Page 1: Table Of Contents
Using and Caring for Your Oven... Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ... If You Need Assistance or Service ... Warranty ... KITCHENAID ® Electric Range uide FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE. 1-800-422-1230 Call us with questions or comments. Model: KERI500 ®...
Page 2: A Note To You
Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To 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 safely.
Page 3: Range Safety
General • Read all instructions before using the range. • Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
Page 4 • Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly. •Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.
Page 5 Wipe spillovers immediately. •Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be...
Page 6: Feature Locations
Know Your Range This section tells you what features your range has and where they are located. It also discusses some safety and convenience features that you should know about, but which are not needed to operate the range. Please review this informa- tion before using your range.
Page 7: The Oven Vent
Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip bracket. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer.
Page 8: Getting To Know Your Range
Know Your Range 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. Connect anti-tip bracket to the range.
Page 9: Using And Caring For Your Cooktop
sing and Caring for Your Cooktop This section tells you how to operate the controls to the cooktop. It also includes tips on how to cook with and maintain the cooktop. IN THIS SECTION Using the surface units ... Cookware tips ... Using the surface units Control knobs Push in control knobs before turning them...
Page 10: Cookware Tips
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 KitchenAid dealer, or call 1-800-422-1230 and follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear. Do not leave empty cookware, or...
Page 11: Caring For Your Cooktop
Caring for your cooktop Your cooktop is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
Page 12 sing and Replacing Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.
Page 13: Cleaning Your Cooktop
Cleaning your cooktop Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. PART WHAT TO USE Coil element No cleaning required surface units Porcelain- Nonabrasive, plastic enamel reflector scrubbing pad and bowls warm, soapy water...
Page 14: Using And Caring For Your Oven
Oven command pads Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, a tone will sound and the display will show “88:88.” If, after you set the clock (page 16), the display again shows “88:88,” your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.
Page 15 Canceling an operation CANCEL The Cancel/Off pad will cancel any function, except for the Clock Set and Kitchen Timer functions. When you press the Cancel/Off pad, the large display will show the time of day. sing aring Changing audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not.
Page 16: Setting The Clock
sing Setting the clock 1. Choose Clock Set. PRESS 2. Set Time. Example: PRESS 3. Start clock. PRESS Using the kitchen timer The Kitchen Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a regular kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 99 hours, 99 minutes, or in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Page 17 PRESS twice to count 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.
Page 18 sing Baking/roasting 1. Prepare oven. Position the rack(s) properly. For correct rack placement, see “Rack positions” on page 28 and “Rack placement” chart on page 29. When roasting, place food in the oven. For large roasts and turkeys, place rack in position 1 (closest to oven bottom).
Page 19 4. When baking, preheat oven. When roasting, start oven. PRESS NOTE: After the temperature reaches 170°F, the red display will show the actual oven temperature at each 5°F increase and stop at the set temperature. To see the set temperature before it is reached, press the Bake pad.
Page 20: Adjusting Oven Temperature
sing and Caring for Your Oven Adjusting oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/ roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below.
Page 21 3. Enter the adjustment. PRESS How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The following chart tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results. You can determine cooking results by amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for baked foods.
Page 22 sing and Caring for Your Oven Broiling NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. 1. Position rack. See the “Broiling chart” on page 24 for recommended rack positions. 2. Put food in oven. Place food on grid in broiler pan and place in center of the oven rack.
Page 23 6. Start oven. PRESS NOTE: Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. If you want to change the broiling temperature after broiling has begun, repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6. 7.
Page 24: Broiling Chart
sing 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.
Page 25: Timed Cooking
Timed cooking The electronic clock/oven control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time cooking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc.
Page 26 sing and Caring for Your Oven 4. Set stop time. PRESS Example: PRESS 5. Start oven. PRESS When baking/roasting is done, “End” and the time of day will show in the display. Four tones will sound, followed by one short tone every minute, until you open the door or press the Cancel/Off pad.
Page 27 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Example: PRESS (See the “Baking chart” on page 30 or the “Roasting chart” on page 32 for tempera- ture recommendations.) 4. Set start time. PRESS Example: PRESS...
Page 28: Cooking Tips
sing and Caring for Your Oven When baking/roasting is done, “End” and the time of day will show in the display. Four tones will sound, followed by one short tone every minute, until you open the door or press the Cancel/Off pad. To cancel timed cooking settings: PRESS Cooking tips...
Page 29 Bakeware tips • When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans, place them in the bottom third of the oven. You may need to increase the recommended baking times, so test for doneness before removing from the oven. • When using ovenproof glassware or dark bakeware, reduce the oven tem- perature by 25°F, but use the same...
Page 30: Baking Chart
sing and Caring for Your Oven Baking chart FOOD Breads, yeast • loaf • rolls, pan Breads, quick • biscuits • muffins • popovers • corn bread • nut bread • gingerbread Cakes • angel food • layer cake • loaf cake •...
Page 31: Roasting Tips
Roasting tips • Roast meats fat-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.
Page 32: Roasting Chart
sing and Caring for Your Oven Roasting chart – Roast at oven temperature of 325°F.* Preheating is not needed. – Place roasting pan on rack position 1 or 2. PPROXIMATE MEAT Beef rolled rib • rare • medium • well-done standing rib •...
Page 33: Cleaning Your Oven And Controls
Cleaning your oven and controls Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, Control knobs soapy water Sponge and warm, Control panel soapy water Paper towel and...
Page 34 sing and Caring for Your Oven PART WHAT TO USE Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water The Self-Cleaning cycle Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN •...
Page 35: Replacing The Oven Light
Using and replacing the oven light(s) Your oven may have a standard oven light or two side halogen lights. The oven light(s) will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light(s) on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light pad on the control panel.
Page 36: Before You Start
sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand- cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. To use this cycle properly, follow the step-by-step instructions in this section.
Page 37: Setting The Controls
Setting the controls Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 16.) To start cleaning immediately: 1. Choose clean setting. PRESS A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set. NOTE: You cannot open the door when LOCKED is on.
Page 38 sing the Self-Cleaning Cycle 2. Set clean time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle other than 3 hours, press the desired number pads for the new time up to 4 hours. Example: PRESS • Use 2 hours for light soil. •...
Page 39: For Best Cleaning Results
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: PRESS For best cleaning results • After the oven cools to room tempera- ture, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
Page 40: If You Need Assistance Or Service
f You Need Assistance or Service Questions or comments? Call our toll-free Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-422-1230. This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
Page 41 POSSIBLE CAUSE The Self- You have programmed a Cleaning delayed start time. cycle will not operate The range is not level. Cooking results are not what you The oven temperature seems expected too low or too high. You did not preheat the oven before baking.
Page 42: If You Need Service
If you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized KitchenAid servicer, call our Consumer Assistance Center tele- phone number (see Step 2). Don’t forget, KitchenAid offers a full line of quality home appliances. Built-In Refrigerators Freestanding Refrigerators 50-Pound Ice Makers...
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Page 44: Warranty
PURCHASE. KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL 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 you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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