KitchenAid KERC507YAL3, KERH507YAL5, KERH507YAL4, KERH507YAL3, KERH507YAL2 Owner’s Manual

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and Care Guide

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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 ............. 15

Using the Self=

Cleaning Cycle ........... 47

if You Need Assistance or

Service ........................ 51

Warranty ..................... 56

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KITCHENAID®

THERMAL-CONVECTIONTM Electric Ranges

Models: KERCS07

KERH507

PART NO. 9780936 Rev. A

oretoYou

"-f_a_/.,_ ,iJOU.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

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 Phone

Safety

iMPORTANT SAFETYiNSTRUCTiONS

Your safety isimportant 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

oRead all instructions before using

the range.

olnsta!l 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 electri- cal supply and grounded.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or

other injuries.

oDo not use the range for warming

or heating the room. Persons could

be burned or injured, or a fire could

start.

oUse the range only for its intended

use as described in this manual.

*WARNING: 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 installed 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.

oDo 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 be- come 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.

continued on next page

__nge Safety

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.

+Use 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.

+Use 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.

+Select 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.

+Check 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.

+Never leave surface units un-

attended at high heat settings.

A boilover could result and cause

smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite.

+Turn 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.

__nge Safety

+Grease is flammable. Do not

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

+Do 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.

+Clean 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.

+Use care when opening oven door.

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

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

+Small 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.

+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.

+Before 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 YourRange

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

QuickSet guide

Cooktop light

Oven vent

Model and serial number plate

Anti-tip floor

bracket

Removable storage drawer

(containing pan and grid)

Control panel

Surface unit

Automatic oven

light switch

Broil element

(not shown)

Bake element

Controlpanel

Left rear control knob

Left front

control knob

Display

Electronic

oven control

Right rear control knob

Cooktop light switch

Right front

control knob

The oven vent

Ovenvent

Getting to Know Your Range

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 storage drawer

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.

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.

Burn Hazard

Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent.

Failure to do so can result in burns.

Replacing the storage drawer:

Drawer slide L.v rail

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,

Getting to Know Your Range

The anti-tipbracket

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:

Rear

leveling

foot

• 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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Cookfop

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 THIS SECTION

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

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

Using the surface units

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

_r _ when you use a control knob to

Hot surface indicatorlights

The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the

("CHAUD" is French for

"HOT")

On Light by that knob will glow.

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 to touch, even after they are

turned off.

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

Using and replacing the

cooktop light ...................................... 14

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.

oTo bring liquids to a boil.

MED HI oTo hold a rapid boil.

oTo fry chicken or

pancakes.

MED •For gravy, pudding, and

icing.

• To cook large amounts of vegetables.

MED LO oTo keep food cooking

after starting it on a higher setting.

LO oTo 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."

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

The ceramic glass cooktop

Standard Dual element Hot surface Halogen elements (some models) indicator elements

lights (Model

KERH507

only)

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.

o 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.

• Model KERN507: The surface units on the

right side of the cooktop feature halogen

elements. These elements light up as soon as you turn them on, and are brighter than

conventional coil elements.

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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.

• 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 pages 12 and 13for 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

I Center over _ Pan I surface unit

I I 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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Caringforyourcookfop

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, 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 tips

What to use:

• Cooktop Polishing Creme with a paper towel or clean, damp sponge - This

creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop.

When using, follow instructions on container.

• Razor scraper - Use to remove cooked- on soils from your ceramic glass cooktop.

To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible.

Store razor blades out of reach of children.

Steps to follow:

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. If some 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 like new:

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)

Tiny scratches

or abrasions

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

occurs.

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.

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.

NOTE: Always wipe and dry your cooktop

thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

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Usingand replacingthe cooktop light

The fluorescent light is on the top of the control panel. The cooktop light switch is on 8/'_

the control panel. Press it to turn on the "V'/ cooktop light, Press it again to turn light off.

Replacing the cooktop light:

1. Unplug appliance or disconnect at main

power supply,

If the cooktop light still does not work, you may need to replace the starter. The

starter is a knob-shaped part located on the right side of the backguard, under the

light bulb. To remove and replace the starter, first remove light bulb. Push

starter in and turn approximately 90° counterclockwise. Pull starter out of

recessed area. You can find replacement

2. Flip up the top of the control panel,

starters at stores that sell fluorescent tubes.

Close the top panel, Plug in appliance or reconnect at main power supply,

3. Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends.

Turn the tube approximately 90° in either direction until both ends come out of the

receptacles. Replace with a 20-watt cool- white fluorescent tube.

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Ore

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

and cleaning information, for successful use of your range.

IN THISSECTION

Using the electronic oven

control ............................................ 15

Oven settings ................................. 17

Setting the clock ............................ 18

Using the kitchen timer ................. 18

Baking or convection baking ....... 20

Roasting ......................................... 21

Adjusting oven temperature ......... 23

Using the temperature probe ....... 24

Using auto set ................................ 27

Broiling ............................................. 28

Convection broiling ........................ 31

Timed cooking ................................. 34

Dehydrating ..................................... 38

Raising (proofing) bread ................ 40

Cooking tips .................................... 41

Cleaning your oven and

controls ............................................ 44

Using and replacing the oven

light(s) .............................................. 46

Using the electronic oven control

For a quick reference guide on using the electronic oven control, see the QuickSet Guide under the cooktop light cover,

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Standard oven Convection oven command pads 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 18), 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 tempera-

ture is incorrectly entered.

Number pads

Startingan operation

After programming a function, 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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Canceling an operation

The Cancel/Off pad will cancel any function, except for the Clock Set and Kitchen Timer

functions. When you press the Cancel/Off pad, the large display will show the time

of day.

Changing audible signals

Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not. They also tell you when a

cycle is completed. To shut off audible signals during

programming:

PRESS

and hold

for 4

seconds

To shut off all signals except for the end-of-timer tone:

PRESS

and hold

for 4

seconds

To change the end-of-timer tone to a 4-second tone:

PRESS

and hold

for 4

seconds

A short tone will sound to tell you the signals have been changed. Repeat step above to

turn the signals back on.

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Oven settings

This chart tells you when to use each setting. It also explains what elements heat up for each setting.

SETTING DIAGRAM SETTING INFORMATION

Use this setting for baking _t element heat up. and heating casseroles. • During baking, the elements will

BROIL (MAXI/ECONO) Use this setting for broiling

regular-sized and smaller cuts of meat, poultry, and

fish.

CONVECTION BAKE Use this setting for foods

which require gentle heating and for baking

breads and cakes. Use also when baking large

quantities of food on more than one oven rack.

CONVECTION BROIL Use this setting for broiling

thick cuts of meat.

CONVECTION ROAST Use this setting for roast-

ing and baking on one rack.

i!__ turn on and off to maintain the

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oven temperature.

• Both top elements heat during Maxi Broil. (Maximum browning

coverage)

• Only the inner element heats up during Econo Broil. (Browning

coverage in center only)

• For faster preheating, the bottom element and outer top element

heat up until oven reaches desired temperature. After preheat, only

the rear element heats up.

• For even heating, the fan at the back of the oven circulates air in

the oven cavity.

Both top elements heat up.

For even heating, the fan at the back of the oven circulates air in

the oven cavity.

• The bottom element and outer top element heat up.

• For even heating and faster cook- ing, the fan at the back of the oven

circulates air in the oven cavity.

CLEAN Use this setting for self-

cleaning only.

• The bottom element and outer top element heat up.

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