KitchenAid KICU500X Simmer, Melt+ Hold, PanDetection, ControlLock, Performance BoostFunction

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Simmer

The Simmer function can be used on all surface cooking areas. Simmer can be used on more than 1 surface cooking area at a time.

To Use:

To Turn On:

1.Check that a surface cooking area has been selected.

2.Touch SIMMER. “A” will appear in the display, and the indicator light next to Simmer will light.

The timer remains visible and can be set if desired.

To Turn Off:

Simmer can be turned off in 3 different ways:

1.Use the power slider to set to a heat level.

OR

2.Touch the surface cooking area OFF keypad.

OR

3.Select a different cooking function.

Melt+ Hold

The Melt + Hold function can be used on all surface cooking areas. Melt + Hold can be used on more than 1 surface cooking area at a time.

To Use

To Turn On:

1.Check that a surface cooking area has been selected.

2.Touch MELT + HOLD. “A” will appear in the display, and the indicator light next to Melt + Hold will light.

The timer remains visible and can be set if desired.

To Turn Off:

Melt + Hold can be turned off in 3 different ways:

1.Use the power slider to set to a heat level.

OR

2.Touch the surface cooking area OFF keypad.

OR

Select a different cooking function.

PanDetection

If a pan is removed from a surface cooking area when it is in use, the “no pan” indicator lights up. A flashing dash “-” will also appear in the display along with an “alert” tone for 1 minute. If the pan is not correctly replaced within 30 seconds, the surface cooking area will switch Off.

If a Timer is running when a pan is removed, the countdown will continue to count down.

ControlLock

The Control Lock avoids unintended use of the surface cooking areas.

If Control Lock is activated when power to the cooktop is off, the cooktop is locked out, and the surface cooking areas cannot be turned on by the cooktop touch controls.

If Control Lock is activated when power to the cooktop is on, all keypads are locked out except for the Power and On/Off keypads.

To Lock Cooktop:

Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, a tone will sound and the indicator light above the Control Lock keypad will light, indicating that the cooktop controls are in the lockout position.

If the cooktop is in use when Control Lock is activated, cooking will proceed as normal and any timers that have been set will continue their countdown.

To Unlock Cooktop:

Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds.

Performance BoostFunction

This function allows you to increase the heat setting level above the maximum heat setting 9 for 10 minutes or less.

NOTES:

Performance Boost function is available on only 1 surface cooking area at a time within a zone. See the following illustrations for zones.

A

D

B

C

Zone 1

Zone 2

A. Surface cooking area 1

C. Surface cooking area 3

B. Surface cooking area 2

D. Surface cooking area 4

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KICU500X specifications

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The cooktop features five cooking zones, each equipped with various power levels, ensuring that you can cater to all cooking needs, from simmering sauces to boiling water. The bridge element is particularly noteworthy; it allows two cooking zones to be combined, perfect for larger pots or griddles. This flexibility enhances the cook's ability to prepare multiple dishes simultaneously while maintaining ideal cooking conditions.

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The KICU500X boasts a sleek and modern design, featuring a black ceramic glass surface that not only complements a wide range of kitchen decors but is also easy to clean. The touch-activated controls provide an intuitive user interface, allowing for easy adjustments and programming of heating elements with just a tap.

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