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KAC-47
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
TOUCH-ACTIVATED
ELECTRONIC
INDUCTION COOKTOP
MODELS: KICU508SBL & KICU568SBL
JOB AID 4317409
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FORWARD This KitchenAid Job Aid “Touch-Activated Electronic Induction Cooktop” (Part No. 4317409), pro- vides the In-Home Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Touch-Activated Electronic Induction Cooktop. For specific information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Wiring Diagram” provided with the cooktop. The Wiring Diagrams used in this Job Aid are typical and should be used for training purposes only. Alwa
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1-1 Cooktop Safety .................................................................................................................. 1-1 Model & Serial Number Designations ................................................................................ 1-2 Model & Serial Number Label And Wiring Diagram Locations .......................
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GENERAL COOKTOP SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the 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 DANG
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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER K IC U 50 8 S BL 0 PRODUCT GROUP K = KITCHENAID PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION EC = ELECTRIC COOKTOP GC = GAS COOKTOP IC = INDUCTION COOKTOP MERCHANDISING SCHEME C = CERAMIC GLASS S = STANDARD / PORCELAIN METAL T = TEMPERED GLASS U = ULTIMA V = VBL PRO LINE SERIES X = 208 VOLTS CAPACITY / SIZE / SERIES / CONFIGURATION 1ST POSITION 2ND POSITION 0 = 2 BURN. / ELEM. 0 = 30˝ WIDE 1 = STANDARD 2 = 42˝ OR 12˝ WIDE 2 = GRILL /
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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL AND WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATIONS The Model/Serial Number label and Wiring Diagram locations are shown below. Wiring Diagram Location Model & Serial Number (On Bottom Of Cooktop) Label Location 1-3
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number KICU508SBL KICU568SBL Model Description Touch Activated 30˝ Ceramic Touch Activated 36˝ Ceramic Premium Black Induction Cooktop Premium Black Induction Cooktop Size-Configuration 30˝ 36˝ Dimensions/Specifications Exterior Dimensions Overall Height (in) 3-1/4˝ 3-1/4˝ Overall Width (in) 31˝ 37˝ Overall Depth (in) 21-9/16˝ 21-9/16˝ Cutout Dimensions Burner Box Height 3˝ 3˝ Cutout Width (in) 29-1/2˝ 35-1/2˝ Cutout Depth (in) 20-1/2˝ 2
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Model Number KICU508SBL KICU568SBL Miscellaneous Product Literature Installation Instructions Yes Yes Parts List Yes Yes Service Manual/Job Aid Yes Yes Tech Sheet Yes Yes Use & Care Guide Yes Yes Other Agency Approvals UL, CUL UL, CUL Approved to Install Over BI Oven Yes Yes Hardware Yes Yes Power Cord Length & # Wires 3 Foot/3 Wire 3 Foot/3 Wire Residential Use Only Yes Yes Warranty Limited 12 Mo 12 Mo Extended Ceramic Glass Cooking
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INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Using two screws, reattach the heat shield INSTALL HEAT SHIELD to the underside of the cooktop at the 1. Decide on the final location for the cooktop. predrilled holes as shown in the following illustration. W A RNING B Excessive Weight Hazard A Use two or more people to move and install cooktop. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 2. Using two or more people, place the A. Heat shield cooktop upside down on a covered
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Style 2: Cooktop over cabinets 2. Rotate brackets so they do not extend beyond edge of cooktop base. 1. Determine whether your cabinet construc- tion provides clearance for installing clamp- 3. Tighten screws enough to hold brackets ing brackets at cooktop base ends. This in place when cooktop is placed into the is the recommended location. Clamping cutout. brackets can be installed on the back of 4. Turn the cooktop right side up and place cooktop base bottom, if necessary. in cutout.
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4-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IMPORTANT: Use the 4-wire cable from home power supply in the U.S. where local codes do W A RNING not allow grounding through neutral, New Branch circuit installations (1996 NEC), mobile homes and recreational vehicles, new construction, and in Canada. A Electrical Shock Hazard E B F Disconnect power before servicing. G Use 8 gauge copper wire. Electrically ground cooktop. Failure to follow these instructions can H C result in
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3-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply ATTACH COOKTOP TO - U.S. Only COUNTERTOP IMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from power NOTE: This section applies only if you are using supply where local codes permit a 3-wire con- clamping brackets. nection. D A E C B B A F G A. Clamping screw H B. Countertop C. Foam seal C D. Cooktop I D 1. Place the 2-1/2 ˝ (6.4 cm) clamping screws into the brackets. A. Cable from home power supply F. White wire (from home power supply) B. Red wires 2. Check that the
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PRODUCT OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION Principles Of Induction Heating A temperature sensor under the glass is used in order to protect the inductor, and it moreover The use of induction heating in glass-ceramic allows detecting that an empty container is cooking devices has existed since 1987. being over-heated and stopping the heating With this technique, the container is heated process. directly. Therefore the cooking surface heats up only as a result of the heat transmitted from the c
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• As mentioned earlier, induction cooking en- User-Friendly ergy is supplied directly to the cooking utensil • Working conditions are improved with the by the magnetic field; thus, almost all of the absence of smoke and heat produced by source energy gets transferred to that cook- heating equipment. You can touch the outer ing utensil. With gas or conventional electric casing without getting burned. elements (including halogen), the energy is • If the electricity supply to your home is int
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different speeds according to the temperature Noises that are Common to the detected. The fan can also continue operating Normal Operation of Induction when the cooktop is turned off after being Cooktops used if the detected temperature continues Induction heating technology is based on the to be high. capacity that certain metal materials have to NOTE: All these noises are normal and inher- vibrate when they are subject to high frequency ent to induction technology, and they are not a
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TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing will operate Display shows messages • Is the cooktop wired properly? See the In- • Is “E” flashing on the surface cooking stallation Instructions for more information. area display? Thoroughly wipe or remove any object on touch keys. When finished • Has a household fuse blown, or has a cleaning, touch the correct key. The flashing circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse should stop. or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. • Is
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• Is the display flashing “Er” and numbers? Operational cooktop sounds If an “Er” and a series of numbers appear in the display panel, turn power off at the circuit • Is there a low humming? This occurs when breaker. Turn on again. If a problem contin- cooking at high power. The cause of this is ues, call customer service. See “Assistance the amount of energy which is transmitted or Service” in the Use & Care Guide. from the appliance to the cookware. This sound will quiet or go away wh
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