KitchenAid YKERC608, YKESC300, YKERC600 manual Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Dual-Circuit Element

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

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.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI or MAX	■ Start food cooking.
	■ Bring liquid to a boil.
6-8	■ Hold a rapid boil.
[MED- HI]	■ Quickly brown or sear food.

5■ Maintain a slow boil.

[MED]	■	Fry poultry or meat.
	■ Cook pudding, sauce, icing or
		gravy.
2-4	■	Stew or steam food.
[MED- LO]	■	Simmer.
LO or 1	■	Keep food warm.
	■ Melt chocolate or butter.
Dual-Circuit	■	Home canning.
Element	■	Large diameter cookware.
(on some ceramic
glass models)	■	Large quantities of food.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

POWER ON Lights

Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow when its control knob is on.

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FRONT

1. POWER ON light

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 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.

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