KitchenAid YKSEB900ESS

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W10722059B

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Model Number _______________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________

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User Guide

Electric Range

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY ...........................................................................2

The Anti-Tip Bracket ..................................................................2

KEY USAGE TIPS.........................................................................4

AquaLift

Self-Cleaning Technology..........................................4

Surface Temperatures ...............................................................4

Preheating ..................................................................................4

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning .............................................4

FEATURE GUIDE..........................................................................5

Electronic Oven Controls...........................................................8

COOKTOP...................................................................................10

Cookware.................................................................................11

Home Canning .........................................................................12

OVEN ...........................................................................................13

Aluminum Foil...........................................................................13

Positioning Racks and Bakeware............................................13

Roll-Out Rack...........................................................................14

Oven Vent.................................................................................15

Sabbath Mode .........................................................................15

Baking and Roasting................................................................15

Broiling .....................................................................................16

Convection Cooking ................................................................16

Proofing Bread .........................................................................16

Cook Time................................................................................16

Meat Probe...............................................................................17

Baking Drawer..........................................................................17

Oven Light................................................................................17

RANGE CARE .............................................................................18

Clean Cycle ..............................................................................18

General Cleaning......................................................................19

Remove/Replace Drawer.........................................................20

PROBLEM SOLVER ...................................................................20

ACCESSORIES...........................................................................22

WARRANTY ................................................................................23

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Summary

Range Safety and Anti-Tip Prevention

Anti-Tip Bracket Installation

Instructions for securing the range to prevent tipping.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Crucial safety instructions for operating and cleaning the range.

Key Usage Tips

AquaLift Self-Cleaning Technology

Guide to using the innovative self-cleaning system for ovens.

Feature Guide: Control Panel

Control Panel Keypad Functions

Explains the function of various keypads on the oven control panel.

Food Poisoning Hazard Warning

Alerts users about the risks of leaving food in the oven too long.

Cooktop Operation and Care

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the ceramic glass cooktop.

Oven Interior and Rack Placement

AquaLift Clean Cycle

Performing the AquaLift Clean Cycle

Detailed steps for using the AquaLift self-cleaning feature.

General Cleaning and Maintenance

Cooktop and Oven Cavity Cleaning

Problem Solver: Cooktop and Oven

Cooktop Operation Issues

Troubleshooting common problems with cooktop operation.

Oven Operation Issues

Troubleshooting common problems with oven operation.

Troubleshooting Oven Performance

Oven Not Operating and Temperature Issues

Solutions for oven not operating and temperature problems.

Cooking Results and Clean Cycle Problems

Troubleshooting inconsistent cooking results and clean cycle failures.

KitchenAid Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Details on what is covered and excluded by the limited warranty.

Summary

Range Safety and Anti-Tip Prevention

Anti-Tip Bracket Installation

Instructions for securing the range to prevent tipping.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Crucial safety instructions for operating and cleaning the range.

Key Usage Tips

AquaLift Self-Cleaning Technology

Guide to using the innovative self-cleaning system for ovens.

Feature Guide: Control Panel

Control Panel Keypad Functions

Explains the function of various keypads on the oven control panel.

Food Poisoning Hazard Warning

Alerts users about the risks of leaving food in the oven too long.

Cooktop Operation and Care

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the ceramic glass cooktop.

Oven Interior and Rack Placement

AquaLift Clean Cycle

Performing the AquaLift Clean Cycle

Detailed steps for using the AquaLift self-cleaning feature.

General Cleaning and Maintenance

Cooktop and Oven Cavity Cleaning

Problem Solver: Cooktop and Oven

Cooktop Operation Issues

Troubleshooting common problems with cooktop operation.

Oven Operation Issues

Troubleshooting common problems with oven operation.

Troubleshooting Oven Performance

Oven Not Operating and Temperature Issues

Solutions for oven not operating and temperature problems.

Cooking Results and Clean Cycle Problems

Troubleshooting inconsistent cooking results and clean cycle failures.

KitchenAid Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Details on what is covered and excluded by the limited warranty.

This document is a User Guide for a KitchenAid Electric Range, model number W10722059B. It provides comprehensive instructions for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Function Description:

The KitchenAid Electric Range is a cooking appliance designed for baking, roasting, broiling, and surface cooking. It features an oven with various cooking modes, a ceramic glass cooktop with multiple heating elements, and a baking/warming drawer. The range incorporates advanced technologies like AquaLift® Self-Cleaning and Easy Convect™ conversion for enhanced cooking performance and convenience.

Important Technical Specifications:

Oven Temperature Range (Bake): 170°F to 500°F (75°C to 260°C)
Baking Drawer Temperature Range (Bake): 170°F to 451°F (75°C to 233°C)
Baking Drawer Temperature Range (Slow Cook/Keep Warm): 145°F to 190°F (63°C to 88°C)
Oven Light: Standard 40-watt appliance bulb
Steam Bake Water Capacity: 1½ cups (350 mL)
Roll-Out Rack Capacity: Up to 25 lbs (11.4 kg)
Oven Preheat Time: Approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all racks inside.

Usage Features:

Electronic Oven Controls: The range is equipped with an electronic control panel featuring a clock, timer, and various function keypads. It supports both 12-hour and 24-hour clock cycles and allows for personalization of audible tones and oven operation settings.
Cooking Modes:
- Bake: Standard baking and roasting.
- Broil: For searing meats, poultry, and fish. Allows temperature adjustment for precise control.
- Steam Bake: Utilizes a steam rack with a water reservoir to provide additional moisture during baking, with preprogrammed options for Breads, Desserts, Fish, and Refresh/Reheat.
- Convection Cooking (Easy Convect™ Bake, Roast, Broil): Uses a fan to circulate hot air for more even cooking, crispier surfaces, and reduced cooking times/temperatures. Features automatic temperature and time conversion.
- Keep Warm: Maintains cooked foods at serving temperature in the oven or baking drawer.
- Proofing Bread: Activates yeast in dough for rising.
- Sabbath Mode: Sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off, disabling tones and temperature changes in the display, and delaying heating element response to door opening/closing.
Timed Cooking (Cook Time): Allows setting the oven to turn on at a specific time, cook for a set duration, and/or shut off automatically.
Delayed Start: Enables delaying the start time for an oven function.
Baking Drawer: Can be used for baking frozen foods, conventional baking, slow cooking, and keeping foods warm. It is recommended to use the baking drawer rack.
Cooktop Elements:
- Triple Zone Cooking Element: Offers flexibility for different cookware sizes (single, dual, triple).
- Rapid Boil Element: Designed for faster boiling of liquids and low-heat tasks like melting or simmering.
- Melt Element: Provides a wide range of settings from high heat for quick boiling to low heat for delicate foods.
- Warm Zone Element: Keeps cooked foods warm for up to one hour.
Oven Racks: Includes flat racks and a roll-out rack for easy access. Specific positioning guidelines are provided for different food types and multi-rack cooking.
Meat Probe: An independent device for accurately measuring internal food temperatures.
Oven Control Lockout: Disables keypads to prevent unintended operation, except for cooktop functions.
Energy Save Mode: Puts the range into sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity to reduce energy consumption.

Maintenance Features:

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology: An innovative low-heat, odor-free cleaning solution that uses heat and water to release baked-on spills. Users add water to the oven bottom and run a 40-minute cycle, then wipe out residual water and loosened soils.
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning: Detailed instructions for cleaning the cooktop using a cooktop scraper and affresh® Cooktop Cleaner to remove food/residue, stubborn stains, and metal marks. Emphasizes avoiding abrasive cleaners and steel wool.
General Cleaning:
- Exterior Porcelain Enamel Surfaces: Clean with glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive scrubbing pads.
- Stainless Steel Surfaces: Clean in the direction of the grain with affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
- Metallic Paint: Avoid abrasive cleaners, bleach, rust removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide.
- Control Panel and Oven Door Exterior: Clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth/sponge.
- Oven Racks: Clean with a steel-wool pad. Vegetable oil can be applied to guides for smoother sliding.
- Baking Drawer: Clean with mild detergent when cool and empty.
- Oven Cavity: Use AquaLift® Technology for regular cleaning. Avoid commercial oven cleaners.
Oven Light Replacement: Instructions for replacing the 40-watt appliance bulb.
Drawer Removal/Replacement: Steps for safely removing and reattaching the baking/warming drawer for cleaning or service.
Anti-Tip Bracket: Instructions for verifying proper installation and engagement of the anti-tip bracket to prevent tipping hazards.