KitchenAid KERC507 Use And Care Manual page 10

fusing and Caring for Your Cooktop
Simmer Feature (some models)
The Simmer feature is an adjustable setting
which allows for more precise
simmering of foods. The switch,
when in the "OFF' position,
operates at normal wattage
(1800 W). When in the "ON" position, it
operates the right front element at a lower
wattage (450 W).
NOTE: All other elements can be used for
normal operation whether the Simmer
feature is in use or not.
Warm Zone Feature (some models)
Use the Warm Zone element to keep cooked
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". _ mended for heating cold foods.
The Warm Zone is located in the
center of your cooktop. Set
switch to "ON" for use.
• Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food
because it may melt onto the cooktop
surface. When warming baked goods,
allow a small opening in the cover for
moisture to escape.
• Use only cookware and dishes recom-
mended for oven and cooktop use.
• Use potholders or oven mitts to remove
food.
• The Warm Zone element will not glow red
when it is on, unlike the surface elements.
However, the surface indicator light on the
cooktop will glow.
• The Warm Zone element may be used
whether the other elements are in use or
not.
• The quality of the food may deteriorate if it
is kept on the Warm Zone element for an
extended period of time.
Dual-size cooktop surface
element (some models)
Standard Dual element Hot surface
element (some models) indicator
You can use the left front surface element
as either a small-diameter, lower-wattage
element or large-diameter, full-wattage
element.
Use both elements
for larger pans-
Use small element-
To use both elements
for larger pans:
Push in and turn control knob to the right
(clockwise) to the desired setting in the area
marked "DUAL",
NOTE: You can turn the control knob in ei-
ther direction to reach "OFF'.
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