KitchenAid YKESC308, YKERC601, KERC608, KESC308, YKERC600 User Manual
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ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Models/Modèles
9754287C
KESC300 KESC307 KESC308 KERC600 KERC601 KERC607 KERC608
YKESC300 YKESC307 YKESC308 YKERC600 YKERC601 YKERC607 YKERC608
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................7
Cooktop Controls.........................................................................7
Dual-Circuit Element ....................................................................7
Ceramic Glass..............................................................................8
Home Canning .............................................................................8
Cookware ..................................................................................... 9
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS.................................................9
Electronic Control Pads .............................................................10
Displays......................................................................................10
Start............................................................................................10
Cancel Off...................................................................................10
Clock ..........................................................................................10
Tones..........................................................................................10
Fahrenheit and Celsius...............................................................10
Timer...........................................................................................11
Control Lock...............................................................................11
Oven Temperature Control ........................................................11
OVEN USE.....................................................................................11
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................12
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................12
Oven Half-rack with Removable Insert......................................12
Bakeware....................................................................................13
Meat Thermometer.....................................................................13
Oven Vent...................................................................................13
Oven Door Vent..........................................................................13
Bake............................................................................................13
Broil.............................................................................................14
Convection Cooking...................................................................15
Convection Bake........................................................................15
Convection Roast.......................................................................16
Convection Broil.........................................................................17
Convect Full Meal.......................................................................17
EASYCONVECT™ Conversion ..................................................18
Sabbath Mode ...........................................................................18
Dehydrating ................................................................................19
Proofing Bread ...........................................................................19
Temperature Probe ....................................................................20
Timed Cooking ...........................................................................20
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................21
Self-Cleaning Cycle....................................................................21
General Cleaning........................................................................22
Surface and Night Light .............................................................24
Oven Light(s)...............................................................................25
Oven Door ..................................................................................25
Storage Drawer ..........................................................................25
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................26
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................27
WARRANTY ..................................................................................28
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RANGE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the
anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
happen if the instructions are not followed.
The Anti-Tip Bracket
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
range, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
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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.
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CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range
reach items could be seriously injured.
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Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
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Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the
Room.
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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.
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Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
range.
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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.
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Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface
units.
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Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or
flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
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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.
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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 range to
■ Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with
one or more surface units of different size. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover
the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating
element to direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner
will also improve efficiency.
■ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
■ Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in
Place – Absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
■ Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as
suggested in the manual. Improper installation of
these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or
fire.
■ Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service
without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.
■ Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the
risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that
it is turned inward, and does not extend over
adjacent surface units.
■ Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements –
Heating elements should never be immersed in
water.
■ Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
■ Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area,
be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
■ Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or
steam escape before removing or replacing food.
■ Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up
of pressure may cause container to burst and result
in injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
■ Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack
must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
■ DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating
elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may
become hot enough to cause burns – among these
For self-cleaning ranges –
■ Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
■ Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
■ Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
■ Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan
and other utensils.
For units with ventilating hood –
■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■ When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near
these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven
doors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde,
carbon monoxide, and toluene.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
FRONT
REAR
FRONT
REAR
This manual covers several different models. The range 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
Range
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2. Left Front Control
(Dual Circuit Element on
ceramic glass models)
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4. Right Front Control
5. Right Rear Control
1. Cooktop Light
(on some models)
2. Oven Vent
3. Dual Circuit Element
(on ceramic glass models)
4. Control Panel
5. Temperature Probe Jack
(not shown)
6. Anti-Tip Bracket
7. Model and Serial Number
(behind left side of drawer)
8. Storage Drawer
9. Surface and Night Light
(on some models)
10. Surface Cooking Area
11. Hot Surface Indicator Light
12. Automatic Oven Light
13. Door Gasket
14. Broil Element (not shown)
15. Bake Element (not shown/
visible on some models)
16. Self-Clean Latch
Parts and Features not shown
Oven Door Window
Oven Light
Broiler Pan and Grid
Broiler Pan Support
(on some models)
Roasting Rack
Temperature Probe
(on some models)
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COOKTOP USE
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FRONT
Cooktop Controls
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. Use the following chart as a guide
when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI or MAX
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[MED- HI]
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Start food cooking.
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Bring liquid to a boil.
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Hold a rapid boil.
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Quickly brown or sear food.
POWER ON Lights
Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow
when its control knob is on.
1. POWER ON light
Dual-Circuit Element
(on ceramic glass models)
1. Single size
2. Dual size
The Dual Circuit Element offers 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 cookware.
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[MED]
2-4
[MED- LO]
LO or 1
Dual-Circuit
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)
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Maintain a slow boil.
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Fry poultry or meat.
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Cook pudding, sauce, icing or
gravy.
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Stew or steam food.
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Simmer.
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Keep food warm.
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Melt chocolate or butter.
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Home canning.
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Large diameter cookware.
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Large quantities of food.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
To Use SINGLE:
1.
Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF
position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2.
Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.
To Use DUA L:
1.
Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the
DUAL zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2.
Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.
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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.
It is normal for the surface of white ceramic glass to appear to
change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass
cools, it will return to its original color.
Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it
free from stains and provide the most even heating. For more
information, see “General Cleaning” section.
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Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack it.
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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.
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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 surface and cause pitting
and permanent marks.
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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.
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Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on
the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be
removed completely.
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Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or
aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
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Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
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Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
outside the area.
1. Surface Cooking Area
2. Cookware/Canner
3. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Maximum Overhang
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
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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.
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Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
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Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
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Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area(s) is turned off.
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.
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Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area
or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5
cm) outside the cooking area.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or
surface burners at the same time.
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On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
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On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit
is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil
element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for
ordering instructions.
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For more information, contact your local U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact
Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home
canning products can also offer assistance.
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Cookware
IMPORTANT:
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting 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.
Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
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Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking.
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
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Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying.
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
Earthenware
Porcelain
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Heats very quickly and evenly.
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
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See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-onsteel or cast
iron
Stainless steel
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Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS
1. Oven Display Symbol
2. Heat Settings
3. Oven Display
4. Start/Stop Time
5. Number Pads
6. Control Lock
7. Time of Day/Timer Display
(on some models)
8. Start
9. Oven Settings
10. EASYCONVECT™ Conversion
(on some models)
11. Timed Cooking
12. Convect Full Meal
(Surface Light on some models)
13. Surface Light (on some models)
14. Oven Light
15. Clock
16. Minute Timer
17. Cancel Off
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