KitchenAid KERA205, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ECTRIC RANGE For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com Table of Contents 2 Models KERI201 KERI203 KERA205 W10162210A ...

Page 2: ...OPTIONS STYLES 2 AND 3 13 Options Selection Pad 13 Fahrenheit and Celsius 13 Tones 13 Oven Temperature Calibration 13 OVEN USE 14 Aluminum Foil 14 Bakeware 14 Meat Thermometer 14 Oven Vent 14 Oven Door Vent 15 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 15 Bake 15 Broil Maxi Econo on some models 16 Convection Cooking on some models 17 Easy Convect Conversion on some models 17 Auto Convection Baking on some mod...

Page 3: ...ket fastened down properly Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Making sure the anti tip bracket is inst...

Page 4: ...p Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for ...

Page 5: ... panel Right front simmer on off switch G Left rear control knob H Left front control knob dual size element I Right front control knob ooQ o o o_ Hi I d K J Warm zone element on off switch K Right rear control knob dual size element Control Panel Model KERI203 F B ooo o_ Q o C D L E B o_ _o_ o G H I J A Surface indicator B Cooktop power on indicator light C Oven display D Oven control panel E Rig...

Page 6: ...ual size element C Anti tip bracket D Model and serial number behind eft side of drawer E Storage drawer F Control panel G Ceramic glass surface cooking area H Selectable simmer feature also available on the left rear element on some models I Hot surface indicator lights on some models J Automatic oven light K Door gasket L Broil element not shown M Bake element not shown CleanBake TM element on s...

Page 7: ...e deposits when heated Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware However w...

Page 8: ...re between HI and LO Push in and turn to setting OFF Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Dual Size Element Large diameter cookware Large quantities of food Home canning HI Bring liquid to a boil Medium High Hold a rapid boil Quickly brown or sear food Medium Maintain a slow boil Fry poultry or meat Cook pudding sauce icing or gravy Medium Low Stew or...

Page 9: ...t food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Use the Warm Zone Element to keep cooked foods warm One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality Do not use it to heat cold foods The Warm Zone Element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used The Warm Zone Element area will not glo...

Page 10: ...Stop time Style 2 Electronic Oven Control Convection Model KERI203 D 1 1 Self Cook Stop _MER Clock Clean Duration Thne Set Start O_ r Set Start O 00_ o A B A 1 1 Bread 32 _ Bake Broil Proof 350 425 _ Bake Broil Roast oo k _ 0 G H I J K L A Oven settings B Proof bread setting C Oven display D Clock time of day display E Number pads E Options selection pad G Convection oven settings including auto c...

Page 11: ...of day is shown on the display Styles 2 and 3 Electronic Oven Controls When the oven is in use this display shows the oven temperature During Timed Cooking this display also shows a timed countdown If 3 beeps sound an invalid pad was pressed Press OFF and retry your entry When the oven is not in use only the time of day is shown on the display The START pad begins any oven function except the Time...

Page 12: ...as been completed All Tones All tones are preset ON but can be turned OFE To turn tones ON press the options key then press keypad 2 To turn tones OFF press the options key again and then press keypad 2 Tone Volume The volume is preset at high but can be changed to low To Change Press OPTIONS and then 3 to lower the volume Press OPTIONS and then 3 to raise the volume of the tones IMPORTANT Do not ...

Page 13: ...d hold COOK DURATION for 5 seconds to raise the volume Repeat to lower the volume IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door during cycling may give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature calibration can be adjusted It can be changed in Fahrenheit or...

Page 14: ...mperature not appearance should be used to manufacturer s recommendations and use the bakeware size determine doneness A meat thermometer is not supplied with recommended in the recipe Use the following chart as a guide this appliance BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe Light golden crusts Even browning Insert the thermometer into ...

Page 15: ...ure that no bakeware piece is directly over another The BAKE function is ideal for baking roasting or heating casseroles During baking or roasting the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature If the oven door is opened during baking or roasting the bake element will turn off in 30 seconds to 2 minutes It will come back on once the door is closed To Ba...

Page 16: ...ature between 300 F and 500 F 149 C to 260 C 3 Press START 4 Press OFF when finished BROILING CHART For best results place food 3 7 cm or more from the broil element Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom 1 to the top 5 For diagram see the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section FOOD RACK TEMP TOTAL POSITIO...

Page 17: ...and large poultry are not included because their cook time varies BAKED GOODS Biscuits Breads quick and yeast Cakes layer and angel food Casseroles including frozen entrees and souffles cookies fish OTHER FOODS Convenience foods french fries nuggets fish sticks pizza Pies fruit and custard To Use Before using convection temperature conversion for BAKED GOODS and OTHER FOODS allow the oven to prehe...

Page 18: ... is reached When the set temperature is reached one preheat completion tone will sound if tones are turned on 3 Press OFF when finished cooking Convection roasting can be used for roasting meats and poultry or for baking yeast breads and loaf cakes using a single rack During convection roasting the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature while the fa...

Page 19: ...o not stuff poultry when convection roasting O _ Jn_ _tO l During convection broiling the broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature while the fan constantly circulates the hot air The temperature is preset at 450 F 232 C on models with electronic oven control style 1 and 500 F 260 C on models with electronic oven control styles 2 and 3 but can be changed to a d...

Page 20: ...ake range can be set between 170 F and 500 F 77 C and 260 C 2 Press START The oven will begin a bake cycle 3 Style 1 Press OPTIONS and then press number pad 7 SABBATH ENABLED will appear on the display Styles 2 and 3 Press OPTIONS and then press number pad 0 SAb On will appear on the display To Regularly Set Timed Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after...

Page 21: ...esult in food poisoning or sickness Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day cook for a set length of time and or shut off automatically Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly To Set a Cook Time 1 Press BAKE CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one di...

Page 22: ... At high temperatures foods react with porcelain Staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result This will not affect cooking performance Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt Remove all items from the storage drawer How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring los...

Page 23: ...erature is too high the door will remain locked It will not unlock until the oven cools If the oven temperature is too high after self cleaning then LOCKED will appear on the display until the oven completely cools IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge ar...

Page 24: ... DOOR EXTERIOR Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Damage may occur Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel OVEN CAVITY Do not use oven cle...

Page 25: ...is off and cool Then follow these instructions The oven door is heavy To Remove 1 Open oven door all the way 2 Flip up the hinge latch on each side 4 Lift the oven door while holding both sides Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame To Replace 1 Insert both hanger arms into tile door 3 Close the oven door as far as it will shut 2 Open the oven door You shou...

Page 26: ... Self Cleaning Cycle section On some models has a delay start Self Clean cycle been set See Self Cleaning Cycle section Has a delay start been set See Timed Cooking section Oven cooking results not what expected Oven will not operate Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Electronic Oven Control section Has a delay start been set See Timed Cooking section On some models is the Control Lo...

Page 27: ...Accessories U S A To order accessories call the KitchenAid Customer eXperience Center toll free at 1 800 442 9991 and follow the menu prompts Or visit our website at www kitchenaid com and click on Shop Online then Accessories Portable appliances bakeware cookware gadgets and textiles are also available Cooktop Polishing Creme ceramic glass models Order Part 4392916 Cooktop Scraper ceramic glass m...

Page 28: ...determined This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARR...