KitchenAid KERA205, KERI203, KERI201 User Manual
ELECTRIC RANGE
Use &Care Guide
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Table of Contents............................................................................................................2
Models KERI201 KERI203 KERA205
9758363A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................8
Ceramic Glass..............................................................................8
Cookware .....................................................................................8
Home Canning .............................................................................9
Cooktop Controls.........................................................................9
Single and Dual-Size Elements ...................................................9
Simmer Feature..........................................................................10
Warm Zone Element ..................................................................10
POWER ON Lights .....................................................................10
Hot Surface Indicator Lights ......................................................10
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL.................................................11
Electronic Control Pads .............................................................12
Oven Displays ............................................................................12
Start............................................................................................12
Control Lock...............................................................................12
Off...............................................................................................12
Clock/Timer Display ...................................................................12
Timer...........................................................................................13
OPTIONS - STYLE 1.....................................................................13
Options Selection Pad ...............................................................13
Fahrenheit and Celsius...............................................................13
Tones..........................................................................................13
Oven Temperature Calibration...................................................13
OPTIONS - STYLES 2 AND 3 ......................................................14
Options Selection Pad ...............................................................14
Fahrenheit and Celsius...............................................................14
Tones..........................................................................................14
Oven Temperature Calibration...................................................14
OVEN USE.....................................................................................15
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................15
Bakeware....................................................................................15
Meat Thermometer.....................................................................15
Oven Vent...................................................................................15
Oven Door Vent..........................................................................15
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................15
Bake............................................................................................16
Broil.............................................................................................16
Convection Cooking...................................................................17
EASY CONVECT™ Conversion.................................................18
Auto Convection Baking ............................................................18
Convection Bake........................................................................18
Convection Roast.......................................................................19
Convection Broil.........................................................................20
Sabbath Mode............................................................................20
Proofing Bread ...........................................................................21
Timed Cooking ...........................................................................21
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................22
Self-Cleaning Cycle....................................................................22
General Cleaning........................................................................23
Oven Light(s)...............................................................................24
Storage Drawer ..........................................................................24
Oven Door ..................................................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................26
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................27
WARRANTY ..................................................................................28
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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:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
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
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.
happen if the instructions are not followed.
The Anti-TipBracket
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
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.
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.
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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
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.
– children climbing on the
■ 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ 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
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 flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near
these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven
doors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers several different models. The cooktop 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.
Control Panel (Model KERA205)
AB
C
D
EFC
Simmer
On/Off
OFF OFF
Lo Lo Lo
Med
Lo
Hi
L
A
U
D
Med
Hi
Med
G
Hi Hi
H
A. Surface indicator
B. Left rear simmer on/off switch
C. Cooktop power on indicator
light
Control Panel (Model KERI203)
A
OFF OFF
Lo Lo Lo
Med
Lo
Med
B
Hi
L
A
U
D
Med
Hi
Hi Hi
S
I
N
G
L
E
D. Oven display
E. Oven control panel
F. Right front simmer on/off
switch
S
I
N
G
L
E
MED LOW HI
Simmer
On/Off
OFF
AM
CLEAN
TIME
PROBE
TEMP
F
C
HR MIN
CONTROL
ON
COOK TIME
LOCKED
PM
NIGHT
LIGHT
MIN HR SEC MIN
DELAY
START
STOP
TIME
TIME
Lo Lo Lo
Med
Lo
I
G. Left rear control knob
H. Left front control knob (dual-
size element)
I. Right front control knob
C
D
EB
Lo Lo Lo
Lo
Hi
S
I
L
A
U
D
Med
Hi
Warm Zone
On/Off
Med
Hi Hi
N
G
L
E
JK
J. Warm zone element on/off
switch
K. Right rear control knob (dual-
size element)
Simmer
On/Off
OFF
Hi
S
I
L
A
U
D
Med
Hi
Warm Zone
On/Off
Med
Hi Hi
N
G
L
E
FG H
A. Surface indicator
B. Cooktop power on indicator
light
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C. Oven display
D. Oven control panel
E. Right front simmer on/off
switch
F. Left rear control knob
G. Left front control knob (dual-
size element)
H. Right front control knob
I
J
I. Warm zone element on/off
switch
J. Right rear control knob (dual-
size element)
Control Panel (Model KERI201)
N
A
OFF OFF
Lo Lo Lo
Med
Lo
Med
B
Hi
L
A
U
D
Med
Hi
Hi Hi
C
S
I
N
G
L
E
DE
Lo
Med
Lo
Simmer
On/Off
OFF
Med
B
OFF
Hi
Med
Hi
Warm Zone
On/Off
Lo
Med
Lo
Hi
Med
Hi
Med
F
A. Surface indicator
B. Cooktop power on indicator
light
Range
A
B
C
G
C. Oven display
D. Oven control panel
E. Right front simmer on/off
switch
F. Left rear control knob
G. Left front control knob (dual-
size element)
H. Right front control knob
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
switch
I
J
H
I. Warm zone element on/off
J. Right rear control knob
D
E
A. Warm zone element
B. Dual-size element
C. Anti-tip bracket
D. Model and serial number
(behind left side of drawer)
E. Storage drawer
F. Control panel
G. Ceramic glass surface cooking
area
H. Selectable simmer feature
(also available on the left rear
element on some models)
I. Hot surface indicator lights
J. Automatic oven light
K. Door gasket
L. Broil element (not shown)
M. Bake element (not shown)
(CleanBake™ element on some
models - not shown)
N. Self-clean latch
Parts and Features Not Shown
(on some models)
Ceramic glass
Oven door window
Oven light
Broiler pan and grid
Roasting rack
T.H.E.™ convection fan & element
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COOKTOP USE
C
Ceramic Glass
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat
level.
Wiping 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 ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more visible,
and may require more cleaning and care. 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 it.
■ 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. It 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" (1.25 cm)
outside the area.
B
A
■ 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, a wellfitting 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.
On some models, griddles with nonstick surfaces should not be
used in the broiler.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
Cast iron
■ Heats quickly and evenly.
■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/Canner
C. ½" (1.25 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.
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Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
Copper
Earthenware
Porcelain enamelon-steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper on
stainless steel provides even heating.
Home Canning
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. Canners should not extend more than
½" (1.25 cm) outside the cooking area.
■ 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 U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office. Companies that
manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
Cooktop Controls
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
MED - LO ■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
LO
SIMMER Switch
■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
■ Precise simmer control.
(on some models)
WARM ZONE
■ Keep cooked foods warm.
Element Switch
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The cooktop controls can be set anywhere between HI and LO.
Push in and turn to setting.
OFF
Med
Med
Lo
Lo
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
Hi
Med
Hi
Single andDual-Size Elements
A
A. Single size
A
B
A. Single size
B. Dual size
The Dual-Size Elements offer flexibility depending on the size of
the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a
regular element. The dual size combines both the single and
outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware,
large quantities of food and home canning.
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the
SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Dual-Size Element
HI
MED - HI
MED
■ Large-diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
■ Home canning.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry poultry or meat.
■ Cook pudding, sauce, icing or gravy.
To U se D UAL :
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF
position to the DUAL zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Lo Lo
L
A
U
D
OFF
Hi Hi
S
I
N
G
L
E
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