KitchenAid KFGG500ESS Quick Start Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.
Using Your Oven
Step 1. Select oven function.
Step 2 . Set the temperature.
Step 3. Press Start.
Step 4. Place food inside the oven once set temperature is reached. Close the oven door.
Step 5. (Optional) Enter time to cook.
Step 6. The Cancel button can be used to cancel the function during or after cook time.
NOTE: For more detailed instructions on specific functions, see the online Control Guide.
Using Your Range
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond
the edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or fire.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to .
REMEMBER: When range is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.
POWER FAILURE
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner
and turn knob counterclockwise to . After the burner lights, turn knob to setting.
POSITIONING RACKS AND BAKEWARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain
finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door
or bottom.
Racks
■ Position racks before turning on the oven.
■ Do not position racks with bakeware on them.
■ Make sure racks are level.
To position a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustrations as a guide.
For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior, use a flat rack in rack position 7.
Side 1 should cook for approximately 2 1 / to 3
2
minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.
Baking Layer Cakes
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use the
Bake function with a flat rack in rack position 2 and a flat
rack in rack position 5. Place the cakes on the racks as
shown. Keep at least 3" (7.6 cm) of space between the
front of the racks and the front cakes.
Baking Cookies
For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use the Convection Bake function with a flat rack in
rack position 2 and a flat rack in rack position 5.
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Freestanding Gas Range Quick Start Guide
Before setting a control knob, place filled
cookware on the grate. Do not operate a
burner using empty cookware or without
cookware on the grate.
The flame should be adjusted so it does
not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has
lit. If the burner does not ignite, listen for a
clicking sound. If you do not hear the
igniter click, turn the burner off. Check for
a tripped circuit breaker or blown
household fuse. Check that the control
knob is pressed completely down on the
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does
not operate, call a trained repair specialist.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob
counterclockwise to
burners will click. Only the burner with
the control knob turned to
produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between H
(high) and L (low).
1 / minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5
2
BURNER SIZE
Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following illustration and chart.
Burner Size
Small
Medium
Large
Extra-Large
ALUMINUM FOIL
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with
any type of foil or liner.
For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.
Care must be taken to prevent aluminum foil and meat probes from contacting heating elements.
OVEN VENT
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from
the oven, and should not be blocked or covered.
Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor
air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning
results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that
could melt or burn near the oven vent.
OVEN LIGHT
The oven light is a 40 W halogen bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and
the control knobs are in the Off position.
To Replace:
. All surface
1. Disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.
will
3. Remove bulb from socket.
4. Replace bulb, using tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle bulb. To avoid damage to or
decreasing the life of the new bulb, do not touch bulb with bare fingers.
5. Replace bulb cover by turning clockwise.
6. Reconnect power.
IMPORTANT: Do not use lamps rated higher than 40 W.
SABBATH MODE:
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until disabled.
For guidance on usage and a complete list of models with Sabbath Mode, visit www.star-k.org or
contact us as per the information given below.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips,
please see the Owner's Manual included with your machine.
For information on any of the following items, the full cycle guide, warranty, detailed product dimensions, or
for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit
https://www.kitchenaid.com/service-and-support, or in Canada
https://www.kitchenaid.ca/service-and-support. This may save you the cost of a service call.
However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–800–422–1230
KtichenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692
IMPORTANT: Retain this guide for future use.
Recommended Use
■ Low-heat cooking
■ Melting chocolate or butter
■ Multipurpose burner
■ For large cookware
■ Most powerful burner
■ For large cookware
Canada:
1–800–807–6777
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
A. Oven vent