Induction Cooking, Cooktop Controls | KitchenAid KICU500, KICU509

36" (91.4 cm) Model KICU569

CD E

B F

A G

A. Left front surface cooking area display	F. Right rear surface cooking area display	L. Timer (increase/decrease)
B. Left rear surface cooking area display	G. Right front surface cooking area display	M. Heat level slider
C. Surface cooking area off	H. Power on/off	N. Left side bridge
D. Center surface cooking area display	I. Simmer	O. Right side bridge
E. Heat level display	J. Melt + Hold	P. Control lock
	K. Timer display

Induction Cooking

Induction cooking is quite different from traditional forms of cooking. The heat is generated directly in the pan, keeping the cooking surface cooler than a traditional element.

Induction cooking does not lose as much heat as traditional forms because all the heat is created in the pan itself.

The cooktop heats up or cools down quickly after the controls are set. It also stops heating when the pan is removed without turning off the power.

Food spilled on the cooktop surface will not burn because the glass is not heated. Induction cooking allows for immediate cleaning after use because the heat is created in the pan.

Pan size, material (see “Cookware” section), and positioning is very important to achieve maximum wattage.

The diameter of the pan’s base should be equal to the size of the element.

If the pan is too small, the burner does not sense the pan and will not activate.

Cooktop Controls

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The touch-activated electronic controls offer a variety of heat settings for optimal cooking results. When melting foods such as chocolate or butter, the surface cooking area can be set to the Melt function for minimal cooking power.

For maximum surface cooking power, all cooktop touch- activated electronic controls can be set to Performance Boost function when bringing liquids to a fast and rapid boil. Touch BOOST to immediately reach the highest setting.

NOTE: This cooktop will also work with a 208V operation where 240V installation is not available.

First use or after a power failure:

After connecting the cooktop to an electrical power supply or after a power failure, the control panel will be locked. An indicator light above the key icon will be on. To unlock the control panel, press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds. The indicator light will turn off, and the cooktop is ready for use.