KITCHENAID KERC507 - Manual (Page 8)

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■ 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 rotating the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
■ Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)
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.
Dual-Circuit Element
(on ceramic glass models)
1. Single size
2. Dual size
The Dual Circuit 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 both the single and
outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF
position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.
To Use DUAL:
1. Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the
DUAL zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.
Simmer Feature
(on ceramic glass models)
The Simmer feature is an adjustable heat setting for more precise
simmering. It is the right front surface cooking area or element.
When the Simmer Feature is not on, the right front surface
cooking area or element will function as usual.
To Use:
1. Set SIMMER switch to ON.
2. Set SIMMER switch to OFF when finished.
Warming Element
(on ceramic glass models)
Use the Warming Element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour
is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warming Element can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warming
Element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, its
indicator light will glow as long as the Warming Element area is
too hot to touch.
■ Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use.
■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.
■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1. Set switch to ON.
2. Set switch to OFF when finished.
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.