Problem Solver - KitchenAid KFDD500ESS User Instructions

First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer
to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code there with your mobile device, or visit http://kitchenaid.custhelp.com. In Canada,
visit http://www.kitchenaid.ca.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
In the U.S.A.:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
PROBLEM
Nothing will operate
Surface burners will not
operate
Surface burner flames are
uneven, yellow and/or
noisy
Excessive heat around
cookware on cooktop
Cooktop cooking results
not what expected
Oven will not operate
Oven temperature too high
or too low
Display shows messages
Clean cycle did not work on
all spills

PROBLEM SOLVER

POSSIBLE CAUSES AND/OR SOLUTIONS
Power supply cord is unplugged - Plug into a grounded outlet.
Household fuse is blown, or a circuit breaker is tripped - Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
If the problem continues, call an electrician.
The control displays an F9 or F9 E0 error code - The electrical outlet in the home may be miswired.
Contact a qualified electrician to verify the electrical supply.
The control knob is not set correctly - Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Air in the gas lines - If this is the first time the surface burners have been used, turn on any one of the
surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.
Clogged burner ports - See the "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
Clogged burner ports - See the "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
Burner caps positioned improperly - See the "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
Range converted improperly - If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or see the
"Warranty" section for contact information.
Cookware and flame are not matched - The cookware should be centered above the burner with the
bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of
the pan.
Improper cookware - Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well fitting lid, and
the material should be of a medium to heavy thickness.
Control knob set to incorrect heat level - See the "Cooktop Use" section.
Range is not level - Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Delay Start is set - See the "Cook Time" section.
Control Lock is on - Press and hold START for 5 seconds to unlock.
Control is in Demo Mode - See the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. Demo Mode is used for display
models in a showroom.
Electronic oven control set incorrectly - See the "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Oven temperature needs adjustment - See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven
Controls" section.
Power failure (display shows flashing time) - Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if
needed. See "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Error code (display shows letter followed by number) - Depending on your model, press OFF
UPPER to clear the display. See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. If it
reappears, call for service. See the "Warranty" section for contact information.
Start needs to be pressed so a cycle can begin (display shows "PUSH" or "PSH") - See the "Start"
keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section.
Range is in Sabbath Mode (display shows "SAb") - Press OFF to exit Sabbath Mode.
Several cooking cycles between Clean cycles or spills on oven walls and doors - Run additional
Clean cycles. affresh ® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner or affresh
stubborn soils. See the "Accessories" and "Self-Cleaning Cycle" sections for more information.
In Canada:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200 - 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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