Kitchenaid KESC307 User Manual Page 1

KITCHENAID* THERMAL-CONVECTION*Electric RangesUse and Care Guide*Table of Contents(complete) ... 2A Note to You... 3Range Sa

10Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:• Slide range forward.• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.• Slide range back so

11FRONTHOT CHAUD(“CHAUD” isFrench for“HOT”)wWARNINGFire HazardTurn off all controls when donecooking.Failure to do so can result in deathor fire.Using

12U sing and Caring for Your CooktopUsing the dual-size surfacecooking area(some models)You can use the right rear surface cookingarea as either

13U sing and Caring for Your CooktopCookware tips• Use the correct cookware to preventdamage to the surface cooking area,cooktop, wiring, and sur

14U sing and Caring for Your CooktopEnergy saving tipsAlthough the energy used for cooking isusually a very small percentage of the totalenergy u

15U sing and Caring for Your CooktopCleaning tipsWhat to use:• Cooktop Polishing Creme (includedwith your range) with paper towel orclean, damp s

16Using and replacing the surface light(Freestanding model)The surface light is in the backguard. It iscontrolled by the Surface Light CommandPads on

175. If the surface light still does not work,you may need to replace the starter. Thestarter is a knob-shaped part located onthe right side of the ba

18Display/clock• When you first plug in the range, a tonewill sound, the display will be fully lit for afew seconds, and the display will show thelast

19U sing and Caring for Your OvenFahrenheit/CelsiusTo set your oven to cook in Celsius insteadof Fahrenheit:1. Open the door.2. Press CANCEL/OFF.

2Using the temperature probe ... 37Using Convect Full Meal... 39Using EASY CONVECT*Conversion ...

20U sing and Caring for Your OvenIf you need to convert temperatures fromCelsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa, youcan refer to this chart:Disable/

213. Press the Number Pads 1, 2,and 3, in that order.4. Press TIMER SET/START.5. Start oven.“Snd” and “Off” will appear on thedisplay.Repeat Steps 1-5

22U sing and Caring for Your OvenUsing the control lockThe control lock prevents unwanted useof the oven by disabling the control panelcommand pad

23U sing and Caring for Your OvenUsing the Sabbath modeWhat your oven will do while in theSabbath mode:• The time display will show “SAb” to telly

24Setting your range for the Sabbath†If you want to set your range to meet “nowork” requirements for the Sabbath, firstturn on the Sabbath mode (see “

256. Press and hold Number Pad 6for 5 seconds.“START?” appears on the display.7. Press START.“SAb” appears on the display.To end the Sabbath mode and

26Oven settingsThis chart tells you when to use each setting. It also explains what elements heat up for eachsetting.SETTING INFORMATION• The bottom e

27Setting the clockNOTE: If an oven function is active orprogrammed, you cannot change the clock.1. Press CLOCK SET/START.2. Set time.3. Start clock.I

282. Set time.3. Start Timer.The Timer will begin counting downimmediately after you press TIMERSET/START or START.4. When time is up, turn off Timer.

29Baking or convection baking1. Position racks.For correct rack placement, see “Rackpositions” and the “Rack placement”chart later in this section.NOT

3ANote to YouThank you for buying a KITCHENAID* appliance!KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensurethat

304. Preheat oven.After the temperature reaches 170°F(77°C), the temperature display will showthe actual oven temperature at each5°F (3°C) increase an

312. Choose setting.3. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a tempera-ture other than 300°F (149°C).NOTE: See a reliable cookboo

32Cooking tipsBaking/convection baking tipsThe hot air must circulate around the pansin the oven for even heat to reach all partsof the oven. This res

33Baking tips(Bake pad)For proper cooking, follow theseguidelines:• When using 1 rack, place the rack sothe top of the food will be centered inthe ove

34Convection baking tips(Convection Bake pad)• Do not use aluminum foil when convectionbaking. Aluminum foil may block airflow.• Reduce recommended st

35U sing and Caring for Your OvenAdjusting the oven temperatureAlthough your new oven is properly adjustedto provide accurate temperatures, it ma

365. Start oven.The display shows 0°F (-18°C) and“COOK TEMP.”6. Set the new offset temperature.Press BAKE to increase the setting.Press BROIL to decre

37Using the temperature probeThe Temperature Probe is the most accu-rate guide to the degree of doneness ofmeat. Use it when baking, roasting any type

386. Choose cook setting.• BAKE,• CONVECTION BAKE, or• CONVECTION ROAST7. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set anoven temperatur

39U sing and Caring for Your OvenwWARNINGBurn HazardUse an oven mitt to remove temperature probe.Do not touch broil element.Failure to follow the

4Range Safety– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –You will be killed or seriously injuredif you don’t follow instructions.You can be killed or seriously injured

403. Press desired Number pad.Use the “Convect full meal chart” later inthis section as your guide for selectinga cycle.NOTES:• You can change the Con

41To program your own cycle:1. Press CONVECT FULL MEAL.2. Press the Command Pad for the cooksetting you want (for example, BAKE).3. Enter the temperat

42Using EASY CONVECT* ConversionEASY CONVECT Conversion lets you con-vection cook without entering convectioncook temperatures and times. Simply enter

434. Enter standard cook time.NOTES:• This step is not needed when usingthe temperature probe.• To delay convection cooking, afterStep 4, press STOP T

44FOODS YOU CAN COOK WITH THIS SETTINGCakes, cookies, muffins, quick breads, biscuits, yeast breadRoasts, ham, whole chicken, chicken pieces, chops,me

45U sing and Caring for Your Oven4. Press BROIL.Once for Maxi BroilORTwice for Econo Broil5. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want

46Variable temperature broiling• If food is cooking too fast or you wantthe food to broil slower from the start, setthe broil temperature between 170°

475. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a temper-ature (up to 500°F [260°C]) other than450°F (232°C).NOTE: See a reliable cook

48TEMPERATURE500°F (260°C)500°F (260°C)500°F (260°C)400°F (204°C)500°F (260°C)500°F (260°C)450°F (232°C)500°F (260°C)500°F (260°C)350°F (177°C)350°F (

49Timed cookingThe electronic clock/oven control will turnthe oven on and off at times you set, evenwhen you are not around.Delayed time cooking is id

5Range Safety•Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist ordamp potholders on hot surfacesmay result in burns from steam. Donot let potholder touch hot heatingel

505. Set cook time.6. Start oven.Vertical bar on display will get shorteras cook time counts down.7. When baking/roasting is done:“End” will show on t

514. Press COOK TIME.5. Set cook time.6. Press STOP TIME.7. Set stop time.8. Press START.When start time is reached:Vertical bar on display will get s

52To cancel timed cooking settings:Press CANCEL/OFF.DehydratingYou can use your THERMAL-CONVECTION*oven to dehydrate a variety of foods.1. Prepare foo

535. Press and hold CONVECTIONBAKE for 5 seconds.6. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a temper-ature (from 100°F [38°C] to 20

543. Start oven.One long tone will sound when ovenis preheated.4. When proofing is done,turn off oven.Cleaning your oven and controlsPRESS YOU SEESTAR

55PARTExterior surfaces(other than controlpanel)Broiler pan andgrid (clean aftereach use)Oven racksOven door glassOven cavityWHAT TO USESponge and war

56Using and replacing the oven light(s)Your oven may have a standard oven lightor two side halogen lights. The oven light(s)will come on when you open

57Before you startBefore you start the Self-Cleaning cycle,make sure you:• Hand-clean the areas shown. Theydo not get hot enough during the Self-Clean

58Before setting the controls• Make sure clock is set to correct time of day.• Make sure the oven door is completely closed.Setting the controlsTo sta

59To delay cleaning start time:1. Press CLEAN.A 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will beset. (The first 3 hours are for cleaning,the last 30 minutes are

6Range Safety•DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELE-MENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACESOF OVEN – Heating elements maybe hot even though they are dark incolor. Interior surf

606. After the Self-Cleaning cycleends:To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle atany time:For best cleaning results• After the oven cools to room tempera-ture

61TroubleshootingMost cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix withouttools of any kind. Check the lists below and on t

62PROBLEMCooking resultsare not what youexpected(continued)The display isshowing“PF”A letter followed by anumber shows on thedisplay (for example“E3,”

63Requesting Assistance orServiceBefore calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section.It may save you the cost of a se

64Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need assistance or service in Canada:1. If the problem is not due toone of the items listed in“Troubleshootin

66This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along withthe page(s) on which you can find each topic.TOPIC PAGEANT

67TOPIC PAGEOVEN TEMPERATUREAdjusting ... 35Setting... 29, 31, 37, 38, 42, 45, 47, 49, 50PARTS ...

LENGTH OFWARRANTY:ONE-YEARFULLWARRANTYFROMDATE OFPURCHASESECOND-THROUGHFIFTH-YEARLIMITEDWARRANTYFROMDATE OFPURCHASESECOND-THROUGHTENTH-YEARLIMITEDWARR

7Surface cooking area(pp. 11 and 14)Electronic oven control(p. 18)Automaticoven lightswitch(pp. 52, 56)Broil element(not shown)(p. 26)Bake element(p.

8Surface light(p. 16)Oven vent(p. 9)Surface cookingarea controls(p. 11)Anti-tipbracket(p. 10)Model andserial numberplate(p. 3)Removablestorage drawer(

9The oven ventHot air and moisture escape from the oventhrough a vent in the left rear corner of thecooktop. Do not block the vent by usinglarge pans