KitchenAid KERS208X, KERS206X User Manual

Models/Modèles KERS206X, KERS208X

W10328277A 316902700

Table of Contents

Product Record/Serial Plate Location .............................. 2

Important Safety Instructions ........................................ 3-5

Before Setting Oven ......................................................... 6

Removing, replacing & arranging the oven rack .............. 6

Before Setting Surface Controls ....................................... 7

Using proper cookware .................................................... 7

Cookware material types .................................................. 7

About the ceramic glass cooktop ..................................... 8

Types of cooktop surface elements.................................. 9

Home canning .................................................................. 9

Setting Surface Controls ................................................ 10

Radiant surface element settings .................................... 11

Warm Zone (some models) ........................................... 12

Oven Control Functions.................................................. 13

Setting Oven Controls ............................................... 14-23

Setting clock ................................................................... 14

Setting timer ................................................................... 14

Changing between continuous bake setting

or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature .................................. 14

Setting silent or audible control mode ............................ 15

Changing temperature display (°F or °C) ....................... 15

Control Lock ................................................................... 15

Setting Oven Controls .................................................... 16

Setting Preheat............................................................... 16

Setting Bake ................................................................... 16

Setting Cook Time .......................................................... 17

Setting Delay Start .......................................................... 17

Broil ................................................................................ 18

Convect Bake ................................................................. 19

Convect Roast................................................................ 19

EasyConvect Feature (some models) ........................ 20

EasyConvect Feature Meats & Baked Goods

(some models) ............................................................... 20

Keep Warm .................................................................... 21

Recipes .......................................................................... 21

Adjusting Oven Temperature .......................................... 22

Operating Oven Light ..................................................... 22

Restoring Default Settings.............................................. 22

Sabbath Oven Controls .................................................. 23

Setting Warming Drawer Controls ............................. 24-25

Warming Drawer indicator light ...................................... 25

Self Clean.................................................................. 26-27

Care & Cleaning ........................................................ 28-31

Cleaning recommendation table ..................................... 28

Cooktop maintenance .................................................... 29

Cooktop cleaning ........................................................... 29

Caution for aluminum use .............................................. 30

Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door ................ 31

Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ..... 32-34

Assistance or Service ..................................................... 35

Appliance Warranty ..................................................... back

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Product Record

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate. See bottom of this page for serial plate location.

Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase. Save sales receipt for future reference.

Serial Plate Location

To locate the serial plate open warmer drawer (some models) or storage drawer (some models). The serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.

- indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

- indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

 All ranges can tip.  Injury to persons could result.  Install anti-tip device packed with

range.  See Installation Instructions. To reduce the risk of tipping, the

range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To check if the bracket is installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower front panel or storage drawer from the range.

For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation instructions for proper anti- tip bracket installation.

 Remove all tape and packaging before using the

range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after

unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

 Proper installationBe sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only per

installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range.

 User servicingDo not repair or replace any part of

the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by

a qualified technician, This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.

 Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician

and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

 Never modify or alter the construction of a range by

removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, antitip brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.

 Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to

be stored or discarded.

 Do not attempt to operate the range during a power

failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door

or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT

allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

Storage in or on appliance  flammable

materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower oven. This includes paper, plastic and cloth

items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.

Never use your appliance for warming or

heating the room.

DO NOT leave small children

unattended near the appliance.The outside of the range can become very hot to touch and can cause burns or serious injury.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE  children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be

allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer or lower double oven.

Do not store items of interest to children

in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items

could be seriously injured.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING

UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface

heating and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface cooking units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and oven door window.

Wear proper apparel  loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

DO NOT USE WATER OR FLOUR on

grease fires  smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become

too hot.

Use dry potholders  moist or damp

potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.

Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

Do not heat unopened food containers

 buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

Important Safety Notice

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

Protective Liners  DO NOT USE

ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom. Only use

aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

 Use care when opening oven door, warmer drawer

or lower oven door  Stand to the side of the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

 Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is

located below the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this area when the oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

 Placement of interior oven racks. Always place oven

racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.

 Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The

broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.

 Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.

Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

 Know which knob controls each surface heating

unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element unit

before turning it on, and turn the element off before removing the pan.

 Use proper pan size  This appliance is equipped with

one or more surface units of different sizes. 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 element will also improve efficiency.

 Utensil handles should be turned inward and not

extend over adjacent surface elements  To reduce

the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

 Never leave surface elements unattended at high

heat settings  Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

 Glazed cooking utensils  Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturers recommendations for cook top use.

 When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn

the fan on.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

 Do not cook on broken cook topIf cook top should

break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

 Clean cook top with cautionIf a wet sponge or cloth

is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

Before manually cleaning any part of the

range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.

 Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of

grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area around each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

 Kitchen cleaners and aerosols  Always follow the

manufacturers recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

 Clean ventilating hoods frequently  Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.

Follow the manufacturers instructions for cleaning hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-CLEANING OVENS

 Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in

this Use & Care Manual. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the oven racks, broil pan, broil pan insert and any cookware, cooking utensils or foods from the oven.

 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.

 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.

 The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the

fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm

air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block oven vent.

oven vent

Fig. 1

Removing, replacing and arranging racks

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior

and exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Protective Liners  DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

Types of oven racks

The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs.

The half rack (some models) design comes with a removable section that allows for taller cooking utensils.

REMOVE ALL OVEN RACKS and parts

before starting a self-clean cycle. If the oven racks are left in the oven during the self-clean cycle, the glide ability of the gliding racks will be damaged and will cause all oven racks to loose their shiny finish and or turn blue. Remove all oven racks and clean according to instructions provided in the Care & Cleaning section of this manual.

fully extendable

glide rack

half rack

flat

oven rack

Arranging - always arrange

the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).

To remove - pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.

To replace - fit oven rack onto the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward and slide the rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.

Fig. 2

6 5 4

some

models

Recommended oven rack positions by food type: Food type Position

Broiling See broil Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4 or 5 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

and casseroles 2 or 3

Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2 Turkey, roast or ham 1 or 2

Air circulation in the oven

For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food (See Fig. 3 ).

Fig. 3

Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks

For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 and 5. For best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack in positions 3 or 4 (See Fig. 2).

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figs. 1 & 2.

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). For more detailed information about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning section.

Fig. 1

Cookware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

 Flat bottom and straight

sides.  Tight fitting lids.  Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well

balanced.  Pan sizes match the

amount of food to be

prepared and the size of

the surface element.  Made of material that

conducts heat well.  Easy to clean.  Always match pot

diameter to element

size.

 Curved and warped pans.

 Cookware larger than

cooking area marked on cooktop by more than onehalf inch or 12mm.

 Heavy handle tilts pan.

 Pan is smaller than the

heating area marked on cooktop.

Important note:

Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelainenamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The

melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty and they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturers suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

Fig. 2

Before Setting Surface Controls

About the ceramic glass cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

About the radiant surface elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFF. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.

For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Radiant surface elements may appear to

have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If

these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

Cooktop On and Hot Surface indicator lights

Your appliance is equipped with two different types of surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel  the Cooktop On indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights (See Fig. 1).

The Cooktop On indicator light is marked on the control panel and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF.

The Hot Surface indicator light is also located on the control panel and will glow when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

Fig. 1

Important notes:

 Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant

heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

 Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic

glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Guide.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Types of cooktop surface elements

The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass outline the size and type of element available.

The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The Warm Zone feature located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only.

The dual radiant element (some models) allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat together (See Fig. 1).

Warm Zone

control

Single element

control

Dual element

control

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

 Use only quality flat bottom canners when home

canning. Use a straightedge to check canner bottom.

 Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges

that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop.

 Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed

1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.

 Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more

quickly.

 Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the

water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

 NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2

different surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.

Fig. 1

Setting Surface Controls

Single radiant surface elements

To operate a single radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant

surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either

direction to the desired setting (See Fig. 1).

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface

element OFF before removing the cookware.

Fig. 1

Dual radiant surface element

Important notes:

 For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several

minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

 The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly

on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to the Suggested radiant surface element settings table for suggested power level settings.

 Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and

then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

 Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant

heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

 A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond

the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

To operate a dual radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant

surface element.

2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to

begin heating both the inner and outer portions of the element (marked dual - See Fig. 3). If only the inner heating portion is needed (marked single - See Fig. 2) for smaller cookware, push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to start.

Please note that you may switch from the single or dual settings at any time during cooking.

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface

element OFF before removing the cookware.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place plastic items such as salt

and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These

items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If

these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Heating with inner (small) element only

Heating with both

elements

Areas that heat are shown darkened.

Setting Surface Controls

Radiant surface element settings

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results.

The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 below are based when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Suggested settings for single, dual and triple radiant surface elements table

Settings Type of cooking

High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a

boil, pan broiling

Medium high (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep

fat fry

Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken

sauces and gravies or steam vegetables

Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer

Fig. 1

Do not place plastic items such as salt

and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These

items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If

these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

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