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TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND
KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Gas Freestanding and Slide-In Ranges
PART NO. 9752689 Rev. A
se and Care Guide
KITCHENAID*
Table of Contents ..........
A Note to You .................
Range Safety ...............
Parts and Features ........
Your Oven ....................
Using the Self-
Cleaning Cycle .............
Troubleshooting ..........
Requesting Assistance
or Service .....................
Index .............................
Warranty .......................
In the U.S.A. for assistance or
service, call the Consumer
Assistance Center:
1-800-422-1230
In Canada for assistance
or service, see page 55.
Models: KGRT500
YKGRT500 YKGST300
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4-6
7
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19
46
51
54
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KGST300
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Cleaning Cycle ... Troubleshooting ... Requesting Assistance or Service ... Index ... Warranty ... In the U.S.A. for assistance or KITCHENAID* Models: KGRT500 YKGRT500 YKGST300 service, call the Consumer Assistance Center: 1-800-422-1230 In Canada for assistance or service, see page 55. KGST300... - Page 2 Contents A Note to You ... Range Safety ... Parts and Features ... Feature locations ... The oven vent ... The storage drawer ... The anti-tip bracket ... Using and Caring for Your Cooktop ... Using the surface burners ...
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Page 3: A Note To You
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. -
Page 4: Range Safety
CAUTION – • Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –... -
Page 5: Range Safety
• Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. Injuries may... - Page 6 ange afety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. • Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury. •...
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Page 7: Parts And Features
Features This section tells you what features your range has and where they are located. It also discusses some convenience features that you should know about, but which are not needed to operate the range. Please review this information before using your range. -
Page 8: Parts And Features
Features Models KGRT500 and YKGRT500 Surface light (p. 18) Surface burner (the style of your grates may vary) (pp. 11 and 15) Surface burner controls (pp. 12 and 17) Anti-tip bracket (p. 10) Model and serial number plate (p. -
Page 9: The Oven Vent
Poor baking/roasting and combustion can result. The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. -
Page 10: The Anti-Tip Bracket
Features The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. -
Page 11: Using And Caring For Your Cooktop
Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural Gas. If you wish to use L.P. gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit is included with your new range. See the appropriate section of the Installation Instructions for details on making this conversion. -
Page 12: Using And Caring For Your Cooktop
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 servicing outlet. Proper grounding and polarity is neces- sary for correct operation of the electric ignition system. - Page 13 Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE • To start foods cooking. • To bring liquids to a boil.
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Page 14: Energy Saving Tips
Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your range: • Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lids. -
Page 15: Caring For Your Cooktop
NOTE: To check oven burner flames for proper size and shape, see the Installation Instructions also included with the range. sing and aring for To clean burners and burner caps: Lift the burner cap straight up from the burner base. - Page 16 sing and Adjusting the height of top burner flames wWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. The LO burner flame should be a steady blue flame approximately ⁄...
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Page 17: Cleaning Your Cooktop
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Cleaning your cooktop PART WHAT TO USE Control Sponge and warm, knobs soapy water Tempered Sponge and warm, glass soapy water surface Paper towel and spray glass cleaner... -
Page 18: Using And Replacing The Surface Light
Using and replacing the surface light (Models KGRT500 and YKGRT500) The surface light is in the backguard. It is controlled by the Surface light pad on the control panel. To turn the surface light on or off: PRESS... -
Page 19: Using And Caring For Your Oven
This section tells you, step by step, how to operate all oven functions controlled by the electronic control. Carefully follow these instructions, along with the cooking tips and cleaning information, for successful use of your range. Using the electronic oven control... - Page 20 sing and Caring for Your Oven Fahrenheit/Celsius To set your oven to cook in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit: 1. Open the door. 2. Press Cancel/Off pad. 3. Press the Number Pads 1, 2, and 3, in that order. 4. Press BROIL. 5.
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Page 21: Using And Caring For Your Oven
If you need to convert temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa, you can refer to this chart: Temperature replacement values 38°C=100°F 163°C=325°F 60°C=140°F 177°C=350°F 66°C=150°F 191°C=375°F 77°C=170°F 204°C=400°F 93°C=200°F 218°C=425°F 121°C=250°F 232°C=450°F 135°C=275°F 246°C=475°F 149°C=300°F 260°C=500°F Disable/enable audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not. - Page 22 sing and Caring for Your Oven 3. Press the Number Pads 1, 2, and 3, in that order. 4. Press Timer Set/Start pad. 5. Start oven. “Snd” and “Off” will appear on the display. Repeat Steps 1-5 to turn the signals back on.
- Page 23 Using the control lock The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control panel command pads. NOTES: • Control lock is only available when oven is not active or set. • Control lock will not disable the Timer. •...
- Page 24 sing and Caring for Your Oven Using the Sabbath mode What your oven will do while in the Sabbath mode: • The time display will show “SAb” to tell you that the oven is in the Sabbath mode. • The ON Indicator Light will light up when the burner turns on and ON will go off when the burner turns off.
- Page 25 Setting your range for the Sabbath If you want to set your range to meet “no work” requirements for the Sabbath, first turn on the Sabbath mode (see “To enable the Sabbath mode” earlier in this section). Then follow these steps: 1.
- Page 26 sing and Caring for Your Oven 6. Press and hold Number Pad 6 for 5 seconds. “START?” appears on the display. 7. Press START. “SAb” appears on the display. To end the Sabbath mode and turn off the oven: 1. Open the door. 2.
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Page 27: Setting The Clock
Starting an operation After programming a function, you must press the Start pad to start the function. If you do not START press the Start pad within 5 seconds of programming, “START?” will show on the display as a reminder. Canceling an operation The Cancel/Off pad will cancel any function, except for the Clock Set/Start... -
Page 28: Using The Timer
sing and Caring for Your Oven 3. Start clock. If time has not been entered correctly, 3 short tones will sound and “Err” will be displayed. The display will show the closest valid time. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to re-enter the time of day. NOTE: You can clear the time of day from the display by opening the door... -
Page 29: Baking Or Roasting
Baking or roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See the “Range Safety” section for more information. 1. Position racks. For correct rack placement, see “Rack positions” and the “Rack placement” chart later in this section. - Page 30 sing and Caring for Your Oven 2. Choose baking/roasting setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F (177°C). NOTE: See a reliable cookbook for temperature recommendations. 4. When baking, preheat oven. After the temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the temperature display will show the actual oven temperature at each 5°F...
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Page 31: Cooking Tips
Cooking tips Baking tips The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. For best air circulation: • Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. -
Page 32: Baking Chart
sing and Caring for Your Oven Baking chart FOOD Breads, yeast • loaf • rolls, pan Breads, quick • biscuits • muffins • popovers • corn bread • nut bread • gingerbread Cakes • angel food • layer cake • loaf cake •... -
Page 33: Roasting Tips
Roasting tips • Roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack. • Use a roasting pan that fits the size of the food to be roasted. Meat juices may overflow the sides of a pan that is too small. - Page 34 sing and Caring for Your Oven Roasting chart – Roast at oven temperature of 325°F (163°C). Preheating is not needed. – Place roasting pan on rack position 1 or 2. APPROXIMATE MEAT Beef rolled rib • rare • medium • well-done standing rib •...
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Page 35: Adjusting Oven Temperature
Adjusting oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/ roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below. -
Page 36: Broiling
sing and Caring for Your Oven 6. Set the new offset temperature. Press BAKE to increase the setting. Press BROIL to decrease the setting. 7. Press START to enter the adjustment. NOTE: The offset temperature will remain the same if you press the Cancel/Off pad. How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The following chart tells you how much... -
Page 37: Before Using
2. Preheat broiler for 5 minutes before using. 3. Press Broil pad. The preset broiling temperature is 500°F (260°C). 4. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to use a broiling temperature other than 500°F ( 260°C) (see “Variable temperature broiling” later in this section). - Page 38 sing and Caring for Your Oven 7. Completely close door. NOTE: Do not try to broil with the door open. The broil burner will not operate. 8. When broiling is done, turn off oven. Variable temperature broiling • If food is cooking too fast or you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the broil temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 325°F (163°C).
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Page 39: Broiling Chart
Broiling chart The recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (5). Preheat broiler for 5 minutes before placing food in oven. MEAT Steak, 1" (3 cm) thick • rare • medium • well-done Steak, 1 ⁄ " (4 cm) thick •... -
Page 40: Timed Cooking
sing and Caring for Your Oven Timed cooking The electronic clock/oven control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time cooking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. - Page 41 5. Set cook time. 6. Start oven. 7. When baking/roasting is done: “End” will show on the display. Four tones will sound, followed by four short reminder tones every minute (unless the tones have been disabled) until you open the door or press the Cancel/Off pad.
- Page 42 sing and Caring for Your Oven 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than the one displayed. NOTE: See a reliable cookbook for temperature recommendations. 4. Press Cook Time pad. 5. Set cook time. 6.
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Page 43: Cleaning Your Oven And Controls
8. Press Start pad. When start time is reached: 9. When baking/roasting is done: “End” will show on the display. Four tones will sound, followed by four short re- minder tones (unless the audible signals have been disabled) every minute until you open the door or press the Cancel/Off pad. - Page 44 sing and Caring for Your Oven PART WHAT TO USE Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, (other than control soapy water panel) Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use)
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Page 45: Using And Replacing The Oven Light(S)
Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appli- ance bulb. Replace the bulb cover by turning it clockwise. Plug in range or reconnect power. NOTE: The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. sing and Caring for Your Oven... -
Page 46: Cleaning Cycle
sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. To use this cycle properly, follow the step-by-step instructions in this section. -
Page 47: Before Setting The Controls
NOTES: • Do not block the oven vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results. • Do not leave plastic utensils on the cook- top. They may melt. • Do not leave any foil in oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. - Page 48 sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle other than 3 ⁄ hours, press the desired Number pads for the new time up to ⁄ hours. • Use 2 ⁄ hours for light soil. •...
- Page 49 3. Press Stop Time pad. 4. Set stop time. Example for 7:00: 5. Complete entry. NOTE: The door will lock right after you press START. When the start time is reached: NOTE: After 30 minutes, the broil burner symbol will turn off and the bake burner symbol will turn on.
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Page 50: For Best Cleaning Results
sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time: For best cleaning results • After the oven cools to room tempera- ture, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. - Page 51 If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 54. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the range plugged or wired into a live outlet or circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control. • The range is not plugged or wired into a live outlet or circuit with the proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.) •... - Page 53 The cooling fan is not running. If fan is running, you can hear it. Call a service technician for repair. • The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) • The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting oven temperature”...
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Page 54: Requesting Assistance Or Service
Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. Don’t forget, KitchenAid offers a full line of quality home appliances. Built-In Refrigerators Freestanding Refrigerators 50-Pound Ice Makers Dishwashers For more information on these appliances, or the one you have purchased, call our toll free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-422-1230. - Page 55 Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your appliance, or call the KitchenAid Canada Consumer Assistance Centre toll free, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (EST), at 1-800-461-5681. KitchenAid Canada Appliance Service – Consumer Services Direct service branches: BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA ONTARIO (except 807 area code)
- Page 56 ndex This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC ANTI-TIP BRACKET ... 10 ASSISTANCE ... 54 BAKING Aluminum foil ... 31 Chart ... 32 Pans ...
- Page 57 TOPIC SAFETY ... 5-6 SELF-CLEANING Delay cleaning ... 48 How cycle works ... 50 Preparing oven ... 46 Setting controls ... 47 Starting immediately ... 47 Stopping cycle... 50 Tips ... 50 SERVICE ... 54 STORAGE DRAWER Removing ... 9 Replacing ...
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Page 58: Index
“Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section. In the U.S.A., call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call KitchenAid Canada at one of the telephone numbers listed in the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.