Page 2 - Note to You; Thank you; Please record your model’s information.
2 A Note to You Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! 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 ...
Page 3 - mportant Safety Instructions; Your safety and the safety of others is very important.; DANGER; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING –; CAUTION –; – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
3 I mportant Safety Instructions continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injuredif you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injuredif you don’t follow instructions. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety mess...
Page 5 - Care and cleaning
5 • Disconnect the electrical supply and/orgas supply at the shutoff valve near thecooktop before servicing the cooktop. Gas cooktop • Gas fuels and their use in appliancescan cause minor exposures to benzene,formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, andsoot, primarily from incomplete combus-tion. Significant ...
Page 7 - arts and Features; Electric cooktop with cast-iron surface units; WARNING
7 P arts and Features Welcome to the world of customized cooktop cooking! With your Create-A-Cooktop, you cancombine several cooktops into one. De-pending on which capabilities you want yourcooktop to have, your unit can include oneor more of any of the following components:Electric Cooktop with Cas...
Page 8 - Gas cooktop with sealed burners
8 Electric ceramic cooktop with radiant/halogensurface units (Model KECC027) Gas cooktop with sealed burners (Model KGCT025) Ceramic cooktop Control knob Power on/hot sur- face lights Halogen surface unit Radiant surface unit Model and serialnumber plate (on bottom of outer box) Seal (at base of ste...
Page 10 - ookware; Cookware tips
10 C ookware Cookware tips • Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area. • Cookware with non-stick finish has heating characteristics of the base material. • Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal ...
Page 11 - Power on lights; Use; In This Section
11 LO OFF HI 6 5 4 3 2 Surfaceunitmarker Power on lights The Power On Lights on the control panelglow when a surface unit is turned on. Thetop light works with the rear surface unit,while the bottom light works with the frontsurface unit. Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker...
Page 12 - sing Your Electric Cast-Iron Surface Unit Cooktop; Control setting guide; The cast-iron surface units
12 Until you get used to the settings, usethe chart below as a guide. For bestresults, start cooking at the high setting;then turn the control knob down to continuecooking. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI • To start food cooking. • To bring liquid to a boil. 6-5 • To hold a rapid boil. • To quickly brown...
Page 13 - Control knobs; Tempered glass surface; aring for Your Electric Cast-Iron Surface Unit Cooktop; Care
13 Control knobs 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned to OFF. 2. Pull the control knobs straight off.3. Wash control knobs with sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse well and drywith a soft cloth. Do not soak. 4. Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place. NOTES: • When cleaning, nev...
Page 15 - Cleaning chart
15 Cleaning chart Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your cast-iron surface unit cooktop. WHAT TO USE Warm, soapy water and a sponge Sponge and warm,soapy water or papertowel and spray glasscleaner Warm, soapy water and a spongeSoapy, nonabrasivescrubbing pad or scouring powder Salt...
Page 16 - Power on/hot surface lights
16 Use In This Section Page Power on/hot surface lights .............16 Surface unit markers .......................16 The ceramic cooktop features a smooth, streamlined surface for ease of cooking and clean-ing. However, because ceramic cooktops operate differently than standard coil surface unitco...
Page 17 - The ceramic cooktop; sing Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop
17 SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI • To start food cooking. • To bring liquid to a boil. • Turn to LO or 3-2 whensizzle starts. 6-5 • To hold a rapid boil. • To fry poultry or meat. • Turn to LO or 3-2 whensizzle starts. 4 • To make pudding, sauce, orgravy. • To cook large amounts ofvegetables. • Turn to...
Page 18 - aring for Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop; Ceramic cooktop and control panel
18 Care In This Section Page Control knobs ...................................18 Ceramic cooktop and control panel ..................................................18 Your cooktop is designed for easy care. Youcan do most cleaning with items found aroundyour home. Cleaning your cooktop wheneverspil...
Page 19 - Cleaning tips; Cleaning your cooktop
19 C aring for Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop NOTE: Always wipe and dry your cooktopthoroughly after using cleanser to preventstreaking or staining. Cleaning tips What to use: • Cooktop Polishing Creme included withyour cooktop with a paper towel or clean,damp sponge. This creme has beendeveloped esp...
Page 20 - Surface burner markers
20 G as Cooktop with Sealed Burners Use In This Section Page Surface burner markers ..................20 Control setting guide .......................21 Your gas cooktop with sealed burners provides you with even heat and a clean, modernlook. For the most effective cooking, please read the following...
Page 21 - Surface burners; When to use the rear burner:; sing Your Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop
21 Surface burners The gas sealed burners have an auto-reignition system. The sealed burnersspread heat evenly across the bottom of thecooking utensil and provide infinite heatcontrol. The auto-reignition system senseswhen a burner flame has gone out and willautomatically reignite that burner. Your ...
Page 22 - aring for Your Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop
22 In case of a prolonged powerfailure Surface burners can be manually lighted.1. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn the control knob to HI. 2. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. NOTES: • Be careful when lighting burner. • Do not leave cooktop unattended ...
Page 24 - Gas sealed burners; Surface burner grates
24 Gas sealed burners Surface burner grates 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the burner grates. 3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water. Use a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing padfor heavily soiled areas. Rinse and drywell. Do not place grates ...
Page 25 - Caring for your cooktop
25 C aring for Your Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop Caring for your cooktop Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items foundaround the home. Cleaning your cooktopwhenever spills or soiling occurs will help tokeep it looking and operating like new. NOTES: • Before cleaning ...
Page 27 - Grill
27 E lectric Grill Use In This Section Page Power on lights .................................27 Grill markers .....................................27 Your electric grill gives you that outdoor flavor in the convenience and comfort of your home.To get the most out of your grill, please review this se...
Page 28 - sing Your Electric Grill
28 Grill chart Preheat 10 minutes on HI for best results.Then use the chart below to help you selecta grill setting and cooking time. Grillingtimes are approximate and may need to beadjusted to individual tastes. *Total grilling time. Turn food as needed. Cooking tips • Do not cover the entire cooki...
Page 29 - Steps to follow; aring for Your Electric Grill
29 Care In This Section Page Steps to follow ..................................29 Your grill is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around yourhome. Cleaning your grill whenever spills or soiling occurs helps to keep it looking andoperating like new. Steps to follow Foo...
Page 32 - aring for Your Downdraft Vent System
32 Care In This Section Page Steps to follow ................................32 Your vent system is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items foundaround your home. Cleaning your vent system regularly will help to keep it operating like new. Steps to follow 1. Disconnect power.2. R...
Page 34 - roubleshooting
34 POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage. A household fuse has blownor a circuit breaker hastripped. A household fuse has blownor a circuit breaker hastripped. You are not setting the controlknobs correctly. You are not pushing in beforeturning. The cooktop is ...
Page 35 - If you need assistance or service:; If you need replacement parts; For further assistance
35 R equesting Assistance orService If you need assistance or service: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling:Please know the purchase date, and thecomplete model and serial number of yourappliance (see the ...
Page 36 - Cooktop; arranty
© 1998 KitchenAid Printed in U.S.A. 4454944 8/98 LENGTH OFWARRANTY: ONE-YEAR FULLWARRANTYFROM DATE OFPURCHASE. SECOND-THROUGH FIFTH-YEAR LIMITEDWARRANTYFROM DATE OFPURCHASE. KITCHENAIDWILL PAY FOR: Replacement partsand repair labor coststo correct defects inmaterials or workman-ship. Service must be...