KCES956HSS01
W11297621A
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.
Model Number_________________________________________ Serial Number____________________________________________________
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 ............................................................................... 6
Dual Element ............................................................................................. 6
Ceramic Glass .......................................................................................... 6
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
2
COOKTOP SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
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.
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using 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.
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.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame
or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
WARNING:
Failing to supervise an electric grill when
cooking on it with oil or fat is dangerous and constitutes a fire
hazard.
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.
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.
CAUTION: The cooking process should be
supervised. Short cooking periods require constant
supervision.
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 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.
Metal objects, such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be left on the grill’s cooking surface as they may
get hot.
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.
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.
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.
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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
30" (76.2 cm) Cooktop
36" (91.4 cm) Control Panel
36" (91.4 cm) Cooktop
A
B
C
D
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
ABCD
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
A
CDEFG
B
A. Cooktop On indicator light
B. Hot surface indicator
C. Right front dual element control knob
D. Right rear single element control knob
E. Center single element control knob
F. Left rear triple element control knob
G. Left front single element control knob
ABC
DEF
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
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COOKTOP USE - KNOB CONTROLS
Cooktop Controls
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
(between H and M)
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
M (Medium)
■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces, and gravies.
Medium Low
(between M and L)
■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
L (Low)
■ Keep cooked foods warm.
Dual/Triple Circuit
Elements
■ Home canning
■ Large-diameter cookware
■ Large quantities of food
Melt
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
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" (25.4 cm/15.2 cm) 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.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
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