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COOKTOP USE

Ceramic Glass

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It 
will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat 
level.

Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it 
free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops 
with white ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more visible, 
and may require more cleaning and care. For more information, 
see “General Cleaning” section.

Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a 
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack it.

Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, 
air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, 
and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.

For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and 
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down 
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills 
while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to 
cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause 
pitting and permanent marks.

Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. 
Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on 
cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the 
cooktop.

Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers 
on the cooktop. It could leave aluminum marks that cannot 
be removed completely.

Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or 
aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.

Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking 
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.25 cm) 
outside the area.

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and 
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or 
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor 
cooking results.

Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler 
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, 
no space or light should be visible between it and the 
cookware.

Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small 
expansion channels can be used.

Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry 
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits 
when heated.

Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

Cookware

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, when used 
as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or 
grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has 
the same characteristics as its base material. For example, 
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the 
properties of aluminum.

On some models, griddles with nonstick surfaces should not be 
used in the broiler.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.

A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/Canner

C. ½" (1.25 cm) maximum overhang

A

B

C

COOKWARE

CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum

Heats quickly and evenly.

Suitable for all types of cooking.

Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.

Cast iron

Heats slowly and evenly.

Good for browning and frying.

Maintains heat for slow cooking.

Ceramic or 
Ceramic glass

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Heats slowly, but unevenly.

Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.

Copper

Heats very quickly and evenly.

Earthenware

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Use on low heat settings.

Porcelain enamel-
on-steel or cast 
iron

See stainless steel or cast iron.

Stainless steel

Heats quickly, but unevenly.

A core or base of aluminum or copper on 
stainless steel provides even heating.

Summary of Contents for Architect Series KERA205P

Page 1: ...Use CareGuide 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 9758363A ...

Page 2: ...t and Celsius 13 Tones 13 Oven Temperature Calibration 13 OPTIONS STYLES 2 AND 3 14 Options Selection Pad 14 Fahrenheit and Celsius 14 Tones 14 Oven Temperature Calibration 14 OVEN USE 15 Aluminum Foil 15 Bakeware 15 Meat Thermometer 15 Oven Vent 15 Oven Door Vent 15 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 15 Bake 16 Broil 16 Convection Cooking 17 EASY CONVECT Conversion 18 Auto Convection Baking 18 Convec...

Page 3: ...ssages 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket t...

Page 4: ...re the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use Proper Pan Size The range 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 r...

Page 5: ...gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Fr...

Page 6: ...e element A Surface indicator B Cooktop power on indicator light C Oven display D Oven control panel E Right front simmer on off switch F Left rear control knob G Left front control knob dual size element H Right front control knob I Warm zone element on off switch J Right rear control knob dual size element D U A L S I N G L E Lo Lo Lo Hi Hi Hi OFF OFF Med Lo Med Hi Med D U A L S I N G L E Lo Lo ...

Page 7: ... 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 J Automatic oven light K Door gasket L Broil element not shown M Bake element not shown CleanBake element on some models not shown N Self clean latch Parts and Features Not Shown on some models Ceramic glass Oven door window Oven light Broile...

Page 8: ...flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware While you rotate the ruler no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them Residue and water can leave deposits when heated Do not cook f...

Page 9: ...the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware large quantities of food and home canning To Use SINGLE 1 Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI 2 Turn knob to OFF when finished To Use DUAL 1 Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between LO and HI 2 Turn knob to OF...

Page 10: ...s are being used The Warm Zone Element area will not glow red when cycling on However its indicator light will glow as long as the Warm Zone Element area is too hot to touch Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil When warming baked goods allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover ...

Page 11: ...me L Timer M Clock set start N Oven light ON OFF O Off P Start control lock A Oven settings B Proof bread setting C Oven display D Clock time of day display E Number pads F Options selection pad G Convection oven settings including auto convect H Self clean I Cook time length of cooking time J Stop time K Timer L Clock set start M Oven light ON OFF N Off O Start control lock A B D C E F H I J K L ...

Page 12: ...he START pad begins any oven function except the Timer Control Lock and Sabbath Mode If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a pad START will appear on the oven display as a reminder If not pressed within 5 minutes after pressing a pad the oven display will return to inactive mode time of day and the programmed function will be canceled ControlLock The Control Lock shuts down the control pa...

Page 13: ...ing One beep Function has been entered Three beeps Invalid pad press Timer Completion Tones Four chimes occur when the timer reaches zero This can occur when using the timer for functions other than cooking Cooking Time Completion Tones Three beeps indicate the end of a cooking cycle To turn On Off Press OPTIONS and then 4 to turn OFF Press OPTIONS and then 4 to turn ON Preheat Completion Tone One...

Page 14: ... ON press the options key then press keypad 3 To turn tones OFF press the options key again and then press keypad 4 Tone Volume The volume is preset at high but can be changed to low To Change Press and hold COOK DURATION for 5 seconds to raise the volume Repeat to lower the volume OvenTemperatureCalibration IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven do...

Page 15: ... and read again If the temperature drops cook the meat or poultry longer Check all meat in 2 or 3 places OvenVent The oven vent should not be blocked or covered because it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven Blocking or covering oven vent will cause poor air circulation affecting cooking and cleaning results Do not set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near...

Page 16: ...n the display if the actual oven temperature is under 170 F 77 C After a temperature of 170 F 77 C has been reached the temperature will be shown on the display until reaching the set point When the set temperature is reached 1 tone will sound if on 3 Press OFF when finished cooking Broil Maxi Econoonsomemodels Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range It is designed to drain juice...

Page 17: ...ress 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 ConvectionCooking onsomemodels In a convection oven the fan circulated hot a...

Page 18: ...ing starts by reducing the temperature by 50 F 28ºC 2 Press START The oven control will automatically reduce the cooking temperature from the standard cooking temperature to the correct convection cooking temperature The electronic oven control will automatically set the preheat time based on the temperature you have selected Lo will appear on the display if the actual oven temperature is under 17...

Page 19: ... START Lo will appear on the oven display if the actual oven temperature is under 170 F 77 C When the oven temperature reaches 170 F 77 C the oven display will show the actual oven temperature until the set point 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 CHART A Roasting rack B ...

Page 20: ...N indicator will no longer be illuminated Style 1 Press OFF to return to normal operating mode non Sabbath Mode compliant not cooking Styles 2 and 3 Press OPTIONS and then press number pad 0 to return to normal operating mode non Sabbath Mode compliant not cooking To Activate IMPORTANT Before the Sabbath Mode can be regularly set the oven must first be enabled with a one time only set up 1 Open th...

Page 21: ...hey 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 displayed 2 Press COOK DURATION 3 Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook 4 Press START On some models the start time stop time and cook time countdown will appear on the oven display When the stop time is reached the oven will shut o...

Page 22: ...preset for a 2 hour 30 minute clean cycle however the time can be changed by selecting one of the cleaning levels There are 5 levels of clean on models with electronic oven control Style 1 and 2 levels of clean on models with electronic oven control styles 2 and 3 Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy ...

Page 23: ...rain to avoid damaging Stainless Steel Cleaner Polish sample included See Assistance or Service section to order Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Vinegar for hard water spots CERAMIC GLASS on some models Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a ...

Page 24: ... Soak for 20 minutes then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad Oven cleaner Follow product label instructions Porcelain enamel only not chrome Dishwasher OvenLight s The oven light s is a 40 watt appliance bulb The light s will come on when the oven door is opened The light s will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle When the oven door is closed press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light s on or off T...

Page 25: ...e sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on its inside surface 2 Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots 3 Tilt top of door toward range Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins 4 Insert the door st...

Page 26: ...es Is the display showing SET CLOCK There has been a power failure Clear the display See Oven Displays section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock Timer Display section Is the display showing a letter followed by a number Press OFF to clear the display If it reappears call for service See Assistance or Service section Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Is the oven door open Close ...

Page 27: ...h speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the 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 For...

Page 28: ...s in materials or workmanship KitchenAid will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or to replace owner accessible light bulbs 2 Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal single family household use 3 Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repair...

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