Burned-on soil

Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper:

Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.

Metal marks from aluminum and copper

Cooktop Polishing Creme:

Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.

Tiny scratches and abrasions

Cooktop Polishing Creme:

Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after many cleanings become less noticeable.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks, or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

Steel-wool pad

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When removing or replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

Do not remove seals under knobs, if present.

Cleaning Method:

Warm, soapy water:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

To avoid turning the controls on while cleaning, you may activate the Control Lock feature (on some models). See “Control Lockout” section.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Oven Light

The ovens light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb.

Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are off.

To Replace:

1.Unplug range or disconnect power.

2.Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4.Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5.Plug in range or reconnect power.

Oven Door

IMPORTANT:

To avoid oven door glass breakage:

Do not close the oven door if the racks are not fully inserted into the oven cavity or when bakeware extends past the front edge of an oven rack.

Do not set objects on the glass surface of the oven door.

Do not hit glass surfaces with bakeware or other objects.

Do not wipe down glass surfaces until the oven has completely cooled.

For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

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KitchenAid KERS505, YKER507 manual Oven Light, Oven Door

YKER507, KERS505 specifications

The KitchenAid KERS505 and YKER507 are innovative ranges designed to elevate culinary experiences in the home kitchen. These models blend advanced technology with sleek design, balancing functionality and aesthetics to meet the needs of both casual cooks and gourmet chefs.

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