KitchenAid KERC500YWH1, KERC500YBL1, KERC500YAL1, KERC500YWH5, KERC500YWH4 Owner’s Manual

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Care Guide

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FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE. TM

A Note to You ............... 2

Range Safety ............. 3-5

Getting to Know

Your Range .................. 6

Using and Caring

for Your Cooktop ......... 9

Using and Caring

for Your Oven ............. 14

KITCHENAID®

Electric Range

Using the Self=

Cleaning Cycle ........... 36

if You Need Assistance or

Service ........................ 40

Warranty ..................... 44

1-800-422-1230

Call us with questions

or comments.

Model: KERC500

PART NO. 9780933 Rev. A

Note toYou

Thankyou for buying a KITCHENAID ®appliance!

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use

and Care Guide. it contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800=422=1230 or

request service for your appliance, you need

to know your complete model number and

serial number. You can find this information

on the model and serial number plate (see

diagram on page 6 for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase

information. NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase Phone

or installation date for in-warranty service.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number Serial Number Purchase/

Installation Date

Builder/Dealer

Name

Address

Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to

these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use

of the symbol.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage

when using the range, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

General

• Read all instructions before using the range.

• Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions, The

range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire,

electrical shock, or other injuries.

• Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a

fire could start.

• Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual.

oWARNING: To reduce the risk

of tipping the appliance, the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti=tip bracket.

To check if the bracket is in- stalled properly, see "The anti=tip

bracket" on page 8.

• CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

• Do not leave children 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. They could be burned or injured.

• Do not touch surface units, areas near units, heating elements, or

interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heating elements may

be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units

and 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 surface units, areas near units,

heating elements, or interior surfaces of oven until they have

had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such

as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and

window, could also become hot

enough to cause burns.

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oDo not operate the range if it is

damaged or not working properly.

oDo not wear loose or hanging

garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could

be burned.

oUse only dry pot holders. Moist or

damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam.

Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot

holder. It could catch on fire.

oKeep range vents unobstructed. oDo not heat unopened containers.

They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and

container particles could cause injury.

oUse only cookware approved for

oven use. Follow cookware manu- facturer's instructions, especially

when using glass or plastic cookware.

oDo not store flammable materials

on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or

fire hazard.

oDo not repair or replace any part

of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual. All

other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

oDisconnect the electrical supply

before servicing the range.

When using the cookfop

oDo not cook on a broken ceramic

glass cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk

of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

oSelect a pan with a flat bottom

that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than

the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed

and could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

oCheck to be sure glass cookware

is safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-

ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are

suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

oNever leave surface units un-

attended at high heat settings.

A boilover could result and cause

smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite.

oTurn pan handles inward, but not

over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns,

igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

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oGrease is flammable. Do not

allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately.

oDo not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

oClean ceramic glass cooktop

with care. Some cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied

to a hot surface. If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to

avoid steam burns.

When using the oven

• Always position oven rack(s)in desired location while oven is

cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot

holder contact hot heating ele- ments in oven.

oUse care when opening oven door.

Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

oSmall amounts of formaldehyde

and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from

fiberglass insulation and food

decomposition. Significant expo- sure to these substances could

cause cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure can be minimized

by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self-cleaning.

oDo 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.

oBefore self-cleaning the oven,

remove broiler pan, broiler grid,

oven racks, and other cookware.

Do not use your oven to clean

miscellaneous parts unless you

are instructed to do so in this Use

and Care Guide.

oDo not clean door gasket. It is

essential for a good seal. Care

should be taken not to rub, dam-

age, or move the gasket. Clean

only parts recommended in this

Use and Care Guide.

toKnow You

This section tells you what features your range has and where they are located. It

also discusses some safety and convenience features that you should know about, but which are not needed to operate the range. Please review this information before

using your range.

Featurelocations

Oven vent

Model and serial number plate

Anti-tip floor

bracket

Range

QuickSet guide

(under top of

backguard)

Control panel

Surface unit

Automatic oven

light switch

Broil element

(not shown)

Removable storage drawer

(containing pan and grid)

Controlpanel

Left rear control knob

Left front

control knob

Display

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Electronic

oven control

Bake element

Right rear control knob

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Right front control knob

The oven vent

Oven vent _

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven

through a vent on the lower left side of the

backguard. Do not block the vent by using large pans or covers. Poor baking/roasting

can result,

The storagedrawer

You can remove the storage drawer to make

it easier to clean under the range and to

check for installation of the anti-tip bracket,

Use care when handling the drawer.

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Burn Hazard

Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent.

Failure to do so can result in burns.

Replacing the storage drawer:

Removing the storage drawer:

1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Use recessed

area on top edge of drawer to pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and

pull out to the second stop.

2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out.

Drawer slide rail ,.4,

1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening.

2. Lift drawer front and press in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white

stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide

drawer closed,

Gelling to Know Your Range

The anti-tip bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much

force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.

Tip Over Hazard

Connect anti=tip bracket to the range.

Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door.

Follow the installation Instructions. Do not let children climb onto the oven door. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, burns,

or other injury.

To verifytheanti-tipbracket is engaged:

• Remove the storage drawer. (See page 7.)

• Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached to floor with screws.

• Make sure left rear leveling foot is positioned under the anti-tip bracket.

• See Installation Instructions for further details.

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Caring

forYou

Cooktop

This section tells you how to operate the controls to the cooktop. It also discusses how the ceramic glass cooktop works, and includes tips on how to cook with and

maintain the cooktop.

IN THB SECTION

Using the surface units ................... 9

Cookware tips ................................. 11

Usingthe surface units

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Control knobs

Push in control knobs before turning them

to a setting. Set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

Power on lights

Each control knob has a Power On Light.

turn on a surface unit, the Power When you use a control knob to

On Light by that knob will glow.

Hot surface indicatorlights

The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the

cooktop surface will glow when the surface units get

hot. The Indicator Lights will continue to glow as long as

the surface units are too hot

("CHAUD" is French for

"HOT")

to touch, even after they are

turned off.

Caring for your cooktop ................ 12

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done

cooking. Failure to do so can result in death,

fire, or burns.

Control settingguide

For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to

continue cooking.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

HI *To start foods cooking.

*To bring liquids to a boil.

MED HI *To hold a rapid boil.

*To fry chicken or

pancakes.

MED *For gravy, pudding, and

icing.

*To cook large amounts

of vegetables.

MED LO *To keep food cooking

after starting it on a

higher setting.

LO *To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

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Using the dual-size surface unit

(some models)

You can use the left front surface unit as either a small diameter, lower wattage

element or large diameter, full wattage element.

Use both elements

for larger pans

Use small element

for smaller pans

To use the small element (for smaller pans):

• Push in and turn the control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the desired

setting in the area marked "SINGLE."

To use both elements (for larger pans):

• Push in and turn the control knob to the right (clockwise) to the desired setting in

the area marked "DUAL."

The ceramic glass cooktop

Standard Hot surface Halogen elements indicator elements

Dual element lights (some

(optional) models)

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface

units. There are, however, a few differences:

• The cooking surface area will glow red when the element is turned on. You will

see the element cycling on and off- even on the HI setting - to help the area stay at

the temperature setting you choose.

• Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans

are clean and dry before cooking. Food and water particles left on the bottoms can

leave deposits on the cooktop when it is heated.

• Wiping off the cooktop before and after

each use will help keep the surface free

from stains and give you the most even

heating. See pages 12 and 13 for care and cleaning suggestions.

• Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

• Lift pots and pans onto and off of the

cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave marks that are difficult

to remove or could leave permanent marks.

• Do not cook popcorn that comes in

prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. The container could leave alumi-

num marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

NOTE: You can turn the control knob in either direction to reach "OFF."

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• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

• Do not allow anything that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come

in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

Cookware tips

• Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit.

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• NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed

cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded,

warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain

enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking

results.

You can, however, use the newer

cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels.

This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best

cooking results.

Also, woks, canners, and teakettles

with flat bottoms suitable for use on your

cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

• The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.

• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface

unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.

Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

• Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful when

using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

• Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See page 12 for more information.

• Handles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached

to the pan.

• With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and

scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass

cooktop.

• Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans with tall sides

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot

surface unit. The cookware could overheat and damage the cookware or surface unit.

Home canning information

Center over 1 -- Pan

Surface

unit

• Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which

can be centered over the surface unit.

• Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce

heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

• Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.

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Caring for your cooktop

This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic glass cooktops need

to be maintained differently than standard electric coil elements. Foods spilled directly

on the cooktop will not burn off as on coil elements. Because of this, the surface

should be dust-free and soil-free before heating.

Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and

cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range, a paper towel or a

sponge, and a single-edge razor blade in a holder is all you need to clean your cooktop.

For proper cleaning methods, please review the chart on page 13. Follow this chart after

each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look.

To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions:

• Remove sugar spills and soils from the cooktop while the surface is still warm to

avoid pitting on the surface.

• Marks from sliding metal pans on the cooktop are difficult to remove completely.

Use cooktop polishing creme to clean the area. Several applications may be necessary.

• Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia,

or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These products could damage the cooktop

surface.

NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.

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Cleaning steps:

1. Most spills (except sugary spills and soils - see chart on this page) can be

wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as Hot

Surface Indicator Light(s) goes off.

2. For stubborn spills, rub Cooktop Polish- ing Creme into cooked-on soil using a

paper towel. Ifsome soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow

Step 3.

3. Carefully scrape spots with a single- edge razor blade in a holder.

4. Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a

paper towel.

To order Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477), call 1-800-422-1230

and follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.

How to keep your cooktop looking likenew:

IF THERE ARE WHAT TO DO

Sugary spills and soils (such

as jellies and candy syrups)

Dark streaks,

specks, and discoloration

Metal marks (from copper or

aluminum pans)

To prevent pitting on the cooktop, wipe up

with a paper towel or clean, damp sponge

while ceramic glass surface is still warm.

Remove as soon as possible after spill

OCCU rs.

Use Cooktop Polishing Creme or

nonabrasive cleanser with a damp paper

towel or sponge. Use Cooktop Polishing

Creme or nonabrasive cleanser with a damp

paper towel or sponge before heating the

cooktop again. If heated before clean-

ing, metal marks may not come off.

Tiny scratches or abrasions

NOTE: Always wipe and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent

streaking or staining.

Scratches and abra- sions do not affect

cooking. In time, they will become less

visible as a result of cleaning. To prevent

scratches and abra- sions, use Cooktop

Polishing Creme regularly.

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This section tells you, step by step, how to operate all oven functions controlled by the electronic control. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips and

cleaning information, for successful use of your range.

IN THIS SECTION

Using the electronic oven

control ............................................. 14

Setting the clock ............................. 16

Using the kitchen timer .................. 16

Baking/roasting .............................. 18

Adjusting oven temperature .......... 20

Oven

Broiling ............................................ 22

Timed cooking ................................ 25

Cooking tips ..................................... 28

Cleaning your oven and controls ... 33

Using and replacing the

oven light(s) ..................................... 35

Using the electronic oven control

For a quick reference guide on using the electronic oven control, see the QuickSet Guide under top of backguard.

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Oven command

pads

Display/clock

• When you first plug in the range, a tone will sound and the display will show

"88:88." If, after you set the clock (page 16), the display again shows

"88:88," your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.

• The time display will show "Err" and three short tones will sound if a time or

temperature is incorrectly entered.

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Number pads

Starting an operation

After programming afunction, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the func-

tion. If you do not press the Start/Enter pad within 5 seconds of programming, "START?"

will show in the display as a reminder.

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