KitchenAid YKESS908 User Manual

ELECTRIC RANGE

ARCHITECT® SERIES II

Use&CareGuide

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 of Contents............................................................................................................

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Models KERS807 KESK901 KESS907 KESS908 YKERS807 YKESS907 YKESS908

W10162196A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................	3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................	3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................	5
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................	9
Ceramic Glass (on some models)................................................	9
Cookware .....................................................................................	9
Home Canning ...........................................................................	10
Cooktop Controls - Touch-Activated Custom
Control Temperature Management System ..............................	10
Cooktop Controls - Custom Knobs Custom
Control Temperature Management System ..............................	12
Cooktop Controls - Standard Knobs.........................................	14
GLASS TOUCH-ACTIVATED
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL .................................................	15
Electronic Control Pads .............................................................	16
Oven Displays ............................................................................	16
Start ............................................................................................	16
Control Lock...............................................................................	16
Off...............................................................................................	16
Clock/Timer Display ...................................................................	16
Timer...........................................................................................	16
OPTIONS.......................................................................................	17
Options Selection Pad ...............................................................	17
Fahrenheit and Celsius - Option 1 .............................................	17
Tones - Options 2, 3, 4 ..............................................................	17
Dehydrate - Option 5 (on convection models, closed door) .....	17
Oven Temperature Calibration - Option 6 .................................	17
Sabbath Mode - Option 7 ..........................................................	18

OVEN USE.....................................................................................	19
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................	19
Bakeware....................................................................................	19
Meat Thermometer.....................................................................	19
Temperature Probe (on convection models) .............................	19
Oven Vent...................................................................................	20
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................	20
Bake............................................................................................	20
Broil.............................................................................................	21
Convection Cooking (on some models).....................................	22
EasyConvect Conversion (on some models).............................	22
Convection Bake (on some models)..........................................	22
Convection Roast (on some models).........................................	23
Convection Broil (on some models)...........................................	24
Proofing Bread (on some models) .............................................	24
Timed Cooking ...........................................................................	24
Warming Drawer (on some models)...........................................	25
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................	26
Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)......................................	26
General Cleaning........................................................................	27
Oven Light(s)...............................................................................	28
Oven Door ..................................................................................	29
Storage Drawer ..........................................................................	29
Warming Drawer (on some models)..........................................	29
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................	30
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................	31
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................	31
In Canada ...................................................................................	31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................	32

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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:

DANGER

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 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.

TheAnti-TipBracket

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 the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

WARNING

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.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

Range Foot

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and toluene.

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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 REDUCE 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 elements. 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.

■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 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 elements 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 –

■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.

■Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.

■Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood –

■Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

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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

		CLEAN	TIME	NIGHT
	F	PROBE TEMP		LIGHT	MIN HR	SEC MIN
ON	C	HR	MIN	DELAY
	CONTROL				START	STOP
	LOCKED	COOK	TIME		TIME	TIME

MED LOW HI

B

A.Oven display

B.Oven control panel

Glass Touch-Activated Electronic Custom Control Cooktop Control

J

A. Right rear touch control (dual-size element)

	A	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)
I		F. Zone diameter indicator (dual)
		G. Hot surface indicator lights
		H. Zone diameter indicator (single)
H		I. Increase/Decrease temperature touch control
		J. Left rear touch control (dual-size element)

G F E D C B

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Range

E

A F

G

B

H

I

J

K

L

C

M

D

A. Dual-size oval element	E. Dual-size element
B. Triple-size element	F. Electronic cooktop touch controls
C. Anti-tip bracket	G. Ceramic surface cooking area
D. Warming drawer	H. Oven control panel
	I. Automatic oven light switch/
	self-clean latch

J. Temperature probe jack	Parts and Features not shown
(not shown)	(on some models)
K. Door gasket	Broiler pan and grid
L. Model and serial number	Roasting rack
M. Oven door window	Temperature probe

Oven Interior

A B C A

D

	E
A. Oven lights	D. T.H.E.™ convection fan and element (not visible)
B. Full and center broil	E. CleanBake™ element (not visible)
elements
C. Oven cavity sensor

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Glass Touch-Activated Electronic Oven Control/Cooktop Knob Control Models

Electronic Custom Control Knob (Models KERS807, YKERS807, KESS907 and YKESS907)

A B

		CLEAN	TIME	NIGHT
	F	PROBE TEMP		LIGHT	MIN HR	SEC MIN
ON	C	HR	MIN	DELAY
	CONTROL				START	STOP
	LOCKED	COOK	TIME		TIME	TIME

MED LOW HI

CD

A.Surface locator and indicator light

B.Oven display

C.Left rear cooktop element control (dual-size element)

				F	G
	E
D. Left front cooktop element control				F. Right front cooktop element control
(dual-size element)				(single element)
E. Oven control panel				G. Right rear cooktop element control
				(dual-size element)

Standard Control Knob (Model KESK901)

A B

		CLEAN	TIME	NIGHT
	F	PROBE TEMP		LIGHT	MIN HR	SEC MIN
ON	C	HR	MIN	DELAY
	CONTROL				START	STOP
		COOK	TIME
	LOCKED				TIME	TIME

MED LOW HI

CD

A.Surface locator and indicator light

B.Oven display

C.Left rear cooktop element control (single element)

E

D.Left front cooktop element control (dual-size element)

E. Oven control panel F. Simmer switch

F G H

G.Right front cooktop element control (single element)

H.Right rear cooktop element control (single element)

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Range

D

E

F

A

	G
	H
	I
	J
B	K

L

C

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)

D.Ceramic surface cooking area

E.Selectable simmer feature (available on standard control models)

F. Hot surfaces indicator lights

G.Control panel

H.Automatic oven light switch/ self-clean latch

I. Temperature probe jack	Parts and Features not shown
(not shown)	(on some models)
(electronic knob control only)	Broiler pan and grid
J. Door gasket	Roasting rack
K. Model and serial number	Temperature probe
L. Oven door window	Simmer feature switch

Oven Interior

A B C A

D

	E
A. Oven lights	D. T.H.E.™ convection fan and element (on 807 and 907 models)
B. Full and center broil	E. CleanBake™ element (not visible)
elements
C. Oven cavity sensor

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COOKTOP USE

CeramicGlass

(onsomemodels)

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level.

It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit 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 white or biscuit ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more visible, and may require more cleaning and care. Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For more information, see “General Cleaning” section.

■Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack 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.

■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 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.

■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.

■Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely.

■Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.

■Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

■Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the area.

B

A

C

A.Surface cooking area

B.Cookware/canner

C.½" (1.3 cm) Maximum overhang

■Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, 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.

■Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.

■Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.

■Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

Cookware

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.
	■ Medium 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	■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
	■ Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain	■ 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.

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HomeCanning

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.

■Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.

■Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.

■On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

■For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

CooktopControls-Touch-Activated

CustomControlTemperatureManagementSystem

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

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 or butter, or when proofing bread, the surface cooking area can be set to MELT & 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.

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 without affecting cooking performance.

To Use:

1.Touch ON/OFF.

2.Touch the “+” or “-” pad to increase or decrease power.

3.To choose a power level between HI and MELT & HOLD, touch and hold either pad until the desired level has been reached.

4.When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surface cooking area(s) off individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn all elements off at the same time.

Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
DUAL and TRIPLE-	■	Large diameter cookware.
SIZE ELEMENTS	■	Large quantities of food.
	■	Home canning.
HI	■	Bring liquid to a boil.
MEDHI	■	Hold a rapid boil.
[8-10]	■	Quickly brown or sear food.
MED	■	Maintain a slow boil.
[6-7]	■	Fry or sauté foods.
	■ Cook soups, sauces and
		gravies.
MED-LO	■	Stew or steam food.
[4-5]
LO-3	■	Simmer (range of simmer
[SIMMER]		temperatures)
KEEP WARM	■	Keep cooked foods warm.
MELT & HOLD	■	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, Dual and Triple-Size Elements

A

A. Single size

A

B

A.Single size

B.Dual size

A

B

A.Single size

B.Dual size

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