Cooktop Use; Induction Cooking; Cooktop Controls - KitchenAid KICU508S Use & Care Manual

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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A. Heat setting display
B. Cooking surface area locator
C. Timer display
D. Timer indicator

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

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E. Cooktop power off
F. Surface cooking area select
G. Surface cooking area off
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H. Increase/decrease heat setting or timer
I. Timer
J. Control lock
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.
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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