KitchenAid KERC500 - Manuals

6 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. Control Panel Ranges 1. Warming Element Switch (on ceramic glass models...

7 COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls 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. POWER ON Lights Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow when its control knob is on. 1. POWER ON li...

8 ■ 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...

9 Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models) 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 to...

10 Cookware IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper ...

12 Oven Temperature Control IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door during cycling may give incorrect readings. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature calibration...

14 To Bake or Roast: Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe.1. Press BAKE. Press the number pads to enter a tempe...

16 Convection Roast Convection roasting can be used for roasting meats and poultry, or for baking yeast breads and loaf cakes using a single rack. During convection roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan constantly circula...

17 Convection Broil During convection broiling, the broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan constantly circulates the hot air. The temperature is preset at 450°F (232°C), but can be changed to a different temperature. Cooking times will vary depe...

18 6. Press START. The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. “DELAY” and the stop time will also appear on the oven display. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. On some models, the vertical bar countdown and minute time countdown will appear on the ov...

19 2. Press STOP TIME. On some models, press DELAY START. 3. Press the number pads to enter the time of day to stop. On some models, press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads (buttons) until the correct time shows on the display. 4. Press START. The start time is automatically calculated and di...

20 BURNER BOWLS (on some models) Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle. ■ Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel wool pad. ■ Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions. ■ Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scour...

21 To Replace Starter: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power.2. Remove tube.3. Push starter in and turn approximately 90° counterclockwise. 4. Pull starter out of recessed area.5. Replace starter, tube and top of control panel.6. Plug in range or reconnect power. Resetting Range Circuit Breakers(on Ca...

22 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged?Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. ■ Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?Replace the fu...

23 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance....