Cookware - KitchenAid YKFEG500ESS User Instructions

Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On Indicator Light is located on the console panel.
When any control knob on the console panel is turned on, the
Cooktop On Indicator Light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
On ceramic glass models, the Hot Surface Indicator Light is
located on the console panel.
The Hot Surface Indicator Light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area is turned off.
Dual-Size Cooking Element
The Dual-Size Cooking Element offers flexibility depending on the
size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as
a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and
outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.
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Even-Heat™ Element
The Even-Heat™ Element offers flexibility due to a wide range of
settings between High and Melt. The High heat option can be
used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power
setting, turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for
delicate foods that require low heat, such as when melting
chocolate or holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for
the Even-Heat™ Element.
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A. Melt option
B. High heat option
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B
A. Dual
B. Single
B
Warm Zone Element
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 Cooktop 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, the Element On indicator light will glow while the
Cooktop Warm Zone element is in use.
Use only cookware 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.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to
cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1. To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON and then START.
2. To turn off, press WARM ZONE OFF.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-
fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the
same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum
cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of
aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.