COMMERCIAL-STYLE GAS RANGE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Appliance Diagram and Labels
The diagram shows a KitchenAid commercial-style gas range (model KFGC506J). Key components are labeled:
- ? A: WIFI Antenna Module
- ? B: Oven Light Button
- ⚙️ C: Mode and Temperature Knob and Indicator Light
- ▶️ D: Oven Start Button and Indicator Light
- ? E: WIFI Indicator Light
- ?️ F: Remote Enabled Indicator Light
- ?️ G: SAID Label
KFGC506J shown. Reference Use & Care Guide for 30" and 48" diagrams.
LIGHT INDICATORS AND BEHAVIORS
| FUNCTION | USE & LIGHT BEHAVIOR |
|---|---|
| Oven Start Button |
⚪ Solid White Light: The Start Button illuminates solid white when the most recent command was sent from the app and the appliance is being controlled remotely. The light turns off as soon as an action is taken on the appliance. ⚪⚪ Pulsing White Light: The Start Button flashes white to prompt the user to press start after the Mode and Temperature have been selected. If no action is taken after 2 minutes, a tone ? sounds and the unit returns to idle. To exit idle, re-select a Mode and Temperature before pressing the Start Button. ⚪⚪⚪ Quick-Blinking White Light: If an invalid knob combination is chosen and the Start Button is pressed, the Indicator Light quickly blinks and a tone ? sounds to indicate an invalid combination. See the Mode and Temperature Compatibility Table for valid combinations. |
| Mode and Temperature Indicator Light |
⚪ Solid White Light: When a valid Mode or Temperature is selected, the indicator light illuminates white. ? Solid Red Light: After a valid Mode and Temperature are selected and the Start Button is pressed, the indicator light turns red until preheat is completed. ⚪ Solid White Light: The light turns solid white and a tone ? sounds when preheat is complete. If no preheat is required, it completes immediately. ⚪⚪⚪ Quick-Blinking White Light: If an invalid knob combination is selected, the indicator light blinks and a tone ? sounds, prompting the user to select a valid combination. It continues to blink and sound every 30 seconds until corrected, or the unit times out after 2 minutes of inactivity and returns to idle. ?⚪ Pulsing Amber Light: The indicator light pulses amber if the oven is undergoing a 100+ degree decrease in temperature (e.g., changing from Bake 450°F to Bake 350°F) or if the oven is too hot to properly proof and needs to cool down. |
| WIFI Indicator Light |
⚪ Solid White Light: Illuminates white when the unit is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing remote monitoring. All lights turn off in idle, even when connected to Wi-Fi. |
| Remote Enabled Indicator Light |
⚪ Solid White Light: Illuminates white when the unit is remote enabled, allowing remote control commands. All lights turn off in idle, even when remote enabled. |
| Griddle Power Indicator Light* |
? Solid Blue Light: Illuminates blue when the griddle is powered on. |
| Griddle Preheat Light* |
?? Blinking Blue Light: Flashes blue while the griddle is preheating. ? Solid Blue Light: Illuminates solid blue once the preheat temperature is reached. |
*on 48" models only
WIFI CONNECTIVITY
WIFI Connectivity and Remote Operation
Models include a WIFI Antenna Module for remote operation. The control can monitor and perform remote operations after the remote enabling sequence is initiated at the appliance.
To connect your appliance:
- Download the KitchenAid™ App from the Google Play® or Apple App Store and create an account.
- Locate the SAID Label using the diagram on the front of this Guide.
- Set both the Mode and Temperature Knob to the WIFI mode.
- Once the knobs are in position, press the pulsing Start Button ▶️.
- When the WIFI Indicator Light ? to the left of the knob starts blinking white ⚪⚪, follow the steps in the app.
- When the connection is complete, the WIFI Indicator Light ? will turn solid white ⚪.
- To enable remote operations, turn on "Remote Control" in the app. The Remote Indicator Light ?️ will turn solid white ⚪ to signify remote control commands can be sent to the range.
For more information on WIFI Connectivity, visit www.kitchenaid.com/connect.
*Appliance must be set to Remote Enable. Features subject to change. Compatible connected appliance required. Details and privacy info at www.kitchenaid.com/connect.
MODE AND TEMPERATURE COMPATIBILITY TABLE
| MODE KNOB | TEMPERATURE KNOB |
|---|---|
| Bake | Proof Warm Temperatures (225-500°F) |
| Broil | Broil High Broil Low |
| Convect Bake | Temperatures (225-500°F) |
| Convect Roast | Temperatures (225-500°F) |
| Convect Pastry | Temperatures (225-500°F) |
| Clean | Clean |
| WIFI | WIFI* |
*See WIFI Connectivity Section
NOTE: When the unit is on, Mode can be changed between Bake, Broil, Convect Bake, Convect Roast, and Convect Pastry. Press the Start Button ▶️ to confirm Mode change.
CHANGING MODE/TEMPERATURE DURING A CYCLE
| ACTION | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|
| Invalid Mode/Temperature Combination Made During a Cycle* | If the Temperature is changed during a cycle to a selection that is invalid, the unit will remain in the previous cycle until corrected. The Mode and Temperature Indicator Light ⚙️ will blink ⚪⚪⚪ to show an invalid selection and will continue to blink until corrected. |
| Changing Mode Selection During a Cycle | If the Mode or Temperature Knob is changed during a cycle to a valid selection, the Start Button ▶️ will blink ⚪⚪⚪ to indicate a prompt for action. Press the Start Button ▶️ to begin new setting selection. |
*Mode and Temperature Compatibility Table
Example for Invalid Combination: Mode is Bake, Temperature is at 350°F (177°C), Start Button is pressed and cycle is running. Then Mode is moved to Broil High. Unit will continue to Bake at 350°F (177°C).
Example for Changing Mode: If the Mode is moved from Bake to Convect Bake, the Start Button ▶️ will blink ⚪⚪⚪ as a prompt for action.
