KITCHENAID KECD806R - Manuel (Page 6)

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COOKTOP CONTROLS
Knob Controls
The controls can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
To Use:
Push in and turn knob to desired heat setting.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The Hot Surface Indicator Lights are located next to each of the
cooktop controls. The Hot Surface Indicator Lights 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 Lights will remain on after the power is restored to the
cooktop. They will remain on until the cooktop has cooled
completely.
Power Light
Each cooktop has a Power On light. The light will glow when any
burner is on.
Dual/Triple-Size Elements
The Dual-Size and Triple-Size elements offer flexibility depending
on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same
way as a regular element. The dual and triple size combines
single, dual and outer element and are recommended for larger
size cookware, large quantities of food, and home canning.
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE
zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
Hi ■ Bring liquid to a boil.
Med Hi
Medium High ■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
Med
Medium ■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and
gravies.
Med Lo
Medium Low ■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
Lo ■ Keep cooked foods warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
Dual/Triple Circuit
Elements ■ Home canning.
■ Large-diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
A. Hot surface indicator light
A. Single size
B. Dual size
C. Triple size
A
A
B C