Summary of the content on the page No. 1
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 1
Use and Care Guide
Table of Contents..........2
A Note to You.................2
Cooktop Safety .............3
Getting to Know
Your Cooktop.................5
Using Your
Cooktop..........................7
Caring for Your
Cooktop........................12
Troubleshooting..........14
Requesting
Assistance
or Service.....................15
Warranty.......................18
For assistance or service in the U.S.A.,
call the Consumer Assistance Center.
1-800
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You .............................................2 Caring for Your Cooktop.........................12 Cooktop Safety ..........................................3 Cleaning the cooktop and control panel ................................12 Getting to Know Your Cooktop ................5 Cleaning the control knobs .................12 Using Your Cooktop ..................................7 How to keep your cooktop Using the surface uni
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 3 Cooktop Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injure
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 4 cooktop Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent units may be hot even though they are Surface Units – To reduce the risk of dark in color. Areas near surface units burns, ignition of flammable materials, may become hot enough to cause and spillage due to unintentional burns. During and after use, do not contact with the utensil, th
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
M M M M M E E E E E D D D D D L L L L L O O O O O I I I I I I I I I H H H H H H H H H H H H H I I I I L L L L M M M M M F F O O O O F F F F F F F E E E E E F F F F 3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 5 Getting to Know Your Cooktop This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use it to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Shown below are models with control knobs and dual-size and halogen surface units. 36" Models (KECC562G, KECC567G, an
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 6 Getting to Know Your Cooktop Shown below are models with electronic touch controls and dual-size surface units. 36" Models (KECC568G, YKECC568G) Touch Control panel Left rear Center rear Right rear Dual-size Ceramic touch touch touch surface unit cooktop control control control (p. 9) (pp. 7, 9, 10) HOT HOT HOT MED MED MED 4 6 4 6 4 6 3 7 3 3 7 7 ON ON ON 2 8 2 8 2 8 OFF OFF OFF LO HI LO HI LO HI MED MED 4 6 4 6 3 7 3 7 SINGLE ON/OFF ON 2 8 2 8 DUAL OFF ON
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
M E D L O I H M F 3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 7 Using Your Cooktop This section tells you how to operate the controls on the cooktop. It also discusses how the ceramic glass cooktop works, and includes tips on how to cook with and maintain the cooktop. To choose a power level other than HI, from wWARNING the HI setting, touch and hold, or tap, the arrow pointing to HI and the power level will decrease. Stop when you reach the desired level. Follow the same procedure from LO to increas
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
I I HOT H H H H I I L L O O F F F F 3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 8 Using Your Cooktop Using the dual-size surface unit Hot surface indicator lights (Models KECC502G, YKECC502G, The Hot Surface Indicator Lights in the lobe KECC507G, YKECC507G, KECC562G, at each control will glow when the surface KECC567G, and YKECC567G) units get hot. The Indicator Lights will continue to glow as long as the surface You can use the right rear and left front surface units as either small diameter, lower
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 9 Using Your Cooktop Using the ceramic glass cooktop Using the dual size surface unit (Models KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC568G, YKECC568G) You can use the left front surface unit as either a small diameter, lower wattage element (center inner ring) for smaller pans or as a large diameter, full wattage element (entire element to outer ring) for larger pans. Halogen element Use both elements (Models KECC507G, KECC567G, for larger pans YKECC507G, and YKECC567G)
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 10 Using Your Cooktop Wiping off the cooktop before and after Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. • • each use will help keep the surface free from See “Cleaning the cooktop and control stains and give you the most even heating. panel” in the “Caring for Your Cooktop” See “Cleaning the cooktop and control section for more information. panel” in the “Caring for Your Cooktop” section for care and cleaning suggestions. Characteristics of cookware mat
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 11 Using Your Cooktop Cookware tips • Select a pan that is about the same size • Check for rough spots on the bottom of as the surface cooking area. Cookware metal or glass cookware which will scratch should not extend more than 1 inch the ceramic glass surface. (2.5 cm) outside the area. • Use flat bottom cookware for best heat conduction from the surface cooking area • For best results and greater energy to the cookware. Determine flatn
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 12 Caring for Your Cooktop wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Cleaning the cooktop and control panel This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic glass cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on coil elements. Because of this, the surface
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 13 Caring for Your Cooktop How to keep your cooktop looking like new Your cooktop is designed for easy care. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating. Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme, included with your range, to clean and maintain the cooktop. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Ceramic glass DO NOT use steel wool, plastic cleaning cooktop
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 14 Troubleshooting You can solve many common cooktop problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 15 (in the U.S.A.), or on page 16 (in Canada). PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The unit is not wired into Wire the unit into a live circuit with operate a live circ
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 15 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions. If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.: Call the KitchenAid Consumer • Use and maintenance procedures. Assistance Center toll • Accessory and repair parts sales. free: 1-800-422-1230. • Specialized customer assistance Our cons
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 16 Requesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service in Canada: Call the KitchenAid Consumer • Installation information. Assistance Center toll free: • Accessory and repair parts sales. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST) at • Specialized customer assistance 1-800-461-5681. Our consult- (French speaking, hearing impaired, ants are available to assist limited vision, etc.). you. • Referrals to local dealers, service When calling: companies, and repa
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
3191524ENv10c32 7/6/98 4:36 PM Page 18 Ceramic Cooktop Warranty LENGTH OF KITCHENAID KITCHENAID WARRANTY: WILL PAY FOR: WILL NOT PAY FOR: ONE-YEAR Replacement parts and A. Service calls to: repair labor costs to 1. Correct the installation of the cooktop. FULL correct defects in materials 2. Instruct you how to use the cooktop. WARRANTY or workmanship. Service 3. Replace house fuses or correct FROM must be provided by an house wiring. DATE OF authorized KitchenAid PURCHASE B. Repairs when cook
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
3191524FRv03c20 7/6/98 4:32 PM Page 1 Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien BIEN PENSÉ. BIEN FABRIQUÉ.* Table des matières.......2 Note à l’intention de l’utilisateur...............2 Importantes instructions de sécurité ....................3 Pièces et caractéristiques de la table de cuisson.......6 Utilisation de la table de cuisson ....................8 Entretien de la table de cuisson ..................13 Guide de diagnostic ...................15 Demande d’assistance ou de service...........
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
3191524FRv03c20 7/6/98 4:32 PM Page 2 Table des matières Entretien de la table de cuisson ............13 Note à l’intention de l’utilisateur..............2 Importantes instructions de sécurité ......3 Nettoyage de la table de cuisson et du tableau de commande ...................13 Pièces et caractéristiques de la table de cuisson...............................6 Nettoyage des boutons de commande .....................................13 Utilisation de la table de cuisson ............8 Guide de d
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
3191524FRv03c20 7/6/98 4:33 PM Page 3 Importantes instructions de sécurité Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante. Nous donnons de nombreux messages de sécurité importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil ménager. Assurez-vous de toujours lire tous les messages de sécurité et de vous y conformer. Voici le symbole d'alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole d'alerte de sécurité vous signale les dangers susceptibles de causer le décès et des blessures graves à vous et à d'autres. Tous
