KitchenAid KGRT500 warranty Control knobs will, Not turn Self-Cleaning cycle, Will not operate

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Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

The control knob(s) will

You are not pushing in before turning.

 

not turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Self-Cleaning cycle

You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the

 

will not operate

start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control.

 

 

The cooling fan is not running. If fan is running, you can

 

 

hear it. Call a service technician for repair.

 

 

 

 

Cooking results are not

The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.)

 

what you expected

The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See

 

 

 

 

“Adjusting oven temperature” on page 35 to adjust oven

 

 

temperature.

 

 

You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for

 

 

in recipe).

 

 

You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size.

 

 

Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended

 

 

pan type and size.

 

 

There is not enough air space around pan when baking.

 

 

Allow 112 to 2 inches (3 to 5 cm) of air space on all

 

 

sides of pan.

 

 

The cookware is too large or too small for the surface

 

 

burner being used. Pan should be the same size or

 

 

slightly larger than the surface burner being used.

 

 

The flame is not the correct size for the cookware

 

 

being used.

 

 

 

 

The display is showing

There has been a power failure. Reset the clock.

 

“PF”

(See page 27.)

 

 

 

 

A letter followed by a

Press CANCEL/OFF. If the code does not disappear,

 

number shows on the

call for service. (See Step 2 on page 54.)

 

display (for example

The power cord is not properly grounded.

 

“E3”, “F1”)

(See Installation Instructions.)

 

 

 

 

The key pads do not

The Control Lock has been set. (See “Using the control

 

operate

lock” on page 23.) Turn off the Control Lock by pressing

 

 

and holding the Control Lock pad (Number Pad 3) for

 

 

5 seconds.

 

 

The Sabbath mode has been set (“SAb” appears on the

 

 

display). Turn off the Sabbath mode by opening the oven

 

 

door, waiting up to 15 seconds and pressing and holding

 

 

Number Pad 6 for 5 seconds.

 

 

The range is not grounded. (See Installation Instructions.)

 

 

 

 

 

If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 54.

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Contents Part no Rev. a Range SafetyUse and Care Guide Table of Contents 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST U.S.AThroughout Canada for assistance Your safety and the safety of others is very important Range SafetyOn next For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesFeature locations Parts and FeaturesSurface burner controls Models KGST300 and YKGST300Models KGRT500 and YKGRT500 Parts and FeaturesOven vent When handling the drawerStorage drawer Removing the storage drawerAnti-tip bracket Using the surface burners Using and Caring for Your CooktopWhen to use the left rear and right front burners When to use the left front and right rear burnersFire Hazard How to use the surface burnersBurner heat settings Setting Recommended USE Case of a prolonged power failureCookware tips Energy saving tipsHome canning information To protect your cooktopSurface burners Caring for your cooktopTo adjust the flame height follow the instructions below Adjusting the height of top burner flamesCleaning your cooktop Unplug range or disconnect power Using and replacing the surface lightPlug in range or reconnect power To turn the surface light on or offDisplay/clock Using and Caring for Your OvenUsing the electronic oven control Open the door Fahrenheit/CelsiusPress the Number Pads 1, 2, and 3, in that order Start ovenDisable/enable audible signals Snd and Off will appear on Display Press Timer Set/Start padRepeat Steps 1-5 to turn the signals back on Using the control lock Press the Number Pads 7, 8, and 9, in that order Using the Sabbath modePress Number Pad Press StartSetting your range for the Sabbath† Press Number Pads to set the temperature you wantFor 5 seconds Open the door Press and hold Number PadCase of a power failure Setting the clockCanceling an operation Starting an operationStart clock Using the timerStart Timer To cancel the timer during its operation To change the timer during its operationBaking or roasting Position racksSet temperature optional Choose baking/roasting settingWhen baking, preheat oven Put food in ovenBakeware tips Cooking tipsBaking tips Oven Approximate Cooking Time Food Temperature Baking chartRoasting tips Standing rib Beef Rolled ribRump roast Lamb LegPress Bake Adjusting oven temperaturePosition rack and close door How to determine the amount of adjustment neededBroiling To ensure adequate grease drainage Preheat broiler for 5 minutes before usingAfter preheating, put food in oven Broiling tips Completely close doorBroiling chart Timed cooking Choose Bake settingTo start baking/roasting now and stop automatically Prepare ovenSet cook time When baking/roasting is doneTo delay start and stop automatically Set stop time Press Stop Time padExplosion Hazard Cleaning your oven and controlsDo not clean in Self-Cleaning cycle. See Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansersExterior surfaces They may damage the finishReplacing the oven light models with light on back wall Using and replacing the oven lightsReplacing oven lights Models with side halogen lights Before you start Using the Self-Cleaning CycleSetting the controls Before setting the controlsTo start cleaning immediately Press Clean padTo delay cleaning start time Set cleaning time optionalAfter the Self-Cleaning cycle ends Complete entry Set stop timeTo stop the self-cleaning cycle at For best cleaning resultsHow the cycle works Any timeIf nothing operates, check the following TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes Control knobs will Not turn Self-Cleaning cycleWill not operate Cooking results are notIf you need service† Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need assistance or service in the U.S.A Toll free, 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST, at If you need assistance or service in CanadaFor further assistance Topic IndexIndex Purchase Warranty

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