Cooktop Use; Cooktop Controls - KitchenAid Architect Series II YKERS205 Use And Care Manual

This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
A
B
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A. Left front control knob
B. Left rear control knob
C. Electronic oven control
D. Right rear control knob
E. Dual/triple element rocker switch

Cooktop Controls

WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The cooktop controls can be set to anywhere between HI and
LO. Push in and turn to the desired heat setting. Use the
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING
Double and Triple
Elements
HI (High)
Medium High
(between Hi and Med)
Med (Medium)

COOKTOP USE

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RECOMMENDED USE
Large diameter cookware.
Large quantities of food.
Home canning.
Bring liquid to a boil.
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
Maintain a slow boil.
Fry or sauté foods.
Cook soups, sauces and
gravies.
C
H
F. Right front control knob
G. Hot surface indicator light
H. Warming zone control
I. Element on indicator light
J. Surface element locator
SETTING
Medium Low
(between Med and Lo)
Lo (Low)
Warming Zone
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
Element On Indicator Light
An Element On indicator light is located on the left side of the
control panel. When any surface element is turned on, the light
will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
A Hot Surface indicator light is located on the right side of the
control 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(s) is turned off.
D E
F
G
RECOMMENDED USE
Stew or steam food.
Simmer
Keep foods warm.
Melt chocolate or butter.
Keep cooked foods warm.
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