WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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Note to You
Thank you
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.
In the U.S.A.
For assistance or service
Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free ................................................ 1-800-422-1230
Throughout Canada for assistance
Call the Consumer Assistance Centre toll free ................................................ 1-800-461-5681
Throughout Canada for service............................................................. see page 55
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After
checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting
Assistance or Service” section, or by calling one of the telephone numbers above.
When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagrams
in the “Parts and Features” section).
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must
provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Model Number __________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Date Installed___________________________
for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance!
Builder/Dealer Name _____________________
Address _______________________________
Phone _________________________________
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (EST)
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
wWARNING
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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ange Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
wDANGER
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
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 –
children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
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• Proper Installation – The range, when
installed, must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Be sure the range is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
• This range is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for your
protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding plug from
this plug.
• Disconnect the electrical supply before
servicing the appliance.
• Never Use the Range for Warming or
Heating the Room.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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. Injuries may
result from the misuse of appliance doors
or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or
sitting on the doors or drawers.
• 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.
• Maintenance – Keep range area clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline,
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• 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 cook-top and
surfaces facing the cook-top.
• 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. Top burner
flame size should be adjusted so it does
not extend beyond the edge of the
cooking utensil.
• 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• 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 surfaces
are oven vent openings and surfaces
near these openings, oven doors, and
windows of oven doors.
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.
Wipe off all excessive spillage before
initiating the cleaning cycle.
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 off. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flame.
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arts and Features
This section tells you what features your range has and where they are located. It also
discusses some convenience features that you should know about, but which are not
needed to operate the range. Please review this information before using your range.
To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references
are included.
Feature locations
Models KGST300 and YKGST300
Vent guard
piece
Surface burner
(the style of your
grates may vary)
(pp. 11 and 15)
Surface burner
controls
(pp. 12 and 17)
Anti-tip bracket
(p. 10)
Model and serial
number plate
(p. 3)
Removable
storage drawer
(containing
broiler pan
and grid)
(p. 9)
Oven vent
(p. 9)
Electronic oven control
(p. 19)
Automatic
oven light
switch
(p. 45)
Broil burner
(not shown)
Bake burner
(not shown)
Surface burner controls
REAR
REAR
OFF
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H
M
E
D
O
L
Left rear
control knob
(pp. 12 and 17)
Left front
control knob
(pp. 12 and 17)
FRONT
FRONT
OFF
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M
E
D
O
L
FRONT
FRONT
OFF
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H
M
E
D
O
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Right front
control knob
(pp. 12 and 17)
REAR
REAR
OFF
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Right rear
control knob
(pp. 12 and 17)
O
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Parts and Features
Models KGRT500 and YKGRT500
Surface
light
(p. 18)
Surface
burner
(the style of your
grates may vary)
(pp. 11 and 15)
Oven vent
(p. 9)
Electronic
oven control
(p. 19)
Surface
burner
controls
(pp. 12 and 17)
Anti-tip
bracket
(p. 10)
Model and serial
number plate
(p. 3)
Removable
storage
drawer
(containing
broiler pan
and grid)
(p. 9)
Surface burner controls
REAR
REAR
FRONT
FRONT
FRONT
FRONT
Automatic
oven light
Broil burner
(not shown)
Bake burner
(not shown)
REAR
REAR
switch
(p. 45)
OFF
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M
E
D
O
L
Left rear
control knob
(pp. 12 and 17)
OFF
I
H
M
E
D
O
L
Left front
control knob
(pp. 12 and 17)
OFF
I
H
M
E
D
O
L
Right front
control knob
(pp. 12 and 17)
OFF
I
H
M
E
D
Right rear
control knob
(pp. 12 and 17)
O
L
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The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through a vent in the center rear of the cooktop. Do not block the vent by using largepans or covers. Poor baking/roasting and
combustion can result.
The storage drawer
You can remove the storage drawer to make
it easier to clean under the range. Use care
when handling the drawer.
Parts and Features
wWARNING
Burn Hazard
Use pot holders when touching items
left near oven vent.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Replacing the storage drawer:
Removing the storage drawer:
1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans
before removing drawer. Use recessed
area on top edge of drawer to pull drawer
straight out to the first stop. Lift front and
pull out to the second stop.
2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the
way out.
Drawer slide
rail
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.
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Parts and Features
The anti-tip bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much
force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.
wWARNING
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.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
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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sing and Caring for Your
Cooktop
This section tells you how to operate the controls to the cooktop. It also discusses how
the sealed gas burner cooktop works, and includes tips on how to cook with and
maintain the cooktop.
Using the surface burners
Your cooktop has sealed gas burners with
an auto-reignition system. The sealed
burners spread the heat evenly across the
bottom of the cookware and provide infinite
heat control. The auto-reignition system
senses when a burner flame has gone out
and will automatically reignite that burner.
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set
for use with Natural Gas. If you wish to
use L.P. gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit
is included with your new range. See the
appropriate section of the Installation
Instructions for details on making this
conversion.
When to use the left front and right
rear burners:
10,000 BTU burner
When to use the left rear and right
front burners:
6,000 BTU burner
FRONTFRONT
REAR
OFF
OFF
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M
M
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E
O
D
O
D
L
L
6,000 BTU burner
Use these burners for simmering or for
cooking smaller quantities of food requiring
small cookware.
REAR
FRONTFRONT
OFF
OFF
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M
M
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D
O
O
D
L
L
FRONT
REAR
OFF
OFF
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M
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O
D
O
D
L
L
I
H
REAR
FRONT
OFF
OFF
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H
M
M
E
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D
O
O
D
L
L
10,000 BTU burner
Use these burners for cooking large quantities of food, deep-fat frying, or cooking with
large cookware.
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wWARNING
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Do not operate with a yellow flame.
Doing so can result in death,
heart attack, or convulsions.
How to use the surface burners
O
REAR
REAR
OFF
I
H
1. Grasp the control knob.
2. Push down and turn to HI. The electric
spark ignitor will ignite the gas flowing
into the burner. When you hear a clicking
sound, you know that the ignitors are
working. Gas is flowing as long as knob is
not set at OFF.
3. When the burner is lit, turn the control
knob to the desired flame setting. (See
the guide under “Burner heat settings”
later in this section.) You can turn the
knobs to any of the marked settings. The
ignitor will turn off and the clicking will
stop when the burner ignites.
NOTES:
• The ignitors may click a number of times
before burner lights. This is normal.
• All four burner ignitors will spark
regardless of which burner you are using.
• Visually check that burner has lit. If the
burner does not ignite, listen for the
clicking sound. If you do not hear the
ignitor click, TURN THE BURNER OFF.
Check that the service cord is placed
firmly in the wall receptacle. Check for
a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.
L
D
E
M
Check that the control knob is pressed
completely down on valve shaft. If the
spark ignitor still fails to operate, call
your nearest authorized KitchenAid
servicing outlet.
Proper grounding and polarity is necessary for correct operation of the electric
ignition system. If the wall receptacle does
not provide correct polarity, the ignitor will
become grounded and click every once in
awhile, even after the burner has ignited.
A qualified electrician should check the wall
receptacle to see if it is wired with correct
polarity.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend
beyond the edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings (later in this
section). If the heat setting is too high, it can:
• Char bacon and cause curling.
• Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
• Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.
• Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
• Cause a boilover.
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Until you get used to the settings, use
the following as a guide. For best results,
start cooking at the high setting; then turn
the control knob down to continue cooking.
SETTING
HI
RECOMMENDED USE
• To start foods cooking.
• To bring liquids to a boil.
MED
• To hold a rapid boil.
• To fry chicken or pancakes.
• For gravy, pudding, and
icing.
• To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
LO
• To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted.
1. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn
the control knob to the HI position.
O
REAR
REAR
OFF
2. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the desired setting.
L
D
E
M
I
H
NOTE: Do not leave the cooktop unattended
when cooking during a power failure. The
auto-reignition feature of your cooktop will
not operate during a power failure.
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Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is
usually a very small percentage of the total
energy used in the home, cooking energy
can be used efficiently. Here are some tips
to help you save energy when using your
range:
• Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
Cookware tips
• NOTE: For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cook-
ware in good condition.
• The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
• Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are
full or empty.
• Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be
sure there are no crevices, rough edges,
or areas where food might collect.
• Use cookware only as instructed in the
cookware’s user instructions. This is very
important for glass cookware because
some can be used only in the oven. Pans
marked as flameware can be used on
surface burners.
• 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
burner through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.
Choose pans that provide the best
cooking results.
• Handles should be made of sturdy,
heat-resistant material and be securely
attached to the pan.
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• Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help
shorten cooking time.
• Start food on higher heat settings, then set
surface burner control on low to finish
cooking.
• Turn on the surface burner only after
placing filled pan on the burner.
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or
cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot
surface burner. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or
surface burner.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can cause
damage to the cooktop.
To protect your cooktop:
Center over
surface burner
• Use a canner/pan which can be cen-
tered over the surface burner. Large
diameter canners/pans, if not properly
centered, trap heat and can cause damage
to the cooktop.
• Do not place canner on two surface
burners at the same time. Too much heat
will build up and will damage the cooktop.
• 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.
Pan
Burner
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Caring for your cooktop
Your cooktop is designed for easy care.
You can do most cleaning with items found
around the home. Cleaning your cooktop
whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to
keep it looking and operating like new.
NOTES:
• Before cleaning make sure all controls
are off and the cooktop is cool.
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air.
• If knobs are removed while cleaning, be
careful not to spill liquids through holes in
the control area.
• Be careful not to allow moisture to collect
in control area. Moisture could cause
ignitor switches to fail.
Surface burners
• The burner caps should be routinely
removed and cleaned. Always clean
burner caps after a spillover. Keeping the
burner caps clean prevents improper
ignition and an uneven flame.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of the
burner, DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD,
CLEANING AGENTS, OR ANY OTHER
MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE
OPENING.
• Occasionally check the burner flames for
proper size and shape as shown later in
this section. A good flame is blue in color.
If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are
noisy when turned off, you may need to
clean the burners.
To clean burners and burner caps:
Burner cap
Ignitor
Gas tube
opening
(orifice)
1. Lift the burner cap straight up from the
burner base.
2. Clean burner cap with warm, soapy water
and a sponge. For stubborn stains, clean
with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing
pad and powdered cleanser. Do not clean
burner cap in dishwasher.
3. If the gas tube opening or the orifice,
located inside the opening, has become
soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or
a soft cloth to clean the area.
4. If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort
port. Do not leave anything stuck in
the ports.
5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and
ports, replace the burner cap. To replace
burner cap, make sure cap is properly
aligned and leveled.
6. Check the burner after cleaning for
proper lighting.
NOTE: To check oven burner flames for
proper size and shape, see the Installation
Instructions also included with the range.
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Adjusting the height of top burner
flames
wWARNING
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Do not operate with a yellow flame.
Doing so can result in death,
heart attack, or convulsions.
The LO burner flame should be a steady
blue flame approximately 1⁄4 inch (6 mm)
high. It can be adjusted using the adjustment
screw in the center of the valve stem. The
valve stem is located directly underneath the
control knob.
To adjust the flame height follow the
instructions below:
1. Turn control knob to “LO.”
2. Remove the control knob. (If there is not
an adjustment screw underneath the knob
the flame height is not adjustable.)
3. Hold the valve stem with a pair of pliers.
The screw is located in the center of the
valve stem. Use a small flat head screwdriver to turn the screw until the flame is
the proper size.
4. Replace the control knob.
Adjustment screw
Valve stem
5. Test the flame by turning the control from
“LO” to “HI,” checking the flame at each
setting.
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Low flame
Port
High flame
Port
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Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this
appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Cleaning your cooktop
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wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
PART
Control
knobs
Tempered
glass
surface
Surface
burner
grates
and caps
WHAT TO USE
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
OR
Paper towel and
spray glass cleaner
Warm, soapy water
and a mildly abrasive
plastic scrubbing
pad and/or powdered
cleanser
HOW TO CLEAN
• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from
control panel.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
• Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers.
They may damage the finish of the knobs.
• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.
• Remove grates.
• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.
• Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily
soiled areas.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasives, or harsh
cleansers. They may damage the finish.
• If you use soap or detergent solutions, rinse
thoroughly to prevent filmy residue.
NOTE: When cleaning cooktop with knobs removed,
do not allow water to run down inside unit.
• Replace grates.
• Clean as soon as they become dirty and when they
are cool enough to handle.
• Wash with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad
and warm, soapy water.
• For stubborn stains, clean with a scrubbing pad
and/or a powdered cleanser and water. Repeat
these cleaning steps as needed.
Surface
burners
See “Caring for your cooktop” earlier in this section
for cleaning instructions.
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Using and replacing the surface light
(Models KGRT500 and YKGRT500)
The surface light is in the backguard. It is
controlled by the Surface light pad on the
control panel.
To turn the surface light on or off:
PRESS
Replacing the surface light:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
SURFACE
LIGHT
4. Grasp the fluorescent light 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 light tube.
2. Flip up the top of the backguard.
3. Pull up glass on front of backguard.
5. If the surface 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 tube. To remove and replace the
starter, first remove light tube. Push
starter in and turn approximately 90°
counterclockwise. Pull starter out of
recessed area. You can find replacement
starters at stores that sell fluorescent light
tubes.
6. Replace glass and close the top panel.
7. Plug in range or reconnect power.
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sing and Caring for Your
Oven
This section tells you, step by step, how to operate all oven functions controlled by
the electronic control. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips
and cleaning information, for successful use of your range.
Using the electronic oven control
(see below)
ON
O
F
BROIL BAKE CLEAN
Oven setting
pads
(pp. 30, 37, 47)
Display
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
SET START
•
Timer pads
(pp. 28, 29)
Clock set/start pad
(p. 27)
O
TIMED
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIMER
COOK
CLOCK
SET START
•
TIMER
CANCEL
Display/clock
• When you first plug in the range, a tone
will sound, the display will be fully lit for a
few seconds, and the display will show the
last time set and “PF” (power failure). If,
after you set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” later in this section), the display
again shows “PF,” your electricity was off
for a while. Reset the clock.
• The time display will show “Err” and
3 short tones will sound if a time or temperature is incorrectly entered.
Number
pads
3
6
9
OVEN
LIGHT
Oven
light pad
(p. 45)
COOK
TIME
STOP
TIME
Timed and
delayed
cooking
pads
(pp. 40, 42)
1
4
7
SURFACE
LIGHT
2
5
8
0
Surface light
pad
(freestanding
model only)
(p. 18)
NOTE: If you press a command pad several
times, the pad can stop working. If you wait
a few seconds, you can use the pad again.
When you first use the pad again, you may
have to hold down on the pad a short time
to get it to work.
Start pad
(p. 27)
START
CANCEL
OFF
Cancel/off
pad
(p. 27)
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START
CANCEL
OFF
Fahrenheit/Celsius
To set your oven to cook in Celsius instead
of Fahrenheit:
1. Open the door.
2. Press Cancel/Off pad.
3. Press the Number Pads 1, 2,
and 3, in that order.
4. Press BROIL.
5. Start oven.
NOTES:
• Press BAKE to confirm that you are
using Celsius.
• Only the temperature and a flashing
degree symbol will appear in the
temperature display area when you
set your oven to cook in Celsius.
PRESS
PRESS
1
2
3
PRESS
BROIL
PRESS
Repeat the steps above to change
from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
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CANCEL
OFF
If you need to convert temperatures from
Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa, you
can refer to this chart:
Audible signals tell you if a function is
entered correctly or not. They also tell you
when a cycle is completed. To turn off key
entry tone, end-of-cycle tone, and reminder
tones, follow these steps:
1. Open the door.
2. Press Cancel/Off pad.
PRESS
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START
3. Press the Number Pads 1, 2,
and 3, in that order.
4. Press Timer Set/Start pad.
5. Start oven.
“Snd” and “Off” will appear on the
display.
Repeat Steps 1-5 to turn the signals
back on.
“Snd” and “On” will appear on the display.
PRESS
1
2
3
PRESS
SET START
•
PRESS
TIMER
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START
?
LOCK
CONTROL
Using the control lock
The control lock prevents unwanted use of
the oven by disabling the control panel
command pads.
NOTES:
• Control lock is only available when oven
is not active or set.
• Control lock will not disable the Timer.
• Set control lock when cleaning the
control panel to prevent oven from
accidentally turning on.
To lock or deactivate the
control panel:
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the Control
Lock pad (Number Pad 3) for
5 seconds.
A single tone will sound and “START?”
will appear on the display.
3. Press Start.
To unlock the control panel:
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the Control
Lock pad (Number Pad 3) for
5 seconds.
A single tone will sound and “CONTROL
LOCK ” will disappear from the display.
PRESSYOU SEE
3
PRESSYOU SEE
START
PRESS
3
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CANCEL
OFF
START
Using the Sabbath mode
What your oven will do while in the
Sabbath mode:
• The time display will show “SAb” to tell
you that the oven is in the Sabbath mode.
• The ON Indicator Light will light up when
the burner turns on and ON will go off
when the burner turns off.
• To prevent accidental key presses, the
key pads will only work after you press
them for 1 second.
• No tones will sound.
To enable the Sabbath mode:
1. Open the door.
2. Press Cancel/Off pad.
3. Press the Number Pads 7, 8,
and 9, in that order.
4. Press Number Pad 6.
5. Press Start.
“SAb” and “On” will appear on the
display.
PRESS
PRESS
7
8
9
PRESS
6
PRESS
To disable the Sabbath mode:
Repeat the steps above to disable the
Sabbath mode. “SAb” and “Off” will appear
on the display.
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START
Setting your range for the Sabbath
If you want to set your range to meet “no
work” requirements for the Sabbath, first
turn on the Sabbath mode (see “To enable
the Sabbath mode” earlier in this section).
Then follow these steps:
1. Turn the oven light and/or surface light (if available) on or off.
NOTE: See “Using and replacing the
surface light” in the “Using and Caring for
Your Cooktop” section and “Using and
replacing the oven light(s)” in the “Using
and Caring for Your Oven” section for
more information.
These lights will stay turned on or off
(whichever you set) while in the Sabbath
mode. Opening the door will not turn on
the oven light if it is programmed to be off.
2. Open the door.
3. Press BAKE.
†
PRESS
4. Press Number Pads to set the
temperature you want.
Example for 325°F (163°C):
5. Start oven.
†
Star K certification pending. Full
certification by Star K is expected
by the end of 1997. Information is
accurate as of 6/97.
BAKE
PRESS
3
2
5
PRESS
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START
6. Press and hold Number Pad 6
for 5 seconds.
“START?” appears on the display.
7. Press START.
“SAb” appears on the display.
To end the Sabbath mode and turn
off the oven:
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold Number Pad 6
for 5 seconds.
PRESSYOU SEE
6
ON
O
F
PRESSYOU SEE
ON
PRESS
6
START
START
TIME
?
TIME
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Starting an operation
After programming a function, you must
press the Start pad to start
START
“START?” will show on the display as a
reminder.
the function. If you do not
press the Start pad within
5 seconds of programming,
Canceling an operation
The Cancel/Off pad will cancel any function,
except for the Clock Set/Start
CANCEL
OFF
time of day or, if Timer is also being used,
the time remaining.
and Timer functions. When
you press the Cancel/Off pad,
the large display will show the
Setting the clock
NOTE: If an oven function is active or
programmed, you cannot change the clock.
1. Press Clock Set/Start pad.
In case of a power failure
Your oven will not work during a power
failure. Do not try to relight the oven. Wait for
the power to come back on before using the
oven again.
PRESSYOU SEE
CLOCK
SET START
•
2. Set time.
PRESS
3
3
0
HR MINMIN SEC
YOU SEE
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HRMIN
MIN SEC
3. Start clock.
If time has not been entered correctly,
3 short tones will sound and “Err”
will be displayed. The display will show
the closest valid time. Repeat Steps 2
and 3 to re-enter the time of day.
NOTE: You can clear the time of day
from the display by opening the door
then pressing and holding CLOCK SET/
START for 5 seconds. Repeat to see
time of day on display again.
Using the timer
The Timer does not start or stop the oven.
It works like a regular kitchen timer. It can
be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours,
59 minutes or in minutes and seconds up to
99 minutes, 59 seconds.
1. Press Timer Set/Start pad.
• Once to set hours and minutes
• Twice to set minutes and seconds
PRESS
START
PRESS
SET START
•
TIMER
YOU SEE
YOU SEE
2. Set time.
3. Start Timer.
The Timer will begin counting down
immediately after you press the Timer
Set/Start pad or Start pad.
28
(example shows hours
and minutes timer
setting 1)
PRESS
YOU SEE
7
0
HRMIN
0
(example shows a
7-hour timer setting)
PRESSYOU SEE
TIMER
SET START
•
HRMIN
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4. When time is up, turn off Timer.
When time is up, you will hear four tones
(unless the audible signals have been
disabled). Press the Timer Cancel pad
to clear the display.
To change the timer during its
operation:
1. Press Timer Set/Start pad.
2. Enter new desired time.
3. Press Timer Set/Start pad.
To cancel the timer during
its operation:
You can cancel the Timer any time during
its operation. Press the Timer Cancel pad.
Baking or roasting
NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven
burner during a power failure. See the
“Range Safety” section for more information.
YOU SEE
PRESS
TIMER
CANCEL
1. Position racks.
For correct rack placement, see “Rack
positions” and the “Rack placement”
chart later in this section.
NOTES:
• Before turning oven on position oven
rack(s) in desired location.
• Be sure the rack(s) is level.
• Use pot holders or oven mitts to
protect hands if rack(s) must be
moved while oven is hot.
• Do not let pot holder or oven mitt touch
hot burner.
• See “Cooking tips” later in this
section for additional cooking tips.
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HR MIN MIN SEC
O
F
DELAY
TIMED
CLEAN
STOP
COOK
TIMER
START
?
LOCKEDDOOR
CONTROL
PROBETEMP
O
ON
2. Choose baking/roasting setting.
3. Set temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C).
NOTE: See a reliable cookbook for
temperature recommendations.
4. When baking, preheat oven.
After the temperature reaches 170°F
(77°C), the temperature display will show
the actual oven temperature at each 5°F
(3°C) increase and stop at the set temperature. One long tone will sound when
oven is preheated.
NOTE: When roasting, preheating is not
needed.
PRESSYOU SEE
BAKE
O
F
(or 177°C)
PRESSYOU SEE
3
O
7
F
(example for Bake
5
at 375° [191°C])
PRESSYOU SEE
START
(“Lo” is displayed after
5 seconds if oven
temperature is below
170°F [77°C])
ON
ON
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
TIMED
TIMED
COOK
COOK
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIMER
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIMER
O
O
5. Put food in oven.
NOTE:If you want to change the
baking temperature after baking has
begun, repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4.
6. After cooking, turn off oven.
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PRESS YOU SEE
CANCEL
OFF
(display will go blank)
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Cooking tips
Baking tips
The hot air must circulate around the pans in
the oven for even heat to reach all parts of
the oven. This results in better baking.
For best air circulation:
• Place the pans so that one is not directly
over the other.
• For best results, allow 11⁄2 to 2 inches
(3-5 cm) of space around each pan and
between pans and oven walls.
• When baking with one pan, place pan in
the center of the oven rack.
• When baking with two pans, place pans
in opposite corners of the oven rack.
NOTES:
•
“Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times, and unsatisfactory
baking or roasting results. Rely on your timer.
• Do not allow pans to touch the heat
sensor on the left wall near the back. Poor
baking may result.
• Do not use aluminum foil when baking.
Aluminum foil may block airflow.
Rack positions
No. 5
No. 4
No. 3
No. 2
No. 1
rack positions. Rack position 5 is the highest
position, or farthest from the bottom of the
oven. Rack position 1 is the lowest position,
or closest to the bottom of the oven.
For proper cooking, follow these
guidelines:
• When using one rack, place the rack
so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
• When using two racks, place one rack in
position 1 and the other rack in position 3.
• Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at
a time when using the Bake setting.
Bakeware tips
• When baking with insulated cookie
sheets or baking pans, place them in the
bottom third of the oven. You may need to
increase the recommended baking times,
so test for doneness before removing from
the oven.
• When using ovenproof glassware or
dark bakeware, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F (16°C), but use the same
baking time. Because these pans absorb
heat, producing darker bottom browning
and crispier crusts, place the rack in the
center of the oven. When baking pies and
bread, you can use the temperature
suggested in the recipe.
Rack placement for specific foods:
(For rack positions, see “Rack positions”
on this page.)
RACK
FOOD
Frozen pies
Angel food and bundt cakes,
most quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles, meats
Temperatures and times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes.
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Roasting tips
• Roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan
using a roasting rack.
• Use a roasting pan that fits the size of
the food to be roasted. Meat juices may
overflow the sides of a pan that is too
small. Too large of a pan will result in
increased oven spatter.
• Spatter can be reduced by lining the
bottom of the roasting pan with lightly
crushed aluminum foil.
• A foil tent will slow down surface brown-
ing for long-term roasting, as when
roasting a turkey. Place tent-shaped foil
loosely over meat to allow for air circulation. Do not seal foil or meat will be
steamed.
• Use an accurate meat thermometer to
determine when meat has reached desired
degree of doneness. Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of
poultry. For an accurate reading, the tip of
the thermometer should not touch fat,
bone, or gristle.
• After reading the thermometer once,
push it further into the meat 1⁄2 inch (1 cm)
or more and read again. If the temperature
drops, return the meat to the oven for more
cooking.
• Check pork and poultry with a thermom-
eter in 2-3 places to ensure adequate
doneness.
• Poultry and roasts will be easier to
carve if loosely covered with foil and
allowed to stand 10-15 minutes after
removal from the oven.
Although your new oven is properly adjusted
to provide accurate temperatures, it may
cook faster or slower than your old oven.
If, after using the oven for a period of time,
you are not satisfied with the baking/
roasting results, you can change the offset
temperature by following the steps below.
The control will “remember” the selected
offset even after the power has been
interrupted or lost. To change the offset
temperature:
1. Open the door.
NOTE: DO NOT measure oven tempera-
ture with a thermometer. Opening the oven
door will lower the oven temperature and
give you an inaccurate reading. Also, the
thermometer temperature reading will
change as your oven cycles.
2. Press Cancel/Off pad.
3. Press the Number Pads 1, 2,
and 3, in that order.
4. Press BAKE.
5. Start oven.
The display shows 0°F (-18°C) and
“COOK TEMP.”
PRESS
PRESS
1
2
3
PRESS
BAKE
PRESSYOU SEE
START
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O
F
COOK
TEMP
TEMP
6. Set the new offset temperature.
Press BAKE to increase the setting.
Press BROIL to decrease the setting.
7. Press START to enter the
adjustment.
NOTE: The offset temperature will remain
the same if you press the Cancel/Off pad.
How to determine the amount of
adjustment needed
The following chart tells you how much
to adjust the offset temperature to get
the desired cooking results. You can
determine cooking results by amount of
browning, moistness, and rising times
for baked foods.
PRESSYOU SEE
BAKE
(example when making
oven 10°F [or 6°C] hotter)
PRESS
START
TO COOK
FOOD …
A little more
Moderately more
Much more
A little less
Moderately less
Much less
ADJUST BY THIS
NUMBER OF DEGREES
+5°F to +10°F
(+3°Cto +6°C)
+15°F to +20°F
(+8°Cto +12°C)
+25°F to +35°F
(+16°Cto +21°C)
-5°C to -10°C
(-3°Cto -6°C)
-15°F to -20°F
(-8°Cto -12°C)
-25°F to -35°F
(-16°Cto -21°C)
Broiling
1. Position rack and close door.
See the “Broiling chart” later in this
section for recommended rack positions.
NOTES:
• Before turning oven on position oven
rack(s) in desired location.
• Be sure the rack(s) is level.
• Use pot holders or oven mitts to
protect hands if rack(s) must be
moved while oven is hot.
• Do not let pot holder or oven mitt touch
hot broil burner.
• See “Broiling tips” later in this section
for additional broiling tips.
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ON
HR MIN MIN SEC
O
F
DELAY
TIMED
CLEAN
STOP
COOK
TIMER
START
?
LOCKEDDOOR
CONTROL
PROBETEMP
O
ON
HR MIN MIN SEC
O
F
DELAY
TIMED
CLEAN
STOP
COOK
TIMER
START
?
LOCKEDDOOR
CONTROL
PROBETEMP
O
HR MIN MIN SEC
O
F
DELAY
TIMED
CLEAN
STOP
COOK
TIMER
START
?
LOCKEDDOOR
CONTROL
PROBETEMP
O
ON
2. Preheat broiler for 5 minutes
before using.
3. Press Broil pad.
The preset broiling temperature is 500°F
(260°C).
4. Set temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to use a broiling
temperature other than 500°F ( 260°C)
(see “Variable temperature broiling” later
in this section).
NOTE: See “Broiling chart” later in this sec-
tion for temperature recommendations.
5. Start oven.
NOTE:If you want to change the broiling
temperature after broiling has begun,
repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5.
Place food on grid in broiler pan and
place in center of the oven rack.
NOTES:
• Place food 3 inches or more from the
broil burner.
• To ensure adequate grease drainage,
do not use cookie sheets or similar
pans for broiling.
• If foil is used to cover broiler grid, cut
slits in foil to allow grease to drain away.
Broiler grid
Broiler pan
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7. Completely close door.
NOTE:Do not try to broil with the door
open. The broil burner will not operate.
8. When broiling is done, turn
off oven.
Variable temperature broiling
• If food is cooking too fast or you want
the food to broil slower from the start, set
the broil temperature between 170°F
(77°C) and 325°F (163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil burner to
cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the
temperature, the slower the cooking.
Broiling tips
• Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.
They are designed to drain excess liquid
and grease away from the cooking surface
to help prevent spatter or smoke.
• If you broil small quantities, you may
want to use a small broiler pan. They are
available in the housewares section of
many department stores.
• For best broiling results, preheat for
5 minutes. Do not preheat with broiler
pan in place.
• Broiling rack position determines how
the burner cooks your food. The lower the
position, the more broiler grid area covered. See the “Broiling chart” later in this
section for more information.
PRESSYOU SEE
(display will go blank)
CANCEL
OFF
• Fish and chicken are some foods that
may cook better if you use lower broiling
temperatures.
• To sear meat, place broiler pan at one of
the higher rack positions.
• Thin (3⁄4" [2 cm]) steaks may be broiled in
the higher rack positions.
• To cook thick (11⁄2" [4 cm]) steaks and
other thick cuts of meat well done, start
cooking on a lower rack position or move
them to a lower rack position after searing.
• After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven when you remove the food.
Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave
it in the heated oven.
NOTE: See “Broiling” earlier in this section
for additional broiling tips.
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Broiling chart
The recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (5). Preheat broiler for
5 minutes before placing food in oven.
The electronic clock/oven control will turn
the oven on and off at times you set, even
when you are not around.
Delayed time cooking is ideal for foods
which do not require a preheated oven, such
as meats and casseroles. Do not use
delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies,
etc. – they will not rise properly. Before
using timed cooking, make sure the
clock is set to the correct time of day.
(See the “Setting the clock” section.)
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically:
1. Prepare oven.
Position the oven rack(s) properly and
place the food in the oven. For correct
rack placement, see “Rack positions”
and “Rack placement” chart earlier in
this section.
wWARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than
one hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in death,
food poisoning, or sickness.
2. Choose Bake setting.
3. Set temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than the one displayed.
NOTE:See the “Baking chart” earlier in
this section or a reliable cookbook for
temperature recommendations.
4. Press Cook Time pad.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
BAKE
O
F
(or 149°C)
PRESS YOU SEE
3
O
7
5
PRESS YOU SEE
COOK
TIME
F
(example shows 375°F
[191°C] temperature
setting)
O
F
ON
ON
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
TIMED
TIMED
COOK
TIMED
COOK
COOK
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIMER
CLEAN
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIMER
TIME
O
O
O
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5. Set cook time.
6. Start oven.
7. When baking/roasting is done:
“End” will show on the display. Four tones
will sound, followed by four short reminder
tones every minute (unless the tones have
been disabled) until you open the door or
press the Cancel/Off pad.
To delay start and stop
automatically:
PRESS YOU SEE
2
0
(display shows 2-hour
0
cook time)
ON
O
F
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
START
YOU SEE
O
F
ON
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
HRMIN
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
TIMED
TIMED
TIMED
COOK
COOK
COOK
CLEAN
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
O
TIME
O
TIME
O
DELAY
TIMER
1. Prepare oven.
Position the oven rack(s) properly and
place the food in the oven. For correct
rack placement, see “Rack positions”
and “Rack placement” chart earlier in
this section.
2. Choose Bake setting.
PRESSYOU SEE
ON
BAKE
O
F
(or 149°C)
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HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
TIMED
COOK
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
O
TIMER
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3. Set temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than the one displayed.
NOTE: See a reliable cookbook for
temperature recommendations.
4. Press Cook Time pad.
5. Set cook time.
PRESSYOU SEE
3
O
7
F
(example shows 375°F
5
[191°C] temperature
setting)
PRESSYOU SEE
COOK
TIME
O
F
PRESS YOU SEE
2
O
0
0
F
(example shows 2-hour
cook time)
ON
ON
ON
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
TIMED
TIMED
TIMED
COOK
COOK
COOK
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
CLEAN
CLEAN
O
TIMER
O
TIME
O
TIME
6. Press Stop Time pad.
7. Set stop time.
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PRESS YOU SEE
STOP
TIME
ON
O
F
PRESSYOU SEE
3
O
0
0
F
(display shows stop
time of 3:00)
ON
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
START
CONTROL
START
MINSEC
PROBETEMP
?
MINSEC
PROBETEMP
LOCKEDDOOR
?
TIMED
TIMED
COOK
COOK
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
CLEAN
STOP
O
TIME
O
DELAY
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8. Press Start pad.
When start time is reached:
9. When baking/roasting is done:
“End” will show on the display. Four tones
will sound, followed by four short reminder tones (unless the audible signals
have been disabled) every minute
until you open the door or press the
Cancel/Off pad.
To cancel timed cooking settings:
Press Cancel/Off pad.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
START
O
F
YOU SEE
ON
YOU SEE
ON
O
F
PRESS YOU SEE
(display will go blank)
CANCEL
OFF
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
START
HRMIN
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
START
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
START
MINSEC
TIMED
?
TIMED
COOK
?
TIMED
COOK
?
DELAY
CLEAN
DELAY
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
O
O
TIME
O
TIMER
Cleaning your oven and controls
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this
appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
PART
Control knobs• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from
WHAT TO USE
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
HOW TO CLEAN
control panel.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
• Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers. They may damage the finish of
the knobs.
• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point
to OFF.
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Using and Caring for Your Oven
PART
Control panel
Exterior surfaces
(other than control
panel)
Broiler pan and
grid (clean after
each use)
Oven racks
Oven door
glass
WHAT TO USE
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
OR
Paper towel and
spray glass cleaner
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
Steel-wool pad and
warm, soapy water
Steel-wool pad and
warm, soapy water
OR
The Self-Cleaning
cycle
Paper towel and
spray glass cleaner
OR
Warm, soapy water
and a nonabrasive,
plastic scrubbing pad
HOW TO CLEAN
• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry
thoroughly.
• Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers. They may damage the finish.
• Do not spray cleaner directly on panel. Apply
cleaner to paper towel.
NOTE: Set the Control Lock to prevent the
oven from accidentally turning on when you
are cleaning the panel. (See “Using the
control lock” earlier in this section.
• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry
thoroughly.
• Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on
heavily soiled areas.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
They may damage the finish.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
• Do not clean in Self-Cleaning cycle. See
“Before you start” in the “Using the
Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
OR
• Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
NOTE: Racks will permanently discolor and
become harder to slide if left in oven during
the Self-Cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount
of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding.
• Make sure oven is cool.
• Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry
thoroughly.
Oven
cavity
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Self-Cleaning cycle
• Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon
as possible after the oven cools down. (See
the “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.)
• See the “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle”
section.
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Using and Caring for Your Oven
Using and replacing the oven light(s)
Your oven may have a standard oven light
or two side halogen lights. The oven light(s)
will come on when you open the oven door.
To turn the light(s) on when the oven door is
closed, press the Oven Light pad
the control panel. Press the pad
to turn off the light(s).
OVEN
LIGHT
OVEN
LIGHT
on
again
Replacing the oven light
(models with light on back wall):
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Make sure the oven is cool before
replacing the light bulb.
3. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back
of the oven by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the light bulb from its socket.
Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appli-
ance bulb.
5. Replace the bulb cover by turning it
clockwise.
6. Plug in range or reconnect power.
Replacing oven lights
(models with side halogen lights):
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Make sure the oven is cool before
replacing the light bulb.
3. Remove glass light cover by grasping
front edge of cover and pulling it away
from the side wall of the oven.
4. Remove the light bulb from its socket.
Replace the bulb with another halogen
bulb (12 volt, 5 watt maximum, available
at most hardware stores).
5. Replace the light cover by snapping
it back into wall.
6. Plug in range or reconnect power.
NOTE:The oven lights will not work during
the Self-Cleaning cycle.
NOTE: The oven light will not work during
the Self-Cleaning cycle.
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U
sing the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with
hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate
the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. To use this cycle
properly, follow the step-by-step instructions in this section.
wWARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns,
or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.
Before you start
• Remove the broiler pan and grid and
anything else being stored in the oven.
DO NOT
hand-clean
gasket
Hand-clean frame
Hand-clean door
around edge
Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle,
make sure you:
• Hand-clean the areas shown. They do
not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot
water and detergent or a soapy steelwool pad for cleaning.
NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend
the gasket. Poor cleaning, baking, and
roasting may result.
• Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This
will help reduce smoke during the SelfCleaning cycle.
• Wipe up food spills containing sugar as
soon as possible after the oven cools
down. When sugar is heated to a high
temperature in the Self-Cleaning cycle,
the high temperature can cause the sugar
to burn and react with the porcelain. This
can cause staining and etching or pitting.
• Remove the oven racks from the oven if
you want them to remain shiny. You can
clean racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle,
but they will discolor and become harder
to slide. If you clean racks in the SelfCleaning cycle, place them on the rack
guides.
• Heat and odors are normal during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen
well ventilated by opening a window or
by turning on a vent hood or other
kitchen vent during the cycle.
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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
NOTES:
• Do not block the oven vent during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely
for best cleaning results.
• Do not leave plastic utensils on the cook-
top. They may melt.
• Do not leave any foil in oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or
melt and damage the oven surface.
• The oven light will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Protective shield around ignitor
• Do not insert any object into the opening
of the protective shield that surrounds the
ignitor. Also, do not clean this area. Doing
either could result in product damage.
• Do not use your cooktop during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Using your cooktop
will turn the cycle off.
Before setting the controls
•Make sure clock is set to correct
time of day.
•Make sure the oven door is com-
pletely closed.
Setting the controls
To start cleaning immediately:
1. Press Clean pad.
A 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be
set. (The first 3 hours are for cleaning,
the last 30 minutes are for cooling.)
PRESSYOU SEE
ON
CLEAN
(display shows 31⁄2-hour
cleaning cycle)
O
F
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HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
?
START
TIMED
COOK
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIME
O
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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
2. Set cleaning time (optional).
If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle other
than 31⁄2 hours, press the desired
Number pads for the new time up to
41⁄2 hours.
• Use 21⁄2 hours for light soil.
• Use 31⁄2-41⁄2 hours for moderate to
heavy soil.
3. Start oven.
NOTE: The door will lock right after you
press START.
4. After the Self-Cleaning
cycle ends:
PRESSYOU SEE
4
0
(example shows 4-hour
0
cleaning cycle)
ON
O
F
PRESSYOU SEE
START
(for first 30 minutes)
ON
(for remainder of cycle)
YOU SEE
ON
O
F
ON
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
?
START
HRMIN
LOCKEDDOOR
HRMIN
LOCKEDDOOR
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
?
START
TIMED
COOK
TIMED
COOK
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIME
CLEAN
TIME
CLEAN
TIME
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIMER
O
O
O
O
To delay cleaning start time:
1. Press Clean pad.
A 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be
set. (The first 3 hours are for cleaning,
the last 30 minutes are for cooling.)
2. Set cleaning time (optional).
If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle
other than 31⁄2 hours, press the
desired Number pads for the new
time up to 41⁄2 hours.
• Use 21⁄2 hours for light soil.
• Use 31⁄2-41⁄2 hours for moderate to
heavy soil.
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PRESSYOU SEE
ON
CLEAN
O
F
(display shows 3
cleaning cycle)
PRESSYOU SEE
4
0
(example shows 4-hour
0
cleaning cycle)
ON
O
F
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
?
START
1
HR MIN MIN SEC
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
?
START
O
TIMED
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIME
COOK
⁄2-hour
O
TIMED
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIME
COOK
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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
3. Press Stop Time pad.
4. Set stop time.
Example for 7:00:
5. Complete entry.
NOTE:The door will lock right after you
press START.
When the start time is reached:
NOTE: After 30 minutes, the broil burner
symbol will turn off and the bake burner
symbol will turn on.
PRESSYOU SEE
STOP
TIME
ON
PRESSYOU SEE
7
ON
0
(display shows stop
0
time of 7:00)
PRESSYOU SEE
START
YOU SEE
ON
ON
HRMIN
LOCKEDDOOR
HRMIN
LOCKEDDOOR
STOP
STOP
TIME
TIME
CLEAN
DELAY
CLEAN
TIME
TIME
O
O
O
O
6. After the Self-Cleaning
cycle ends:
NOTE: You can run a second Self-
Cleaning cycle right after “DOOR
LOCKED” disappears from the display.
YOU SEE
ON
O
F
CONTROL
LOCKEDDOOR
START
O
TIMED
PROBETEMP
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIMER
COOK
?
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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
To stop the self-cleaning cycle at
any time:
For best cleaning results
• After the oven cools to room tempera-
ture, wipe up any residue or ash with a
damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain,
clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or
cleaning sponge.
• Clean the oven before it gets heavily
soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes
longer and results in more smoke than
usual.
How the cycle works
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat
to burn away soil and grease. During the
cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does
for normal baking or broiling. This high heat
breaks up the soil or grease and burns it
away.
Your oven is preset for a 31⁄2-hour SelfCleaning cycle. However, you can adjust the
cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven.
You can set the cycle anywhere between 21⁄2
and 41⁄2 hours. (See “Setting the controls”
earlier in this section.)
The graph at the right is representative of
a normal, 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Note
that the heating stops after 3 hours, but it
takes longer for the oven to cool enough
to unlock the door.
PRESS YOU SEE
CANCEL
OFF
(“DOOR LOCKED” will
appear if oven has
not cooled down)
ON
TIMED
PROBETEMP
CONTROL
O
LOCKEDDOOR
F
START
COOK
?
• If the Self-Cleaning cycle does not get
the oven as clean as you expected, the
cycle may not have been set long enough
or you may not have prepared the oven
properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle
longer the next time and hand-clean areas
noted in “Before you start” earlier in this
section.
865°F ( 463°C )
CLEANING CYCLE
OVEN SHUT OFF
( normal broiling temperature )
Temperature
DOOR LOCKS
START123STOP
DOOR UNLOCKS
Time In Hours
DELAY
CLEAN
STOP
TIMER
O
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T
roubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without
tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next two pages before calling for
assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service”
on page 54.
If nothing operates, check the following:
Is the range plugged or wired into a live outlet or circuit with the proper
voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)
▼
Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
▼
Have you set the control knob or electronic control correctly?
▼
Is the range properly connected to gas supply? Contact an authorized
servicing outlet to reconnect range to gas supply. (See Installation
Instructions.)
▼
Is the flow of combustion and/or ventilation air to the cooktop blocked?
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Troubleshooting
Other possible problems and their causes:
PROBLEM
The oven will not
operate
Burner fails to light
Burner flames are
uneven
Burner flames lift off
ports, are yellow, or are
noisy when turned off
Burner makes popping
noise when on
Burners spark
CAUSE
• You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to
the section in this manual describing the function you are
operating.
• You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the
start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control.
• The range is not plugged or wired into a live outlet or circuit
with the proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.)
• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit
breaker. In case of prolonged power failure, manually light
burners (see page 13).
• The burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin
(see page 15).
• The burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin
(see page 15). If this fails, call for service.
• The air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact a service techni-
cian to check it.
• The burner is wet from washing. Let dry.
• It is normal for all four burners to spark briefly when:
– A burner is turned on, but has not yet ignited.
– There is a draft blowing on burners.
– A very large pot on burner causes flame to be unstable.
No action is needed. Burner operation is not affected and
the sparking should end when the ignited flame is burning
undisturbed.
• Continuous sparking may be caused when:
– A spillover has wet ignition switch contacts. Turn on one
or two burners or disconnect electrical supply to let
switch dry out.
– There is a faulty spark module. Contact a service
technician to replace module.
– The wall outlet wiring is incorrect. Contact a qualified
electrician to correct wiring, if needed.
Cooling fan runs
during Bake or Broil
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• It is normal for the fan to automatically run during Bake
or Broil to cool the electronic control.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
The control knob(s) will
not turn
The Self-Cleaning cycle
will not operate
Cooking results are not
what you expected
The display is showing
“PF”
A letter followed by a
number shows on the
display (for example
“E3”, “F1”)
The key pads do not
operate
CAUSE
• You are not pushing in before turning.
• You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the
start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control.
• The cooling fan is not running. If fan is running, you can
hear it. Call a service technician for repair.
• The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.)
• The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See
“Adjusting oven temperature” on page 35 to adjust oven
temperature.
• You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for
in recipe).
• You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size.
Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended
pan type and size.
• There is not enough air space around pan when baking.
Allow 11⁄2 to 2 inches (3 to 5 cm) of air space on all
sides of pan.
• The cookware is too large or too small for the surface
burner being used. Pan should be the same size or
slightly larger than the surface burner being used.
• The flame is not the correct size for the cookware
being used.
• There has been a power failure. Reset the clock.
(See page 27.)
• Press CANCEL/OFF. If the code does not disappear,
call for service. (See Step 2 on page 54.)
• The power cord is not properly grounded.
(See Installation Instructions.)
• The Control Lock has been set. (See “Using the control
lock” on page 23.) Turn off the Control Lock by pressing
and holding the Control Lock pad (Number Pad 3) for
5 seconds.
• The Sabbath mode has been set (“SAb” appears on the
display). Turn off the Sabbath mode by opening the oven
door, waiting up to 15 seconds and pressing and holding
Number Pad 6 for 5 seconds.
• The range is not grounded. (See Installation Instructions.)
If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on
page 54.
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R
equesting Assistance or
Service
If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.:
1. If the problem is not due to
one of the items listed in the
“Troubleshooting” section†:
• Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance
Center:
1-800-422-1230
One of our trained consultants
can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory operation from your
appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service company in
your area.
• If you prefer, write to:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
2. If you need service†:
• Call your dealer or the repair service he
recommends.
•
All service should be handled
locally by the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit or an
authorized KitchenAid servicer.
• If you are unable to obtain the name of a
local authorized KitchenAid servicer, call
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 1).
†
When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of
the problem (including any information
that appears on the electronic control display), your appliance’s complete model
and serial numbers, and the purchase
date. (See the “A Note to You” section.)
This information will help us respond
properly to your request.
Don’t forget, KitchenAid offers a full line of quality home appliances.
Built-In RefrigeratorsTrash CompactorsRanges & Cooktops
Freestanding RefrigeratorsHot Water DispensersMicrowave Ovens
50-Pound Ice MakersFood Waste DisposersWashers & Dryers
DishwashersBuilt-In OvensMixers & Blenders
For more information on these appliances, or the one you have purchased, call our
toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-422-1230.
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R equesting Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service in Canada:
1. If the problem is not due to
one of the items listed in
“Troubleshooting”†...
Contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your appliance,
or call the KitchenAid Canada
Consumer Assistance Centre
toll free, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.(EST), at 1-800-461-5681.
2. If you need service†...
Contact your nearest KitchenAid Canada
Appliance Service branch or authorized
servicing outlet to service your appliance.
(See list below.)
†
When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of
the problem, your appliance’s complete
model and serial numbers, and the
purchase date. (See the “A Note to
You” section.) This information will help
us respond properly to your request.
KitchenAid Canada Appliance Service – Consumer Services
Direct service branches:
BRITISH COLUMBIA1-800-665-6788
ALBERTA1-800-661-6291
ONTARIOOttawa area1-800-267-3456
(except 807 area code)Outside the Ottawa area1-800-807-6777
MANITOBA, SASKATCHEWAN1-800-665-1683
and 807 area code in ONTARIO
QUEBECMontreal (except South Shore)1-800-361-3032
South Shore Montreal1-800-361-0950
Quebec City1-800-463-1523
Sherbrooke1-800-567-6966
ATLANTIC PROVINCES1-800-565-1598
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write
to KitchenAid Canada with any questions
or concerns at:
Replacement parts and
repair labor costs to
correct defects in
materials or workmanship. Service must be
provided by an authorized KitchenAid
servicing outlet.
Replacement parts for
any gas burner to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Replacement parts for
solid state touch control
system to correct
defects in materials or
workmanship.
Replacement parts for
the porcelain oven
cavity/inner door if the
part rusts through due
to defects in materials
or workmanship.
arranty
KITCHENAID
WILL NOT PAY FOR:
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the range.
2. Instruct you how to use the range.
3. Replace house fuses or correct
house wiring.
4. Correct house plumbing.
B. Repairs when range is used in other
than normal home use.
C. Damage resulting from accident,
alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood,
acts of God, improper installation, or
installation not in accordance with
local electrical or plumbing codes.
D. Any labor costs during the limited
warranties.
E. Replacement parts or repair labor
costs for units operated outside the
United States and Canada.
F. Pickup and delivery. This product is
designed to be repaired in the home.
G.Repairs to parts or systems resulting
from unauthorized modifications
made to the appliance.
H. In Canada, travel or transportation
expenses for customers who reside
in remote areas.
9/97
KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states or provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty may apply. For details,
please contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer.
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After
checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting
Assistance or Service” section. In the U.S.A., call our Consumer Assistance Center at
1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call KitchenAid Canada at one of the telephone numbers listed
in the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.