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

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.

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

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.

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)

EFC

Simmer

On/Off

OFF OFF

Lo Lo Lo

Med

Med Hi

Med

Hi Hi

A. Surface indicator B. Left rear simmer on/off switch C. Cooktop power on indicator

light

Control Panel (Model KERI203)

OFF OFF

Lo Lo Lo

Med

Med Hi

Hi Hi

D. Oven display

E. Oven control panel F. Right front simmer on/off

switch

MED LOW HI

Simmer On/Off

OFF

CLEAN

TIME

PROBE

TEMP

F C

HR MIN

CONTROL

COOK TIME

LOCKED

NIGHT LIGHT

MIN HR SEC MIN

DELAY

START

STOP

TIME

Lo Lo Lo

Med

G. Left rear control knob H. Left front control knob (dual-

size element)

I. Right front control knob

Lo Lo Lo

Med Hi

Warm Zone

On/Off

Med

Hi Hi

J. Warm zone element on/off

switch

K. Right rear control knob (dual-

size element)

Simmer On/Off

OFF

Med Hi

Warm Zone

On/Off

Med

Hi Hi

FG H

A. Surface indicator B. Cooktop power on indicator

light

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. Warm zone element on/off

switch

J. Right rear control knob (dual-

size element)

Control Panel (Model KERI201)

OFF OFF

Lo Lo Lo

Med

Med Hi

Hi Hi

Med

Simmer On/Off

OFF

Med

OFF

Med Hi

Warm Zone

On/Off

Med

Med Hi

Med

A. Surface indicator B. Cooktop power on indicator

light

Range

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

H I

K L

switch

I. Warm zone element on/off

J. Right rear control knob

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

COOKTOP USE

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.

■ 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.

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.

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

Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

Med Hi

Single andDual-Size Elements

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

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

OFF

Hi Hi

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