Control Lock; Cooktop Use; Ceramic Glass (On Some Models) - KitchenAid KECC548BSS Use & Care Manual

4. Touch the "+" (plus) or "-" (minus) key on the Timer bar to
select the indicator light for the selected surface cooking
area.
NOTE: An indicator light appears in each corner of the Timer
display for each surface cooking area.
5. Touch the "+" (plus) or "-" (minus) key on the Timer bar to set
the cook time.
The Control Lock avoids unintended use of the surface cooking
areas. When the Control Lock is on, the surface cooking areas
cannot be turned on by the cooktop touch controls.
To Lock Cooktop Controls:
Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds. All cooktop
control keys are disabled with the exception of the Control Lock
key and the Power key.
The burner will cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat
level. It will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while
on High to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep
it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On
cooktops with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may
be more visible, and may require more cleaning and attention.
Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For
more information, see "General Cleaning" section.
Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop
and can cause pitting and permanent marks.
To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware
across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough
finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or
marks on the cooktop.
Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that
cannot be removed completely.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
NOTE: The Timer bar will stop flashing if the cook time has been
set correctly.
6. To set another cook time, repeat steps 1 through 5.
7. To turn off cook time, select the surface cooking area and
touch the "+" (plus) and "-" (minus) keys at the same time.
NOTES:
The shortest set time is normally displayed.
Select the surface cooking area to display the set time.

Control Lock

If the cooktop is in use when Control Lock is turned on, the
settings for the surface cooking areas cannot be changed
until Control Lock is unlocked or the Power On/Off is
touched.
To Unlock Cooktop Controls
Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds.

COOKTOP USE

Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly
on the cooktop.
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A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. ½" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang
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