KitchenAid KKECT025 - User Manual

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

© 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...