KitchenAid Commercial-Style Range Light: Griddle Cooktop On Indicators

What Griddle Cooktop Light means

On KitchenAid commercial-style knob-control ranges such as the KFGC500JSS and KFGC506JSS, the griddle has indicator lights. The right griddle's Griddle Cooktop On light illuminates blue when the griddle knob is powered on. The left griddle has a preheat light that flashes. These lights tell you the griddle is working; they are not codes. If they do not match what you expect, check the knob position first.

Common causes of Griddle Cooktop Light

The griddle knob is powered on, so the blue light is lit
The left griddle preheat light is flashing as part of normal use

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Look at where the griddle knob is set. 2. If the blue light is on and you did not mean to heat the griddle, turn the knob to OFF. 3. Wipe the control area with a dry cloth. 4. If a light stays on with the knob OFF, or the griddle does not heat, call us. Smelling gas means going outdoors and calling the gas company.

! Why to stop there

Indicator lights are normal signals and rarely need a repair.
A light that does not match the knob position needs testing inside the range.
We provide a written price first and a 30-day warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Griddle Cooktop LightGriddle Cooktop Light questions

Why is the griddle light blue?

On the right griddle, the Griddle Cooktop On light turns blue when the griddle knob is powered on. It simply confirms the knob is switched on.

What does the flashing light on the left griddle mean?

It is the left griddle's preheat light. A flashing light is part of the indicator system, not an error code, so no repair is involved.

When is it a real problem?

When a light stays lit with the knob OFF or the griddle will not heat. Then we should look at the range, and we give a written price first.