KitchenAid YKESC307 User Manual

KITCHENAID
®
THERMAL-CONVECTION
™
Electric Ranges
Use and Care Guide
9753309A
Models: KESC307 KESH307 KERC607
YKESC307 YKESH307 YKERC607
A Note to You ............................................ 2
Range Safety ............................................. 3
Parts and Features .................................... 6
Using and Caring for Your Cooktop ...... 10
Using the surface cooking areas ........... 10
Cookware tips........................................ 12
Home canning information .................... 13
Caring for your cooktop ......................... 13
Cleaning your cooktop........................... 14
Using and replacing the surface light...... 15
Using and Caring for Your Oven ........... 17
Using the electronic oven control .......... 17
Setting the clock .................................... 25
Using the timer ...................................... 25
Oven settings ........................................ 27
Cooking tips........................................... 28
Bake or Convection Bake ...................... 30
Broil ....................................................... 32
Convection Broil .................................... 34
Convection Roast .................................. 35
Adjusting the oven temperature ............ 36
Using the temperature probe................. 38
Using Convect Full Meal ....................... 40
Using EASY CONVECT
™
Conversion ... 43
Timed cooking ....................................... 45
Dehydrating ........................................... 49
Raising (proofing) bread ........................ 50
Cleaning your oven and controls ........... 52
Oven lights ............................................ 54
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ............... 55
Before you start ..................................... 55
Before setting the controls..................... 56
Setting the controls................................ 56
For best cleaning results ....................... 58
How the cycle works.............................. 58
Troubleshooting ...................................... 59
Requesting Assistance or Service ........ 62
Warranty................................................... 64
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,
call the Consumer Assistance center:
1-800-422-1230
In Canada, for assistance or service,
see 63.
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KitchenAid YKESC307 Specifications

General

Oven Capacity	4.1 cu. ft.
Number of Burners	5
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Convection Oven	Yes
Fuel Type	Electric
Color	Stainless Steel
Warranty	1 Year Limited
Cooktop Surface	Ceramic Glass
Control Type	Electronic
Width	30 inches
Product Type	Range
Height	36 inches

Summary

Range Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines to reduce risks of fire, electrical shock, injury, or damage.

Parts and Features

Feature Locations

Identifies key components of slide-in and freestanding models.

Surface Cooking Area Controls

Explains the operation of knobs for the cooktop surface elements.

Using and Caring for Your Cooktop

Using the Surface Cooking Areas

Instructions for operating surface cooking zones, including power and indicator lights.

Cookware Tips

Guidance on selecting and using appropriate cookware for optimal performance.

Cleaning Your Cooktop

Tips and steps for cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop and maintaining its appearance.

Using and Caring for Your Oven

Using the Electronic Oven Control

Overview of the electronic control panel, display, and keypads for oven operation.

Setting the Clock

Procedure for setting the oven's digital clock for accurate timekeeping.

Oven Settings

Details on different oven modes like Bake, Broil, Convection Bake, and Roast.

Baking Tips

Recommendations for optimal baking, including rack placement and bakeware.

Broil

Guidelines and procedures for using the broil function, including rack positions.

Using the Temperature Probe

Instructions for using the temperature probe to determine food doneness accurately.

Timed Cooking

How to use the electronic control to set oven on/off times for timed cooking.

Dehydrating

Steps for using the convection oven to dehydrate various food items.

Raising (proofing) Bread

Instructions for using the convection oven to proof bread dough.

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

Before You Start

Preparation steps and precautions before initiating the self-cleaning cycle.

Setting the Controls

Procedure for starting the self-cleaning cycle immediately or with a delay.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Lists potential issues with the appliance, their causes, and recommended actions.

Requesting Assistance or Service

Assistance and Service in the U.S.A.

Contact information and procedures for obtaining help or service in the United States.

Assistance and Service in Canada

Contact information and procedures for obtaining help or service in Canada.

Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Details KitchenAid's warranty terms, what is covered, and what is excluded.