KitchenAid KECG020 manual

U se and Care Guide TO THE INST ALLER: PLEASE LEA VE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. A Note to Y ou. ...............................2 Important Safety Instructions. ..................................3 Parts and Features. ......................7 Cookware. ....................[...]

2 A Note to Y ou Thank you for b uying a KITCHENAID ® appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. T o 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 s[...]

3 I mportant Safety Instructions continued on next page Y ou will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y our safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance[...]

4 IMPORT ANT 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[...]

5 • Disconnect the electrical supply and/or gas supply at the shutoff valve near the cooktop before servicing the cooktop. 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 he[...]

6 I mportant Safety Instructions W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following: • Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer . If you have questions, contact the manufacturer . • Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disco[...]

7 P arts and Featur es W elcome to the world of customized cooktop cooking! With your Create-A-Cooktop, you can 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 Cook[...]

8 Electric ceramic cooktop with radiant/halogen sur face units (Model KECC027) Gas cooktop with sealed burners (Model KGCT025) Ceramic cooktop Control knob Power on/hot sur- face lights Halogen surface unit Radiant surface unit Model and serial number plate (on bottom of outer box) Seal (at base of stem) T empered glass surface Control knob Surface[...]

9 Electric grill (Model KECG020) Filter Model and serial number plate (on bottom of outer box) V ent cover Control knob Seal (at base of stem) Heating element Grease pan Control knob Seal (at base of stem) Grate Rock pack Power on lights Model and serial number plate (on bottom of outer box) Side mount downdraft vent system (Model KSVD060B) P arts [...]

10 C ookware Cookware tips • Sele ct a pan that is abou t the sam e size as the surf ace cooking area. Cookware shou ld not exten d m ore th an 1 i n ch (2.5 cm ) ou tsi de th e area. • Cookware with non-stick finish has heating characteristics of the base material. • Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or glass cookware which will s[...]

11 LO OFF HI 6 5 4 3 2 Surface unit marker 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, while the bottom light works with the front surface unit. Sur face unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by t[...]

12 Until you get used to the settings, use the chart below as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI • T o start food cooking. • T o bring liquid to a boil. 6-5 • T o hold a rapid boil. • T o quickly brown or sear meat. 4 • T o make pudd[...]

13 Contr ol knobs 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned to OFF . 2. Pull the control knobs straight off. 3. W ash 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 commercia[...]

14 The cast-ir on sur face 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 s[...]

15 Cleaning chart Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your cast-iron surface unit cooktop. WHA T TO USE W arm, soapy water and a sponge Sponge and warm, soapy water or paper towel and spray glass cleaner W arm, soapy water and a sponge Soapy , nonabrasive scrubbing pad or scouring powder Salt-free oil on a paper towel Electrol dress[...]

16 Use In This Section 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 carefull[...]

17 SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI • T o start food cooking. • T o bring liquid to a boil. • T urn to LO or 3-2 when sizzle starts. 6-5 • T o hold a rapid boil. • T o fry poultry or meat. • T urn to LO or 3-2 when sizzle starts. 4 • T o make pudding, sauce, or gravy . • T o cook large amounts of vegetables. • T urn to LO to finish cook[...]

18 Care In This Section Page Control knobs ...................................18 Ceramic cooktop and control panel ..................................................18 Y our cooktop is designed for easy care. Y ou can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs helps to keep it looking[...]

19 C aring for Y our Electric Ceramic Cooktop NOTE: Always wipe and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining. Cleaning tips 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 co[...]

20 G as Cooktop with Sealed Burners Use In This Section Page Surface burner markers ..................20 Control setting guide .......................21 Y our 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. Sur face burner markers The solid[...]

21 Sur face 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 . Y our cooktop is factory-set for use with Natur[...]

22 In case of a prolonged power 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. Care In This Section Page Con[...]

23 Contr ol knobs 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned to OFF . 2. Pull the control knobs straight off. 3. W ash 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 commercia[...]

24 Gas sealed burners Sur face burner grates 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the burner grates. 3. W ash the grates with warm, soapy water . Use a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse and dry well. Do not place grates in a dish- washer . 4. Replace burner grates.[...]

25 C aring for Y our Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop Caring for your cooktop Y our cooktop is designed for easy care. Y ou can do most cleaning with items found around the home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new . NOTES: • Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the co[...]

26 Cleaning chart Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your sealed burner cooktop. C aring for Y our Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop P ART Control knobs T empered glass surface Surface burner grates and caps Surface burners HOW TO CLEAN • T urn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. • W ash, rinse, and dry thoroughly .[...]

27 E lectric Grill Use In This Section Page Power on lights .................................27 Grill markers .....................................27 Y our electric grill gives you that outdoor flavor in the convenience and comfort of your home. T o get the most out of your grill, please review this section carefully . Power on lights The Power On [...]

28 Grill chart Preheat 10 minutes on HI for best results. Then use the chart below to help you select a grill setting and cooking time. Grilling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes. *T otal grilling time. T urn food as needed. Cooking tips • Do not cover the entire cooking surface with meat. Leave space between [...]

29 Care In This Section Page Steps to follow ..................................29 Y our grill is designed for easy care. Y ou can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your grill whenever spills or soiling occurs helps to keep it looking and operating like new . Steps to follow Food cooked on the grill may spatter . Clean all[...]

30 Rock pack Grease pan P ART Control knobs Grate and grease pan Heating ele- ment Rock pack HOW TO CLEAN • W ash, rinse, and dry well. • Do not soak. • Do not remove seals under control knobs. • Clean after each use. • W ash, rinse, and dry . • Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh cleansers. • Grease pan may be cleaned in a dishwa[...]

31 Use Using the cooktop’s downdraft vent system removes cooking vapors, odor , and smoke. Always turn on the vent fan when using the grill. When using surface units or burners, turn the V ent Fan control knob clockwise to HI or LO. Y ou will hear a click when the fan comes on. T urn counterclockwise to turn the fan OFF . The fan filter must be i[...]

32 Care In This Section Page Steps to follow ................................32 Y our vent system is designed for easy care. Y ou can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your vent system regularly will help to keep it operating like new. Steps to follow 1. Disconnect power . 2. Remove the vent cover and wash in warm, soapy [...]

33 NOTE: V ent filter must be in place for the fan to operate properly . Replacement filters can be ordered from a KitchenAid servicer or dealer . Order Part Number 786220 (two filters). Cleaning chart Use this chart for proper and effective cleaning of your vent system. P ART Control knob Cover and filter V ent box WHA T TO USE W arm, soapy water [...]

34 POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. You are not setting the control knobs correctly. You are not pushing in before turning. The cooktop is not level. The pan used is not the correct t[...]

35 R equesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service: Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to Y ou” section). This informatio[...]

© 1998 KitchenAid Printed in U.S.A. 4454944 8/98 LENGTH OF WARRANTY: ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. SEC OND- THROUGH FIFTH- YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. KITCHENAID WILL PAY FOR: Replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workman- ship. Service must be provided by an autho- rized Kitch[...]