User manual Range
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.
The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to desired setting.
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap.
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Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.
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Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following illustration and chart.
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The grates on this range cover the full width of the cooktop. The two grates may interlock (on some models), using the hook formed into one end of both grates. The flat end of one grate drops onto the hook on the other grate as shown in the following illustration.
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On some models, the two grates are identical and can be used on either the left or right side of the cooktop. Grates that are designed for use on only one side of the cooktop will have either “LEFT” or “RIGHT” embossed on the bottom side of the grate.
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To Use the Griddle:
1. Locate the griddle on the right side grate as shown. The locating feet on the bottom of the griddle will engage the grate tines to keep the griddle from sliding.
2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue on the griddle that is hard to remove.
3. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddle slowly will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid warping the griddle.
4. For preheating and cooking, set the front burner to the lowest heat setting and the rear burner to Medium-High heat for best performance.
NOTE: The griddle may also be used on the left side grate. For best results, the rear burner setting should be set to Medium-Low or Medium, and the front burner setting should be set to Low.
To Clean the Griddle:
1. Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray.
2. See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.
3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a wellfitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.
Aluminum
Cast iron
Ceramic or Ceramic glass
Copper
Earthenware/ Stoneware
Porcelain enamel-onsteel or cast iron
Stainless steel
For best results, the cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
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Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.
Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed, unless the range is in Energy Save mode. During Energy Save mode, the display will be blank. Indicator lights show functions that are in use.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
Three tones
Invalid pad press
Four tones
Use the Settings key to change the tone settings.
Options
Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings key.
Use the Settings key to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Settings key will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. After the setting is saved by pressing Start, the control will exit Settings and display the time of day. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections.
Press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to exit Options.
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit, but can be changed to Celsius.
Sound Volume
Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.
End of Cycle Tone
Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.
Key Press Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.
Reminder Tones Disable
Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end of cycle tones.
Audible Tones Disable
Turns off all tones, including the end of cycle tone and key press tones.
12/24 Hour Clock
Demo Mode
IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.
12 Hour Shutoff
The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function.
This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.
Languages – Scrolling Display Text
Language options are English, Spanish, and French.
Energy Save
The Energy Save mode deactivates the display to reduce energy consumption.
Oven Temperature Offset Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food.
The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.
To Use:
To Cancel Keep Warm Feature:
Press OFF for the desired oven. Remove food from oven
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off.
When the Sabbath Mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound, and the displays will not show messages or temperature changes.
When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.
To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (one time only):
To Activate Sabbath Mode:
For the timed cooking in Sabbath Mode, press COOK TIME, and then press the number keypads to set the desired cook time. Press START
.4. (Optional) If Sabbath Mode is to be used for both ovens, repeat steps 1 through 3 for the second oven.
5. Press OPTIONS. Three tones will sound. Then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the display.
To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath Mode is running in only one oven):
To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath Mode is running in both ovens):
To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
Press OPTIONS, then press “7” to return to regular baking, or press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER to turn off the oven(s)
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner. For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil because air must move freely
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.
Racks
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift it out. Use the following illustrations and charts as a guide for positioning racks.
Rack Positions – Upper Oven
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Rack Positions – Lower Oven
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For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior in the lower oven, use a flat rack in rack position 5. Side 1 should cook for approximately 21 /2 to 31 /2 minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.
Multiple Rack Cooking
2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4 for regular baking with the roll-out rack in position 2.
2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 4 for convection baking with the roll-out rack in position 2.
NOTE: The roll-out rack in the lower oven sits midway between adjacent rack positions. The roll-out rack should not be used in rack position 5.
Baking Cakes on 2 Racks
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5. For best results when convection baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. n. If using two flat racks, use rack positions 2 and 4.
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Baking Cookies on 2 Racks
For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use rack positions 1 (roll-out rack) and 4 (flat rack) with the Bake function. If using 2 flat racks, use rack positions 2 and 4.
The roll-out rack allows easy access to position and remove food in the oven. The roll-out rack should not be used in rack position 5.
Open Position
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Closed and Engaged Position
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To Insert Roll-Out Rack
1. Angle rack assembly up, and then insert into the “V” cutout in the rack guides of the oven cavity.
2. Keep rack assembly lifted up at an angle, and then push in to bypass the lower “V” cutout.
3. Gently slide rack assembly into oven, bypassing the “V” cutouts.
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To Remove Roll-Out Rack
1. Push the sliding shelf in completely so that it is in the closed and engaged position.
2. Using 2 hands, gently pull the sliding shelf and the slide rails at the same time to the “V” cutout. Angle the rack so that the front is higher than the back, and then gently pull rack past “V” cutout and then out of the oven.
To avoid damage to the sliding shelves, do not place more than 25 lbs. (11.4 kg) on the rack.
Do not clean the roll-out rack in the dishwasher. It may remove the rack’s lubricant and affect its ability to slide.
See the “General Cleaning” section for more information.
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The oven vents release hot air and moisture from the ovens and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vents.
Preheating
When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake, or Convect Roast cycle, the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.
Oven Temperature
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non-convection bake mode to improve performance.
Temperature Management System
The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.
Close the oven door while broiling. No preheating is necessary. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information.
On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.
In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads. During the convection cooking, the bake, broil, and convection (true convection only) elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air. If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.
NOTE: The oven door must be closed for convection broiling.
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Position the racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section before starting convection cooking.
With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature or for a shorter length of time. These adjustments can be made using the following chart or by using the EasyConvect™ Conversion feature on your range.
To Set a Timed Cook:
To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see “Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” section.
Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket.
Prepare Range:
NOTE: The cooktop burners will not function during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
IMPORTANT:
How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool, damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled. The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at anytime, press OFF UPPER or OFF LOWER. If the temperature is too high, the oven doors will remain locked.
When “LOCK” shows in the display, the doors of the oven cannot be opened. To avoid damage to doors, do not force the doors open when “LOCK” is displayed. Before self-cleaning, make sure the doors are completely closed or the doors will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin.
NOTE: Only one oven can use the Self-Cleaning cycle at a time, and 12 hours must pass before the nest Self-Cleaning cycle can begin.
The oven is preset for a 3-hour clean cycle; however, the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours for light soil and between 3 and 4 hours for average to heavy soil.
Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired cleaning level.
To Self-Clean:
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website at www.kitchenaid.com. In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.kitchenaid.ca.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. To avoid damage, do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position. On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
GRIDDLE
To avoid damaging the nonstick surface, do not clean the griddle in the dishwasher, or use steel wool and abrasive cleaners. Cleaning method:
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code there with your mobile device
Nothing will operate
Surface burners will not operate
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
Oven will not operate
Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy
Oven temperature too high or too low
Convection fan not working
Display shows messages
Clean cycle did not work on all spills
Oven cooking results not what expected
Surface burner making popping noises
Gas range noises during Bake and Broil operations
The following are some normal sounds with the explanations.
Pop
Click
Woosh or poof
Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy
