KitchenAid KERS507, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ou 2 Range Safety 3 5 Getting to Know Your Range 6 Using and Caring for Your Cooktop 9 Using and Caring for Your Oven 15 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 45 If You Need Assistance or Service 49 Warranty 52 1 800 422 1230 Call us with questions or comments FOR THE WAY IT S MADE Use and Care Guide ...

Page 2: ...t 1 800 422 1230 or request service for your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 for location of plate Please also record the purchase information NOTE You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Keep this book and the sales slip together ...

Page 3: ...anation of the use of the symbol wWARNING Range Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot e...

Page 4: ...in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range When using the cooktop Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls could sub ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installa...

Page 5: ...ontact hot heating element in oven Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant expo sure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood o...

Page 6: ...DELAY TIMED KITCHEN TIMER DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP TIMER SEC MIN HR CLEAN ON TOP LIGHT OFF H I L O MED M E D H I M E D L O FRONT REAR OFF H I L O MED M E D H I M E D L O REAR OFF H I L O MED M E D H I M E D L O FRONT OFF H I L O MED M E D H I M E D L O Left rear control knob Display Right front control knob Electronic oven control Cooktop light Oven vent Model and ...

Page 7: ...e care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Use recessed area on top edge of drawer to pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Oven vent wWARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent Failure to ...

Page 8: ...ttached to floor with screws Make sure left rear leveling foot is positioned under the anti tip bracket See Installation Instructions for further details Getting to Know Your Range wWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto ...

Page 9: ...wer On Light When you use a control knob to turn on a surface unit that knob s Power On Light will glow OFF H I L O MED M E D H I M E D L O FRONT Control setting guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil 6MED HI5 To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or panc...

Page 10: ...ans that provide the best cooking results Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The cookware could overheat and damage the cookware or surface unit Home canning information Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be cen...

Page 11: ... cooktop cool before cleaning Removing surface units and reflector bowls for cleaning Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl OFF H I L O MED M E D H I M E D L O FRONT 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the r...

Page 12: ...wl This extra heat can discolor it Cleaning under the lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pushing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place OFF H I L O MED M E D H I M E D L...

Page 13: ...ning cycle Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool PART Coil element surface u...

Page 14: ...CLOCK SET STOP STOP TIME TIME OVEN OVEN LIGHT LIGHT DELAY TIMED DELAY TIMED DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START START STOP MIN HR CLEAN ON MAXI ECONO BAKE BROIL BROIL CLEAN BAKE BROIL BROIL ROAST ROAST AUTO SET TEMP TEMP PROBE PROBE CONVECTION CONVECTION START TIME TIME CLOCK CLOCK SET STOP STOP TIME TIME OVEN OVEN LIGHT LIGHT DELAY TIMED DELAY TIMED DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS STA...

Page 15: ...rt the func tion If you do not press the Start Enter pad within 5 seconds of programming START will show in the display as a reminder START ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O START CANCEL ENTER OFF MAXI ECONO BAKE BROIL CLEAN BAKE BROIL ROAST AUTO SET TEMP PROBE CONVECTION START TIME CLOCK SET STOP TIME OVEN LIGHT CANCEL MIN HRS SET DELAY TIMED KITCHEN TIMER DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN S...

Page 16: ...ls tell you if a function is entered correctly or not They also tell you when a cycle is completed To shut off audible signals during programming PRESS and hold for 4 seconds To shut off all signals except for the end of timer tone PRESS and hold for 4 seconds To change the end of timer tone to a 4 second tone PRESS and hold for 4 seconds A short tone will sound to tell you the signals have been c...

Page 17: ... elements heat up For even heating the fan at the back of the oven circulates air in the oven cavity The bottom element and outer top element heat up For even heating and faster cook ing the fan at the back of the oven circulates air in the oven cavity The bottom element and outer top element heat up SETTING BAKE Use this setting for baking and heating casseroles BROIL MAXI ECONO Use this setting ...

Page 18: ... be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours 99 minutes or in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Choose Kitchen Timer PRESS once to count down minutes and seconds Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE If the time has not been entered correctly three short tones will sound and Err is displayed for 1 second The previous display then reappears Repeat Steps 1 2 and 3 to re enter the time of da...

Page 19: ...ount down hours and minutes 2 Set time Example PRESS 3 Start Kitchen Timer PRESS The Kitchen Timer will begin counting down immediately after you press the Start Enter pad When time is up you will hear a single tone that sounds every 5 seconds PRESS to turn off tone NOTE To change the end of timer tone to a 4 second tone press and hold the Kitchen Timer Set pad for 4 seconds A short tone will soun...

Page 20: ...pot holder or oven mitt touch hot elements 2 Choose setting PRESS PRESS 3 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than 350 F for Bake or 325 F for Convection Bake Example PRESS See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations YOU SEE YOU SEE OR DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON CONVECTION BAKE BAKE DELAY CLEA...

Page 21: ...n NOTE If you want to change the baking temperature after baking has begun repeat Steps 2 3 and 4 6 After cooking turn off oven PRESS Roasting 1 Prepare oven Position the rack properly For correct rack placement see Rack positions on page 39 Place food in the oven For large roasts and turkeys place rack in position 1 closest to oven bottom Example For Bake YOU SEE Example YOU SEE time of day START...

Page 22: ...the set temperature before it is reached press the Convection Roast pad The set temperature will be displayed for 5 seconds 5 After cooking turn off oven PRESS Using and Caring for Your Oven YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON 2 3 5 DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON START ENTER MIN START STOP SEC MIN HR CLEAN CANCEL OFF Example YOU SEE time of day If you want to chang...

Page 23: ...ke pad until the display goes past 35 F At that point the display will return to 0 and will then decrease 5 F for every time you press the Bake pad You can set the offset temperature adjustment as low as 35 F or as high as 35 F To determine the amount of adjustment needed see the chart on page 24 3 Enter the adjustment PRESS NOTE Do not measure oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven ...

Page 24: ...o food Insert the probe into the center of the thickest portion of meat or into the inner thigh or breast of poultry away from fat or bone 2 Put food in oven Place meat on the convection roasting rack place rack on broiler pan and place pan in the center of the oven 3 Connect probe to oven Open the Temperature Probe cover located on the left side of the oven wall Insert plug into jack Keep the top...

Page 25: ...u want to set an oven temperature other than the one displayed Example PRESS See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for oven temperature recommendations TEMP PROBE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP TIMER SEC MIN HR CLEAN ON YOU SEE Example YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP TIMER SEC MIN HR CLEAN ON 5 1 0 Using and Caring for...

Page 26: ...oil element Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns 10 After cooking unplug probe One short tone will sound every minute to remind you cooking is done until you unplug the Temperature Probe 11 Remove food from oven This prevents overcooking 12 Clean probe Wash with a soapy sponge and dry thoroughly Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked on foods You can also clean the probe i...

Page 27: ...ge 24 2 Set Auto Set cycle PRESS Press desired Number pad Example PRESS Use the Auto set chart on page 28 as your guide for selecting the correct cycle NOTES You can change the Auto Set cycle any time before pressing the Start Enter pad by repeating Step 2 3 Start oven PRESS NOTE Cycles 1 4 9 0 To see the time when the Auto Set cycle will end press the Stop Time pad Cycles 5 8 To see the internal ...

Page 28: ...vegetables 3 lbs Pizza CYCLE NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CONVECTION CYCLE Conv Bake Conv Bake Conv Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast Conv Roast Conv Roast Conv Bake Conv Bake Conv Roast OVEN TEMP 350 F 350 F 350 F 375 F 300 F 300 F 300 F 325 F 325 F 400 F Using and Caring for Your Oven Broiling NOTE Preheating is not necessary when broiling 1 Position rack See the Thermal broiling chart on page 32 for reco...

Page 29: ... temperatures If you want to change the broiling temperature after broiling has begun repeat Steps 4 5 and 6 YOU SEE YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON BROIL MAXI ECONO BROIL MAXI ECONO BROIL MAXI ECONO 2 3 5 DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON Econo broil DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON DELA...

Page 30: ... you use lower broiling temperatures Convection broiling Convection broiling is actually high tempera ture convection roasting Use this setting when broiling thick cuts of meat Results are similar to those you get when using a rotisserie 1 Position rack See Thermal broiling chart on page 32 for recommended rack positions 2 Put food in oven Place food on grid in broiler pan and place in center of t...

Page 31: ...ommendations 6 Start oven PRESS NOTE If you want to change the convec tion broiling temperature after broiling has begun repeat Steps 4 5 and 6 7 When broiling is over turn off oven PRESS DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE time of day CONVECTION BROIL Using and Caring for Your Oven 0 4 0 START ENTER DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED R...

Page 32: ...2 thick 1 thick Calves liver 1 2 thick Temperatures and times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes Using and Caring for Your Oven Broiling tips Always start broiling with a cold broiler pan for even results To retain more natural juice do not pierce meat with a fork Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops Slit fatty edges to prevent meat from curling durin...

Page 33: ... food in the oven For correct rack placement see Rack positions on page 39 and Rack placement chart on page 40 2 Choose setting PRESS 3 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than the one displayed Example PRESS See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations wWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven mo...

Page 34: ...od in the oven For correct rack placement see Rack positions on page 39 and Rack placement chart on page 40 2 Choose setting PRESS DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP TIME SEC MIN HR CLEAN ON Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE time of day STOP TIME DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP TIME SEC MIN HR CLEAN ON 0 3 0 START ENTER Example YOU SEE time of day BAK...

Page 35: ...Y CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP TIME SEC MIN HR CLEAN ON DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP TIME SEC MIN HR CLEAN ON When start time is reached 3 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than the one displayed Example PRESS See a reliable cookbook or your convection oven cookbook for temperature recommendations 4 Set...

Page 36: ...ng racks Racks are not included with oven See page 37 to order a dehydration kit which includes racks and a spacer or contact a local store handling specialty cookware 3 Place drying racks in the oven to allow maximum air circula tion around the racks Example YOU SEE time of day CANCEL OFF Example YOU SEE time of day MIN START STOP SEC MIN HR CLEAN NOTE To learn detailed information about dehydrat...

Page 37: ...g the instructions and telephone prompts you hear 5 Choose Convection Bake setting PRESS and hold for 2 seconds 6 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a temperature from 100 F to 200 F other than 140 F Example PRESS 7 Start oven PRESS NOTE If you want to change the dehy drating temperature after dehydrating has begun repeat Steps 4 5 and 6 Using and Caring for Your Oven Dehydra...

Page 38: ...se the door 2 Choose Convection Bake setting PRESS and hold for 2 seconds 3 Set temperature Set temperature to 100 F Example PRESS 4 Start oven PRESS CANCEL OFF Example YOU SEE time of day MIN START STOP SEC MIN HR CLEAN YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON 0 1 0 DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START ON DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS STAR...

Page 39: ...aking with two pans place pans in opposite corners of the oven rack NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfac tory baking or roasting results Rely on your timer Rack positions Your oven has two straight racks and five rack positions Rack position 5 is the highest position or farthest from the bottom of the oven Rack position 1 is the lowest position or closest to th...

Page 40: ...king place racks in position 5 the highest position 3 and 1 the closest to the oven bottom This allows all three racks to be an equal distance apart for better baking Stagger cake pans or other cookware in opposite directions on each rack when three racks are used FOOD Frozen pies Angel food and bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pi...

Page 41: ...ometer or probe should not touch fat bone or gristle After reading the thermometer once push it further into the meat 1 2 inch or more and read again If the temperature drops return the meat to the oven for more cooking Check pork and poultry with a thermom eter in 2 3 places to ensure adequate doneness Poultry and roasts will be easier to carve if loosely covered with foil and allowed to stand 10...

Page 42: ...y from control panel Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel NOTE Make sure you ha...

Page 43: ...oven is cool Follow directions provided with the cleaner Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on page 45 See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 45 48 HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle Paper towel and spray glass clea...

Page 44: ...ght bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Reconnect appliance at main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Replacing oven lights models with side halogen lights 1 Disconnect appliance at the main power supply Make sure the oven is cool before replacing the light bulb 2 Remov...

Page 45: ... to a high temperature in the Self Cleaning cycle the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain This can cause staining and etching or pitting Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will discolor and become harder to slide If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on...

Page 46: ...ven PRESS NOTE If you want to change the cleaning time after cleaning has begun repeat Steps 1 3 To delay clean using start time 1 Choose clean setting PRESS A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set NOTE You cannot open the door when LOCKED is on CLEAN DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP TIME SEC MIN HR CLEAN ON YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE YOU SEE 0 4 0 START ENTE...

Page 47: ... 3 Set start time PRESS Example PRESS 4 Complete entry PRESS NOTE If you want to change the cleaning time after cleaning has begun repeat Steps 1 4 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed When the oven cools to normal baking roasting temperatures START ENTER START TIME 0 3 0 Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE time of day Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE Example YOU SEE time of day E...

Page 48: ...d to the amount of soil in your oven The cycle can be set anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 46 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock DELAY CLEAN DEHYD TIMED LOCKED ROTIS START MIN START STOP SEC MIN HR ON CANCEL ...

Page 49: ...rate The oven will not operate The surface units will not operate The control knob s will not turn 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 You have not set the elec tronic control correctly You have programmed a delayed start time A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped You have not...

Page 50: ...size Allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than surface unit being used Reset the clock See page 18 Call for service See Step 3 on page 51 POSSIBLE CAUSE You have programmed a delayed start time The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high You did not preheat the oven before baking The recipe you are u...

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Page 52: ...ct is designed to be repaired in the home G Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE 7 95 KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY ...