KitchenAid KECD867XSS Use & Care Guide - Page 5

COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls WARNING Hot Surface Indicator Light This unit features a Hot Surface Indicator Light. The Hot Surface Indicator Light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off. If the cooktop is on when a power failure occurs, the Hot Surface Indicator Light will remain on after the power is restored to the cooktop. It will remain on until the cooktop has cooled completely. Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The controls can be set to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. To Use: Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Cooktop On Indicator Light Each cooktop has a Cooktop On Indicator light. When the control knob is on, the light will glow. Dual-Circuit 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 single and dual elements, and is recommended for larger cookware, large quantities of food, and home canning. Dual Element High ■ Bring liquid to a boil. A Med High ■ Hold a rapid boil. B Medium High ■ Quickly brown or sear food. Med Medium Med Low Medium Low Low Dual/Triple Circuit Elements ■ Maintain a slow boil. ■ Fry or sauté foods. ■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. ■ Stew or steam food. ■ Simmer. ■ Keep cooked foods warm. ■ Home canning. ■ Large-diameter cookware. ■ Large quantities of food. 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 MELT and HIGH. 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 MELT and HIGH. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. Melt ■ Melt chocolate or butter. Warm Zone ■ Keep cooked foods warm REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot. 5