KitchenAid KERS205TSS User Guide - Page 5

COOKTOP USE This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. A B C D E J I H A. Left front control knob B. Left rear control knob C. Electronic oven control D. Right rear control knob E. Dual/triple element rocker switch Cooktop Controls WARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The cooktop controls can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to the desired heat setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Double and Triple Elements ■ Large diameter cookware. ■ Large quantities of food. ■ Home canning. HI (High) ■ Bring liquid to a boil. Medium High ■ Hold a rapid boil. (between Hi and Med) ■ Quickly brown or sear food. Med (Medium) ■ Maintain a slow boil. ■ Fry or sauté foods. ■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. G F F. Right front control knob G. Hot surface indicator light H. Warming zone control I. Element on indicator light J. Surface element locator SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Medium Low ■ Stew or steam food. (between Med and Lo) ■ Simmer Lo (Low) ■ Keep foods warm. ■ Melt chocolate or butter. Warming Zone ■ Keep cooked foods warm. REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot. Element On Indicator Light An Element On indicator light is located on the left side of the control panel. When any surface element is turned on, the light will glow. Hot Surface Indicator Light A Hot Surface indicator light is located on the right side of the control panel. 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. 5