KitchenAid YKFED500EBS 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 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.