Use and Care Guide
®
®
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
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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
4454944
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.
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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)
9
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.
6
2
4
11
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
wWARNING
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.
6
2
4
16
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.
17
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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Caring for Your Electric Ceramic Cooktop
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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Using Your Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop
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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Caring for Your Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop
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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Caring for Your Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop
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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