Use and Care Guide
A Note to You .......................2
Cooktop Safety ...................3
Parts and Features ..............5
Using Your Cooktop............6
Caring for Your Cooktop...10
Troubleshooting.................12
Requesting Assistance
or Service ...........................13
Index ...................................15
Warranty .............................16
For assistance or service
in the U.S.A., call the Consumer
Assistance Center.
1-800-422-1230
For assistance or service
in Canada, see page 14.
KITCHENAID* Electric Downdraft
Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Models: KECD805H
KECD865H
YKECD805H YKECD865H
3192515
Cooktop Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
wDANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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:
• Storage on Cooktop – Flammable materials should
not be stored near surface units.
• Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire
or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
• 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.
• Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
• Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials contact surface units or
areas near units until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and
surfaces facing the cooktop.
• Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating
the Room.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should
not be left alone or unattended in area where
cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
cooktop.
• Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is equipped with
one or more surface units of different size. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating element
to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.
• User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part
of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in
the manual. All other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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3
Cooktop Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High
Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk
of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
• Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
service without breaking due to the sudden change
in temperature.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials,
and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned
so that it is turned inward, and does not extend
over adjacent surface units.
For units with ventilating hood –
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4
Parts and Features
(Models KECD805H and YKECD805H)
Control panel
Air grille
(p. 10)
Ceramic glass cooktop
(pp. 8, 11)
Vent fan
control
knob
Filter
(p. 10)
Vent
(pp. 9, 10)
Right
rear
control
knob
Hot surface
Left
indicator lights
rear
(p. 9)
control
knob
Left
Right
front
control
knob
front
control
knob
Control area
(pp. 6, 10)
Hot
Power on light
surface
Surface
indicator
light
Model and serial
number plate
units
(p. 6)
(on bottom of cooktop)
(Models KECD865H and YKECD865H)
Control panel
Air grille
(p. 10)
Vent fan
control
knob
Ceramic glass cooktop
(pp. 8, 11)
Filter
(p. 10)
Right
rear
Left
rear
Vent
(pp. 9, 10)
control
Hot surface
control
knob
indicator lights
knob
(p. 9)
Left
Right
front
front
control
knob
control
knob
Hot
Power on light
surface
indicator
light
Control area
(pp. 6, 10)
Surface
Model and serial
number plate
units
(p. 6)
(on bottom of cooktop)
5
Using Your Cooktop
Using the surface units
Using the dual size surface unit
wWARNING
(Models KECD865H and YKECD865H)
You can use the left front surface unit as either a
small diameter, lower wattage element (center inner
ring) for smaller pans or as a large diameter, full
wattage element (entire element to outer ring) for
larger pans.
Fire Hazard
Use both elements
for larger pans
Turn all controls off when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Use inner element
for small pans
Using the control knobs
To use the small or inner element
(for smaller pans):
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a
setting. You can set
them anywhere between
HI and OFF.
F
REAR
Push in and turn the control knob to the left
(counterclockwise) to the desired setting in the
area marked “SINGLE”.
•
To use both elements (for larger pans):
Surface unit heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
F
SETTING
HI
RECOMMENDED USE
To start food cooking.
•
To bring liquid to a boil.
•
To hold a rapid boil.
To quickly brown or sear meat.
MED HI
MED
•
Push in and turn the control knob to the right
(clockwise) to the desired setting in the area
marked “DUAL”.
•
•
To maintain a slow boil.
To fry poultry or meat.
To make pudding, sauce, or
gravy.
•
•
•
NOTE: You can turn the control knob in either
direction to reach “OFF”.
MED LO
LO
To stew or steam food.
To simmer food.
•
•
Easy ways to save energy
When heating large quantities of liquid for foods
such as pasta or soup, cover with a lid to help
shorten cooking time.
To keep food warm.
To melt chocolate or butter.
•
•
•
Preheat your pots and pans only when
recommended and for the shortest time possible.
•
Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn
the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.
•
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6
Using Your Cooktop
Using the surface units (cont.)
Home canning information
Cookware tips
Select a pan that is about the same size as the
surface unit. Cookware should not extend more
than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area.
•
Pan
Center over
surface unit
Surface
unit
For best results and greater energy
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware
that makes good contact with the surface unit.
Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such
as some porcelain enamelware), or dented
bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
•
Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting) of the
left front surface unit for best results. (Models
KECD865H and YKECD865H)
•
Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of
•
cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with
rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good
contact with the surface.
Cookware designed with slightly indented
bottoms or small expansion channels can be
used.
•
Center the canner over the largest surface unit.
•
Do not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside
the surface unit. Large diameter canners/pans, if
not centered correctly, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
Cookware with non-stick finish has heating
characteristics of the base material.
•
•
Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal
or glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic
glass surface.
Do not place your canner on two surface units at
the same time.
•
Use flat bottom cookware for best heat
conduction from the surface unit to the
•
The type of material the canner is made of
•
determines the length of heating time. Refer to
the “Characteristics of cookware materials” chart
later in this section for more information.
cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test.
Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light
should be visible under the ruler. Rotate the
ruler in all directions and look for any light.
When canning for long periods of time, allow
elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool
down.
•
Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware
that has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The
cookware could overheat, causing damage to
the cookware or the surface unit.
•
Alternate use of the surface units between
batches or prepare small batches at a time.
•
Start with hot water, cover with a lid, and bring
to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or
required pressure levels in a pressure canner.
•
For up-to-date information on canning, contact
•
your local U.S. Government Agricultural
Department Extension Office or companies who
manufacture home canning products.
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Using Your Cooktop
Using the surface units (cont.)
Characteristics of cookware materials
The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material
and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
Heats quickly and evenly.
Aluminum
Cast iron
•
•
•
•
Use for all types of cooking.
Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Heats slowly and evenly.
•
•
•
•
Good for browning and frying.
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Heats slowly and unevenly.
Use on low to medium settings.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ceramic or
ceramic glass
•
•
•
Heats very quickly and evenly.
Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Copper
•
•
Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
manufacturer.
Earthenware
•
Use on low settings.
•
•
See cast iron and stainless steel.
Porcelain enamel-on-steel or
enamel-on-cast iron
Heats quickly but unevenly.
Stainless steel
•
•
A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides
even heating.
Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
•
Using the ceramic glass cooktop
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to
cooking on coil
Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop.
Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave
marks that are difficult to remove or could leave
permanent marks.
•
•
elements. There are,
however, a few
differences:
Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop
could crack it. Be careful when using heavy
skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans
above the cooktop.
The surface unit will
glow red when the
element is turned on.
•
You will see the element
cycling on and off –
even on the HI setting –
to help the area stay at
Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
•
•
Do not allow anything that could melt, such as
plastic or aluminum foil, to come in contact with
the cooktop while it is hot.
the temperature setting you chose.
Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See
“Cleaning the cooktop and control panel” in the
“Caring for Your Cooktop” section for more
information.
•
•
Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
•
•
Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged
aluminum containers on the cooktop. The
container could leave aluminum marks on the
cooktop that cannot be removed completely.
Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use
will help keep the surface free from stains and give
you the most even heating. See “Cleaning the cook-
top and control panel” in the “Caring for Your
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean
•
and dry before using them. Food and water
particles left on the bottoms can leave deposits on
the cooktop when it is heated.
Cooktop” section for care and cleaning suggestions.
8
Using Your Cooktop
Using the surface units (cont.)
Hot surface indicator light
The hot surface indicator light in the lobe of each
control will glow when
a surface unit becomes
too hot to touch. The
indicator light will
continue to glow as long
as the surface unit is too
hot to touch, even after
it is turned off.
Using the vent system
The built-in vent system removes cooking vapors,
odors, and smoke from
wWARNING
foods prepared on the
cooktop.
Turn the vent fan
•
knob to the desired
setting. You can set the
vent fan between HI
and LO.
Cut Hazard
Do not put hands into vent when fan or
controls are on.
Doing so can result in serious cuts.
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9
Caring for Your Cooktop
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion or fire.
Cleaning chart
Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Refer to instructions on all
cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop.
PART
HOW TO CLEAN
Air grille
Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
•
OR
Wash the air grille in a dishwasher.
•
Control knobs
1. Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel.
2. Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry them
well. Do not soak them. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers, which
can damage the finish of the knobs.
3. Replace the knobs. Make sure all knobs are turned off.
Filter
Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
•
OR
Wash the filter in a dishwasher.
•
NOTE: Do not run the ventilation system without the filter.
Trim
Vent
Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and
dry well.
•
Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.
•
•
Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers, which can damage the finish.
Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and
dry well.
•
OR
Wash the vent with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner. Do not spray the
cleaner directly on the vent. Apply the cleaner to the paper towel.
•
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Caring for Your Cooktop
How to keep your cooktop looking like new
Your cooktop is designed for easy care. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil
elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating. Use the Cooktop
Polishing Creme, included with your range, to clean and maintain the cooktop.
Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover,
ammonia, or glass cleaners with ammonia. They may damage the cooktop surface.
TYPE OF SOIL
WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Light to
moderate soil
• Paper towel
• Clean, damp sponge
Wipe as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off.
Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Heavy soil, dark
streaks, specks, and
discoloration
• Cooktop Polishing Creme† Rub into soil using damp paper towel. Rinse and dry.
• Nonabrasive cleanser
Burned-on soils
• Cooktop Polishing Creme† Rub creme into soil using paper towel. Reapply
creme to remaining spots. Hold razor scraper as flat
to surface as possible, scrape spots. Polish entire
cooktop with creme and paper towel. Rinse and dry.
Store razor blades out of reach of children.
• Razor scraper in a holder
Sugary spills
(jellies, candy syrups)
Wipe while ceramic glass surface is warm. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
• Paper towel
• Clean, damp sponge
• Cooktop Polishing Creme† Before heating cooktop again, rub into area using
Metal marks from
copper, aluminum pans
damp paper towel. Rinse and dry.
• Cooktop Polishing Creme† To prevent scratches and abrasions, use the
Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly. Scratches and
abrasions do not affect cooking performance. After
many cleanings, they will become less visible.
Tiny scratches or
abrasions
NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking
or staining.
†
To order additional Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477), call 1-800-422-1230 (in U.S.A.) or
1-800-461-5681 (in Canada). You will hear a recording. Follow the steps to place an order.
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Troubleshooting
You can solve many common cooktop problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the
suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, see
“Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 13 (in the U.S.A.), or on page 14 (in Canada).
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Nothing will operate
The unit is not wired into a live circuit
with proper voltage.
Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper
voltage. (See Installation Instructions.)
A household fuse has blown or a
circuit breaker has tripped.
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
The surface units
will not operate
A household fuse has blown or a
circuit breaker has tripped.
Replace household fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
You are not setting the control knobs
correctly.
Push control knobs in before turning to a
setting.
Control knob(s) will
not turn
You are not pushing in before turning.
Push control knob(s) in before turning to a
setting.
The cooktop is not level.
Cooking results
are not what you
expected
Level cooktop. (See Installation Instructions.)
The pan used is not the correct type
or size.
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
recommended pan type and size.
Cookware does not fit the surface unit Pan should be the same size or slightly
being used. larger than surface unit being used.
12
12
Requesting Assistance or
Service
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the
cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow these instructions.
If you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.:
Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance
Center toll free: 1-800-422-1230.
Our consultants are available to
assist you.
Use and maintenance procedures.
Accessory and repair parts sales.
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking,
hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.).
•
•
•
Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and
repair parts distributors.
•
When calling:
KitchenAid designated service technicians
Please know the purchase date, and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance (see the
“A Note to You” section). This information will help
us to better respond to your request.
are trained to fulfill the product warranty and
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the
United States.
To locate the KitchenAid designated service
company in your area, you can also look in your
telephone directory Yellow Pages.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
Features and specifications on our full line of
appliances.
•
Installation information.
•
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we
recommend that you only use factory specified
parts. These parts will fit right and work right,
because they are made with the same precision
used to build every new KITCHENAID* appliance.
To locate factory specified replacement parts in
your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number or your nearest designated
service center.
For further assistance
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
If you need further assistance, you can write to
KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at:
KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
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Requesting Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service in Canada:
Accessory and repair parts sales.
Specialized customer assistance (French speaking,
hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.).
Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and
repair parts distributors.
•
Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance
Center toll free: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(EST) at 1-800-461-5681. Our
consultants are available to assist
you.
•
•
KitchenAid designated service technicians are
trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in Canada.
To locate the KitchenAid designated service
company in your area, you can also look in your
telephone directory Yellow Pages.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance (see the
“A Note to You” section). This information will help
us to better respond to your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
Features and specifications on our full line of
appliances.
•
If you need service:
Contact Inglis Limited Appliance Service from anywhere in Canada at 1-800-807-6777.
If you need replacement parts
used to build every new KITCHENAID* appliance. To
If you need to order replacement parts, we
recommend that you only use factory specified
parts. These parts will fit right and work right,
because they are made with the same precision
locate factory specified replacement parts in your
area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone
number or your nearest designated service center.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to
KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at:
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
Consumer Relations Department
KitchenAid Canada
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N3A7
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Index
Air grille....................................................................10
Ceramic glass cooktop ............................................11
Control knobs...........................................................10
Filter.........................................................................10
Trim..........................................................................10
Vent..........................................................................10
TOPIC
PAGE
TOPIC
PAGE
ASSISTANCE .......................................................13, 14
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ..................................2
PARTS ..........................................................................5
SAFETY....................................................................3, 4
SERVICE ..............................................................13, 14
CLEANING
SURFACE UNITS
Ceramic glass cooktop ..............................................8
Control knobs ........................................................5, 6
Control setting guide..................................................6
Dual-size surface unit (Models KECD865H
and YKECD865H)......................................................6
Hot surface indicator light..........................................9
Tips ............................................................................6
CONTROL PANEL
Control knobs ........................................................5, 6
Hot surface indicator light..........................................9
Power on light............................................................5
Vent fan control knob.................................................9
COOKWARE
Canning .....................................................................7
Materials ....................................................................8
Tips ............................................................................7
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................12
VENT ............................................................................9
WARRANTY................................................................16
FEATURES ...................................................................5
15
Electric Downdraft Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Warranty
LENGTH OF
WARRANTY:
KITCHENAID
WILL PAY FOR:
KITCHENAID
WILL NOT PAY FOR:
Replacement parts and repair A. Service calls to:
ONE-YEAR FULL
WARRANTY
FROM
DATE OF
PURCHASE
1. Correct the installation of the cooktop.
labor costs to correct defects
in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by
a KitchenAid designated
servicing outlet.
2. Instruct you how to use the cooktop.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
B. Repairs when cooktop is used in other than normal
home use.
C. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse,
abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, or
installation not in accordance with local electrical codes.
D. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
E. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units
operated outside the United States and Canada.
F. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be
repaired in the home.
SECOND-
THROUGH
FIFTH-YEAR
LIMITED
WARRANTY
FROM
Replacement parts for any
electric element to correct
defects in materials or
workmanship.
Replacement ceramic glass
if breakage is due to defects
in materials or workmanship.
DATE OF
PURCHASE
Replacement parts for solid
state touch control system
to correct defects in materials
or workmanship.
G.Repairs to ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been
cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide.
H. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized
modifications made to the appliance.
I. In Canada, travel or transportation expenses for
customers who reside in remote areas.
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KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized KitchenAid dealer.
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking
“Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.
In the U.S.A., call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call KitchenAid Canada at
one of the telephone numbers listed in the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.
KitchenAid
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692 U.S.A.
3192515
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Printed in U.S.A.
Registered Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A.,
KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada
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