KitchenAid KCGS350ESS, KCGS356ESS, KCGS550ESS, KCGS556ESS, KCGS950ESS User Guide

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User Guide

Gas Cooktop

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.

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

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the

gas supplier.

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Do not use any phone in your building.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These numbers can be located on a label on the bottom of the cooktop.

Model Number________________________________ Serial Number______________________________________

Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.kitchenaid.com.

W10742007A

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.

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:

■ WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to

heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.

■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in

cabinets above the cooktop – children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

■ Proper Installation – The cooktop, when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the

National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1

. Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

■ This cooktop is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for

your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

■ Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop.

■ Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such as

stepping, leaning, or sitting on the top surface.

■ Maintenance – Keep cooktop area clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

■ Storage on the cooktop – Flammable materials should not be

stored on or near surface units.

■ Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend

beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

KEY USAGE TIPS

LP Gas Conversion

Cleaning the Burners: Tips

IMPORTANT: This cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural gas. If

you wish to use Liquid Propane (LP), call a licensed professional to install the LP gas conversion kit (included).

Placement of Burner Spreaders and Caps

All burner caps and burner spreaders should be properly installed BEFORE operating the cooktop. Check that the right size spreader and cap are on the right size burner.

Refer to the “Assembling Your Cooktop” section for proper burner spreader placement details.

Lighting the Burners

IMPORTANT: All burners will click/spark when a knob is pushed in. A burner will light only if the knob is pushed in, and then turned

counterclockwise to . To light the burners:

1. Push in the knob.

2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to . Wait until you see a flame.

3. Turn the knob anywhere between Hi and Lo to the desired setting.

Power failure: Hold a lit match near the burner and turn the knob counterclockwise to .

In case of a power failure, burners can be lit manually.

The burners should be kept clean. Spillovers should be cleaned immediately since they can clog the openings in the burners.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. For more information, see the “Care and Cleaning” section.

■ Remove the burner cap from the spreader. Clean the burner cap

with hot soapy water and then rinse it.

■ Remove the burner spreader and

clean the gas tube opening under the spreader.

■ Clean clogged burner ports with a

straight pin, needle or small-gauge wire as shown. Do not use a wooden toothpick or clean in the dishwasher.

■ Gently clean the igniter with a damp

cloth.

Assembling the Burners

ASSEMBLING YOUR COOKTOP

Check your model number. Then refer to the following for information specific to your burners.

KCGS350ESS and KCGS356ESS

A. Standard burner B. Dual flame burner C. Standard burner

(Even-Heat™ simmer) D. Standard burner E. Standard burner

KCGS550ESS and KCGS556ESS

A. Standard burner

(Even-Heat™ simmer) B. Professional dual ring burner C. Standard burner D. Standard burner E. Standard burner

Standard and Multi-flame Burners

■ Burner caps and spreaders are included with your cooktop. ■ Always match the burner spreader size to the cap size. ■ Always line up the hole in the spreader to the electrode. ■ The cooktop comes with an extra Melt cap. This is a large cap with

“MELT” and “FOR SMALLEST BURNER” printed on it. Use this cap over the small burners, position C on KGCS3 series models, and position A on KCGS5 series and KCGS9 series models.

■ Standard and multi-flame burners are similar in assembly. Note that

there is no hole in the multi-flame burner spreader to insert the electrode. The multi-flame burner electrode (C) aligns with the semicircle notch in the spreader (B).

KCGS950ESS and KCGS956ESS

A. Standard burner

(Even-Heat™ simmer) B. Professional dual ring burner C. Standard burner D. Even-Heat™ torch burner E. Standard burner

■ Install the outer spreader, inner spreader, and inner cap on the

Even-Heat™ Torch burner. IMPORTANT: Align the notches in the inner spreader with the tabs

on the Even-Heat™ Torch burner.

Even-Heat™ Torch Burner

A. Inner cap/spreader B. Outer spreader

Inner Spreader

A. Inner spreader notch B. Burner tabs

Grate Placement

To install the grates, align the feet on the center grate with the indents on the cooktop. Then install the 2 outer grates by aligning the tabs on the center grate with the slots in the outer grates. Be sure to line up the slots and tabs for proper grate alignment.

Standard Burner

A. Cap B. Spreader C. Electrode

Multi-flame (Center) Burner

A. Cap B. Spreader C. Electrode

Professional Dual Ring and Even-Heat™ Torch Burners

■ Install the outer and inner caps on the professional dual ring burner.

Professional Dual Ring Burner

A. Inner cap B. Outer cap

A. Outer grate slot B. Center grate tab

Cooktop Burners

COOKTOP FEATURES

Multi-flame and/or Professional Dual Ring Burner

These burners have the flexibility of two burners in one, providing heat

ranges from fast boiling to precise simmering.

■ Power: Select H for preparing large quantities of food or to boil

liquids quickly. For best results, rotate the knob to “H” in the “Power” range.

■ Simmer: Use Simmer to slowly cook foods or to hold a simmer.

For best results, rotate the knob to “L” in the “Simmer” range.

Even-Heat™ Torch Burner (on KCGS9 series models)

The Even-Heat™ burner has a unique flame spreader that distributes heat evenly across the pan. It also provides two burners in one, the Even-Heat™ burner and a simmer burner.

A. Flame spreader

■ Even-Heat™: Select H to boil liquids quickly. For best results,

rotate the knob to “H” in the “Even-Heat™” range.

■ Simmer: Use Simmer to slowly cook foods or to hold a simmer.

For best results, rotate the knob to “L” in the “Simmer” range.

Professional Dual Ring Burner

A. Power range B. Simmer range

Multi-flame Burner

A. Simmer range B. Power range

Even-Heat™ Simmer Burner

The Even-Heat™ Simmer burner is for simmering sauces. Position the knob between “L” and “H,” depending upon the desired simmer level.

For melting chocolate or butter or an even more delicate simmer, the melt cap can be used in place of the standard burner cap on the smallest burner.

Remove the small burner cap and replace it with the larger Melt cap for delicate simmering. For less delicate simmering, use the small cap.

A. Even-Heat™ range B. Simmer range

Griddle (on KCGS9 series models)

The griddle provides a large surface for cooking meats, pancakes, sandwiches, etc. The drip tray can be located toward the front or back of the cooktop.

A. Griddle B. Drip tray

The griddle can be used on any of the cooktop grates, but for best performance, use the center burner. Locating tabs in the center bottom of the griddle fit over the grate rails to properly position the griddle.

Brush a thin layer of cooking oil on the griddle surface to keep food from sticking.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the griddle’s nonstick finish, do not use nonstick cooking sprays.

For preheating and cooking, use a low to low-medium heat.

A griddle accessory is available for those cooktops that did not come

CARE AND CLEANING

with one. To order, call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience center at 1-800-442-9991 or visit www.kitchenaid.com and click on “Service and Support” and then “Replacement Parts.”

In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit www.kitchenaid.ca.

For KCGS5 series models, order Part Number W10662080. For KCGS3 series models, order Part Number W10685483.

Lighted Knob (on KCGS9 series models)

A ring of white light beneath the knob will illuminate to indicate that the corresponding burner is in use.

Reignition (on KCGS9 series models)

The reignition feature will automatically reignite the burner flame if it blows out during use. Note that all igniters spark when any single burner is in use.

CookShield Finish (on KCGS5 and KCGS9 series models)

CookShield Finish helps keep your cooktop looking new and bright. CookShield preserves stainless steel by avoiding staining, discoloration and yellowing, while making even baked-on soils easier to clean. Stainless steel with CookShield Finish should be cleaned the same way as traditional stainless steel. A soft cloth or non-scratch sponge and warm soapy water will remove most food soils.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon the cooktop is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation

Control Knobs The knobs should be cleaned with soap and water.

Burner Grates Soap and Water: Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser, soap and water.

Burner Caps Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser, soap and water.

Burner Spreader The holes in the burner spreaders must be kept clean for proper ignition and a complete, even flame.

Stainless Steel Cooktop Surface

Griddle Use soap and water or mild detergent.

Do not clean knobs in the dishwasher or use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. To remove the knobs, be sure knobs are in the OFF position. Do not remove the seals under the knobs.

Dishwasher: The grates may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any burnt on food prior to placing the grates in the lowest rack in the dishwasher. To avoid chipping, do not bang grates against each other or hard surfaces, such as cast iron cookware. Although the grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine due to exposure to high temperatures.

Do not place caps in the dishwasher or reassemble caps on burners when wet.

Refer to “Cleaning the Burners: Tips” in the “Key Usage” section.

For best results, use a soft cloth or non-scratch sponge. Rub in direction of the grain to avoid damaging the surface. For stainless steel with CookShield finish, warm soapy water works best for cleaning. For stainless steel without CookShield finish, use liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner, such as affresh Appliance Cleaner, Part Number W10355010 or, for stainless steel cleaning, order affresh Number W10355016. Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner, steel wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels. To order affresh www.kitchenaid.com and click on “Service and Support” and then “Replacement Parts.” In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit www.kitchenaid.ca.

To avoid damaging the nonstick surface, do not clean the griddle in the dishwasher and do not use abrasive cleaners.

cleaners, call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience center at 1-800-442-9991 or visit

Stainless Steel Cleaner, Part

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