Kitchenaid W11427482A 30 Inch Free Standing Gas Range User Guide

Kitchenaid W11427482A 30 Inch Free Standing Gas Range

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance. This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.kitchenaid.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Customer Service Section at www.kitchenaid.ca..

WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness

Grates

The grates on this range cover the full width of the cooktop. The two grates may interlock (on some models), using the hook formed into one end of both grates. The flat end of one grate drops onto the hook on the other grate as shown in the following illustration.

On some models, the two grates are identical and can be used on either the left or right side of the cooktop. Grates that are designed for use on only one side of the cooktop will have either “LEFT” or “RIGHT” embossed on the bottom side of the grate

Griddle

To Use the Griddle:

1. Locate the griddle on the right side grate as shown. The locating feet on the bottom of the griddle will engage the grate tines to keep the griddle from sliding.
2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue on the griddle that is hard to remove
3. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddle slowly will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid warping the griddle.
4. For preheating and cooking, set the front burner to the lowest heat setting and the rear burner to Medium-High heat for best performance.
   NOTE : The griddle may also be used on the left side grate. For best results, the rear burner setting should be set to Medium-Low or Medium, and the front burner setting should be set to Low.

To Clean the Griddle:

1. Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray
2. See the “General Cleaning” section of your Owner’s Manual for cleaning instructions.
3. Store griddle in a cool dry place

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology is a first-of-its-kind cleaning solution designed to minimize the time, temperature, and odors that ordinarily come with traditional self-cleaning methods. With AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, an innovative coating on the interior of the oven is activated with heat and water to release baked-on soil. To use AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, simply wipe out loose debris, pour water into the oven bottom, and run the AquaLift® Self-Cleaning cycle. When the cycle finishes in under 1 hour at a lower temperature than in traditional selfcleaning methods, just wipe out the remaining water and loose debris. See the “Clean Cycle” section in the Owner’s Manual for more detailed instructions. For additional information, frequently asked questions and videos on using AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, visit our website at http://whirlpoolcorp.com/aqualift.

Surface Temperatures

When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot, such as the knobs and oven door.

Baking, Warming or Storage Drawer
When the oven is in use, the drawer may become hot. Do not store plastics, cloth, or other items that could melt or burn in the drawer.

Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Sealed Surface Burners

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s Manual.

NOTE: Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating the burner size.

Alignment: Be sure to align the gas tube opening in the burner base with the orifice holder on the cooktop and the igniter electrode with the notch in the burner base.

• A. Burner cap
• B. Gas tube opening
• C. Burner base
• D. Orifice holder
• E. Igniter electrode

Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube opening by always using a burner cap.

• A. 1-1 1/2″ (2.5-3.8 cm)
• B. Burner ports

Burner Ports : Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the burner ports

To Clean

IMPORTANT : Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. Do not wash in the dishwasher

1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s Manual.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner base. The burner bases and caps must be properly positioned before cooking. Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating the burner size. See the following illustration for burner positions:

• A. Medium (Semi Rapid)
• B. Large (Ultra Rapid)
• C. Medium (Semi Rapid)
• D. Small (Auxiliary)
• E. Large (Ultra Rapid)

Replace the burner cap, making sure it is properly aligned with the burner base. If burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will not light. The burner cap should not rock or wobble when properly aligned.

• A. Incorrect
• B. Correct

IMPORTANT: The bottom of the small and medium caps are different. Do not put the wrong size burner cap on the burner base.

NOTE : Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating the burner size.

Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, turn off the burner. Do not service the burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

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 and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates/coils. 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 surfaces. 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. Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler Check for 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.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics

For best results, the cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.

Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

• Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
• Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
• For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

OVEN USE
The normal operation of the range will include several noises that may be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cooking cycle:

• Gas valves may make a “popping” sound when opening or closing.
• Igniters will “click” several times until a flame is sensed.
• A “poof” sound is heard when a bake or broil burner ignites.

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT : The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and wellventilated room.

NOTE : On some models: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display
The display will light up when first powered up or after a power loss. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed.

Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One Tone

• Valid keypad press
• Oven is preheated (long tone)
• Function has been entered.
• Kitchen timer (long tone with a reminder tone every 60 seconds).

Three Tones
Invalid keypad press

Four Tones
End of cycle (with a reminder tone every 60 seconds).

Use the Options key to change the tone settings

Options
Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Options keypad. Use the Options keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Options keypad will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections. Press OFF to exit Options.

Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.

1. Press OPTIONS until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

Audible Tones Disable
Turns off all tones, including the end of cycle tone and key press tones.

1.  Press OPTIONS until “SOUND” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

Sound Volume
Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.

1. Press OPTIONS until “SOUND VOLUME” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

End-of-Cycle Tone
Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

1. Press OPTIONS until “END TONE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

Keypress Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

1. Press OPTIONS until “KEYPRESS TONE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

Reminder Tones Disable
Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end- of-cycle tones.

1. Press OPTIONS until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements or burners turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

1. Press OPTIONS until “DEMO MODE” is displayed
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

12-Hour Shutoff
The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function. This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.

1. Press OPTIONS until “12 HR AUTO OFF” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

Languages: Scrolling Display Text
Language options are English, Spanish, and French.

1. Press OPTIONS until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the number keypads to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day

Energy Save
The Energy Save mode puts the range into Sleep mode and reduces energy consumption.

1. Press OPTIONS until “ENERGY SAVE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

Oven Temperature Offset Control

IMPORTANT : Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1. Press OPTIONS until “TEMP CALIB” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed. Press the “1” keypad to toggle between the oven and the warming drawer.
3. Press START to select the choice displayed in Step 2. Wait 10 seconds for the display to change, or press START, and then continue with Step 4.
4. Press the “3” keypad to increase the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments, or press the “6” keypad to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The range is from -30°F to +30°F (-18°C to +18°C).
5. Press OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.

Keep Warm

IMPORTANT : Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food. The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.

To Use:

1. Press KEEP WARM

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
   NOTE : The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the number keypads to enter the desired temperature and then START.

3. Press START.

4. Place food in the oven.

5. Press OFF when finished.

6. Remove food from the oven.

To Cancel Keep Warm:

1. Press OFF.
2. Remove food from the oven.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off. When the Sabbath Mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound ,and the displays will not indicate temperature changes. When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately. To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):

1. Press OPTIONS until “SABBATH” is displayed.
2. Press the “1” keypad. Sabbath Mode can be activated for baking.
3. Press START or OFF to save the setting and display the time of day.
   NOTE : To disable the Sabbath Mode, repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”

To Activate Sabbath Mode:

1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
3. Press START. For timed cooking in Sabbath Mode, press COOK TIME and then the number keypads to set the desired cook time. Press START.
4. Press OPTIONS. Three tones will sound. Then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the display.

To Adjust Temperature (When Sabbath Mode is Running):

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new temperature.
   NOTE : The temperature adjustment will not appear on the display, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.

3. Press START

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
Press OPTIONS, and then press “7” to return to regular baking, or press OFF to turn off the range.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

Use the following illustration as a guide

The oven has seven positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table.

• Flat Rack Position Type of Food
• 7 Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers, steaks
• 6 Broiled meats, poultry, fish
• 3 or 4 Most baked goods, casseroles
• 2 Roasted meats
• 1 Large roasts or poultry

IMPORTANT: If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of the food. See the following illustration.

• A. Ends of rack in position 3
• B. Food in position 2

IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure.

Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2″ (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Multiple Rack Cooking
Two-rack (non-convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6. Two-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6. Three-rack (convection): Use a flat rack in rack positions 4 and 6 and a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 3.

Baking and Roasting

Preheating
When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake, or Convect Roast cycle, the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.

Oven Temperature
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

NOTE : On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non- convection bake mode to improve oven performance.

Temperature Management System
The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Broiling

No preheating is necessary, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack.

IMPORTANT : Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature. Changing the temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use racks 6 or 7 for broiling. Use rack position 6 if using the roll-out rack. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information. For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the Quick Start Guien for more information.

NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Convection Cooking

In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads. During convection cooking, the bake and broil burners, convection (true convection only) element and fan cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air.

NOTE : The convection fan will turn on approximately 5 minutes into any convection cycle. If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.

NOTE : The oven door must be closed for convection broiling.

Position the racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section before starting convection cooking. With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature or at a shorter time. These adjustments can be made using the following chart or by using the EasyConvect™ Conversion feature on your range.

Setting Guidelines

• CONVECT BAKE Reduce the standard baking temperature 25°F (15°C).
• CONVECT ROAST Use standard recipe temperature. Cooking time may be reduced by 15% to 30% with Convect Roast so the food should be checked for doneness early.
• CONVECT BROIL Use standard recipe temperature. Cooking time may be reduced so the food should be checked for doneness early.

Bow Tie True Convection with T.H.E.™ Element

True convection adds an electric element around the convection fan to enhance the cooking performance. This feature enables three-rack baking in your range. Use the following Convect Options chart as a guide.

Convect Options

Setting Foods

• CONVECT BAKE Single or multiple-rack baking for cookies, biscuits, breads, casseroles, tarts, tortes.
• CONVECT ROAST Whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts, beef roasts.
• CONVECT BROIL Thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish or poultry.

EasyConvect™ Conversion

Convection cooking temperatures and times can differ from those of standard cooking. Depending upon the selected category, EasyConvect™ conversion automatically reduces the standard recipe temperature and/or time you input for convection cooking. Foods are grouped into four general categories. Choose the category most appropriate for the food to be cooked. Use the following chart as a guide

Setting Foods

• MEATS Chicken: whole and pieces Meat loaf, Roasts: pork, beef and ham (Turkey and large poultry are not included because their cook time varies.)
• BAKED GOODS Biscuits, Breads: quick and yeast Cakes and Cookies Casseroles
• PIZZA Fresh pizza, Frozen pizza OTHER Frozen convenience foods: french fries, nuggets, fish sticks, lasagna

To Use

NOTE : For best results, preheat your oven to the desired temperature prior to using Easy Convect™ Conversion. After preheating is complete, press OFF before using EasyConvect™ Conversion.

1. Press the EASY CONVECT key for the desired option (MEATS, BAKED GOODS, PIZZA or OTHER).
2. Press START.
3. Press the number keys to enter standard cook temperature, and then press START.
4. Press the number keys to enter standard cook time, and then press START.
5. Place the food in the oven. Check food for doneness before the stop time is reached. If food will not be done when the stop time is reached, add more cooking time before time elapses (see the “Cook Time” section). At the end of the stop time, the oven will automatically turn off.
6. Press OFF when finished.
7. Remove food from the oven.

Proofing Bread

Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide. Standard Proof should be used for fresh dough, thawed dough, and for the first and second rise. Rapid Proof (on some models) operates at a slightly higher temperature than Standard Proof, and it can be used for the second rise of formed dough.

To Proof:
Before first proofing, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper, coated with shortening. Place in position 2, and then close the oven door.

1. Press BREAD PROOF until the desired proof is displayed (“Standrd” or “Rapid”).

2. Press START.
   Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size. Proofing time may vary depending on dough type and quantity.

3. Press OFF when finished proofing.
   Before second proofing, shape the dough, place it in baking pan (s) and then cover loosely. Follow the same placement and control steps above. Before baking, remove the cover.
   NOTE : If the oven temperature is greater than 120°F (49°C), the display will indicate “oven cooling” until the temperature is below 120°F (49°C).

Cook Time

To Set a Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE, CONVECT ROAST or CONVECT BROIL.
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
3. Press COOK TIME.
4. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically. The temperature and/or time setting can be changed at any time by repeating steps 2 through 5.
6. Press OFF to clear the display.
   NOTE : The time setting for any timed cooking function, including EasyConvect™ Conversion, can be adjusted by following the previous steps 3 through 5.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

1. Press DELAY START.
2. Press the number keypads to enter the number of hours and/ or minutes you want to delay the start time.
3. Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE, CONVECT ROAST or CONVECT BROIL.
4. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
5. Press START or COOK TIME.
6. Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
7. Press START. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed after the delay countdown by repeating steps 1 through 7. When resetting the time and temperature, it is necessary to press Start between steps 4 and 5 to continue making changes. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
8. Press OFF to clear the display.

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