KitchenAid KERC500, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ing Canceling a function 21 Tones 21 Oven settings 21 Cooking tips 22 Baking Roasting 25 Convection Baking Roasting 26 Auto Convection Baking 28 Adjusting oven temperature 31 Broiling 32 Vari Broiling 34 Convection Broil 34 13medcooking 35 Cleaning your oven and controls 43 Oven lights 45 Resetting circuit breakers 45 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 46 Before you start 46 Setting the controls 47 For...

Page 2: ...lease record your model s information Whenever you call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 422 1230 in Canada 1 800 461 5681 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 Model Number Se...

Page 3: ...ce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anU tip bracket to r...

Page 4: ...Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemi cal or foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas n...

Page 5: ...se con tainer to burst and result in injury Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Interior surface...

Page 6: ...racks number may vary by model tOn Some Models Control panel Thermal Convection TM models Warm zone Left rear switcht control knob Display Left front Electronic control knob oven control Control panel Thermal models Right rear Simmer control knob awltcht Right front control knob Warm zone switcht Left front control knob Left rear Right rear Simmer control knob Display control knob switcht I Electr...

Page 7: ...nt is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent by using large pans or covers Poor baking roasting can result NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt The oven door Removing the oven door 1 Open the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 10 cm 2 Liftdoor slightly and pull out and back until hinges come out to the catch position 3 Push door down and pull straight out to remove...

Page 8: ...and pans be fore 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 Drawer slide rail 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and press in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white ...

Page 9: ... surface units are too hot to touch even after they are turned off Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire 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 or To start food cooking MAX To bring liquid to a boil MED HI To hold a rapid boil o...

Page 10: ...opening in the cover for moisture to escape Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use Use potholders or oven mitts to remove food The Warm Zone element will not glow red when it is on unlike the surface elements However the surface indicator light on the cooktop will glow The Warm Zone element may be used whether the other elements are in use or not The quality of the food ...

Page 11: ...lt such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it Be careful when using heavy skillets and large pots Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting See the Cleaning tips section Cookware tips Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area...

Page 12: ... slowly and evenly Good for browning and frying Maintains heat for slow cooking Can be coated with porcelain enamel Ceramic or Heats slowly and unevenly ceramic glass Use on low to medium settings Follow manufacturer s instructions Copper Heats very quickly and evenly Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating Earthenware Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the manufa...

Page 13: ...nited States contact your local U S Government Agricultural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products In Canada contact Agriculture Canada Optional canning kit Coil element models The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to t...

Page 14: ...7 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 call 1 800 422 1230 in Canada 1 800 461 5681 and follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear NOTE Always wipe and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining 14 How to keep your cooktop looking like new IF THERE ARE WHAT TO DO Sugary spills and soils such as jellies and candy syrups To prevent pitting on the cookto...

Page 15: ..._ Let 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 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See the Cleaning your cooktop section for cleaning instructions Replacing 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the re ceptacle just enough to clear the reflec tor bowl 3 Pul...

Page 16: ...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 Cleaning your cooktop PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Coil element No cleaning required Spatters or spills will burn off surface uni...

Page 17: ... you may need to replace the starter The starter is a knob shaped part located on the right side of the backguard under the light bulb To remove and replace the starter first remove light bulb Push starter in and turn approximately 900 counterclockwise Pull starter out of re cessed area You can find replacement starters at stores that sell fluorescent tubes 4 Close the top panel 5 Plug in range or...

Page 18: ...e timer the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence For settings from 1 59 minutes the display will count down each second For settings 1 hour or over the display will count down hours and minutes When you are using COOK TIME and or _ _ STOPTIMEthe display will show hours and minutes or minutes and seconds 18 Using the control lock The control lock lets you shut down the co...

Page 19: ...CLOCK 1 Press CLOCK PRES YOU SEE 2 Set the time Press the up or down button s until the correct time shows on the display PRESS YOU SEE example for 5 30 3 Start the clock PRESS YOU SEE Using the minute timer The minute timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes The minute timer will display minutes and seconds for...

Page 20: ... is up You will hear four 1 second reminder tones every minute until you press OFF NOTES To display the time of day while the minute timer is counting down press CLOCK To remove the reminder tones press and hold TIMER SET for 5 seconds To bring back the tones follow the same step You will see OFF on the display when the tones are turned off and On when they are turned on YOU SEE 4 Turn off the min...

Page 21: ...ll tell you the tones have been changed Repeat to turn the tones back on You will see OFF for 3 seconds when the tones are turned off and On for 3 seconds when they are tumed on A short tone will sound to tell you the tones have been changed Either HI or Lo will appear on the display for 3 seconds to show the volume you chose Oven settings This chart tells you when to use each setting It also expl...

Page 22: ...nd baking on one rack_ 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 CLEAN Use this setting for self cleaning only The bottom element and outer top element heat up Cooking tips Baking tips The hot air must circulate around the pans in When baking with one pan place pan in the oven for even hea...

Page 23: ...e baking time Because these pans absorb heat producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts place the rack in the center of the oven When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature sug gested in the recipe Rack placement for specific foods For rack positions see Rack positions in previous column RACK FOOD POSITION Frozen pies 2 Angel food and bundt cakes most quick 1 or 2 breads yeast...

Page 24: ...t side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack Use a roasting pan that fits the size of the food to be roasted Meat juices may overflow the sides of a pan that is too small Too large of a pan will result in increased oven spatter Spatter can be reduced by lining the bottom of the roasting pan with tightly crushed aluminum foil Use an accurate meat thermometer to determine when meat has reached d...

Page 25: ...racks where you need them in the oven For more information see Oven rack positions Front of rack Rear of rack 2 Choose the baking roasting PRESS setting YOU SEE 3 Set the temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350 F 177 C Press to raise the temperature or to lower the temperature in 5 F 5 C amounts Use these buttons until the desired temperature shows on the ...

Page 26: ...ter pressing START You do not have to press START again Changing the temperature will not change preheat countdown times YOU SEE YOU SEE example for set temperature of 350 F 177 C 6 When baking Put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown ends During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting NOTE The top element helps heat during baking ...

Page 27: ...e buttons until the desired temperature shows on the small display YOU SEE 4 When roasting or cooking casseroles Put your food in the oven You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting or cooking casseroles NOTE The oven will cook normally even though the preheat countdown timer is displayed 5 Press START PRESS A preheating time will count down on the display The oven control automatically set...

Page 28: ...YOU SEE example for set temperature of 350 F 177 C 6 When convection baking Put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown ends During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 7 After cooking turn off the oven PRESS YOU SEE __rll Illllllll II I I I Auto Convectio...

Page 29: ... or cooking casseroles NOTE The oven will cook normally even though the preheat countdown timer is displayed 5 Press START PRESS The oven control will automatically reduce the cooking temperature from the standard cooking temperature set in step 3 to the correct convection cooking temperature A preheating time will count down on the display The oven control automatically sets preheating time based...

Page 30: ...ht golden crusts Use temperature and time Even browning recommended in recipe Brown crisp crusts Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or non stick finish May reduce baking temperature 25 F 14 C Use suggested baking time Use temperature and time recommended in recipe for pies breads and casseroles Place rack in center of oven Ovenproof glassware Brown crisp crusts May reduce baking t...

Page 31: ... cycles 1 Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds The displaywillshow the currentoffset temperature for example 0 if you have not already adjusted the temperature YOU SEE 2 Set the new offset temperature Press to raise the temperature or to lower the temperature in 10 F 5 C amounts You can set the temperature change as low as 30 F 15 C or as high as 30 F 15 C A minus sign will appear before the number w...

Page 32: ...wning moistness and rising times for baked foods TO COOK ADJUST BY THIS FOOD NUMBER OF DEGREES Alittle more 5 F to 10 F 3 C to 6 C Moderately more 15 F to 20 F 8 C to 11 C Much more 25 F to 35 F 14 C to 19 C Alittle less 5 F to 10 F 3 C to 6 C Moderately less 15 F to 20 F 8 0 to 11 C Much less 25 F to 35 F 14 C to 19 C Broiling NOTES Do not preheat when broiling Leave the door partly open when you...

Page 33: ...p position lets the door stay open about 4 10 cm by itself 4 Choose the broil setting YOU SEE 5 Start broiling PRESS You can change the temperature setting any time before or after pressing START To change the setting see Vari Broir on the next page After changing the setting you do not have to press START again YOU SEE 6 After broiling turn off the oven PRESS YOU SEE time of day 33 ...

Page 34: ...cle and slow cooking down The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures PRESS PRES example shows broil at 325 F 163 C YOU SEE example shows broil at 400 F 204 C PRESS YOU SEE Convection Broiling NOTES Do not preheat when broiling Close the oven door for convection broilin...

Page 35: ...U SEE 6 After broiling turn off the oven PRESS YOU SEE time of day Timed cooking The electronic control will turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods that do not need a preheated oven like meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes cookies etc they will not rise properly Before using the electronic co...

Page 36: ...ture optional Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350 F 177 C Press to raise the temperature or to lower the temperature in 5 F 5 C amounts Use these buttons until the desired temperature shows on the small display PRESS YOU SEE 4 Press COOK TIME PRESS example for bake roast at 375 F 191 C YOU SEE 5 Set the cook time PRESS Press the up or down button s until the correct time s...

Page 37: ...mes You will then hear four 1 second tones every minute until you press OFF NOTE To remove the reminder tones press and hold COOK TIME for 5 seconds To bring back the tones repeat this step You will see OFF when the tones are turned off and On when they are turned on YOU SEE 8 Turn off the oven PRESS NOTE You can do this step any time to cancel timed cooking YOU SEE time of day Delay Start to star...

Page 38: ...raise the temperature or to lower the temperature in 5 F 5 C amounts Use these buttons until the desired temperature shows on the small display YOU SEE example for bake roast at 375 F 191 C 4 Press COOK TIME PRESS YOU SEE 5 Set the cook time Press the up or down button s until the correct time shows on the display PRESS HR YOU SEE 6 Press STOP TIME PRESS example shows 30 minute cook time YOU SEE 3...

Page 39: ... is reached The display will count down the baking roasting time in hours and minutes if cook time is more than 1 hour and in minutes and seconds if cook time is less than 1 hour YOU SEE 10 When baking roasting is done The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4 times You will then hear four 1 sec ond tones every minute until you press OFF NOTE To remove the reminder tones press and hold COOK TIME...

Page 40: ...5 F 191 C 10 15 roiled and refrigerated 375 F 191 C 12 18 fruit and molasses 375 F 191 C 10 15 brownies 350 F 177 C 20 30 macaroons 350 F 177 C 12 15 Miscellaneous apples baked 375 F 191 C 50 60 beans baked 300 F 149 C 5 6 hrs custard cup 325 F 163 C 35 40 potatoes baked 400 F 204 C 75 pudding bread 350 F 177 C 45 60 cottage 375 F 191 C 30 40 rice 325 F 163 C 40 60 scalloped dishes 350 F 177 C 60 ...

Page 41: ... 25 30 160 F 71 C well done 35 37 170 F 77 C Lamb leg 6 7 Ibs 2 7 3 2 kg rare 18 20 140 F 60 C medium 21 24 150 155OF 66 68oc well done 30 32 180 F 82 C Pork loin shoulder 3 4 Ibs 1 4 1 8 kg 45 48 5 6 Ibs 2 3 2 7 kg 28 30 4 5 Ibs 1 8 2 3 kg 40 44 170 F 77 C 170 F 77 C 185 F 85 C ham 3 5 Ibs 1 4 2 3 kg 17 18 130 F 54 C fully cooked 8 10 Ibs 3 6 4 5 kg 13 14 130 F 54 C Poultry chicken 3 4 Ibs 1 4 1 ...

Page 42: ...references APPROXIMATE RACK TOTAL TIME MEAT POSITION TEMPERATURE MINUTES Steak 1 2 54 cm thick 4 500 F 260 C rare_ 16 medium 21 well done 25 Steak 1 3 815 cm thick 4 500 F 260 C rare 23 medium 28 Hamburger patties or steaks 1 27 cm thick or less medium 5 500 F 260 C 8 12 Lamb chops 1 2 54 cm thick 4 400 F 204 C 18 20 Ham slice _ 1 27 cm thick 4 500 F 260 C 10 12 1 2 54 cm thick 4 500 F 260 C 20 22...

Page 43: ...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 have not turned the oven on when cleaning panel If you have press the Cancel Off pad Exterior surfaces other than ceramic cooktop and control panel Sponge and warm soapy water Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use nonab...

Page 44: ... down See the Using the Self Cleaning Cycle section Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces door drawer front and back console on some models Do not use steel wool or soap filled scouring pads Rub in the direction of the grain line to avoid marring the surface Always wipe dry to avoid water marks If commercial cleaners are used follow label directions If product contains chlorine bleach rinse thoroughly...

Page 45: ...aning cycle Make sure oven is cool before replacing light bulb Replacing standard oven light s located on back wall 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Turn glass bulb cover counter clockwise to remove 3 Remove light bulb from socket Replace light bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power Resetting circuit breakers seme ...

Page 46: ...spots 46 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 the rack guides Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other k...

Page 47: ... time between 2_ 4 hours on the display Use 2 hours for light soil Use 3 4 hours for average to heavy soil NOTE You cannot open the door when LOCKED is on YOU SEE example for 4 hour cleaning time 3 Start the oven Make sure the door is closed all the way If the door is open even a little it will not lock Press the door closed if needed If the door is closed it will lock as soon as you press START P...

Page 48: ...ime you want Press the or down button s to set a time between 24 44 hours on the display Use 24 hours for light soil Set the cleaning time optional PRESS If Y u want a Self Cleaning cycle I nger U _ _ HR Use 34 44 hours for average to heavy soil YOU SEE 3 Press DELAY PRESS example for 44 hour cleaning time YOU SEE 4 Set the start time Press the up s or down t button s until the correct time shows ...

Page 49: ...time YOU SEE 8 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If needed remove spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge To stop the self cleaning cycle at any time If the oven temperature is too high for PRESS baking roasting when you press OFF then cln TIMED ON cool and LOCKED will appear on the display until the oven cools YOU SEE After the oven cool...

Page 50: ...ean areas noted in Before You Start How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to bum away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away Your oven is preset for a 3_ hour Self Cleaning cycle However the cycle time can be adjusted to the amount of soil in your o...

Page 51: ...roper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker You have not set the elec tronic control correctly You have programmed a de layed start time Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating Wait for the start time...

Page 52: ...lightly larger than the element Odor from oven Odors are normal when the range is new This happens the first few times the oven insulation is heated The odors will disappear as the oven is used Baking results Oven temperature is too low Adjust the oven temperature control are not what or too high See Adjusting the oven you expected temperature section Slow baking or Food not left in oven long Incr...

Page 53: ...in oven Level the range Bake in center of oven with 2 inches 5 cm of space around each pan Batter not level in pan Make su e batter is leveled in pan before placing in oven Crust edge Filling requires more baking time Shield edge with foil browns before than crust pie is done The display There has been a Reset the clock See Setting the is showing power failure Clock in the Using and Caring for PF ...

Page 54: ...r parts distributors KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfillthe product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages if you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use facto...

Page 55: ...warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in Canada To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages if you need service Contact Inglis Limited Appliance Service from anywhere in Canada at 1 800 807 6TT7 if you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use factory sp...

Page 56: ...es D Any labor costs during the limited warranties E Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada F Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home G Repairs to ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been cared for as recom mended in this Use and Care Guide H Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modification...