KitchenAid ARCHITECT SERIES II Use & Care Manual page 14

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.
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A. Single size
Push in and turn to the desired heat setting.Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI • Bring liquid to a boil.
MED- HI • Hold a rapid boil.
• Quickly brown or sear food.
MED • Maintain a slow boil.
• Fry poultry or meat.
• Cook pudding, sauce, icing or
gravy.
MED- LO • Stew or steam food.
• Simmer.
LO • Keep food warm.
• Melt chocolate or butter.
SIMMER Switch • Precise simmer control.
(on some models)
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REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
A. Single size
B. Dual size
The Dual-Size Elements offer 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,
large quantities of food and home canning.
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF
position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
To Use DUAL:
1. Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the
DUAL zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Simmer
The Simmer feature is an adjustable heat setting for more precise
simmering. It is the right front surface cooking areas or elements.
When the Simmer feature is not on, the right front surface
cooking areas or elements will function as usual.
When this feature is on, the wattage to the burner is significantly
reduced. It provides a wide range of temperatures for simmering.
Choose from the higher levels for stocks and water-based foods
or the lower levels for sauces, puddings and gravies.
To Use:
1. Set SIMMER switch to ON (press left-hand side of switch).
2. Select desired temperate setting from LO to HI.
3. Set SIMMER switch to OFF (press right-hand side of switch)
when finished.
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