KitchenAid KICU508S, KICU568S manual Cooktop USE, InductionCooking, CooktopControls, To Use

COOKTOP USE

This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the features listed.

36" (91.4 cm) Touch-Activated Electronic Controls model shown

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E	F	G	H	I	J
A. Heat setting display			E. Cooktop power off	H. Increase/decrease heat setting or timer
B. Cooking surface area locator			F. Surface cooking area select	I. Timer
C. Timer display			G. Surface cooking area off	J. Control lock
D. Timer indicator

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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.

For maximum surface cooking area operation, all cooktop touch- activated electronic controls can be set to Performance boost function when bringing liquids to a fast and rapid boil. Set the surface cooking area heat setting level to 9, then touch the “plus”

(+) key to immediately reach the highest setting.

NOTE: Where 240V installation is not available, this cooktop will automatically adjust to 208V operation.

To Use:

1.Touch SELECT to turn on desired cooking surface area. The heat setting level display flashes “0.”

2.Within 5 seconds, touch the “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keys to increase or decrease power.

3.To select a heat setting from 1 - 9, touch either the “+” or “-” keys until the desired level appears in the display. If selection is not made within 5 seconds, the surface cooking area will shut off.

The heat setting level is indicated by a number or a number with a decimal point after it. The decimal point is equal to the halfway point between settings. For example, “2.” would equal halfway between 2 and 3.

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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, or when proofing bread, the surface cooking area can be set to the keep warm function for minimal surface cooking area operation.

4.The heat setting level number will continue to flash until a suitable pan is placed on the surface cooking area. If the correct pan is not placed on the cooking area within

90 seconds, the surface cooking area will automatically turn off. See “Cookware” section for suitable cookware.

5.Touch OFF to turn off desired cooking area when finished. When “0” appears on the heat setting level display, the surface cooking area will turn off within 3 seconds. The hot surface indicator “H” appears in the display, if the surface is hot.

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