What’s the Difference Between a 3-Prong Range Cord and 4-Prong Range Cord? If you live in a home that was built prior to 1996, the outlet for your kitchen range may still require a 3-prong cord. It is, in fact, considered code-compliant to continue using the 3-prong configuration in pre-1996 homes. Why is this date important? The National Electric Code … Read More
Convection Bake vs. Regular Bake – What is the Difference?
If you buy a new oven, chances are you will sooner or later come across the question of whether or not you need an option for convection. And even if you’ve purchased an oven within the last 20 years or so, you might have a convection option on it that you’ve probably never used. Should you start to use it? … Read More
How to Disassemble a KitchenAid Double Wall Oven
The KitchenAid double wall oven, model # KODE500ESS, is the oven discussed in the following article. It is a 30-inch, convection oven designed to evenly bake your favorite bread, desserts, roasts, casseroles or whatever else your heart fancies. If you own one of these ovens or are considering purchasing one, it would be helpful to know a few things about the … Read More
How to Replace Your KitchenAid Gas Cooktop’s Burner Valve
If one of your burners isn’t lighting up, it might not be receiving any gas. That means you need to replace the attached burner valve. With a replacement burner valve and a bit of time, you can replace the broken part yourself. Just order replacement part #W10844473 for your KitchenAid gas cooktop and follow these steps. Depending on the valve … Read More