KitchenAid KESS907SBL User Guide - Page 11
To Use, Melt & Hold, Keep Warm, Simmer, Control Lock/All Off
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: A B C A. Single size B. Dual size C. Triple size To Use: 1. Touch ON/OFF. 2. Touch heat zone size to desired zone diameter (single, dual or triple). The corresponding zone diameter indicator light will glow to show which setting is activated. 3. To choose a power level between HI and MELT & HOLD, touch and hold either the "+" or "-" pad until the desired level has been reached. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surface cooking area(s) off individually, or touch Control Lock/All Off to turn all elements off at the same time. Melt & Hold The Melt & Hold function is available on all the surface cooking elements, and is ideal for melting and holding chocolate or butter without scorching. To Use: 1. Touch ON/OFF. 2. Touch the "+" pad once for MELT & HOLD. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surface cooking area off. Keep Warm WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. The Keep Warm function is available on all the surface cooking elements, and is ideal for keeping cooked foods warm. Do not use it to heat cold foods. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality. s Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use. s Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape. s Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt. s Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food. To Use: 1. Touch ON/OFF. 2. Touch the "+" pad twice for KEEP WARM. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surface cooking area off. Simmer The Simmer function is available on all the surface cooking elements. It has an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmer control. Three levels of simmer are available. The recommended setting will vary depending on the quantity and density of the food being cooked as well as the size and shape of the cookware being used. To Use: 1. Touch ON/OFF. 2. Touch the "+" pad to select the desired simmer setting. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surface cooking area off. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LO s Water-based foods such as chicken noodle soup. s Bringing water to boil. s Cooking with a lid. s Cooking with smaller cookware. 2 s Medium-density foods such as cream soups, sauces and gravy. 3 s Thicker foods such as tomato sauce, chili. s Cooking without a lid. s Cooking with larger cookware. Control Lock/All Off The All Off cooktop touch controls turn off all surface cooking areas that are in use at the same time. The Control Lock cooktop touch control helps avoid unintended use of the surface cooking areas. When the cooktop is locked out, the surface cooking areas cannot be turned on by the cooktop touch controls. To Lock Cooktop: Press and hold the Control Lock/All Off keypad for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, CONTROL LOCK will glow red, indicating that the cooktop touch controls are in the lockout position. To Unlock Cooktop: Press and hold the Control Lock/All Off keypad for 5 seconds. 11