KitchenAid YKERS507, YKERC507, KERC507 User Manual
SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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MODELS KERC507 YKERC507 YKERS507
9753843D
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RANGE SAFETY ......................................................................... 3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 6
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................7
Cooktop Controls.........................................................................7
Ceramic Glass..............................................................................7
Dual-Circuit Element ....................................................................8
Simmer Feature............................................................................8
Warming Element.........................................................................8
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls .................................................9
Lift-up Cooktop............................................................................9
Home Canning ...........................................................................10
Cookware ...................................................................................10
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL.............................................. 11
Electronic Control Pads .............................................................11
Displays......................................................................................11
Start............................................................................................11
Cancel Off...................................................................................11
Clock ..........................................................................................11
Tones..........................................................................................12
Fahrenheit and Celsius...............................................................12
Timer...........................................................................................12
Control Lock...............................................................................12
Oven Temperature Control ........................................................12
BEFORE USING............................................................................13
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................13
Positioning Racks and Bakeware..............................................13
Bakeware....................................................................................13
Meat Thermometer.....................................................................14
Oven Vent...................................................................................14
Oven Door Vent..........................................................................14
OVEN USE.....................................................................................14
Bake............................................................................................14
Broil Maxi/Econo........................................................................14
Convection Cooking...................................................................15
Convection Bake........................................................................16
Convection Roast.......................................................................16
Convection Broil.........................................................................17
Convect Full Meal ......................................................................18
EASY CONVECT™ Conversion.................................................18
Sabbath Mode............................................................................19
Dehydrating................................................................................20
Proofing Bread ...........................................................................20
Temperature Probe ....................................................................20
Timed Cooking...........................................................................21
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................22
Self-Cleaning Cycle....................................................................22
General Cleaning........................................................................23
Cooktop Light.............................................................................24
Oven Light(s) ..............................................................................25
Oven Door ..................................................................................25
Storage Drawer ..........................................................................25
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................26
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................27
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................27
In Canada ...................................................................................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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
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:
■
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.
■
Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
■
Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the
Room.
■
Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not
be left alone or unattended in area where the range
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the range.
■
Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
range.
■
User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of
the range unless specifically recommended in the
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
■
Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface
units.
■
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or
flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
■
Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
■
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials contact surface units or
areas near units until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and
surfaces facing the cooktop.
■ 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
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 your model.
Control Panel
l
Warming Element Switch
1.
(on ceramic glass models)
Electronic Oven Display
2.
Range
Simmer Switch
3.
(on ceramic glass models)
Left Front Control (Dual Circuit
4.
Element on ceramic glass models)
Left Rear Control
5.
Right Rear Control
6.
Right Front Control
7.
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Cooktop Light
1.
Warming Element
2.
(on ceramic glass models)
Surface Cooking Area
3.
(Dual Circuit Element on
ceramic glass models)
Temperature Probe Jack
4.
(not shown)
Anti-Tip Bracket
5.
Model and Serial Number
6.
(behind left side of drawer)
Storage Drawer
7.
Control Panel
8.
Ceramic Glass
9.
(on some models)
Simmer Element
10.
(on ceramic glass models)
Hot Surface Indicator Light
11.
(on ceramic glass models)
Automatic Oven Light
12.
Door Gasket
13.
Broil Element (not shown)
14.
Bake Element (not visible)
15.
Self-Clean Latch
16.
Parts and Features
not shown
Coil Elements
Oven Door Window
Oven Light
Broiler Pan and Grid
Broiler Pan Support (on
some models)
Roasting Rack
Temperature Probe
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COOKTOP USE
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
6-8
[MED- HI]
5
[MED]
2-4
[MED- LO]
LO or 1
Simmer Feature
(on some models)
■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry poultry or meat.
■ Cook pudding, sauce, icing or
gravy.
■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
■ Precise simmer control.
POWER ON Lights
Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow
when its control knob is on.
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1. POWER ON light
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
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.
■ Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it.
■ Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools,
air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop,
and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
■ Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surface
indicator light goes off. If not wiped up while warm, surface
pitting can occur.
■ Lift pots and pans on and off the cooktop. Sliding pots, pans
and skillets that have aluminum or copper bases could leave
permanent scratches and marks on the cooktop.
■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
on the cooktop. It could leave aluminum marks that cannot
be removed completely.
■ Do not allow objects that could melt, like plastic or aluminum
foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
■ Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)
outside the area.
Dual-Circuit
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)
Warming Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)
■ Home canning.
■ Large diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
■ Keep cooked foods warm.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or during the
Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
1. Surface Cooking Area
2. Cookware/Canner
3. 1" (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.
■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While rotating the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
■ Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
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.
Simmer Feature
(on ceramic glass models)
The Simmer feature is an adjustable heat setting for more precise
simmering. It is the right front surface cooking area or element.
When the Simmer Feature is not on, the right front surface
cooking area or element will function as usual.
To U s e:
1. Set SIMMER switch to ON.
2. Set SIMMER switch to OFF when finished.
Warming Element
(on ceramic glass models)
WARNING
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 size cookware.
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.
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
Use the Warming Element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour
is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warming Element can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warming
Element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, its
indicator light will glow as long as the Warming Element area is
too hot to touch.
■ Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use.
■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.
■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To U s e:
1. Set switch to ON.
2. Set switch to OFF when finished.
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Coil Elements and
Burner Bowls
(on some models)
WARNING
To Replace:
Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element
1.
receptacle.
Holding the coil element as level as possible, carefully push
2.
coil element terminal into the receptacle.
When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it
3.
will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the
receptacle.
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as
gasoline near this appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the
coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce
excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color. For more
information, see the “General Cleaning” section.
Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls,
make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off.
To Remove:
Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then
1.
lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl.
Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
2.
Lift-up Cooktop
(on some models)
The lift-up cooktop provides easy access underneath it for
cleaning. Be careful not to drop it because damage could occur
to the finish and the cooktop frame. For more information, see
the “General Cleaning” section.
To L ift:
Lift the front of the cooktop at both front corners until the
1.
support rods lock into place.
To Replace:
Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support
1.
rods back to unlock them.
Slowly lower the cooktop into place.
2.
Lift out the burner bowl.
3.
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