Using And Caring For Your Cooktop - KitchenAid KESC300 Use And Care Manual

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Using the dual-size surface
cooking area
(some models)
You can use the right rear surface cooking
area as either a small diameter, lower
wattage element or large diameter, full
wattage element.
Use both elements
for larger pans
Use small element
for smaller pans
To use the small element
(for smaller pans):
• Push in and turn the control knob to the
left (counterclockwise) to the desired
setting in the area marked "SINGLE."
To use both elements
(for larger pans):
•
Push in and turn the control knob to the
right (clockwise) to the desired setting in
the area marked "DUAL."
NOTE: You can turn the control knob in
either direction to reach "OFF."
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aring for our Cooktop
The ceramic glass cooktop
Hot surface
indicator
lights
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop
is almost the same as cooking on coil
elements. There are, however, a few
differences:
• The surface cooking area will glow red
when the element is turned on. You will
see the element cycling on and off – even
on the HI setting – to help the area stay at
the temperature setting you choose.
•
Wiping off the cooktop before and after
each use will help keep the surface free
from stains and give you the most even
heating. See "Cleaning the cooktop" in
the "Caring for Your Range" section.
•
Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
•
Lift pots and pans onto and off of the
cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the
cooktop could leave marks that are
difficult to remove or could leave
permanent marks.
•
Do not cook popcorn that comes in
prepackaged aluminum containers on
the cooktop. The container could leave
aluminum marks on the cooktop that
cannot be removed completely.
• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting
board.
• Do not allow anything that could melt,
such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come
in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.
• Dropping a heavy or hard object on the
cooktop could crack it. Be careful when
using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not
store jars or cans above the cooktop.
•
Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting.
See "Cleaning the cooktop" in the "Caring
for Your Range" section.