KitchenAid Cooktop KECC027 User Manual

Use and Care Guide  
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A Note to You. ...............................2  
Important Safety  
Instructions. ..................................3  
Parts and Features. ......................7  
Cookware.....................................10  
Electric Cooktop with  
Cast-Iron Surface Units  
Use ..........................................11  
Care.........................................13  
Electric Ceramic Cooktop  
with Radiant/Halogen  
Surface Units  
Use..........................................16  
Care.........................................18  
Gas Cooktop with Sealed Burners  
Use..........................................20  
Care.........................................22  
Electric Grill  
Use..........................................27  
Care.........................................29  
Side Mount Downdraft  
Vent System  
Use..........................................31  
Care.........................................32  
Troubleshooting..........................34  
Requesting Assistance or  
Service ........................................35  
Warranty. .....................................36  
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS  
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.  
1-800-422-1230  
Call with questions or comments.  
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP  
THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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KITCHENAID Create-A-Cooktop  
Models: KECT025 KECC027 KGCT025  
KECG020 KSVD060B  
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Important Safety Instructions  
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 injured  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
wDANGER  
You can be killed or seriously injured  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
wWARNING  
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,  
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING – To reduce the risk of  
fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or  
damage when using the cooktop, follow  
basic precautions, including the following:  
Disconnect the electrical supply before  
servicing the cooktop.  
Never Use the Cooktop for Warming  
or Heating the Room.  
CAUTION – Do not store items of  
interest to children in cabinets above  
the cooktop – children climbing on  
the cooktop to reach items could be  
seriously injured.  
Proper Installation – The cooktop, when  
installed, must be electrically grounded  
in accordance with local codes or, in the  
absence of local codes, with the  
Injuries may result from the misuse of the  
cooktop such as stepping, leaning, or  
sitting on the top surface.  
Maintenance – Keep cooktop area clear  
and free from combustible materials,  
gasoline, and other flammable vapors  
and liquids.  
Storage on Cooktop – Flammable  
materials should not be stored on or  
near surface units.  
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.  
Be sure the cooktop is properly installed  
and grounded by a qualified technician.  
Top burner flame size should be adjusted  
so it does not extend beyond the edge of  
the cooking utensil.  
This cooktop is equipped with a three-  
prong grounding plug for your protection  
against shock hazard and should be  
plugged directly into a properly grounded  
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the  
grounding prong from this plug.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS  
OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface  
units may be hot even though they are  
dark in color. Areas near surface units  
may become hot enough to cause  
burns. During and after use, do not  
touch, or let clothing or other flammable  
materials contact surface units or areas  
near units until they have had sufficient  
time to cool. Among those areas are  
the cooktop and surfaces facing the  
cooktop.  
Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is  
equipped with one or more surface units  
of different size. Select utensils having  
flat bottoms large enough to cover the  
surface unit heating element. The use  
of undersized utensils will expose a  
portion of the heating element to direct  
contact and may result in ignition of  
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil  
to burner will also improve efficiency.  
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned  
Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent  
Surface Units – To reduce the risk of  
burns, ignition of flammable materials,  
and spillage due to unintentional  
contact with the utensil, the handle of  
a utensil should be positioned so that it  
is turned inward, and does not extend  
over adjacent surface units.  
Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop –  
If cooktop should break, cleaning  
solutions and spillovers may penetrate  
the broken cooktop and create a risk  
of electric shock. Contact a qualified  
technician immediately.  
Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a  
wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe  
spills on a hot cooking area, be careful  
to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners  
can produce noxious fumes if applied  
to a hot surface.  
For units with ventilating hood –  
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended  
at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes  
smoking and greasy spillovers that  
may ignite.  
Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain  
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,  
earthenware, or other glazed utensils  
are suitable for cooktop service without  
breaking due to the sudden change in  
temperature.  
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently –  
Grease should not be allowed to  
accumulate on hood or filter.  
When flaming foods under the hood,  
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating,  
may spread the flame.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Vent system  
Do not block the vent system.  
Do not put hands in vent box when fan is  
on. Injury could result.  
Disconnect the electrical supply and/or  
gas supply at the shutoff valve near the  
cooktop before servicing the cooktop.  
Filter must be in place for proper vent  
system operation.  
Gas cooktop  
Gas fuels and their use in appliances  
can cause minor exposures to benzene,  
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and  
soot, primarily from incomplete combus-  
tion. Significant exposure to these  
substances can be a health risk.  
Properly adjusted burners with a blue,  
rather than a yellow, flame will minimize  
incomplete combustion. Venting with a  
hood or an open window will further  
minimize exposure.  
Care and cleaning  
Clean cooktop with care. Some cleaners  
can produce noxious fumes if applied to  
a hot surface. If a wet paper towel is  
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking  
area, be careful to avoid steam burns.  
Do not repair or replace any part of the  
cooktop unless specifically  
recommended in this manual. All other  
servicing should be referred to a quali-  
fied technician.  
Never use a match or other flame to  
look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury  
could result.  
Any additions, changes, or conversions  
required in order for this appliance to  
satisfactorily meet the application needs  
must be made by an authorized dealer.  
Know where your main gas shutoff  
valve is located.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
electric shock, or injury to persons,  
observe the following:  
injury to persons in the event of a range  
top grease fire, observe the following:  
Use this unit only in the manner intended  
by the manufacturer. If you have  
questions, contact the manufacturer.  
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting  
lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn  
off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO  
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not  
go out immediately, EVACUATE and  
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.  
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN –  
You may be burned.  
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch  
power off at service panel and lock the  
service disconnecting means to prevent  
power from being switched on  
accidentally. When the service  
disconnecting means cannot be locked,  
securely fasten a warning device such as  
a tag, to the service panel.  
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet  
dishcloths or towels – a violent steam  
explosion will result.  
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of a  
range top grease fire:  
1. You know you have a Class ABC  
extinguisher and you already know  
how to operate it.  
2. The fire is small and contained in the  
area where it started.  
3. The fire department is being called.  
4. You can fight the fire with your back  
to an exit.  
Keep fan, filters and grease laden  
surfaces clean.  
Always turn hood ON when cooking at  
high heat.  
Use high range setting on range only  
when necessary. Heat oil slowly on low  
to medium setting.  
Don’t leave range unattended when  
cooking.  
Always use cookware and utensils  
appropriate for the type of food being  
prepared.  
Caution: For General Venting Use  
Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous  
Or Explosive Materials and Vapors.  
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Parts and Features  
Welcome to the world of customized  
cooktop cooking!  
With your Create-A-Cooktop, you can  
Mount Downdraft Vent System. (For infor-  
combine several cooktops into one. De-  
pending on which capabilities you want your  
cooktop to have, your unit can include one  
or more of any of the following components:  
Electric Cooktop with Cast-Iron Surface  
Units, Electric Ceramic Cooktop with Radi-  
ant/Halogen Surface Units, Gas Cooktop  
with Sealed Burners, Electric Grill, and Side  
mation on installing your Create-A-Cooktop,  
see the Installation Instructions included  
with your unit.)  
This section contains captioned illustra-  
tions of each component available to you.  
Use them to become familiar with the  
location and appearance of all parts and  
features.  
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Explosion Hazard  
Keep flammable materials and vapors,  
such as gasoline, away from cooktop.  
Failure to do so can result in death,  
explosion, or fire.  
Electric cooktop with cast-iron surface units  
(Model KECT025)  
Tempered glass  
Cast-iron  
surface unit  
surface  
Control knob  
Trim ring  
Power on lights  
Model and serial  
number plate  
(on bottom of  
outer box)  
Seal (at base of stem)  
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Parts and Features  
Electric ceramic cooktop with radiant/halogen  
surface units  
(Model KECC027)  
Halogen  
surface unit  
Ceramic cooktop  
Control knob  
Radiant  
surface unit  
Power on/hot sur-  
face lights  
Model and serial  
number plate  
(on bottom of  
outer box)  
Seal (at base of stem)  
Gas cooktop with sealed burners  
(Model KGCT025)  
Surface burner grate  
Surface burner cap  
Tempered glass  
surface  
Control knob  
Surface burner base  
Model and serial  
number plate  
(on bottom of  
outer box)  
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Parts and Features  
Electric grill  
(Model KECG020)  
Heating element  
Grease pan  
Grate  
Rock pack  
Power on lights  
Control knob  
Model and serial  
number plate  
(on bottom of  
outer box)  
Seal (at base of stem)  
Side mount downdraft vent system  
(Model KSVD060B)  
Vent cover  
Filter  
Control knob  
Model and serial  
number plate  
(on bottom of  
outer box)  
Seal (at base of stem)  
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Cookware  
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.  
Check for rough spots on the bottom of  
metal or glass cookware which will scratch  
the ceramic glass surface.  
Use flat bottom cookware for best heat  
conduction from the surface cooking area  
to the cookware. Determine flatness with  
the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler  
across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it  
up to the light. No light should be visible  
under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all  
directions and look for any light.  
Do not leave empty cookware, or  
cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot  
surface cooking area. The cookware  
could overheat, causing damage to the  
cookware or the surface cooking area.  
For best results and greater energy  
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed  
cookware that makes good contact with  
the surface cooking area. Cookware with  
rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some  
porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms  
could cause uneven heating and poor  
cooking results.  
Cookware designed with slightly indented  
bottoms or small expansion channels can  
be used.  
Cookware with non-stick finish has  
heating characteristics of the base material.  
Characteristics of cookware materials  
The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan  
material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the  
best cooking results.  
Aluminum  
• Heats quickly and evenly.  
• Use for all types of cooking.  
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.  
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.  
Cast iron  
• Heats slowly and evenly.  
• Good for browning and frying.  
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.  
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.  
Ceramic or  
ceramic glass  
• Heats slowly and unevenly.  
• Use on low to medium settings.  
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.  
Copper  
• Heats very quickly and evenly.  
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.  
Earthenware  
• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
• Use on low settings.  
Porcelain enamel-on-steel • See cast iron and stainless steel.  
or enamel-on-cast iron  
• Heats quickly but unevenly.  
Stainless steel  
• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware  
provides even heating.  
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.  
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Electric Cooktop with  
Cast-Iron Surface Units  
Use  
In This Section  
Page  
Power on lights ................................11  
Surface unit markers ........................11  
Page  
Control setting guide ........................12  
The cast-iron surface units ..............12  
Cast-iron surface units may retain heat for a longer period of time than standard surface  
units. To get the most out of this cooktop, please read the following instructions.  
Power on lights  
The Power On Lights on the control panel  
glow when a surface unit is turned on. The  
top light works with the rear surface unit,  
Power  
on lights  
while the bottom light works with the front  
surface unit.  
Surface unit markers  
OFF  
The solid dot in the surface unit marker  
LO  
3
HI  
5
Surface  
unit  
marker  
shows which surface unit is turned on by  
that knob.  
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2
4
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Using Your Electric Cast-Iron Surface Unit Cooktop  
Control setting guide  
Until you get used to the settings, use  
the chart below as a guide. For best  
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results, start cooking at the high setting;  
then turn the control knob down to continue  
cooking.  
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE  
HI  
To start food cooking.  
To bring liquid to a boil.  
Fire Hazard  
6-5  
To hold a rapid boil.  
To quickly brown or sear  
meat.  
Turn off all controls when done  
cooking.  
Failure to do so can result in death  
or fire.  
4
To make pudding, sauce, or  
gravy.  
To maintain a slow boil.  
To fry poultry or meat.  
3-2  
LO  
To stew or stem food.  
To simmer food.  
To maintain liquid just below  
simmer.  
To melt chocolate or butter.  
To keep food warm.  
Push in controls before turning to a  
setting. You can set them anywhere  
between HI and OFF.  
The cast-iron surface units  
Cast-iron surface units are made of heavy  
cast-iron to provide even cooking. Each  
surface unit has a built-in protective limiter  
as a safety feature.  
The limiter will automatically reduce the heat  
level to provide even cooking temperatures  
and to protect the surface unit.  
NOTE: Cast-iron surface units stay hot for a  
long time. Do not use the HI setting for long  
periods of time or leave pans on hot surface  
units when cooking is done. Burned food and  
damage to the cookware could result. You  
may want to turn the cast-iron surface unit off  
a few minutes before you finish cooking.  
The limiter senses uneven  
cooking temperatures when:  
A pan boils dry.  
A pan is removed and the surface unit is  
left on.  
The bottom of the pan is too large or too  
small for the surface unit. This will result in  
longer cooking times.  
The bottom of the pan is rounded,  
warped, ribbed, or dented and does not  
make full contact with the surface unit.  
Before placing a pan on cast-iron  
surface units for the first time, heat on HI  
setting for five minutes. The surface units  
will give off smoke as the protective coating,  
applied at the factory, finishes bonding to  
the surface.  
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Caring for Your Electric Cast-Iron Surface Unit Cooktop  
Care  
In This Section  
Page  
Page  
The cast-iron surface units ..............14  
Cleaning chart ....................................15  
Control knobs ..................................13  
Tempered glass surface ..................13  
Your cooktop is designed for easy care.  
You can do most cleaning with items found  
around your home. Clean your cooktop  
whenever spills or soiling occurs to help  
keep it looking and operating like new.  
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.  
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 dry  
with a soft cloth. Do not soak.  
4. Replace control knobs by pushing them  
firmly into place.  
NOTES:  
To prevent moisture from collecting in  
control area, do not remove seals under  
control knobs. Wipe up spills in control  
area as soon as they occur.  
When cleaning, never use steel wool,  
abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners  
which may damage the finish. After  
cleaning, make sure all control knobs  
point to OFF.  
Tempered glass surface  
1. Wipe with sponge and warm, soapy water  
or paper towel and mild glass cleaner.  
2. Dry with a soft cloth.  
3. If soap or detergent solutions are used,  
make sure to rinse thoroughly to prevent  
filmy residue.  
NOTE: When cleaning cooktop with knobs  
removed, DO NOT allow water to run down  
inside unit. When cleaning, never use steel  
wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners  
which may damage the finish.  
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Caring for Your Electric Cast-Iron Surface Unit Cooktop  
The cast-iron surface units  
1. For best results, wipe off surface units  
with a damp sponge and soapy water  
after each use. Remove burned-on food  
with a nonabrasive, soap-filled scouring  
pad. The red spot in the center of the  
surface unit will gradually wash off. This  
is normal and will not affect the operation  
of the surface unit.  
2. Dry the surface unit completely after  
cleaning. Turn on the surface unit for a  
few minutes to thoroughly dry.  
3. After the surface unit has cooled, use  
a paper towel to apply a thin coat of salt-  
free oil to the surface units to season and  
restore the finish. Wipe excess oil off trim  
rings.  
4. Then heat 3-5 minutes. Some smoking  
may occur; this is normal. If surface units  
have dark spots caused by grease and  
food, the oil treatment will improve their  
appearance but not eliminate the spots.  
NOTE: You can apply optional Electrol  
dressing to the surface units to improve  
their appearance.  
To obtain order information for Electrol  
dressing (Part No. 814030), write to:  
KitchenAid  
Parts Distribution Center  
123 Koomler Drive  
LaPorte, IN 46350  
OR  
Call 1-800-422-1230 to order. You must  
have a major credit card to order by phone.  
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Caring for Your Electric Cast-Iron Surface Unit Cooktop  
Cleaning chart  
Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your cast-iron surface unit cooktop.  
PART  
HOW TO CLEAN  
WHAT TO USE  
Control knobs  
Wash, rinse, and dry well.  
Do not soak.  
Warm, soapy water  
and a sponge  
Do not remove seals under  
control knobs.  
Sponge and warm,  
soapy water or paper  
towel and spray glass  
cleaner  
Tempered glass  
surface  
Wipe off regularly when cooktop  
is cool.  
If soap or detergent solutions are  
used, wipe with clean water thor-  
oughly to prevent filmy residue.  
Dry with a soft cloth.  
Clean when cooktop and surface  
units are cool.  
Warm, soapy water  
and a sponge  
Cast-iron surface  
units  
Wipe off the surface units after  
Soapy, nonabrasive  
scrubbing pad or  
scouring powder  
each use.  
NOTE: After each cleaning, heat  
surface units until dry.  
To darken surface units or to  
remove rust spots:  
Salt-free oil on a  
paper towel  
Make sure surface units are cool.  
After each cleaning, apply thin coat  
of oil to surface units, then heat for  
3-5 minutes. Slight smoking of oil  
will occur.  
Follow the directions on the  
dressing.  
Electrol dressing  
NOTE: Oil and dressing will improve  
surface unit appearance, but will not  
eliminate dark spots caused by  
grease and food.  
Trim rings  
(with oxide coating)  
Clean when cooktop and surface  
units are cool.  
Sponge and warm, soapy  
water or paper towel and  
spray glass cleaner  
Soapy, nonabrasive  
scrubbing pad  
DO NOT use a soapy  
steel-wool pad  
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Electric Ceramic Cooktop  
with Radiant/Halogen  
Surface Units  
Use  
In This Section  
Page  
Control setting guide .....................17  
The ceramic cooktop ......................17  
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 unit  
cooktops, you should review this section carefully for proper use.  
wWARNING  
Fire Hazard  
Turn off all controls when done cooking.  
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.  
Power on/hot surface lights  
the control panel glows when a surface unit  
One of the Power On/Hot Surface Lights on  
HOT  
is turned on or is hot. The top light works  
with the rear surface unit, while the bottom  
HOT  
light works with the front surface unit.  
OFF  
Surface unit markers  
Surface  
unit  
marker  
LO  
3
HI  
5
The solid dot in the surface unit marker  
shows which surface unit is turned on by  
that knob.  
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2
4
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Using Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop  
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE  
Control setting guide  
HI  
6-5  
4
To start food cooking.  
To bring liquid to a boil.  
Turn to LO or 3-2 when  
sizzle starts.  
To hold a rapid boil.  
To fry poultry or meat.  
Turn to LO or 3-2 when  
sizzle starts.  
To make pudding, sauce, or  
gravy.  
To cook large amounts of  
Push in controls before turning to a  
setting. You can set them anywhere  
between HI and OFF.  
Until you get used to the settings, use  
the chart at right as a guide. For best  
results, start cooking at the high setting;  
then turn the control knob down to continue  
cooking.  
vegetables.  
Turn to LO to finish cooking.  
3-2  
LO  
To keep food cooking after  
starting it on a higher  
setting.  
To keep food warm.  
The ceramic cooktop  
Lift pots and pans onto and off of the  
cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the  
cooktop could leave marks that are difficult to  
remove or could leave permanent marks.  
Dropping a heavy or hard object on the  
cooktop could crack it. Be careful when using  
heavy skillets and large pots. Do not store  
jars or cans above the cooktop.  
Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.  
Do not allow anything that could melt, such  
as plastic, to come in contact with the cook-  
top while it is hot.  
Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting.  
See “Cleaning the cooktop and control  
panel” in the “Caring for Your Cooktop”  
section for more information.  
Wiping off the cooktop before and after  
each use will help keep the surface free from  
stains and give you the most even heating.  
See “Cleaning the cooktop and control  
panel” in the “Caring for Your Cooktop”  
section for care and cleaning suggestions.  
The rear surface unit features a halogen  
element. This element lights up as soon as  
you turn it on and is brighter than regular coil  
elements.  
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is  
similar to cooking on coil elements. There are,  
however, a few differences:  
The surface cooking area will glow red  
when the element is turned on. You will see  
the element cycling on and off – even on the  
HI setting – to help the area stay at the  
temperature setting you chose.  
Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.  
Do not cook popcorn that comes in  
prepackaged aluminum containers on the  
cooktop. The container could leave  
aluminum marks on the cooktop that  
cannot be removed completely.  
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans  
are clean and dry before using them. Food  
and water particles left on the bottoms can  
leave deposits on the cooktop when it is  
heated.  
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Caring for Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop  
Care  
In This Section  
Page  
Page  
Control knobs ...................................18  
Cleaning your cooktop.....................19  
Ceramic cooktop and control  
panel ..................................................18  
Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You  
can do most cleaning with items found around  
your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever  
spills or soiling occurs helps to keep it looking  
and operating like new.  
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.  
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 dry with a soft  
cloth. Do not soak.  
4. Replace control knobs by pushing them  
firmly into place.  
NOTES:  
When cleaning, never use steel wool, abra-  
sives, or commercial oven cleaners which  
may damage the finish. After cleaning, make  
sure all control knobs point to OFF.  
To prevent moisture from collecting in  
control area, do not remove seals under  
control knobs. Wipe up spills in control  
area as soon as they occur.  
Ceramic 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 should be dust-  
free and soil-free before heating.  
The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with  
your cooktop, paper towels or a sponge is all  
you need to clean your cooktop. For proper  
cleaning methods, please review the “How to  
keep your cooktop looking like new” chart.  
Follow this chart after each use to ensure top  
performance and to preserve that uniquely  
elegant look.  
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.  
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Cleaning your cooktop  
Cleaning tips  
How to keep your cooktop  
looking like new:  
What to use:  
Cooktop Polishing Creme included with  
your cooktop with a paper towel or clean,  
damp sponge. This creme has been  
developed especially for cleaning and  
polishing your cooktop. When using, follow  
instructions on container.  
Razor scraper – Use to remove cooked-  
on soils from your ceramic glass cooktop.  
To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade  
as flat against the cooktop as possible.  
Store razor blades out of reach of  
children.  
Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning  
pads, abrasive powdered cleansers,  
chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia,  
or glass cleaning products with ammonia.  
These products could damage the cooktop  
surface.  
WHAT TO DO  
IF THERE ARE  
To prevent pitting on  
the cooktop, wipe up  
with a paper towel or  
clean, damp sponge  
while ceramic glass  
surface is still warm.  
Remove as soon as  
possible after spill occurs.  
Sugary spills  
and soils (such  
as jellies and  
candy syrups)  
Rub Cooktop Polishing  
Creme or nonabrasive  
cleanser into soil using  
a paper towel. Reapply  
creme to spots remain-  
ing. Hold razor scraper  
as flat to surface as  
possible, scrape spots.  
Polish entire cooktop  
with creme and paper  
towel. Rinse and dry.  
Store razor blades out  
of reach of children.  
Burned-on  
soils  
Steps to follow:  
1. Most spills can be wiped off easily  
using a paper towel or clean, damp  
sponge as soon as Hot Surface  
Indicator Light goes off.  
Use Cooktop Polishing  
Creme or nonabrasive  
cleanser with a damp  
paper towel or sponge.  
Dark streaks,  
specks, and  
discoloration  
2. For stubborn spills, rub Cooktop  
Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil  
using a paper towel. If some soil remains,  
leave some creme on the spot(s) and  
follow Step 3.  
Use Cooktop Polishing  
Creme or nonabrasive  
cleanser with a damp  
paper towel or sponge  
before heating the  
cooktop again. If heated  
before cleaning, metal  
marks may not come off.  
Metal marks  
(from copper or  
aluminum pans)  
3. Carefully scrape spots with the razor  
scraper.  
4. Finish by polishing entire cooktop  
with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a  
paper towel.  
To order Cooktop Polishing Creme  
(Part No. 3184477), call 1-800-422-1230  
and follow the instructions and telephone  
prompts you hear.  
Scratches and abra-  
sions do not affect  
cooking. In time, they  
will become less visible  
as a result of cleaning.  
To prevent scratches  
and abrasions, use  
Cooktop Polishing  
Tiny scratches  
or abrasions  
NOTE: Always wipe and dry your cooktop  
thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent  
streaking or staining.  
Creme regularly.  
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Gas Cooktop with  
Sealed Burners  
Use  
In This Section  
Page  
Page  
Surface burners ................................21  
Surface burner markers ..................20  
Control setting guide .......................21  
Your gas cooktop with sealed burners provides you with even heat and a clean, modern  
look. For the most effective cooking, please read the following instructions.  
Surface burner markers  
The solid dot in the surface burner marker  
shows which surface burner is turned on by  
that knob.  
OFF  
Surface  
burner  
marker  
HI  
LO  
6
2
5
3
4
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Control setting guide  
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE  
HI  
To start food cooking.  
To bring liquid to a boil.  
6-5  
To hold a rapid boil.  
To quickly brown or sear  
meat.  
4
To make pudding, sauce, or  
gravy.  
To maintain a slow boil.  
To fry poultry or meat.  
To stew or stem food.  
To simmer food.  
To maintain liquid just below  
simmer.  
To melt chocolate or butter.  
To keep food warm.  
Push in controls before turning to a  
setting. You can set them anywhere between  
HI and OFF.  
Until you get used to the settings, use the  
chart at right as a guide. For best results,  
start cooking at the high setting; then turn the  
control knob down to continue cooking.  
3-2  
LO  
NOTE: Cooking times may need to be  
adjusted when using a vent system with your  
gas cooktop.  
Surface burners  
The gas sealed burners have an auto-  
reignition system. The sealed burners  
spread heat evenly across the bottom of the  
cooking utensil and provide infinite heat  
control. The auto-reignition system senses  
when a burner flame has gone out and will  
automatically reignite that burner.  
How to use the surface burners:  
1. Grasp the control knob.  
2. Push down and turn to the left to HI. The  
electric spark ignitor will ignite the gas  
flowing into the burner. When you hear a  
clicking sound, you know that the ignitors  
are working. Gas is flowing as long as the  
control knob is not set at OFF.  
3. When the burner is lit, turn the control  
knob to the left to the desired flame  
setting. (See guide above.) The ignitor  
will turn off and the clicking will stop  
when the burner ignites.  
Your cooktop is factory-set for use  
with Natural Gas. If you wish to use L.P.  
gas, L.P. Gas Conversion Kits are avail-  
able from your authorized KitchenAid  
dealer or parts outlet. Use Kit No.  
4175444 for Model KGCT025Y. Use Kit  
No. 4173627 for Model KGCT025A. In all  
cases, the conversion must be done by a  
qualified service technician.  
NOTES:  
The ignitors may click a number of times  
before the burner lights. This is normal.  
Both burner ignitors will spark  
regardless of which burner you are using.  
Visually check that burner has lit. If the  
burner does not ignite, listen for the  
clicking sound. If you do not hear the  
ignitor click, TURN THE BURNER OFF.  
Check that the service cord is firmly in  
When to use the rear burner:  
Use this burner for cooking large quantities  
of food, deep-fat frying, or cooking with a  
large cooking utensil.  
When to use the front burner:  
Use this burner for simmering or for cooking  
smaller quantities of food requiring a small  
cooking utensil.  
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place in the wall receptacle. Check for a  
In case of a prolonged power  
tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.  
Check that the control knob is pressed  
completely down on valve shaft. If the  
spark ignitor still fails to operate, call  
your nearest authorized KitchenAid  
service company.  
Proper grounding and polarity is neces-  
sary for correct operation of the electric  
ignition system. If the wall receptacle does  
not provide correct polarity, the ignitor will  
become grounded and click every once in  
a while, even after the burner has ignited.  
A qualified electrician should check the  
wall receptacle to see if it is wired with  
correct polarity.  
failure  
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 when  
cooking.  
Do not use this gas sealed burner  
cooktop for canning.  
Care  
In This Section  
Page  
Page  
Gas sealed burners ..........................24  
Caring for your cooktop....................25  
Cleaning chart ...................................26  
Control knobs ...................................23  
Tempered glass surface ..................23  
Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You  
can do most cleaning with items found  
around your home. Cleaning your cooktop  
whenever spills or soiling occurs helps to  
keep it looking and operating like new.  
NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.  
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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 dry  
with a soft cloth. Do not soak.  
4. Replace control knobs by pushing them  
firmly into place.  
NOTES:  
When cleaning, never use steel wool,  
abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners  
which may damage the finish. After clean-  
ing, make sure all control knobs  
point to OFF.  
To prevent moisture from collecting in  
control area, do not remove seals under  
control knobs. Wipe up spills in control  
area as soon as they occur. Moisture can  
cause the ignitor switches to fail.  
Tempered glass surface  
1. Wipe with sponge and warm, soapy  
water or paper towel and mild glass  
cleaner.  
2. Dry with soft cloth.  
3. If soap or detergent solutions are used,  
rinse thoroughly to prevent filmy residue.  
NOTES:  
When cleaning cooktop with knobs  
removed, DO NOT allow water to run  
down inside unit. When cleaning, never  
use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial  
oven cleaners which may damage the  
finish.  
When cleaning the cooktop or the area  
around the burner base, remove the grate  
but leave the burner cap in place to  
protect the ignitor from possible damage.  
If a cleaning cloth catches the ignitor, it  
could damage or break the ignitor. If the  
ignitor is damaged or broken, the surface  
burner will not light.  
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Gas sealed burners  
Surface burner grates  
1. Make sure all surface burners are off and  
OFF  
the surrounding parts are cool.  
HI  
LO  
6
2
5
3
4
2. Lift off the burner grates.  
3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water.  
Use a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad  
for heavily soiled areas. Rinse and dry  
well. Do not place grates in a dish-  
washer.  
4. Replace burner grates.  
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Caring for your cooktop  
Your cooktop is designed for easy care.  
You can do most cleaning with items found  
around the home. Cleaning your cooktop  
whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to  
keep it looking and operating like new.  
To clean burners and burner caps:  
Burner cap  
Ignitor  
NOTES:  
Before cleaning make sure all controls  
are off and the cooktop is cool.  
Gas tube  
opening  
(orifice)  
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion  
and ventilation air.  
If knobs are removed while cleaning, be  
careful not to spill liquids through holes in  
the control area.  
Be careful not to allow moisture to collect  
in control area. Moisture could cause igni-  
tor switches to fail.  
1. Lift the burner cap straight up from the  
burner base.  
2. Clean burner cap with warm, soapy  
water and a sponge. For stubborn stains,  
clean with a mildly abrasive plastic scrub-  
bing pad and powdered cleanser. Do not  
clean burner cap in dishwasher.  
3. If the gas tube opening or the orifice,  
located inside the opening, has become  
soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or  
a soft cloth to clean the area.  
4. If ports are clogged, clean with a  
straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort  
port. Do not leave anything stuck in  
the ports.  
5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and  
ports, replace the burner cap. To re-  
place burner cap, make sure cap is  
properly aligned and leveled.  
Surface burners  
The burner caps should be routinely re-  
moved and cleaned. Always clean burner  
caps after a spillover. Keeping the burner  
caps clean prevents improper ignition and  
an uneven flame.  
For proper flow of gas and ignition of the  
burner, DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD,  
CLEANING AGENTS, OR ANY OTHER  
MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE  
OPENING.  
Occasionally check the burner flames for  
proper size and shape as shown later in  
this section. A good flame is blue in color.  
If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are  
noisy when turned off, you may need to  
clean the burners.  
6. Check the burner after cleaning for  
proper lighting.  
NOTE: To check oven burner flames for  
proper size and shape, see the Installation  
Instructions also included with the range.  
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Cleaning chart  
Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your sealed burner cooktop.  
wWARNING  
Explosion Hazard  
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this  
appliance.  
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.  
PART  
HOW TO CLEAN  
WHAT TO USE  
Control  
knobs  
Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from  
control panel.  
Sponge and warm,  
soapy water  
Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.  
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers.  
They may damage the finish of the knobs.  
Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.  
Tempered  
glass  
surface  
Remove grates.  
Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.  
Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily  
soiled areas.  
Sponge and warm,  
soapy water  
OR  
Paper towel and  
spray glass cleaner  
Do not use steel wool, abrasives, or harsh  
cleansers. They may damage the finish.  
If you use soap or detergent solutions, rinse  
thoroughly to prevent filmy residue.  
NOTE: When cleaning cooktop with knobs removed,  
do not allow water to run down inside unit.  
Replace grates.  
Surface  
burner  
grates  
Warm, soapy water  
and a mildly abrasive  
plastic scrubbing  
Clean as soon as they become dirty and when they  
are cool enough to handle.  
Wash with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad  
and warm, soapy water.  
and caps pad and/or powdered  
cleanser  
For stubborn stains, clean with a scrubbing pad  
and/or a powdered cleanser and water. Repeat  
these cleaning steps as needed.  
See “Caring for Your Cooktop” earlier in this section  
for cleaning instructions.  
Surface  
burners  
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Electric Grill  
Use  
In This Section  
Page  
Page  
Power on lights .................................27  
Grill markers .....................................27  
Grill .....................................................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 section carefully.  
Power on lights  
The Power On Lights on the control panel  
glow when a grill element is turned on. The  
back light works with the rear grill element,  
while the front light works with the front grill  
element.  
Power  
on lights  
OFF  
Grill markers  
LO  
3
HI  
5
The solid dot in the grill marker shows  
which grill element (rear or front) is  
operated by the control knob.  
6
2
Grill  
marker  
4
To set the control knob, push in and turn  
to the desired setting. (See “Grill chart” on  
page 30 for recommended settings for  
commonly cooked foods.)  
Grill  
Before you use the grill for the first  
time:  
Wash with warm, soapy water and a soft  
cloth, rinse, and dry. You can also use  
soapy plastic scrubbing pads on the grill.  
wWARNING  
Fire Hazard  
Turn off all controls when done  
cooking.  
Failure to do so can result in death  
or fire.  
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Meat with a normally high fat content will  
produce more smoke and flare-ups. Trim  
fat from meat before placing on the grill to  
prevent excessive smoke or flare-ups.  
If meat begins to cook too quickly, turn  
the grill control knob to a lower setting.  
Grill chart  
Preheat 10 minutes on HI for best results.  
Then use the chart below to help you select  
a grill setting and cooking time. Grilling  
times are approximate and may need to be  
adjusted to individual tastes.  
Do not leave grill unattended.  
Move meat around and turn as needed  
for even cooking.  
Brush on barbecue sauce during last  
5-10 minutes of cooking, if desired.  
GRILLING  
TIME  
FOOD  
SETTING (in minutes)  
SIDE 1 SIDE 2  
Beef steak (12-34")  
rare  
Butter French bread and sprinkle with  
HI  
HI  
HI  
5-8  
10  
14  
5-6  
8
12  
garlic salt before grilling.  
medium  
You can use one or both elements,  
depending upon the amount of food you  
are grilling.  
well-done  
Beef steak (1")  
rare  
medium  
well-done  
HI  
HI  
HI  
8-9  
9-11  
15-16  
6
10  
14  
NOTE: To remove smoke that may be  
produced, use your vent system (updraft or  
downdraft). Different vent systems can affect  
cooking results. Grilling times may need to  
be adjusted depending on the type of vent  
system used and the vent fan speed. For  
example, you may need to extend grilling  
times when using a downdraft vent system.  
Hamburgers  
Hot dogs  
6
6
6
6
20-25*  
10-15*  
25-35*  
50-60*  
Pork chops  
Spare ribs,  
barbecued  
WARNING  
Lamb chops  
Chicken pieces  
Ham slices  
HI  
HI  
5
25-35*  
45-60*  
20-25*  
3-5*  
Garlic bread  
HI  
*Total grilling time. Turn food as needed.  
Fire Hazard  
Grease can cause large flare-ups.  
To put out fire:  
Cooking tips  
Do not cover the entire cooking surface  
with meat. Leave space between the food  
items to allow smoke and steam to venti-  
late properly.  
Make sure vent system has been  
switched on.  
Turn grill control off, cover grill with  
large metal pan, and remove food  
from grill.  
Do not put water on a grease fire.  
To prevent fire and burns:  
Do not use pots or pans on grill.  
They will become very hot.  
Failure to follow these instructions  
can result in death, fire, or burns.  
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Care  
In This Section  
Page  
Page  
Cleaning chart ..................................30  
Steps to follow ..................................29  
Your grill is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your  
home. Cleaning your grill whenever spills or soiling occurs helps to keep it looking and  
operating like new.  
Steps to follow  
Food cooked on the grill may spatter. Clean  
all parts of your grill, except the heating  
element, after each use. A soiled heating  
element cleans itself by burning off spills  
and spatters.  
To remove grill:  
1. Lift off grate.  
Grate  
2. Lift heating element slightly.  
Heating element  
3. Pull heating element away from you to  
unplug terminal from receptacle.  
Receptacle  
Terminal  
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4. Lift out rock pack.  
Rock pack  
5. Lift and remove the grease pan, being  
careful not to spill drippings.  
Wash grate with warm, soapy water and a  
nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad. Use a  
wet, soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled  
areas. Rinse and wipe dry.  
Grease pan  
Wash the rock pack and grease pan in  
warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing  
pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse and wipe  
dry. The grease pan and rock pack may be  
cleaned in a dishwasher. To remove stains  
from rocks in rock pack, place in an oven (on  
oven rack) during the Self-Cleaning cycle.  
To replace grill:  
1. Lower the grease pan into opening.  
2. Put in rock pack.  
3. Plug heating element terminal into  
receptacle.  
4. Place grate over heating element.  
Cleaning chart  
Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your grill.  
PART  
WHAT TO USE  
HOW TO CLEAN  
Control  
knobs  
Warm, soapy water  
and a sponge  
Wash, rinse, and dry well.  
Do not soak.  
Do not remove seals under control knobs.  
Grate and  
grease pan  
Warm, soapy  
water and a  
nonabrasive  
plastic scrubbing  
pad  
Clean after each use.  
Wash, rinse, and dry.  
Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh  
cleansers.  
Grease pan may be cleaned in a dishwasher.  
Heating ele-  
ment  
Do not clean. Do not put element in water. Soil  
burns off.  
Rock pack  
Warm, soapy  
water and a  
sponge  
Wash, rinse, and dry, or place in a dishwasher.  
For heavy stains, place in an oven (on oven rack)  
during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Follow instructions  
in your oven Use and Care Guide.  
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Side Mount Downdraft  
Vent System  
Use  
OFF  
Using the cooktop’s downdraft vent system  
LO  
HI  
removes cooking vapors, odor, and smoke.  
Always turn on the vent fan when using the  
grill.  
When using surface units or burners, turn  
the Vent Fan control knob clockwise to HI or  
LO. You will hear a click when the fan comes  
on. Turn counterclockwise to turn the fan OFF.  
The fan filter must be in place for the fan to  
operate properly.  
NOTE: Extend cooking times as needed  
when using the downdraft vent system.  
WARNING  
Cut Hazard  
Do not put hands into vent when fan  
or controls are on.  
Doing so can result in serious cuts.  
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Care  
In This Section  
Page  
Page  
Steps to follow ................................32  
Cleaning chart ..................................33  
Your vent system is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found  
around your home. Cleaning your vent system regularly will help to keep it operating like new.  
Steps to follow  
wWARNING  
Electric Shock Hazard  
Disconnect power before servicing.  
Turn fan and cooktop controls off before cleaning the vent  
system.  
Do not put hand into vent when fan or controls are on.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,  
electrical shock, or cuts.  
1. Disconnect power.  
2. Remove the vent cover and wash in  
Vent cover  
warm, soapy water or wipe with a damp  
sponge. Do not use metal scrubbing  
pads or abrasive cleansers.  
3. Lift up vent filter, which is directly below  
vent cover. Wash in warm, soapy water  
or dishwasher.  
NOTE: Use care when washing the vent  
filter in a dishwasher. Do not place vent filter  
near hard or sharp objects that could cause  
the filter to bend.  
Vent filter  
4. Wipe in and around the vent box with a  
damp cloth. Clean up spills with a  
sponge.  
5. Replace the vent filter. Be sure the vent  
filter is replaced flat and rests on side  
edges of trim. Do not replace vent filter at  
an angle.  
6. Replace the vent cover.  
7. Reconnect power.  
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NOTE: Vent filter must be in place for the fan If you are unable to obtain the name of a  
to operate properly. Replacement filters can be local authorized KitchenAid servicer, call our  
ordered from a KitchenAid servicer or dealer. toll-free Consumer Assistance Center  
Order Part Number 786220 (two filters).  
telephone number 1-800-422-1230.  
Cleaning chart  
Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your vent system.  
PART  
WHAT TO USE  
HOW TO CLEAN  
Control knob Warm, soapy water and  
Wash, rinse, and dry well.  
Do not soak.  
a sponge  
Do not remove seal under control knob.  
Cover and  
filter  
Warm, soapy water and  
a sponge; or a dish-  
washer  
Clean often.  
Wash, rinse, and dry well.  
Vent box  
Warm, soapy water and  
a sponge  
Clean often.  
Wipe out grease residue with a paper towel.  
Sponge out spills.  
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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 35.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Nothing will  
operate  
The unit is not wired into a  
live circuit with proper voltage.  
Wire the unit into a live circuit with  
proper voltage. (See Installation  
Instructions.)  
A household fuse has blown  
or a circuit breaker has  
tripped.  
Replace household fuse or reset  
circuit breaker.  
The surface  
cooking areas  
A household fuse has blown  
or a circuit breaker has  
Replace household fuse or reset  
circuit breaker.  
will not operate tripped.  
You are not setting the control Push control knobs in before turning  
knobs correctly. to a setting.  
Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before Push control knob(s) in before turning  
will not turn  
turning.  
to a setting.  
Cooking  
results are  
not what  
The cooktop is not level.  
Level cooktop. (See Installation  
Instructions.)  
The pan used is not the  
correct type or size.  
Refer to a reliable cookbook for  
recommended pan type and size.  
you expected  
Cookware does not fit the  
surface cooking area being  
used.  
Pan should be the same size or  
slightly larger than surface cooking  
area being used.  
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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:  
Use and maintenance procedures.  
Accessory and repair parts sales.  
Specialized customer assistance  
(Spanish speaking, hearing impaired,  
limited vision, etc.).  
Call the KitchenAid Consumer  
Assistance Center toll  
free: 1-800-422-1230.  
Our consultants are  
available to assist you.  
Referrals to local dealers, service  
companies, and repair parts distributors.  
When calling:  
Please know the purchase date, and the  
complete model and serial number of your  
appliance (see the “A Note to You” section).  
This information will help us to better  
respond to your request.  
KitchenAid service technicians are  
trained to fulfill the product warranty and  
provide after-warranty service, anywhere  
in the United States.  
To locate the authorized KitchenAid  
service company in your area, you can  
also look in your telephone directory  
Yellow Pages.  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Features and specifications on our full line  
of appliances.  
Installation information.  
If you need replacement parts  
every new KITCHENAID® appliance. To  
locate factory authorized replacement parts  
in your area, call our Consumer Assistance  
Center telephone number or your nearest  
authorized service center.  
If you need to order replacement parts,  
we recommend that you only use factory  
authorized parts. These parts will fit right  
and work right, because they are made  
with the same precision used to build  
For further assistance  
Please include a daytime phone number  
in your correspondence.  
If you need further assistance, you can write to  
KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at:  
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances  
Consumer Assistance Center  
c/o Correspondence Dept.  
2000 North M-63  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
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Cooktop  
Warranty  
LENGTH OF  
WARRANTY:  
KITCHENAID  
WILL PAY FOR:  
KITCHENAID  
WILL NOT PAY FOR:  
ONE-YEAR FULL  
WARRANTY  
FROM DATE OF  
PURCHASE.  
Replacement parts  
and repair labor costs  
to correct defects in  
materials or workman-  
ship. Service must be  
provided by an autho-  
rized KitchenAid  
A. Service calls to:  
1. Correct the installation of the  
cooktop.  
2. Instruct you how to use the  
cooktop.  
3. Replace house fuses or correct  
house wiring.  
4. Correct house plumbing.  
servicing outlet.  
B. Repairs when cooktop is used in other  
SECOND-  
Replacement parts for  
any electric element  
to correct defects in  
materials or workman-  
ship. Replacement  
ceramic glass if  
breakage is due to  
defects in materials  
or workmanship.  
than normal home use.  
THROUGH FIFTH-  
YEAR LIMITED  
WARRANTY  
FROM DATE OF  
PURCHASE.  
C. Damage resulting from accident,  
alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood,  
and acts of God, improper installation,  
or installation not in accordance with  
local electrical or plumbing codes.  
D. Any labor costs during the limited  
warranties.  
E. Replacement parts or repair labor  
costs for units operated outside the  
United States.  
F. Pickup and delivery. This product  
is designed to be repaired in the  
home.  
G.Repairs to ceramic glass cooktop if it  
has not been cared for as recom-  
mended in this Use and Care Guide.  
H. Repairs to parts or systems resulting  
from unauthorized modifications  
made to the appliance.  
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KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which  
may vary from state to state.  
If you need service, first see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book.  
After checking “Requesting Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling  
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-422-1230, from anywhere in the U.S.  
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® Registered Trademark of KitchenAid U.S.A.,  
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