KitchenAid KCES956HSS00, KCES956HBL00, KCES950HSS00, KCES950HBL00, KCES556HSS00 Owner’s Manual

30" AND 36" (76.2 CM AND 91.4 CM) TOUCH CONTROL AND KNOB

CONTROL RADIANT COOKTOP

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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In Mexico, call: 01 800 0022 767, or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.mx.
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Table of Contents
COOKTOP SAFETY........................................................................	2
PARTS AND FEATURES - KNOB CONTROLS.............................	4
COOKTOP USE - KNOB CONTROLS...........................................	5
Cooktop Controls......................................................................................	5
Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element .......................................................	5
Even-Heat™ Element................................................................................	5
Dual Element.............................................................................................	5
Melt............................................................................................................	5
Ceramic Glass...........................................................................................	5
PARTS AND FEATURES – ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROLS.7
COOKTOP CONTROLS – ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROLS..8
Cooktop Controls......................................................................................	8
Dual/Triple Element...................................................................................	9
Control Lock..............................................................................................	9
Home Canning........................................................................................	10
Cookware................................................................................................	10
COOKTOP CARE..........................................................................	11
General Cleaning.....................................................................................	11
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	12
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..........................................................	13
In the U.S.A.............................................................................................	13
Accessories.............................................................................................	13
In Canada................................................................................................	13
In Mexico.................................................................................................	13

W11161586A

COOKTOP SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” 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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow basic precautions, including the following:

CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a cooktop – Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the Room.

Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop.

This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capacities are different or impaired or who lack the necessary experience or knowledge/expertise to do so, unless such persons are supervised or are trained to operate the appliance by a person who accepts responsibility for their safety.

Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the cooktop.

User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Storage on Cooktop – Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.

WARNING: Failing to supervise an electric grill when cooking on it with oil or fat is dangerous and constitutes a fire hazard.

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 – This cooktop 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.

CAUTION: The cooking process should be supervised. Short cooking periods require constant supervision.

Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop 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.

Metal objects, such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be left on the grill’s cooking surface as they may get hot.

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. Turn off the device to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

If the power supply cord gets damaged, have it replaced by the manufacturer, the latter’s service agent or by qualified personnel in order to avoid danger.

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.

The device is not designed to be started up by an external timer or by a separate remote control system.

For units with ventilating hood

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

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

For units with coil elements

–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, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements - Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES - KNOB CONTROLS

This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed.

30" (76.2 cm) Control Panel	36" (91.4 cm) Control Panel
A	A	B

B

C G F E D C

A. Cooktop On indicator light B. Hot surface indicator

C. Right front dual element control knob D. Right rear single element control knob

D E. Center single element control knob F. Left rear triple element control knob G. Left front single element control knob

36" (91.4 cm) Cooktop

A B C

E

F

G

A.Left rear single element control knob

B.Center rear single element control knob

C. Right rear single element control knob

D. Left front dual element control knob

E. Right front dual element control knob

F. Hot Surface indicator light

G. Cooktop On indicator light

30" (76.2 cm) Cooktop

A	B	C	D
			F	E	D

A. Left rear triple element

B. Center single element

C. Right rear single element

D. Right front dual element

E. Control panel

F. Left front single element

FE

A.Left rear single element

B.Center rear single element

C.Right rear single element

D.Control panel

E.Right front dual element

F.Left front dual element

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COOKTOP USE - KNOB CONTROLS

Cooktop Controls

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The controls can be set to anywhere between H and L.

To Set:

Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting.

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

	Setting	Recommended Use
	H (High)	■■	Bring liquid to a boil.
	Medium High	■■	Hold a rapid boil.
	(between H and	■■	Quickly brown or sear food.
	M)
	M (Medium)	■■	Maintain a slow boil.
		■■ Fry or sauté foods.
		■■ Cook soups, sauces, and gravies.
	Medium Low	■■	Stew or steam food.
	(between M and	■■	Simmer.
	L)
	L (Low)	■■	Keep cooked foods warm.
	Dual/Triple	■■	Home canning
	Circuit Elements	■■	Large-diameter cookware
		■■ Large quantities of food
	Melt	■■	Melt chocolate or butter.

REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

This unit features a 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.

If the cooktop is ON when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface indicator light will remain on after the power is restored to the cooktop. It will remain on until the cooktop has cooled completely.

Cooktop On Indicator Light

Each cooktop has a Cooktop On indicator light. When the control knob is ON, the light will glow.

Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element

This versatile element is perfect for everything from high-heat cooking, like rapid boiling large amounts of liquids and sauces, searing and browning of meats, and frying; to lower heat techniques, like simmering sauces and even keeping foods warm. The double-ring design incorporates a 10" outer element and a 6" inner element to accommodate a variety of cookware sizes from small saucepans to large stock pots.

10"/6" Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Element with Simmer Setting:

Setting	Recommended Use
Ultra High	■■	Start food cooking.
	■■ Rapid boiling large amounts of liquids
		and sauces, searing and browning of
		meats, and frying.
Medium Dual	■■ Maintain a slow boil.
	■■ Fry or sauté foods.
	■■ Cook soups, sauces, and gravies.
	■■ High simmer or simmer without lids.
Simmer Dual	■■ For Simmering when using large
		cookware (greater than 6" (15.2 cm)
		diameter).
Single High	■■ For boiling and high heat cooking with
		small cookware (6" (15.2 cm) diameter
		and less).
Single Low	■■	Keep food warm.
	■■ For best results use the element
		labeled Even-Heat Melt. This element
		is specifically designed to reach lower
		lows while still maintaining simmer and
		boiling performance with small sized
		cookware.
	■■ Low simmer using lids.
Dual Elements	■■	Home canning.
	■■ Large-diameter cookware. Large
		quantities of food.

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