KitchenAid YKESS908 User Manual
ELECTRIC RANGE
ARCHITECT®SERIES II
Use &Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230
In Canada, call for assistance, installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
Table of Contents............................................................................................................2
or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com
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Models KERS807 KESK901 KESS907 KESS908 YKERS807 YKESS907 YKESS908
W10162196A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................9
Ceramic Glass (on some models)................................................9
Cookware .....................................................................................9
Home Canning ...........................................................................10
Cooktop Controls - Touch-Activated Custom
Control Temperature Management System ..............................10
Cooktop Controls - Custom Knobs Custom
Control Temperature Management System ..............................12
Cooktop Controls - Standard Knobs.........................................14
GLASS TOUCH-ACTIVATED
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL.................................................15
Electronic Control Pads .............................................................16
Oven Displays ............................................................................16
Start............................................................................................16
Control Lock...............................................................................16
Off...............................................................................................16
Clock/Timer Display ...................................................................16
Timer...........................................................................................16
OPTIONS.......................................................................................17
Options Selection Pad ...............................................................17
Fahrenheit and Celsius - Option 1.............................................17
Tones - Options 2, 3, 4 ..............................................................17
Dehydrate - Option 5 (on convection models, closed door).....17
Oven Temperature Calibration - Option 6 .................................17
Sabbath Mode - Option 7..........................................................18
OVEN USE.....................................................................................19
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................19
Bakeware....................................................................................19
Meat Thermometer.....................................................................19
Temperature Probe (on convection models) .............................19
Oven Vent...................................................................................20
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................20
Bake............................................................................................20
Broil.............................................................................................21
Convection Cooking (on some models).....................................22
EasyConvect Conversion (on some models).............................22
Convection Bake (on some models)..........................................22
Convection Roast (on some models).........................................23
Convection Broil (on some models)...........................................24
Proofing Bread (on some models) .............................................24
Timed Cooking ...........................................................................24
Warming Drawer (on some models)...........................................25
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................26
Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)......................................26
General Cleaning........................................................................27
Oven Light(s)...............................................................................28
Oven Door ..................................................................................29
Storage Drawer ..........................................................................29
Warming Drawer (on some models)..........................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................30
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................31
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................31
In Canada ...................................................................................31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................32
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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
DANGER
WARNING
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
happen if the instructions are not followed.
The Anti-TipBracket
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.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
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.
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.
■ 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.
For units with ventilating hood –
■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■ When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 those of your model.
Glass Touch-Activated Electronic Oven Control Panel (Models KESS908 and YKESS908)
A
CLEAN
TIME
NIGHT
PROBE
TEMP
LIGHT
HR MIN
MIN HR SEC MIN
DELAY
START
STOP
TIME
TIME
B
F
C
CONTROL
ON
COOK TIME
MED LOW HI
LOCKED
A. Oven display
B. Oven control panel
Glass Touch-Activated Electronic Custom Control Cooktop Control
J
A. Right rear touch control (dual-size element)
A
B. Right front touch control (single element)
C. ALL OFF/control lock
D. Zone diameter indicator (triple)
E. Left front touch control (triple-size element)
I
H
G
F
C
BDE
F. Zone diameter indicator (dual)
G. Hot surface indicator lights
H. Zone diameter indicator (single)
I. Increase/Decrease temperature touch control
J. Left rear touch control (dual-size element)
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Range
D
E
E
A
F
G
B
H
I
J
K
C
L
M
D
A. Dual-size oval element
B. Triple-size element
C. Anti-tip bracket
D. Warming drawer
Oven Interior
E. Dual-size element
F. Electronic cooktop touch controls
G. Ceramic surface cooking area
H. Oven control panel
I. Automatic oven light switch/
self-clean latch
A
A. Oven lights
B. Full and center broil
elements
C. Oven cavity sensor
B
J.
Temperature probe jack
(not shown)
K. Door gasket
L. Model and serial number
M.
Oven door window
C
A
D. T.H.E.™ convection fan and element (not visible)
E. CleanBake™ element (not visible)
Parts and Features not shown
(on some models)
Broiler pan and grid
Roasting rack
Tem p eratur e p r obe
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Glass Touch-Activated Electronic Oven Control/Cooktop Knob Control Models
Electronic Custom Control Knob (Models KERS807, YKERS807, KESS907 and YKESS907)
A
C
A. Surface locator and indicator light
B. Oven display
C. Left rear cooktop element control
(dual-size element)
D
Standard Control Knob (Model KESK901)
A
B
CLEAN
TIME
NIGHT
PROBE
TEMP
LIGHT
MED LOW HI
F
C
CONTROL
ON
COOK TIME
LOCKED
HR MIN
DELAY
MIN HR SEC MIN
START
TIME
E
D. Left front cooktop element control
(dual-size element)
E. Oven control panel
B
STOP
TIME
F
G
F. Right front cooktop element control
(single element)
G. Right rear cooktop element control
(dual-size element)
C
D
A. Surface locator and indicator light
B. Oven display
C. Left rear cooktop element control
(single element)
CLEAN
TIME
NIGHT
PROBE
TEMP
LIGHT
MED LOW HI
F
C
CONTROL
ON
COOK TIME
LOCKED
HR MIN
DELAY
MIN HR SEC MIN
START
TIME
E
D. Left front cooktop element control
(dual-size element)
E. Oven control panel
F. Simmer switch
STOP
TIME
F
G
H
G. Right front cooktop element control
(single element)
H. Right rear cooktop element control
(single element)
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Range
L
D
E
D
E
F
A
G
H
I
J
B
K
A. Dual-size element
(rear element also dual on
electronic control models)
B. Anti-tip bracket
C. Warming drawer
(storage drawer on standard
control models)
Oven Interior
C
D. Ceramic surface cooking area
E. Selectable simmer feature
(available on standard control
models)
F. Hot surfaces indicator lights
G. Control panel
H. Automatic oven light switch/
self-clean latch
A
I.
Temperature probe jack
(not shown)
(electronic knob control only)
J. Door gasket
K. Model and serial number
L. Oven door window
B
C
A
Parts and Features not shown
(on some models)
Broiler pan and grid
Roasting rack
Temperature probe
Simmer feature switch
A. Oven lights
B. Full and center broil
elements
C. Oven cavity sensor
D. T.H.E.™ convection fan and element (on 807 and 907 models)
E. CleanBake™ element (not visible)
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COOKTOP USE
C
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level.
It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep
it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On
cooktops with white or biscuit ceramic glass, soils and stains
may be more visible, and may require more cleaning and care.
Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For
more information, see “General Cleaning” section.
■ Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
■ Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools,
air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop,
and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to
cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause
pitting and permanent marks.
■ Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop.
Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on
cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the
cooktop.
■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that
cannot be removed completely.
■ Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or
aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
■ Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
B
■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
■ Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a
well-fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
Copper
■ Heats quickly and evenly.
■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
A
A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. ½" (1.3 cm) Maximum overhang
■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
Earthenware
Porcelain
enamel-onsteel or cast
iron
Stainless steel
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
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Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking
area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not
extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking
area or element.
■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or
surface burners at the same time.
■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
■ For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
Cooktop Controls- Touch-Activated
Custom Control Temperature Management System
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
DUAL and TRIPLESIZE ELEMENTS
■ Large diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
■ Home canning.
HI ■ Bring liquid to a boil.
MED- HI
[8-10]
MED
[6-7]
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and
gravies.
MED-LO
■ Stew or steam food.
[4-5]
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The electronic touch controls offer a variety of heat settings for
optimal cooking results. When melting foods such as chocolate
or butter, or when proofing bread, the surface cooking area can
be set to MELT & HOLD for very low temperature operation.
To keep cooked foods warm or to heat serving dishes, the
surface cooking area can be set to KEEP WARM.
For maximum element operation, all cooktop touch-activated
controls can be set to HI when bringing liquids to a fast and rapid
boil. Touch the “-” pad to immediately reach the HI setting.
NOTE: This cooktop automatically adjusts for 208V operation
without affecting cooking performance.
LO-3
[SIMMER]
KEEP WARM
■ Simmer (range of simmer
temperatures)
■ Keep cooked foods warm.
MELT & HOLD ■ Melt chocolate or butter.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
Single, Dual and Triple-Size Elements
A
A. Single size
A
B
To Use :
1. Touch ON/OFF.
2. Touch the “+” or “-” pad to increase or decrease power.
3. To choose a power level between HI and MELT & HOLD,
touch and hold either pad until the desired level has been
reached.
4. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surface
cooking area(s) off individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn all
elements off at the same time.
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A. Single size
B. Dual size
A
B
A. Single size
B. Dual size
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