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equesting Assistance or Service

If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.:

Call the KitchenAid Consumer 

Assistance Center toll 
free: 1-800-422-1230. 
Our consultants are 
available to assist you.

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.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

Features and specifications on our full line of 
appliances.

Installation information.

Use and maintenance procedures.

Accessory and repair parts sales.

Specialized customer assistance 
(Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, 
limited vision, etc.).

Referrals to local dealers, service 
companies, and repair parts distributors.

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.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recom-
mend that you only use factory specified parts.
These parts will fit right and work right, because
they are made with the same precision used to
build every new KITCHENAID

®

appliance.

To locate factory specified replacement parts in your
area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone
number or your nearest KitchenAid designated 
service center.

For further assistance

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

Please include a daytime phone number in your 
correspondence.

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. 

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Summary of Contents for KGCC505H

Page 1: ...tainless steel surfaces 17 Sealed surface burners and cooktop 18 Troubleshooting 20 Requesting Assistance or Service 21 Warranty 23 For assistance or service in the U S A call the Consumer Assistance Center For assistance or service in Canada see page 22 KITCHENAID Gas Sealed Burner Cooktop Use and Care Guide www kitchenaid com MODELS KGCR055G KGCT055G KGCS105G KGCS127G KGCS166G KGCT305G KGCT365G ...

Page 2: ...ease 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 illustration on pages 5 11 for location of plate Please also record the purchase information NOTE Yo...

Page 3: ...ety 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 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap...

Page 4: ...ect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop Never Use the Cooktop for Warming or Heating the Room Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such as stepping leaning or sitting on the top surface Maintenance Keep cooktop area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Storage on the cooktop Flammable materials should not be stored o...

Page 5: ...nt burner control knob Rear burner control knob 12 500 BTU burner Model and serial number plate under cooktop p 2 Surface burner grate p 14 Surface burner cap pp 14 15 16 Use the rear burner for simmering or for cooking smaller quantities of food requiring small cookware Use the front burner for cooking large quantities of food deep fat frying or cooking with large cookware Parts and Features ...

Page 6: ... burner control knob Left rear burner control knob Right front burner control knob Right rear burner control knob 14 000 BTU burner Model and serial number plate under cooktop p 2 Surface burner grate p 14 Surface burner cap pp 14 15 16 Use the left rear and right front burners for simmering or for cooking smaller quantities of food requiring small cookware Use the left front and right rear burner...

Page 7: ...ner 6 000 BTU burner Left front burner control knob Left rear burner control knob Right front burner control knob Right rear burner control knob Model and serial number plate under cooktop p 2 Surface burner grate p 14 Surface burner cap pp 14 15 16 Use the left rear and right front burners for simmering or for cooking smaller quantities of food requiring small cookware Use the left front and righ...

Page 8: ... burner control knob Left rear burner control knob Right front burner control knob Right rear burner control knob Model and serial number plate under cooktop p 2 Left surface burner grate p 14 Surface burner cap pp 14 15 16 Use the left rear and right front burners for simmering or for cooking smaller quantities of food requiring small cookware Use the left front and right rear burners for cooking...

Page 9: ...ob Right rear burner control knob Center rear burner control knob 14 000 BTU burner 6 000 BTU burner 9 000 BTU burner 12 500 BTU burner 6 000 BTU burner Model and serial number plate under cooktop p 2 Left surface burner grate p 14 Surface burner cap pp 14 15 16 Use the left rear center or right front burners for simmering or for cooking smaller quantities of food requiring small cookware Use the ...

Page 10: ...66G 36 inch 91 4 cm Left front burner control knob Left rear burner control knob Right front burner control knob Right rear burner control knob Center rear burner control knob 14 000 BTU burner 6 000 BTU burner 9 000 BTU burner 12 500 BTU burner 6 000 BTU burner Model and serial number plate under cooktop p 2 Surface burner grate p 14 Surface burner cap pp 14 15 16 Use the left rear center or righ...

Page 11: ...er 6 000 BTU burner 12 500 BTU burner 6 000 BTU burner 9 000 BTU burner 14 000 BTU burner Left front burner control knob Left rear burner control knob Right front burner control knob Right rear burner control knob Center left rear burner control knob Center right rear burner control knob Model and serial number plate under cooktop p 2 Surface burner grate p 14 Surface burner cap pp 14 15 16 Use th...

Page 12: ...n first followed by the left and right grates see pp 5 11 for illustration Burner cap Locator pin Groove Left grate Middle grate Surface Grates Your cooktop has sealed gas burners with an electric ignition system The sealed burners spread the heat evenly across the bottom of the cookware and provide infinite heat control Using the surface burners IMPORTANT Your cooktop is factory set for use with ...

Page 13: ...nob turned to LITE is the one that will ignite Energy saving tips To help shorten your cooking time use the least amount of liquid possible Preheat your pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start your food on a higher heat setting then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking SETTING LITE HI MED HI MED MED LO LO RECOMMENDED USE To light the burner To start foo...

Page 14: ...ss affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats When using glass or ceramic cookware check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners To avoid tipping make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best ...

Page 15: ...ng tips What to use Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your cooktop with a paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and polishing your cooktop When using follow instructions on container Razor scraper Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic glass cooktop To avoid scratches keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible Do not u...

Page 16: ...el Soap and water Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Cooktop Surface Soap and water Mild liquid cleaner Spray glass cleaner DO NOT use abrasive or harsh cleaners like chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Spray glass cleaner Apply spray cleaner to paper towel do not spray directly on panel Gently clean around the model and serial plate too much scrubbing could...

Page 17: ...rfaces some models 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 surface Always wipe dry to avoid water marks HOW TO USE Wipe with damp cloth or sponge then rinse with clean water and wipe dry Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a damp cloth or sponge and cleaner Rinse thoroughly Repeat if neces...

Page 18: ...y soil and protect it from boilovers or spillovers ALWAYS keep the burner cap in place whenever a surface burner is in use Let the cooktop cool before cleaning Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air If the knobs are removed while cleaning be care ful not to spill liquids through the holes in the control area Be careful not to all...

Page 19: ...are clogged clean them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the port Do not use a wooden toothpick If the burner needs to be adjusted call a qualified technician for service 6 Turn on the burner to see if it will light If the burner does not light after you have cleaned it contact a KitchenAid designated service technician Do not service the sealed burner yourself 5 After cleaning the gas...

Page 20: ...e flow of combustion and or venti lation air to the cooktop is blocked Problem Nothing will operate The burner fails to light The burner flames are uneven The burner flames lift off the ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Cooking results are not what you expected Solution Wire the cooktop into a live circuit with proper voltage See installation instructions Contact a KitchenAid designate...

Page 21: ...nywhere 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 recom mend that you only use factory specified parts These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID...

Page 22: ...anty 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 further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at Consumer Relations Department KitchenAid Canada 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga Ontario L5N3A7 Please include a daytime pho...

Page 23: ...da F Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be home G H Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 99 KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limita...

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