Whirlpool Electronic Cooktop KECD866RBL00 User Manual

ELECTRIC COOKTOP
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation, performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at 
www.kitchenaid.com
In Canada call 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca
 TABLE DE CUISSON ÉLECTRIQUE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assitance, installation ou service, composer le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à www.KitchenAid.ca
Table of Contents/Table des...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COOKTOP SAFETY ........................................................................ 2
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 4
COOKTOP CONTROLS ................................................................. 6
Knob Controls .............................................................................. 6
Dual/Triple-Size Elements ............................................................ 6
Downdraft Vent System...

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, 
injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow 
basic precautions, including the following:

  CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in 
cabinets above a cooktop – Children climbing on the 
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

  Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is properly 
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

  Never Use Your...

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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed.
Control Panel
A. Downdraft fan knob
B. Left rear control knobC. Left front control knob
D. Power on indicator lightE. Right rear control knob
F. Right front control knob
A
B
C
E
F
D 

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A. Downdraft vent cover
B. Filter
C. Ceramic glass cooktop D. Downdraft vent location
E. Surface cooking area
F. Model and serial number plate
(located on outside bottom of cooktop)G. Power on indicator light
H. Control panel
I. Stainless steel frame
(on some models)
A
B
C
D
E
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F
G
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COOKTOP CONTROLS
Knob Controls
The controls can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
To  U s e :
Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The Hot Surface Indicator Lights are located next to each of the 
cooktop controls. The Hot Surface Indicator Lights will glow as 
long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after 
the surface cooking area(s) is turned off.
If the cooktop is on when a...

7 To  U s e  D U A L  a n d  T R I P L E :
1.Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL or 
TRIPLE zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2.Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Downdraft Vent System
The downdraft vent system consists of a vent cover, filter and a 
vent fan. The vent system removes cooking vapors, odors and 
smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop.
Do not run the vent system without the filter.
The downdraft vent cover and filter should be cleaned often to 
prevent grease buildup. See...

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COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning 
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.
CERAMIC GLASS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine 
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly 
to prevent streaking and staining....

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Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking 
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend 
more than ¹⁄₂ (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected

Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.

Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.

Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation...

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KITCHENAID® COOKTOP, BUILT-IN OVEN AND RANGE 
WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or 
furnished with the product, KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct 
defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company.
 SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC...