KitchenAid KECS161 User Manual

Use and Care Guide  
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Table of Contents..........2  
A Note to You.................2  
Cooktop Safety .............3  
Getting to Know  
Your Cooktop.................5  
Using Your  
Cooktop..........................6  
Caring for Your  
Cooktop..........................9  
Troubleshooting..........14  
Requesting  
Assistance  
or Service.....................15  
Warranty.......................16  
1-800-422-1230  
Call our Consumer Assistance Center  
with questions or comments.  
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KITCHENAID Electric Built-In Cooktop  
Models: KECS100 KECS161  
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Cooktop Safety  
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your  
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.  
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the  
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:  
You will be killed or seriously injured  
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if you don’t follow instructions.  
You can be killed or seriously injured  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
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All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,  
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING – To reduce the risk of  
fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or  
damage when using the cooktop, follow  
basic precautions, including the following:  
User Servicing – Do not repair or  
replace any part of the cooktop  
unless specifically recommended in  
the manual. All other servicing should  
be referred to a qualified technician.  
Storage on Cooktop – Flammable  
materials should not be stored near  
surface units.  
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –  
Smother fire or flame or use dry  
CAUTION – Do not store items of  
interest to children in cabinets above  
a cooktop – Children climbing on  
the cooktop to reach items could be  
seriously injured.  
Proper Installation – Be sure your cook-  
top is properly installed and grounded  
by a qualified technician.  
chemical 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.  
Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming  
or Heating the Room.  
Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children  
should not be left alone or unattended  
in area where cooktop is in use. They  
should never be allowed to sit or stand  
on any part of the cooktop.  
Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting  
or hanging garments should never  
be worn while using the cooktop.  
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Cooktop Safety  
IMPORTANT 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 had sufficient  
time to cool. Among those areas are  
the cooktop and surfaces facing the  
cooktop.  
Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is  
equipped with one or more surface units  
of different size. Select utensils having  
flat bottoms large enough to cover the  
surface unit heating element. The use  
of undersized utensils will expose a  
portion of the heating element to direct  
contact and may result in ignition of  
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil  
to burner will also improve efficiency.  
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned  
Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent  
Surface Units – To reduce the risk of  
burns, ignition of flammable materials,  
and spillage due to unintentional  
contact with the utensil, the handle of  
a utensil should be positioned so that it  
is turned inward, and does not extend  
over adjacent surface units.  
Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop –  
If cooktop should break, cleaning  
solutions and spillovers may penetrate  
the broken cooktop and create a risk  
of electric shock. Contact a qualified  
technician immediately.  
Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a  
wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe  
spills on a hot cooking area, be careful  
to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners  
can produce noxious fumes if applied  
to a hot surface.  
For units with ventilating hood –  
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended  
at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes  
smoking and greasy spillovers that  
may ignite.  
Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain  
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,  
earthenware, or other glazed utensils  
are suitable for cooktop service without  
breaking due to the sudden change in  
temperature.  
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently –  
Grease should not be allowed to  
accumulate on hood or filter.  
When flaming foods under the hood,  
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating,  
may spread the flame.  
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Getting to Know Your  
Cooktop  
Model KECS161 (36 inches)  
(Model KECS100 not shown)  
Model and serial number  
plate (inside burner box)  
Control panel  
Plug-in coil  
element with  
one-piece  
POWER™Burner  
coil element  
reflector bowl  
Control panel  
Center rear  
control knob  
Control knob  
collar  
Left rear  
control knob  
Right rear  
control knob  
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Left front  
control knob  
Power on  
indicator  
light  
Right front  
control knob  
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Using Your Cooktop  
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Fire Hazard  
Turn off all controls when done cooking.  
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.  
Using the surface cooking area  
Push in control knobs before turning them  
to a setting. Set them anywhere between HI  
and OFF.  
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Power on indicator light  
The Power on indicator light will glow when  
any of the coil element(s) are turned on.  
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Using your Cooktop  
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start  
cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.  
SETTING  
RECOMMENDED USE  
To start food cooking.  
HI  
To bring liquid to a boil.  
MED-HI or 6-8  
MED or 5  
To hold a rapid boil.  
To quickly brown or sear meat.  
To maintain a slow boil.  
To fry poultry or meat.  
To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.  
To stew or steam food.  
To simmer food.  
MED-LO or 2-4  
LO  
To keep food warm. Set the heat higher or lower within the  
LO (or 1) band to keep food at the temperature you want.  
To maintain liquid just below simmer.  
To melt chocolate or butter.  
Home canning information  
Pan  
Alternate use of the coil elements between  
batches or prepare small batches at a time.  
Center over  
coil element  
Start with hot water, cover with a lid,  
and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to  
maintain a boil or required pressure levels  
in a pressure canner.  
Keep reflector bowls clean so that they  
will always reflect heat well.  
Coil element  
Use flat-bottomed canners on all types  
of cooktops, especially ceramic glass.  
Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do  
not allow good contact with the surface.  
Center the canner over the largest  
coil element. Do not extend more than  
one inch outside the coil element.  
Large diameter canners/pans, if not  
centered correctly, trap heat and can  
cause damage to the cooktop.  
For up-to-date information on canning,  
contact your local U.S. Government  
Agricultural Department Extension Office  
or companies who manufacture home  
canning products.  
Optional canning kit  
Most water-bath or pressure canners have  
large diameters. If you do canning with  
them at high heat settings for long periods  
of time, you can shorten the life of regular  
coil elements. This can also damage the  
cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for  
canning, we recommend the installation of  
a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905)  
from your dealer or authorized service  
company.  
Do not place your canner on two coil  
elements at the same time.  
The type of material the canner is made  
of determines the length of heating time.  
Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware  
materials” chart later in this section for  
more information.  
When canning for long periods of time,  
allow elements and the surrounding  
surfaces to cool down.  
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Using your Cooktop  
Characteristics of cookware materials  
The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the coil element through the pan  
material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the  
best cooking results.  
Aluminum  
• Heats quickly and evenly.  
• Use for all types of cooking.  
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.  
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.  
Cast iron  
• Heats slowly and evenly.  
• Good for browning and frying.  
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.  
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.  
Ceramic or  
ceramic glass  
• Heats slowly and unevenly.  
• 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  
manufacturer.  
• Use on low settings.  
Porcelain enamel-on-steel • See cast iron and stainless steel.  
or enamel-on-cast iron  
• Heats quickly but unevenly.  
Stainless steel  
• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware  
provides even heating.  
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.  
Cookware tips  
Select a pan that is about the same size  
as the coil element. Cookware should not  
extend more than 1 inch outside the area.  
For best results and greater energy  
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed  
Use flat bottom cookware for best heat  
conduction from the coil element to the  
cookware. Determine flatness with the  
ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler across  
the bottom of the cookware. Hold it up to  
the light. No light should be visible under  
the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all directions  
and look for any light.  
Do not leave empty cookware, or  
cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot  
coil element. The cookware could overheat,  
causing damage to the cookware or the  
coil element.  
cookware that makes good contact with  
the coil element. Cookware with rounded,  
warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain  
enamelware), or dented bottoms could  
cause uneven heating and poor cooking  
results.  
Cookware with non-stick finish has  
heating characteristics of the base material.  
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Caring for Your Cooktop  
WARNING  
Explosion Hazard  
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near  
this appliance.  
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.  
Coil elements and reflector bowls  
Removing  
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See the  
“Cleaning chart” later in this section  
for cleaning instructions.  
1. Make sure all coil elements are off and  
cool before removing coil elements and  
reflector bowls.  
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2. Push in the edge of the coil element,  
opposite the receptacle. Then lift it  
just enough to clear the reflector bowl.  
Replacing  
1. Make sure all coil elements are off and  
cool before replacing coil elements  
and reflector bowls.  
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Caring for your Cooktop  
Coil elements and reflector bowls (cont.)  
2. Line openings in the reflector bowl up  
4. When the terminal is pushed into the  
receptacle as far as it will go, push  
down the edge of the coil element  
opposite the receptacle.  
with the coil element receptacle.  
NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back  
to the cookware on the coil elements.  
They also help catch spills. When they are  
kept clean, they reflect heat better and  
look new longer.  
3. Hold the coil element as level as  
possible with the terminal just started  
into the receptacle. Push the coil  
element terminal into the receptacle.  
If a reflector bowl changes color, some  
of your cookware may not be flat enough,  
or some may be too large for the coil ele-  
ment. In either case, some of the heat  
that is meant to go into or around cook-  
ware goes down and heats the reflector  
bowl. This extra heat can cause it to  
change color.  
Control knob collars  
Removing  
Replacing  
1. Turn knobs off and pull upward to  
remove. Place index finger inside  
center of collar and pull firmly upward  
to release.  
2. To replace, align pins on underside of  
collar with holes on cooktop surface  
and press down firmly.  
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Caring for your Cooktop  
Cleaning chart  
Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Refer  
to instuctions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop.  
PART  
CLEANING METHOD  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
Soap and water  
Dishwasher  
Control Knobs  
and Collars  
DO NOT use steel wool  
or abrasive cleaners.  
Pull knobs straight away  
from control panel.  
Wash, rinse and dry with  
soft cloth.  
Soap and water  
Mild liquid cleaner  
Spray glass cleaner  
Exterior Surfaces*  
(excluding control panel)  
DO NOT use abrasive or  
harsh cleaners like  
chlorine bleach, ammonia  
or oven cleaners.  
Wash, rinse and dry with  
soft cloth.  
Non-abrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad  
Gently clean around the  
model and serial plate;  
too much scrubbing could  
remove the numbers.  
Coil Elements  
DO NOT clean or immerse  
in water. Spatters and  
spills will burn off.  
Chrome reflector bowls*  
Light to moderate soil  
Wash, rinse and dry with  
soft cloth.  
Soap and water  
Non-abrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad  
Dishwasher  
Solution of 1/2 cup  
ammonia to 1 gallon water  
Non-abrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad  
Mild abrasive powdered  
cleanser or commercial  
oven cleaner  
Soak bowls for 20  
minutes, then scrub with  
plastic pad.  
Heavy to burned-on soils  
*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as  
vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.  
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Caring for your Cooktop  
Stainless steel surfaces  
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces  
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 and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Chlorine is a corrosive  
substance.  
CLEANING AGENT  
HOW TO USE  
Liquid detergent and water,  
all-purpose cleaner  
Wipe with damp cloth or sponge,  
then rinse with clean water and  
wipe dry.  
Routine cleaning  
and fingerprints  
Mild abrasive cleanser or  
stainless steel cleaners  
Rub in the direction of the grain  
lines with a damp cloth or sponge  
and cleaner. Rinse thoroughly.  
Repeat if necessary.  
Stubborn stains  
and baked-on  
residue  
Swab or wipe with cloth. Rinse  
with water and dry.  
Vinegar  
Hard water spots  
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Caring for your Cooktop  
Cleaning the area under the cooktop  
1. Remove all elements and reflector  
5. After cleaning, lift cooktop slightly to  
disengage support rod, then lower  
front to countertop level. Reach into  
left and right rear element opening  
areas and press Posi-lock button to  
disengage. This will return back of  
cooktop to countertop level.  
bowls.  
2. Place hands under left and right rear  
element opening areas and lift  
(approx. 38”). When you hear a click,  
the Posi-lock button is correctly  
engaged.  
Posi-lock button  
3. To open, grip the left and right front  
element openings and lift. The support  
rod will swing forward. Pull the rod  
until it rests at the front edge of the  
burner box.  
4. Wipe surface under the cooktop with  
warm, soapy water. Use a nonabra-  
sive, soap-filled plastic scrubbing pad  
on heavily soiled areas.  
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Troubleshooting  
You can solve many common cooktop problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible  
service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside  
help. If the suggestions do not work, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 15.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Nothing will  
operate  
The unit is not wired into  
a live circuit with proper  
voltage.  
Wire the unit into a live circuit with  
proper voltage. (See Installation  
Instructions.)  
A household fuse has blown  
or a circuit breaker has  
tripped.  
Replace household fuse or reset  
circuit breaker.  
The coil  
element(s) will  
not operate  
A household fuse has blown  
or a circuit breaker has  
tripped.  
Replace household fuse or reset  
circuit breaker.  
You have not plugged in  
coil elements all the way.  
Turn control knobs to OFF and plug  
coil elements in all the way. (See  
“Replacing” on page 9.)  
You are not setting the control Push control knobs in before turning  
knobs correctly. to a setting.  
Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before Push control knob(s) in before turning  
will not turn  
turning.  
to a setting.  
Cooking  
results are  
not what  
The cooktop is not level.  
Level cooktop. (See Installation  
Instructions. Also, see "Cleaning the  
area under the cooktop," page 13,  
number 5).  
you expected  
The pan used is not the  
correct type or size.  
Refer to a reliable cookbook for  
recommended pan type and size.  
Cookware does not fit the  
coil element being used.  
Pan should be the same size or  
slightly larger than the coil element  
being used.  
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Requesting Assistance or  
Service  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It  
may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions.  
If you need assistance or service  
Call the KitchenAid Consumer  
Assistance Center toll  
free: 1-800-422-1230.  
Use and maintenance procedures.  
Accessory and repair parts sales.  
Specialized customer assistance  
(Spanish speaking, hearing impaired,  
limited vision, etc.).  
Our consultants are  
available to assist you.  
Referrals to local dealers, service  
companies, and repair parts distributors.  
When calling:  
Please know the purchase date and the  
complete model and serial number of your  
appliance (see the “A Note to You” section).  
This information will help us to better  
respond to your request.  
KitchenAid service technicians are  
trained to fulfill the product warranty and  
provide after-warranty service, anywhere  
in the United States.  
To locate the authorized KitchenAid  
service company in your area, you can  
also look in your telephone directory  
Yellow Pages.  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Features and specifications on our full line  
of appliances.  
Installation information.  
If you need replacement parts  
every new KITCHENAID® appliance. To  
locate factory authorized replacement parts  
in your area, call our Consumer Assistance  
Center telephone number or your nearest  
authorized service center.  
If you need to order replacement parts,  
we recommend that you only use factory  
authorized parts. These parts will fit right  
and work right, because they are made  
with the same precision used to build  
For further assistance  
Please include a daytime phone number in  
your correspondence.  
If you need further assistance, you can  
write to KitchenAid with any questions or  
concerns at:  
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances  
Consumer Assistance Center  
c/o Correspondence Dept.  
2000 North M-63  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
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Electric Cooktop  
Warranty  
LENGTH OF  
WARRANTY:  
KITCHENAID  
WILL PAY FOR:  
KITCHENAID  
WILL NOT PAY FOR:  
Replacement parts and  
repair labor costs to  
A. Service calls to:  
ONE-YEAR  
FULL  
WARRANTY  
FROM  
DATE OF  
PURCHASE  
1. Correct the installation of the cooktop.  
2. Instruct you how to use the cooktop.  
3. Replace house fuses or correct  
house wiring.  
correct defects in materials  
or workmanship. Service  
must be provided by an  
authorized KitchenAid  
servicing outlet.  
4. Correct house plumbing.  
B. Repairs when cooktop is used in other  
than normal home use.  
SECOND-  
THROUGH  
FIFTH-YEAR  
LIMITED  
WARRANTY  
FROM  
Replacement parts for any  
electric element to correct  
defects in materials or  
workmanship.  
C. Damage resulting from accident, alter-  
ation, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of  
God, improper installation, or installation  
not in accordance with local electrical  
or plumbing codes.  
D. Any labor costs during the limited  
DATE OF  
PURCHASE  
warranties.  
E. Replacement parts or repair labor  
costs for units operated outside the  
United States.  
F. Pickup and delivery. This product is  
designed to be repaired in the home.  
G.Repairs to parts or systems resulting  
from unauthorized modifications made to  
the appliance.  
8/98  
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact  
your authorized KitchenAid dealer.  
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After  
checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting  
Assistance or Service” section. In the U.S.A., call our Consumer Assistance Center at  
1-800-422-1230.  
3191536  
9/98  
Printed in U.S.A.  
© 1998 KitchenAid  
® Trademark/TM Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A.  

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