KitchenAid KERC608 Range User Manual


 
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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
The cooktop controls can be set anywhere between HI and LO.
Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide
when setting heat levels.
POWER ON Lights
Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow
when its control knob is on.
1. POWER ON light
Dual-Circuit Element
(on ceramic glass models)
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 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.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI or MAX
Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
6-8
[MED- HI]
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
5
[MED]
Maintain a slow boil.
Fry poultry or meat.
Cook pudding, sauce, icing or
gravy.
2-4
[MED- LO]
Stew or steam food.
Simmer.
LO or 1
Keep food warm.
Melt chocolate or butter.
Dual-Circuit
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)
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 range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
1. Single size
2. Dual size
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