KitchenAid KERC601 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 11

Using the dual-size surface
cooking area
(on some models)
You can use the left front surface cooking
area as either a small diameter, lower
wattage element or large diameter, full
wattage element.
Use both elements
for larger pans
Use small element
for smaller pans
To use both elements
(for larger pans):
• Push in and turn the control knob to the
right (clockwise) to the desired setting in
the area marked "DUAL."
NOTE: You can turn the control knob in
either direction to reach "OFF."
To use the small element
(for smaller pans):
• Push in and turn the control knob to the
left (counterclockwise) to the desired
setting in the area marked "SINGLE."
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Using the ceramic glass cooktop
Dual-size surface
cooking area
(on some models)
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is
almost the same as cooking on coil surface
units. There are, however, a few differences:
• The cooking surface area will glow red
• Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans
• Wiping off the cooktop before and after
• Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
• Lift pots and pans onto and off of the
• Do not cook popcorn that comes in
• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
• Do not allow anything that could melt,
• Dropping a heavy or hard object on the
• Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting.
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aring for our Cooktop
when the element is turned on. You will
see the element cycling on and off – even
on the HI setting – to help the area stay at
the temperature setting you choose.
are clean and dry before cooking. Food
and water particles left on the bottoms can
leave deposits on the cooktop when it is
heated.
each use will help keep the surface free
from stains and give you the most even
heating. See the "Cleaning tips" section.
cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the
cooktop could leave marks that are difficult
to remove or could leave permanent marks.
prepackaged aluminum containers on the
cooktop. The container could leave alumi-
num marks on the cooktop that cannot be
removed completely.
such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come
in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.
cooktop could crack it. Be careful when
using heavy skillets and large pots. Do
not store jars or cans above the cooktop.
See the "Cleaning tips" section.
Hot surface
indicator
lights
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