KitchenAid KCES556HSS Owners Manual - Page 6
Even-Heat™ Element, Dual Element, Ceramic Glass, To Use, To Use Single, To Use Dual
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Even-Heat™ Element This 6" element offers the low temperatures needed to melt chocolate or butter without scorching or burning. This element is also ideal for lower heat cooking, like simmering sauces and warming foods. To Use: 1. Push in and turn knob toward EVEN-HEAT MELT. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. Dual Element The dual-size element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines the single and outer element and is recommended for larger cookware, large quantities of food, and home canning. For best High heat performance, match burner to cookware size. For best Low heat or Simmer performance, match cookware to largest cooking area ring and use single ring for desired performance. Dual Element A B A. Single element B. Dual element To Use Single: 1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between L and H. 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 L and H. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. Ceramic Glass The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is ON, except when Melt or Warming Zone (on some models) are used. It may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level. It is normal for the surface of light-colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color. Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops with light-colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more visible, and may require more cleaning and attention. Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For more information, see the "General Cleaning" section. ■■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop. ■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed. ■■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks. ■■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop. ■■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely. ■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop. ■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board. ■■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area. B A C A. Surface cooking area B. Cookware/Canner 1/2" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang ■■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed, or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results. ■■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. ■■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated. ■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop. 6
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