KitchenAid KFED500EWH User Instructions page 8

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.
Triple Zone Element
The Triple Zone 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 and triple sizes combine single, dual and
outer elements and are recommended for larger size cookware,
large quantities of food, and home canning.
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Even-Heat™ Ultra Element
The Even-Heat™ Ultra Element offers additional cooking flexibility.
The Even-Heat™ Ultra Element can be used to boil liquids faster.
The lowest setting can be used to prepare sauces and to keep
foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for
the Even-Heat™ Ultra Element.
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A. Lower heat option
B. Rapid Boil option
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B
A. Single
B. Dual
C. Triple
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 Cooktop On 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.