KitchenAid KERS202BSS Use & Care Manual page 7

Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel.
When any control knob on the console panel is turned on, the
Cooktop On indicator light will glow.
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.
Dual-Size Cooking Element (on some models)
The Dual-Size Cooking 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 size combines both the single and outer
element and is recommended for larger size cookware.
A
Triple Zone Element (on some models)
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.
A
B
A. Dual
B. Single
C
B
A. Single
B. Dual
C. Triple
Even-Heat™ Ultra Element (on some models)
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.
A
A. Lower heat option
B. Rapid Boil option
Even-Heat™ Element
The Even-Heat™ Cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide
range of settings between High and Melt. The High heat option
can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the
power setting, turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is
designed for delicate foods that require low heat, such as when
melting chocolate or holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in
size for the Even-Heat™ element.
A
A. Melt option
B. High heat option
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 Element 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.
B
B
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