Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
- iii - TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1-1 Cooktop Safety................................................................................................................... ...
Page 4 - — NOTES —
Page 5 - GENERAL; Cooktop Safety; DANGER
1-1 GENERAL Cooktop Safety You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what canhappen if the instru...
Page 6 - Model & Serial Number Designations
1-2 SERIAL NUMBER DP 0 24 01234 DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY DP = CLEVELAND YEAR OF PRODUCTION 0 = 2010 WEEK OF PRODUCTION 24 = 24TH WEEK PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER MODEL NUMBER K IC U 50 9 X SS 0 PRODUCT GROUP K = KITCHENAID BRAND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION EC = ELECTRIC COOKTOP GC = GAS COOKTOP IC = INDUCTION...
Page 7 - Number Label
1-3 Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations The Model/Serial Number label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below. Model & Serial Number Label Location Tech Sheet Location (On Bottom Of Cooktop In Plastic Bag))
Page 8 - New Model
1-4 Specifications New Model ColorCooktop WidthCooktop MaterialNumber of ElementsLeft Front TypeLeft Front PowerLeft Rear TypeLeft Rear PowerRight Front TypeRight Front PowerRight Rear TypeRight Rear PowerCentral Front TypeCentral Rear PowerControl TypeControl LocationKnobFeatures KICU500X BL/SS (BL...
Page 10 - Induction Cooktop Components
1-6 Induction Cooktop Components A. Cooktop base B. Power control board right C. Power control board leftD. Plastic housing E. User interface harness F. Fan G. User interface H. Aluminum plate I. Coil (6" [15.2 cm]) J. Coil (9" [22.9 cm]) K. Mounting bracket L. Mounting clips (4) M. Assembly...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION INFORMATION; Installation Instructions; To Install Brackets into Marble Countertop:; WARNING; Electrical Shock Hazard
2-1 INSTALLATION INFORMATION Installation Instructions NOTE: Kit Part Number W10310006 is re- quired for installing the cooktop into a marble countertop. See the “Assistance or Service” section of the Use and Care Guide for infor- mation on ordering. To Install Brackets into Marble Countertop: 2. Cl...
Page 13 - Make Electrical Connection
2-3 Installation Instructions (continued) Make Electrical Connection 4-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply This cooktop is manufactured with a frame- connected, green (or bare) ground wire. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Remove junction box cover if it is present. 3. Connect the flexible cable conduit from t...
Page 15 - PRODUCT OPERATION; Understanding The Makeup Of A Magnet; Theory Of Induction Cooking
3-1 PRODUCT OPERATION Understanding The Makeup Of A Magnet Metals are available to us in many different shapes and make-up. Copper, Cast Iron, Tin, Aluminum, Stainless steel and so on. They are all made up of positive and negatively charged electrons that distinguish metals from each other. In some ...
Page 16 - The range of the frequency converter is 20 to 60 kHz.
3-2 Remember, opposites attract and by providing voltage, the positive and negative charges in the induction coil create a tremendous magnetic field. Aligned positive and negative charge Figure 2 The electrical circuit from our house supply is 240 VAC and 60 Hz. Meaning the positive and negative ele...
Page 17 - Advantages Of Induction Cooking; High Thermal Efficiency And; Environmentally Sound
3-3 Advantages Of Induction Cooking Heat is developed directly and instantly within • 1 second inside the pot or pan, allowing a much quicker startup than other heating equipment. Heating process times can be dramatically reduced & production output can be significantly increased. With induction...
Page 18 - Pinpoint Accuracy; Maximum Repeatability
3-4 Noises that are Common to the Normal Operation of Induction Cooktops Induction heating technology is based on the capacity that certain metal materials have to vibrate when they are subject to high frequency waves. Under certain circumstances, these vibrations may make certain sounds of a low vo...
Page 19 - Overview of Induction Cookware; Pots and Pans good for Induction
3-5 turned off after being used if the detected temperature continues to be high. NOTE: All these noises are normal and inherent to induction technology, and they are not a sign of any breakdown.The noises that occur with greatest frequency are those with containers that have a “sandwich” type base....
Page 20 - —NOTES—
Page 21 - Component Locations; COMPONENT ACCESS
4-1 Component Locations COMPONENT ACCESS User Interface Aluminum Plate Thermofuse Thermofuse Left Front Induction Element Assembly Right Front Induction Element Assembly Right Rear Induction Element Assembly Left Rear Induction Element Assembly Left Power ControlBoard Right Power ControlBoard Filter...
Page 22 - Removing the Cooktop Glass
4-2 Removing the Cooktop Glass 1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop from its mounting location, (see “Installation Instructions” in Section 2). Position the cooktop so that you can access the bracket screws below the cooktop glass. 3. Remove the (6) T-20 Torx® head screws from...
Page 23 - Removing the User Interface
4-3 Removing the User Interface 1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop glass from the cooktop (see page 4-2 for the procedure). 4. Remove the two edge connectors from the top of the User Interface. 3. Gently pull up on edges of User Interface board to release holder tabs, raise ...
Page 24 - Removing an Induction Element
4-4 Removing an Induction Element 1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.2. Remove the cooktop glass from the cooktop (see page 4-2 for the procedure). Left Front Induction 6 inch Element Left Rear Induction 9 inch Element Right Rear Induction 8 inch Element Right Front Induction 6 inch Element 3. Th...
Page 25 - Removing a Cooling Fan
4-5 1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power. 2. Remove the cooktop glass. 3. Remove elements. 4. Remove 11 screws that mount the aluminum plate, and 1 ground screw. Be sure to replace the ground screw when reassembling, see figure 1. 5. a) Disconnect the 3-wire fan connector from power control board, ...
Page 26 - To remove a Power Control board:; Removing, Power Control Board, Fuses and EMI Board
4-6 To remove a Power Control board: 1. a) Unplug cooktop or disconnect power.b) Remove the cooktop from installation.c) Remove cooktop glass.d) Remove the aluminum plate. e) Disconnect the wires from the power control board terminals. f) Remove 2 screws. g) Slide the board from under the two tabs o...
Page 27 - To access the terminal block, shunt clip and; Terminal Block, Capacitor, Shunt Clip and Thermofuses
4-7 To access the terminal block, shunt clip and thermofuses: 1. Unplug cooktop or disconnect power. a) Remove the cooktop from installation.b) Remove cooktop glass.c) Remove the elementsd) Remove screws and lift the aluminum plate. e) The terminal block, shunt clip and thermofuses are now accessibl...
Page 29 - COMPONENT TESTING; FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN’S USE ONLY
5-1 COMPONENT TESTING Before testing any of the components, perform the following checks: The most common cause for control failure • is corrosion on connectors. Therefore, disconnecting and reconnecting wires will be necessary throughout test procedures. All tests/checks should be made with a • VOM...
Page 30 - Reconfiguration Chart
5-2 Component Testing (continued) Component Testing Chart To Enter Manual Configuration Mode: NOTE: This menu is accessible only during the first minutes after the cooktop is plugged in. 1. Remove the key-lock functionality by pressing the Control Lock button. 2. Press the following keys sequentiall...
Page 31 - Coil Burner; Coil Sensor
5-3 Component Testing (continued) The resistance of the coil differs according to the size of the coil. Coil Burner Coil Sensor (S1) This sensor reduces power output from the burner before it completely fails. Coil Sensor: begins at 400°F (210°C) to gradually reduce the power output of the element, ...
Page 32 - Strip Circuit
5-4 Strip Circuit This is a simplified strip circuit of the operation of a typical burner. You can see what components are working during the operation of a burner. Component Testing (continued)
Page 33 - TROUBLESHOOTING; For Service Technicians Only
6-1 TROUBLESHOOTING Before testing any of the components, perform the following checks: The most common cause for control failure • is corrosion on connectors. Therefore, disconnecting and reconnecting wires will be necessary throughout test procedures. All tests/checks should be made with a • VOM o...
Page 35 - Failure Codes; Failure/Error Code Types
6-3 Troubleshooting (continued) Failure Codes Type 1 This is showing a TYPE 1 failure code…. Only one burner affected. In this case Burner (coil) sensor is not working. Only the left rear burner is affected. All other burners can be used. Type 2 failure codes– come from the control board, there coul...
Page 39 - Control Board Indicator Light; Green
6-7 Troubleshooting (continued) Control Board Indicator Light These LEDs are mainly used in the labs and for engineering evaluations. However, the technician should consider a blinking red light as something not properly working inside the system. The green light always blinks whenever power is supp...
Page 41 - WIRING DIAGRAM; COOKTOP
7-1 WIRING DIAGRAM 30 ˝ COOKTOP Power Cord Ground To Burner Box 240V L1 L2 G 208 - 240V L1 L2 W1 L2 L1 Cx2 Cx1 TF2 TF1 Legend: IPC - Induction Power Control Board EMI - Filter Board BL - Blower (Left) BR - Blower (Right) I1 - Inductor (Single Zone) S1 - Sensor UI - User Interface (Touch Control) W1 ...
Page 43 - IN THE UNITED STATES:
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES: FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARANTY INFORMATION CALL: FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL: THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-832-7174 HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN AUTHORIZ...