cooktop Controls Touch Activated Custom Control Temperature Management System Cooktop Controls Custom Knobs Custom Control Temperature Management System Cooktop Controls Standard Knobs or Cooktop Controls Pro Line Knobs section depending on your model 29 Cooktop cooking results not what expected m Is the proper cookware being used See Cookware section m Is the control knob or element controls set to the proper heat level See Cooktop Controls Touch Activated Custom Control Temperature Management System Cooktop Controls Custom Knobs Custom Control Temperature Management System Cooktop Controls Standard Knobs or Cooktop Controls Pro Line Knobs section depending on your model m Is the range level Level the range See the Installation Instructions Oven will not operate m Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Glass Touch Activated Electronic Oven Control section Has a delay start been set See Timed Cooking section On some
53. ng area can be set to MELT for minimal element operation To keep cooked foods warm or to heat serving dishes the surface cooking area can be set to WARM For maximum element operation all knob activated electronic system controls can be set to HI when bringing liquids to a fast and rapid boil NOTE This cooktop automatically adjusts for 208V operation without affecting cooking performance To Use 1 The cooktop control can be set to anywhere between HI and MELT 2 Push in and turn to desired setting Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE DUAL SIZE ELEMENT wn Large diameter cookware Large quantities of food Home canning HI m Bring liquid to a boil MED HI Hold a rapid boil Quickly brown or sear food MED m Maintain a slow boil Fry or saut foods Cook soups sauces and gravies MED LO m Stew or steam food LO m Simmer WARM m Keep cooked foods warm MELT m Melt chocolate or butter REMEMBER When range is in use or on Some models during the Self Cleaning cycle the entire cooktop area may become hot Single and Dual Size Elements A Single size Ta B om A Single size B Dual size A B fA A Single size B Dual size The Dual Size Elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element The dual size combines both the single and outer elem
54. nging water to boil m Cooking with a lid m Cooking with smaller cookware 2 m Medium density foods such as cream soups sauces and gravy 3 m Thicker foods such as tomato sauce chili Cooking without a lid A Power on indicator light Cooking with larger cookware Hot Surface Indicator Light The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area s is turned off HOT SURFACE GLASS TOUCH ACTIVATED ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Style 1 Electronic Touch Activated and Electronic Knob Control Systems 16 EASYCONVECT WARMING DRAWER TIMER M Oven Self Cook E Set Goods eats Foods On Off E Si E Es E Start Off C D E F G Bread Proof 2222222222 O PROB Bake Broil CONVECT Baked Other Q P O N M L K J A EasyConvect conversion G Number pads M Stop time B Convection oven settings H Start control lock N Cook time length of cooking time C Oven settings 1 Off O Self clean D Proof bread setting J Options selection pad P Oven light E Oven display K Clock set start Q Warming drawer F Clock Time of day display L Timer Style 2 Standard Knob Controls System 22222222 il Bread Bake Broil Pares ura ON owes TIMER Self Clean Oven Light Cook Stop Time Time M L A Oven settings B Oven display F Off C Clock Tim
55. ou need to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only factory specified parts These factory specified parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID appliance To locate factory specified parts in your area call us or your nearest KitchenAid designated service center Call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information m Use and maintenance procedures m Accessory and repair parts sales m Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Accessories U S A To order accessories call the KitchenAid Customer
56. perature other than 325 F 163 C The bake range can be set between 170 F and 500 F 77 C and 260 C 2 Press START The oven will begin a bake cycle Press OPTIONS and then press number pad 7 4 SABBATH MODE will appear on the oven display De To Regularly Set Timed AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness 1 Press BAKE Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 325 F 163 C The bake range can be set between 170 F and 500 F 77 C and 260 C Press COOK TIME 3 Press the number pads to enter the length of Sabbath Mode time up to 11 hours 59 minutes 4 Press START The oven will begin a timed bake cycle The start time and stop time will appear on the display 5 Press OPTIONS and then press number pad 7 SABBATH MODE will appear on the display 6 When the stop time is reached the oven will automatically turn off The oven control will remain Sabbath Mode compliant until the OFF button is pressed Temperature Change The oven temperature can be changed when the oven s are in the Sabbath Mode No tones will sound and the display will not change The heating elements will not turn on or off for a random time anywhere from 16 to 24 seconds It may take up to Y hour for the oven to change temperature Number pads 1 through 0 represent temperatures
57. r feature available on standard control models F Hot surfaces indicator lights G Control panel H Automatic oven light switch self clean latch Door gasket J Model and serial number K Oven door window C Oven cavity sensor Parts and Features not shown on some models Broiler pan and grid Roasting rack Temperature probe Simmer feature switch D T H E convection fan and element on 807 and 907 models E CleanBake element not visible COOKTOP USE The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is on This is normal operation It may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot As the glass cools it will return to its original color Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating On cooktops with light colored ceramic glass soils and stains may be more visible and may require more cleaning and attention Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended For more information see General Cleaning section m Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cook
58. repairs This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home and only in home service is covered by this warranty 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized KitchenAid servicer is not available 9 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 10 Major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRAN
59. se SINGLE 1 Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished To Use DUAL 1 Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between LO and HI 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished Melt The Melt function is available on all the surface cooking elements and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter To Use 1 Push in and turn knob to MELT setting 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished Warm The Warm function is available on all the surface cooking elements and is ideal for keeping cooked foods warm Do not use it to heat cold foods One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality m Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use m Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil When warming baked goods allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape m Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic wrap may melt m Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food To Use 1 Push in and turn knob to WARM setting 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished Simmer The Simmer function is available on all cooking elements It has an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmer control Three levels of simmer are available The recommended setting will vary depending on the quantity and density of the food being cooked as well as the size and shape of the
60. t for convection cooking Foods are grouped into 3 general categories Choose the category most appropriate for the food to be cooked To ensure optimal cooking results the oven will prompt a food check at the end of a non delayed cook time Use the following chart as a guide SETTING FOODS MEATS Baked potatoes Chicken whole and pieces Meat loaf Roasts pork beef and ham Turkey and large poultry are not included because their cook time varies BAKED Biscuits Breads quick and yeast GOODS Cakes and Cookies Casseroles including frozen entr es and souffl s Fish OTHER Convenience foods french fries nuggets fish FOODS sticks pizza Pies fruit and custard To Use When using convection temperature conversion for BAKED GOODS and OTHER FOODS allow the oven to preheat before placing food in the oven 1 Press MEATS BAKED GOODS or OTHER FOODS 2 Press number pads to enter standard cook temperature 3 Press number pads to enter standard cook time 4 Press START CHECK FOOD AT and the stop time will appear on the oven display after preheating is complete When the stop time is reached end of cycle tones will sound if enabled Open the door and check food 5 Press OFF when finished cooking Convection Bake can be used to bake and cook foods on single or multiple racks It is helpful to stagger items on the racks to allow a more even flow of heat If the oven is full extra cooking time may be n
61. ter time of day to stop Press START The start time is automatically calculated and displayed DARON DELAY and the stop time will also appear on the oven display When the start time is reached the oven will automatically turn on The cook time countdown will appear on the oven display On some models the set temperature and minute time countdown will appear on the oven display When the stop time is reached the oven will shut off automatically and end of cycle tones will sound AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at serving temperature It may also be used for warming breads and pastries Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time For smaller quantities of foods or foods containing eggs do not hold longer than 30 minutes Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the warming drawer Breads pastries and fruit pies may be heated from room temperature on the HI setting Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven safe container Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil Do not cover with plastic wrap Empty serving dishes and ovenproof dishes can be heated while the warming drawer is preheating Do not place food to be warmed directly on warming drawer surface To Use
62. the or pad to increase or decrease power A Y 3 To choose a power level between HI and MELT amp HOLD H H touch and hold either pad until the desired level has been BG reached 4 When finished cooking touch ON OFF to turn surface A Sinole size cooking area s off individually or touch ALL OFF to turn all B E SES elements off at the same time 10 AN WZ A Single size B Dual size C Triple size To Use 1 Touch ON OFF 2 Touch heat zone size to desired zone diameter single dual or triple The corresponding zone diameter indicator light will glow to show which setting is activated 3 To choose a power level between HI and MELT amp HOLD touch and hold either the or pad until the desired level has been reached When finished cooking touch ON OFF to turn surface cooking area s off individually or touch Control Lock All Off to turn all elements off at the same time Melt amp Hold The Melt amp Hold function is available on all the surface cooking elements and is ideal for melting and holding chocolate or butter without scorching To Use 1 Touch ON OFF 2 Touch the pad once for MELT amp HOLD When finished cooking touch ON OFF to turn surface cooking area off Keep Warm AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness The Keep Warm f
63. tinually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven cooking foods more evenly crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads Most foods can be cooked by lowering cooking temperatures 25 F to 50 F 14 C to 28 C and cooking time can be shortened by as much as 30 percent especially for large turkeys and roasts m Itis important not to cover foods with lids or aluminum foil so that surface areas remain exposed to the circulating air allowing browning and crisping m Keep heat loss to a minimum by opening the oven door only when necessary m Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food m Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the minimum cooking time with a method such as using a toothpick AWARNING lun e Burn Hazard Use an oven mitt to remove temperature probe Do not touch broil element Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns m Use a meat thermometer or the temperature probe on some models to determine the doneness of meats and poultry Convection cooking temperatures and times can differ from those of standard cooking Depending upon the selected category EasyConvect conversion automatically may reduce the standard recipe temperature and or time you inpu
64. top could crack the cooktop m To avoid damage to the cooktop do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed m For foods containing sugar in any form clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly Then while wearing oven mitts remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm If sugary spills are allowed to cool down they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks m To avoid scratches do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop m Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely m To avoid damage to the cooktop do not allow objects that could melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to touch any part of the entire cooktop m To avoid damage to the cooktop do not use the cooktop as a cutting board m Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area Cookware should not extend more than Y 1 3 cm outside the area A Surface cooking area B Cookware canner C 12 1 3 cm maximum overhang m Use flat bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency Cookware with rounded
65. unction is available on all the surface cooking elements and is ideal for keeping cooked foods warm Do not use it to heat cold foods One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality m Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use m Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil When warming baked goods allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic wrap may melt Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food To Use 1 Touch ON OFF 2 Touch the pad twice for KEEP WARM When finished cooking touch ON OFF to turn surface cooking area off Simmer The Simmer function is available on all the surface cooking elements It has an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmer control Three levels of simmer are available The recommended setting will vary depending on the quantity and density of the food being cooked as well as the size and shape of the cookware being used To Use 1 Touch ON OFF 2 Touch the pad to select the desired simmer setting When finished cooking touch ON OFF to turn surface cooking area off Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LO m Water based foods such as chicken noodle soup Bringing water to boil Cooking with a lid Cooking with smaller cookware Medium density foods such as cream soups sauces and gravy
66. usts 20 May need to reduce baking temperatures slightly On models without a temperature probe use a meat thermometer to determine whether meat poultry and fish are cooked to the desired degree of doneness The internal temperature not appearance should be used to determine doneness A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance Follow manufacturer s directions for using a meat thermometer AWARNING lun lt A Burn Hazard Use an oven mitt to remove temperature probe Do not touch broil element Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns The temperature probe accurately measures the internal temperature of meat poultry and casseroles with liquid and should be used in determining the doneness of meat and poultry It should not be used during full and center broiling convection broiling dehydrating or proofing bread Always unplug and remove the temperature probe from the oven when removing food To Use Before using insert the probe into the center of the thickest portion of meat or into the inner thigh or breast of poultry away from fat or bone at an angle as shown in following diagram Place food in oven and connect the temperature probe to the jack Keep probe as far away from heat source as possible Close oven door A Temperature probe jack D Temperature probe 1 Press the number pads to enter a probe temperature The probe temperature can be set between 130 F and 190
67. utes and 4 hours 30 minutes 2 Press STOP TIME Press the number pads to enter the time of day to stop 4 Press START The start time is automatically calculated and displayed along with the clean time and stop time DELAY will also appear on the display When the start time is reached LOCKING DOOR will appear in the display When the door locks self clean will start and OVEN IS CLEANING then DOOR LOCKED will appear in the display De The door will not unlock until the oven cools When the cycle is complete and the oven cools SELF CLEAN COMPLETE will appear on the oven display 5 Press OFF to clear the oven display IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES on some models Food spills containing acids such as vinegar and tomato should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool These spills may affect the finish Cleaning Method m Glass cleaner mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers STAINLESS STEEL on some models To avoid damage to stainless steel do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners Cooktop Cleaner steel wool pads gritty

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