Check the operation of the surface burners, grille and griddle.
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Electronic Ignition System — initial lighting
Surface burners use electronic ignitors in place of standing pilots. When the cooktop control knob is pushed in and turned to the “LITE” position, the system creates a spark to light the burner. This sparking continues until the control knob is turned to the desired setting.
The grille and griddle burner use an ignitor glow bar that is either on or off in place of standing pilots. When the glow bar is hot, it sends a signal back to the safety valve which opens allowing gas
to flow.
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A. Push in and turn the surface burners and grille control knobs to “LITE” position. For griddles, turn the griddle control knob to a temperature degree mark (300F° recommended). The surface burner flame should light within 4 seconds and the grille and griddle flame in
NOTE: The griddle flame cannot be seen, but you should hear it ignite and feel heat from the griddle.
After lighting the burners, turn the control knobs to “OFF”.
If burners do not light properly, turn control knob to the “OFF” position. Check that burner cap is in the proper position. Check that circuit breaker or house fuse has not blown. Check that the shutoff valve is in the “ON” position. Check operation again.
If a surface burner, grille or griddle does not light at this point, contact your KitchenAid dealer for assistance.
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B. Adjusting the surface burner or grille flame:
NOTE: There is no adjustment for the griddle flame. Gas flow is at 100%, temperature is controlled by thermostat.
Push in and turn each control knob to the “LO” position. The “LO” setting of each burner has been factory set to the lowest position available to provide reliable reignition of the burner. If it does not stay lit on the “LO” position, check “LO” position as follows:
a. Turn control knob to “LITE” until burner ignites.
b. Quickly turn control knob down to “LO” position.
c. If burner goes out, readjust valve as follows:
Remove control knob. Insert a
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typical surface burner flame at highest setting
C. Check flame on “HI” for a blue color. It should be clean and soft in character. No yellow tip, blowing or lifting of flame should occur. Occasional orange flashes are normal and reflect different elements in the air or gas.
19. Check operation of oven element. Turn oven selector to “BAKE”. “350F” will show on display. Press “Enter”. First Preheat light comes on when oven temperature begins to rise. When second Preheat light comes on, open oven door and hold hand above oven floor and feel for heat. Do not touch oven floor. Press “Cancel” and turn oven selector to “Reset”.
20. Check the operation of the broiler element. Turn oven selector to “BROIL”. “HI” will show on display. Press “Enter”. Look through oven window. The top element should glow red and heat should be radiating out of the door. Press “Cancel” and turn oven selector to “Reset”.
If the oven does not operate, check that power supply is turned on, that no fuses are blown, or circuit breakers tripped. If the oven still does not operate, contact your KitchenAid dealer or designated service company.
21. Reinstall lower vent by inserting tabs into the slots on the front trim. Push vent upward until the holes line up at top of vent. Reattach the vent using the two screws.
22. Place burner grates over burner caps. The simmer plate may set on one of the grates or be stored for future use. (See Use and Care Guide.)
To get the most efficient use from your new dual fuel range, read your KitchenAid Use and Care Guide. Keep Installation Instructions and Guide close to the range for easy reference.
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