Cooktop Use; Induction Cooking - KitchenAid KICU500X Use And Care Manual

This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the features listed.
Model KICU500
A. Left front surface cooking area display
B. Left rear surface cooking area display
C. Surface cooking area off
D. Heat level display
Induction cooking is quite different from traditional forms of
cooking. The heat is generated directly in the pan, keeping the
cooking surface cooler than a traditional element.
Induction cooking does not lose as much heat as traditional
forms because all the heat is created in the pan itself.
The cooktop heats up or cools down quickly after the controls
are set. It also stops heating when the pan is removed without
turning off the power.
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COOKTOP USE

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E. Right rear surface cooking area display
F. Right front surface cooking area display
G. Cooktop power
H. Simmer
I. Melt + Hold

Induction Cooking

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Food spilled on the cooktop surface will not burn because the
glass is not heated. Induction cooking allows for immediate
cleaning after use because the heat is created in the pan.
Pan size, material (See "Cookware" section), and positioning is
very important to achieve maximum wattage.
The diameter of the pan's base should be equal to the size of the
element.
If the pan is too small, the burner does not sense the pan and will
not activate.
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J. Timer display
K. Timer (increase/decrease)
L. Heat level slider
M. Control lock