Manual for KECC568

Manual for KECC568

Brand: KitchenAid

Category: Electric Cooktop

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:29 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2007-09-01

Warranty Information

Limited warranty covers factory specified parts and labor for one year, with extended component part coverage for five years.

Cooktop Controls - Touch-Activated Electronic Control Models

To use:

  1. Touch ON/OFF.
  2. Touch the "plus" (+) or "minus" (-) keypads to increase or decrease power.
  3. To choose a power level between HI and MELT & HOLD, touch and hold either the "+" or "-" keypad until the desired level has been reached.
  4. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface cooking area(s) individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn off all elements at the same time.

Cooktop Controls - Smart Knob Models

To Use:

  1. The cooktop control can be set anywhere between HI and MELT.
  2. Push in and turn to desired setting.

Cooktop Controls - Traditional Knob Models

To Use:

  1. Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting.

Dual/Triple-Circuit Element

To Use SINGLE:

  1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between MELT and HI (or LO and HI for traditional knob models).
  2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

To Use DUAL:

  1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between WARM and HI (or LO and HI for traditional knob models).
  2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

To Use TRIPLE:

  1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the TRIPLE zone anywhere between MELT and HI (or LO and HI for traditional knob models).
  2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

Bridge Element (on 36" [91.4 cm] models)

To use SINGLE (A):

  1. Push in and turn center rear knob from OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI.
  2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

To use SINGLE and BRIDGE area (A + B):

  1. Push in and turn center rear knob from OFF position to the BRIDGE zone anywhere between LO and HI.
  2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

To use SINGLE (C):

  1. Push in and turn right front knob from OFF position anywhere between LO and HI.
  2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

To use both Single elements and Bridge (A+B+C):

  1. Turn on Single and Bridge (A+B).
  2. Turn on Single (C).
  3. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

Warm Function (on Smart Control models)

To Use:

  1. Rotate knob to WARM position.
  2. When finished cooking, turn knob to OFF position.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Solutions
Nothing will operate Is the cooktop wired properly? See the Installation Instructions for more information.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Cooktop will not operate On models with knob controls, is the control knob set correctly? Push in the knob before turning to a setting.
On models with electronic touch controls, is the cooktop control set correctly? Touch ON/OFF before selecting a setting.
On models with touch controls, is the "Control Lock/ALL OFF" Cooktop Lockout set? See "Control Lock/All Off" section.
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 has flashing lights Are there lights on the cooktop flashing on and off?
1. Make sure the cooktop controls are OFF.
2. Clean the cooktop touch control panel thoroughly. See "General Cleaning" section.
3. If the cooktop lights continue to flash, disconnect power or unplug the cooktop.
4. After a few seconds, reconnect power or plug in the cooktop.
5. If the lights continue to blink on and off, call for service.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected Is the proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section.
Is the cooktop control set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Controls" section.
Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
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