Safety First
Your safety and the safety of others are paramount. This manual provides critical safety messages to prevent injury and ensure proper appliance use. Always read and obey all safety warnings.
Key safety points include:
- Understanding the safety alert symbol and its meaning (DANGER, WARNING).
- Following instructions to prevent fire, explosion, or burn hazards.
- Never operating the cooktop unattended.
- Proper installation of the anti-tip bracket is crucial to prevent tipping hazards.
- Avoiding the use of the range as a space heater.
- Never covering oven slots or racks with aluminum foil, as this can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and fire hazards.
- Keeping children away from the range and storing flammable materials safely.
- Using appropriate cookware and handling hot surfaces with care.
- Never using water on grease fires; use dry chemical or foam extinguishers.
For detailed safety instructions, please refer to the full manual.
Understanding Your Range
This guide covers various models, highlighting key parts and features:
- Cooktop Features: Includes burners (large stacked, large, small), wok ring grates, and an optional chrome electric griddle. Learn about burner ignition, reignition, and proper settings.
- Oven Interior: Details components like halogen lights, broil elements, the oven cavity sensor, temperature probe jack, and convection fan.
- Controls: Explains the function of various knobs and buttons for both the cooktop and oven, including mode selection (Bake, Convect Bake, Convect Roast, Broil, Clean) and temperature settings. Indicator lights for Wi-Fi, remote operation, and start functions are also described.
Care and Cleaning
Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and performance of your range. The guide provides instructions for cleaning:
- Cooktop surface, sealed surface burners, and grates.
- Stainless steel exterior and door glass/interior.
- Oven racks, cavity, and broil element.
- Self-cleaning the oven, including necessary preparations.
Regular cleaning of components like burner caps and gas openings is essential for optimal performance.
Troubleshooting and Service
If you encounter issues, the troubleshooting section offers solutions for common problems. For assistance or service, contact KitchenAid customer support at 1-800-422-1230 (US) or 1-800-807-6777 (Canada), or visit their website at www.kitchenaid.com or www.kitchenaid.ca.