KitchenAid KESS908 Range User Manual


 
15
NOTE: This cooktop automatically adjusts for 208V operation
without affecting cooking performance.
To Use:
1. The cooktop control can be set to anywhere between HI and
MELT.
2. Push in and turn to desired setting.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Single and Dual-Size Elements
The Dual-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 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 LO and HI.
2. 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 LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Melt
The Melt function is available on all the surface cooking
elements, and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter.
To Use:
1. Push in and turn knob to MELT setting.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Warm
The 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.
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.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
DUAL-SIZE ELEMENT
Large diameter cookware.
Large quantities of food.
Home canning.
HI Bring liquid to a boil.
MED- HI
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
MED
Maintain a slow boil.
Fry or sauté foods.
Cook soups, sauces and
gravies.
MED-LO
Stew or steam food.
LO
Simmer.
WARM Keep cooked foods warm.
MELT
Melt chocolate or butter.
A. Single size
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
A
A. Single size
B. Dual size
A. Single size
B. Dual size
A
B
A
B