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KitchenAid ARCHITECT II Series Use & Care Manual

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Models/Modèles KERS308X
W10336756A
316902702 Rev B

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  • Page 1 Models/Modèles KERS308X W10336756A 316902702 Rev B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Save sales receipt for future reference. drawer (some models) or storage drawer (some models). The serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame. ®Registered trademark/™Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A., KitchenAid Canada Licensee in Canada. © 2010 All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and Tip Over Hazard instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions NEVER cover any slots, holes or Do not heat unopened food containers passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven — buildup of pressure may cause container to burst rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Aluminum and result in injury.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP CLEANING YOUR RANGE • Know which knob controls each surface heating Before manually cleaning any part of the unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element unit range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is before turning it on, and turn the element off before COOL.

  • Page 6: Before Setting Oven

    Before Setting Oven Controls Air circulation in the oven Oven vent location For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the The oven vent is located under the left side of the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and control panel (See Fig.
  • Page 7 Removing and replacing the glide oven racks To remove: Use thumbs to press both left and right spring-loaded release levers in, (See Fig. 1) and pull both the rack straight out slightly. Release thumb levers, and grab both the upper and lower portions of the glide rack while pulling the rack straight out until reaching the stop position.

  • Page 8: Before Setting Surface Controls

    Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookware Cookware material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly The size and type of heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan cookware used will bottom. The most popular materials available are: influence the radiant Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor.

  • Page 9: About The Ceramic Glass Cooktop

    Before Setting Surface Controls About the ceramic glass cooktop Types of cooktop surface elements The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located The single radiant element or elements will have one round below the surface of the glass. The design on the ceramic outline pattern shown on the cooktop.

  • Page 10: Setting Surface Controls

    Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface elements may appear to Dual radiant surface element have cooled after they have been turned off. The To operate a dual radiant element: glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

  • Page 11: Triple Radiant Surface Element

    Setting Surface Controls Triple radiant surface element Radiant surface element settings To operate a triple radiant element: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element 1. Place correctly sized cookware on triple radiant surface power level setting needed for best cooking results.

  • Page 12: Warm Zone

    Setting Surface Controls Warm Zone (some models) Unlike other radiant surface elements, the Warm Zone will not glow red when it is HOT. The glass surface may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the Warm Zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

  • Page 13: Oven Control Functions

    Oven Control Functions For satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various keypad functions and features of the oven. Bake Clock Set/Start EasyConvect™ Feature Baked Goods Use to select EasyConvect™ Feature Baked Use to enter a normal Bake function. Use to set the time of day.

  • Page 14: Setting Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Clock Setting 12 or 24 hour display mode When the appliance is first powered up, 12:00 will flash in The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 the display (See Fig. 1). The time of day must first be set or 24 hr modes.

  • Page 15: Setting Silent Or Audible Control Mode

    Setting Oven Controls Changing oven temperature display Setting Control Lock The oven control is preset to display °F (Fahrenheit) when The control may be programmed to lock the shipped from the factory. The control can be changed to oven control keypads. display either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

  • Page 16: Setting Bake

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Bake Bread Proof Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking This range has a Bread Proof feature for preparing bread using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound dough. The recommended length of time to keep the bread indicating when the set Bake temperature is reached and to dough in the oven is about 45-60 minutes.

  • Page 17: Setting Cook Time

    Setting Oven Controls Setting Cook Time Setting Delay Start Delay Start sets a delayed starting time to oven cooking or Use Cook Time to program the oven control to cleaning functions. Prior to setting a delay start, be sure automatically turn the oven function off after a desired length of time.

  • Page 18: Broil

    Setting Oven Controls Broil Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and 550°F (288°C).

  • Page 19: Convect Bake

    Setting Oven Controls Convect Broil Convection Features Benefits of convection baking Use the convect broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the — Foods may cook up to 25 to 30% faster, saving time and convection fan for optimum browing results.
  • Page 20 Setting Oven Controls Important notes: EasyConvect™ Feature Meats and • If the oven door is opened when any convection function Baked Goods is active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the The EasyConvect™ Feature Meats and Baked Goods oven door is closed. functions allow the conversion of a standard meat roasting •...

  • Page 21: Meat Probe

    Setting Oven Controls To set meat probe: 1. Prepare the food and properly insert the temperature probe into the food. DO NOT PREHEAT or start cooking before inserting the meat probe. The probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Oven Temperature

    Setting Oven Controls Adjusting Oven Temperature Operating Oven Light Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the first few oven door is opened. uses, follow your recipe times and temperature Press Oven Light to turn the interior oven light ON and recommendations carefully.

  • Page 23: Sabbath Oven Controls

    Setting Oven Controls Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish Example — To turn off the Sabbath feature: Press and hold both Cook Time and Delay Start keypads Sabbath & Holidays) simultaneously for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sabbath For further assistance, guidelines for proper feature off.

  • Page 24: Setting Warming Drawer Controls

    Setting Warming Drawer Controls FOOD POISONING HAZARD. Do not let Warming Drawer food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. The purpose of the warming drawer is to keep hot cooked Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. foods at serving temperatures.

  • Page 25: Warming Drawer Recommended Settings

    Setting Warming Drawer Control Warming drawer recommended settings The recommended warming drawer food settings is provided in Fig. 3. Remember the settings provided are meant to be used as recommendations only. If a particular food is not listed, start with the MED (medium) setting. If more crispness is desired, remove the lid or aluminum foil from the food.

  • Page 26: Self Clean

    Self Clean A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures • Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside (well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate the oven door gasket and the small area at the front soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash center of the oven bottom (See Fig.
  • Page 27 Self Clean As soon as Self Clean becomes active, a motor driven Delayed Start Self Clean lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door Example — To start a delay Self Clean with automatically, and door Loc will appear in the display default clean time of 3 hours and a start time of (See Fig.

  • Page 28: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation table Surface type Recommendation For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and Control knobs built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30-60 Painted body parts minutes.

  • Page 29: Cooktop Maintenance

    Cooktop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is surface (on the web visit www.Kitchenaid.com for COOL. The glass surface could be hot and burns may replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 31464). Buff occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled with a nonabrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad.

  • Page 30: Caution For Aluminum Use

    Care & Cleaning Cooktop cleaning Aluminum foil and utensils Do not use the following on the cooktop: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire oven • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as rack with materials such as aluminum foil.

  • Page 31: Removing And Replacing The Lift-Off Oven Door

    Care & Cleaning Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To avoid possible injury when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with both hands positioned away from the door hinge area. Oven door The door is heavy.

  • Page 32: Before You Call - Solutions To Common Problems

    Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. Possible solutions to these problems are provided with the problem listed: Problem Solution Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper oven rack position is Poor baking results.
  • Page 33 Before You Call • Solutions to common problems Problem Solution Oven smokes excessively when • Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls broiling. section. • Be sure oven door is opened to broil stop position when broiling. • Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition the broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat &...
  • Page 34 Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using the recommended sheen on cooktop surface. Cooktop Cleaner to the ceramic surface (on the web visit www.kitchenaid.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 31464). Buff with a nonabrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning pad.

  • Page 35: Assistance Or Service

    For further assistance • Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service companies. KitchenAid Canada designated If you need further assistance, you can write to KitchenAid service technicians are trained to fulfill the product with any questions or concerns at:...

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