KitchenAid KCS15PLER, KCS12NKOB, KCS12NKLS, KCS12NKER, KCS12KLQG Owner's Manual

Stainless Steel Cookware

Ustensiles de cuisson en acier inoxydable

Utensilios de cocina de acero inoxidable

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES

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STAINLESS STEEL COOKWARE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTS AND FEATURES........................................................................................	4
USING YOUR COOKWARE
Cooking...............................................................................................................	5
Using the Glass Lid (if included)..........................................................................	6
Handles and Knobs.............................................................................................	6
CARING FOR YOUR COOKWARE
Cleaning Cookware............................................................................................	7
Cleaning the Glass Lid (if included).....................................................................	7
COOKWARE GUIDE
Stainless Steel Cookware Guide.........................................................................	8
WARRANTY...........................................................................................................	12

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PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Always keep a copy of the itemized sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your cookware. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your cookware, please register online at www.KitchenAid.com/support. This will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. The completion and submission of product registration information is not required to obtain your product warranty. Please complete the following for your personal records:

Model Number_________________________________________________________________________

Ser_ial Number_ ________________________________________________________________________

Date Pur_chased_______________________________________________________________________

Stor_e Name_ _________________________________________________________________________

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PARTS AND FEATURES

Domed temper_ed glass lid

Featur_es

Etched measurement markings for measuring quantity

Oven safe up to 500°F

Durable stainless steel base that stays flat on all cooktop surfaces

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USING YOUR COOKWARE

Cooking

•All KitchenAid cookware is designed for use on gas, electric, and induction cooktop surfaces.

•Use potholders or oven mitts when handling hot cookware.

•Before use, wash in hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry.

•Use low to medium heat for best cooking. Use high heat for cooking such as boiling, searing, stir-fry, etc.

•Use oil that cooks best with moderate heat. Temperatures that are too high or too low cause sticking.

•To minimize sticking when frying, sautéing, or searing, preheat the pan for 1–2 minutes over low heat before adding foods.

•For best results when cooking cold items like potatoes, microwave them first for a minute or two to keep them from sticking.

•For best results, use cooking spray designated as “less-residue.”

Recommended oils for flavor include olive oil, peanut oil, or sesame oil.

•For best results, place cookware on a burner close in diameter to the pan in use. If cooking with gas, do not allow the flame to go up the sides of the pan.

•Do not leave an empty pan on a hot burner or allow pan to boil dry. This may damage the cookware finish.

•Cookware is oven safe up to 500°F.

•Nonstick cookware only: avoid using sharp-edged and metal utensils that may scratch or cut the nonstick surface.

•Nonstick cookware only: do not cut inside the cookware.

•Nonstick cookware only: do not place under the broiler.

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USING YOUR COOKWARE

Using the Glass Lid (if included)

•Do not use glass lids that have cracks or scratches. If your lid is cracked or has deep scratches, breakage can occur spontaneously. Damage from ordinary wear and tear such as scratching is not

covered under product’s limited warranty. Please contact the Customer eXperience Center to order a new lid.

•Do not place glass lids directly on top of or directly under heating elements.

•Avoid extreme temperature changes when using glass lids.

•Do not submerge a hot lid in cold water.

•If a lid vacuum occurs, do not attempt to remove the lid. First, turn off the heat source and move the entire pan away from the burner. Then, slowly release the lid.

Handles and Knobs

•The stainless steel handles are oven safe up to 500°F.

•Handle position when cooking – Position pans so that handles are not over other hot burners and do not allow handles

to extend beyond the edge of the stove where they can be knocked off.

•Loose handles – Periodically check handles and knobs to be sure they are not loose. If the handles become loose, do not try to repair them. Please contact the Customer eXperience Center for a replacement.

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CARING FOR YOUR COOKWARE

Cleaning Cookwar_e

•Cookware is dishwasher safe. For best results in the dishwasher, use the manufacturer’s recommended

dishwasher detergents and rinsing liquid. To extend the life of nonstick cookware, hand washing with hot, soapy water is recommended.

•Remove heavy residue by rinsing with cold water, while the cookware is still hot, before placing in dishwasher or washing by hand.

•Remove any spotted white film with a mild solution of water and lemon juice or vinegar.

•Overheating may cause brown or blue stains on your cookware. On polished exteriors only, polishing may remove these stains. To polish your pans, use a stainless steel cleaner with a soft cloth and rub with a circular motion. Wash, rinse, and dry. For other painted stainless steel colors, clean with hot, soapy water; then dry immediately to avoid water spots.

•Use a sponge, nylon pad, or dishcloth when cleaning cookware; do not use oven cleaners, steel wool, harsh detergents, or chlorine bleach.

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Cleaning the Glass Lid (if included)

•Never use metal utensils, sharp instruments, oven cleaners, or other harsh abrasives that may damage or weaken the glass.

•Glass lids may be washed in the dishwasher. You can also wash lids in hot, soapy water; then dry immediately to avoid water spots.

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COOKWARE GUIDE

Stainless Steel Cookwar_e Guide

The following guide lists which cookware products are available in Stainless Steel.

			Model
Cookwar_e	Size	Descr_iption	Number_
Sets
		Includes all of the pots and
		pans needed to equip your
		kitchen with the most used	KCSS10ER
		cookware:
			(Empire Red)
	10-Piece	8" Skillet	KCSS10OB
		10" Skillet
			(Onyx Black)
		1.5-Quart Saucepan with Lid
			KCSS10LS
		3.0-Quart Saucepan with Lid
			(Polished)
		3.5-Quart Sauté with Lid
		8.0-Quart Stockpot with Lid
		Includes:
		8" Skillet	KCSS08ER
		10" Skillet
			(Empire Red)
		1.5-Quart Saucepan with Lid
			KCSS08OB
	8-Piece	3.0-Quart Saucepan with Lid
		8.0-Quart Stockpot with Lid	(Onyx Black)
			KCSS08LS
			(Polished)
		Includes:	KCSS05AER
		8" Skillet
			(Empire Red)
		1.5-Quart Saucepan with Lid
			KCSS05AOB
	5-Piece	8.0-Quart Stockpot with Lid
			(Onyx Black)
			KCSS05ALS
			(Polished)
		Includes:	KCSS05BER
		10" Skillet
		3.0-Quart Saucepan with Lid	(Empire Red)
	5-Piece	3.5-Quart Sauté with Lid	KCSS05BOB
			(Onyx Black)
			KCSS05BLS
			(Polished)
Twin Packs
		Get two sizes of one of the	KCS08TPER
		most used pans in any well-	(Empire Red)
	8" and 10"	equipped kitchen.	KCS08TPOB
			(Onyx Black)
			KCS08TPLS
			(Polished)
			KCS10NTER
			(Empire Red)
	10" and 12"		KCS10NTOB
	Nonstick		(Onyx Black)
			KCS10NTLS
			(Polished)

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COOKWARE GUIDE

Stainless Steel Cookwar_e Guide

			Model
Cookwar_e	Size	Descr_iption	Number_

Skillets

8"

10" Nonstick

10"

12" Nonstick

12" with Lid

The skillet is one of the most used pans in any wellequipped kitchen. It has sloped sides so that foods slide out easily. Skillets are used for cooking omelets, pancakes, and quesadillas, sautéing vegetables, and searing steaks, fish, and poultry.

KCS08SKER (Empire Red)

KCS08SKOB (Onyx Black)

KCS08SKLS

(Polished)

KCS10NKER (Empire Red)

KCS10NKOB (Onyx Black)

KCS10NKLS

(Polished)

KCS10SKER (Empire Red)

KCS10SKOB (Onyx Black)

KCS10SKLS

(Polished)

KCS12NKER (Empire Red)

KCS12NKOB (Onyx Black)

KCS12NKLS

(Polished)

KCS12KLER (Empire Red)

KCS12KLOB (Onyx Black)

KCS12KLLS

(Polished)

Saucepans

1.5-Quart with Lid

3.0-Quart with Lid

One of the workhorses of the kitchen, saucepans are used for everything from cooking sauces or rice to re-heating soup or chili.

KCS15PLER (Empire Red)

KCS15PLOB (Onyx Black)

KCS15PLLS

(Polished)

KCS30PLER (Empire Red)

KCS30PLOB (Onyx Black)

KCS30PLLS

(Polished)

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Stainless Steel Cookwar_e Guide

			Model
Cookwar_e	Size	Descr_iption	Number_

Sauté

3.5-Quart with Lid

These extremely versatile pans are used for sautéing meats and vegetables, frying chicken, pancakes, and eggs, or grilling sandwiches. Deep sides give extra capacity so that you can braise, stew, deglaze, or add additional ingredients after browning for recipes such as chicken and rice or paella.

KCS35ELER (Empire Red)

KCS35ELOB (Onyx Black)

KCS35ELLS

(Polished)

Stockpot

8.0-Quart with Lid

This large-capacity pot holds family-size quantities of soup, stew, or chili. The result is food that cooks thoroughly and tastes great. The roomy interior and sturdy handles make serving easy.

KCS80SCER (Empire Red)

KCS80SCOB (Onyx Black)

KCS80SCLS

(Polished)

Casser_ole

6.0-Quart with Lid

Casserole pans let you bake delicious meals such as lasagna, shepherd’s pie, and ragout that can be served directly from the pan. You can be as creative as you want with your choice

of meat, vegetables, and potatoes that are slow cooked in their own juices.

KCS60LCER (Empire Red)

KCS60LCOB (Onyx Black)

KCS60LCLS

(Polished)

Chef’s Pan

6.0-Quart with Lid

The Chef’s Pan is an excellent multi-use pan for cooking everything from stir-fry to poached fish. The unique shape

combines features of a sauté pan and wok, while the lid allows it to be used as a braising pan.

KCS60CFER (Empire Red)

KCS60CFOB (Onyx Black)

KCS60CFLS

(Polished)

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COOKWARE GUIDE

Stainless Steel Cookwar_e Guide

			Model
Cookwar_e	Size	Descr_iption	Number_
Pasta Inser_t
		For use with the 8.0-Quart
		Stockpot, the pasta insert is
		great for boiling and quickly	KCS80PIST
	—	straining pasta.
			(Stainless Steel)
Steamer_ Inser_t
		For use with the 8.0-Quart
		Stockpot, the steamer insert	KCS80SIST
	—	is ideal for steaming and
			(Stainless Steel)
		reheating.

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