Simmer Feature; Warm Zone Element; Lift-Up Cooktop; Power On Lights - KitchenAid YKERI201 Use & Care Manual

Simmer Feature

(on some models)
The Simmer feature is an adjustable heat setting for more precise
simmering. It is the right front (and left rear on some models)
surface cooking areas or elements. When the Simmer feature is
not on, the right front surface cooking areas or elements will
function as usual.
When this feature is on, the wattage to the burner is significantly
reduced. It provides a wide range of temperatures for simmering.
Choose from the higher levels for stocks and water-based foods
or the lower levels for sauces, puddings and gravies.
To Use:
1. Set SIMMER switch to ON (press left).
2. Select desired temperate setting from LO to HI.
3. Set SIMMER switch to OFF (press right) when finished for
element to work normally.

Warm Zone Element

(on ceramic glass models)
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
Use the Warm Zone Element to keep cooked foods warm. One
hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food
quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warm Zone Element can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warm Zone
Element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, its
indicator light will glow as long as the Warm Zone Element area is
too hot to touch.
Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.
Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1. Set switch to ON (press left). The switch lights up when the
Warm Zone Element is on.
2. Set switch to OFF (press right) when finished.
Simmer
On/Off
Warm Zone
On/Off

Lift-up Cooktop

(on some models)
The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath.
Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the finish and
the cooktop frame. For more information, see the "General
Cleaning" section.
To Lift:
Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock into
place.
To Replace:
1. Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support
rods back to unlock them.
2. Slowly lower the cooktop into place.

POWER ON Lights

Each pair of control knobs has a POWER ON light. The light will
glow when its control knob is on.
Lo
Med
Lo
Med
A. Power on indicator light

Hot Surface Indicator Lights

(under ceramic glass)
The hot surface indicator lights will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area(s) is turned off.
HOT SURFACE
A
OFF
Hi
Med
Hi
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