Cooktop Controls - Standard Knobs - KitchenAid ARCHITECT II KERS807 Use And Care Manual

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.
Melt
The Melt function is available on all the surface cooking
elements, and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter.
To Use:
1. Push in and turn knob to MELT setting.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Warm
The Warm function is available on all the surface cooking
elements, and is ideal for keeping cooked foods warm. Do not
use it to heat cold foods. One hour is the recommended
maximum time to maintain food quality.
Use only cookware and dishes 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.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.
Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1. Push in and turn knob to WARM setting.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Simmer
The Simmer function is available on all cooking elements. It has
an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmer control.
Three levels of simmer are available. The recommended setting
will vary depending on the quantity and density of the food being
cooked as well as the size and shape of the cookware used.
To Use:
1. Push in and turn knob to the desired SIMMER setting.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LO Water-based foods such as chicken noodle
soup.
Bringing water to boil.
Cooking with a lid.
Cooking with smaller cookware.
2 Medium-density foods such as cream
soups, sauces and gravy.
3 Thicker foods such as tomato sauce, chili.
Cooking without a lid.
Cooking with larger cookware.
POWER ON Lights
Each control knob has a POWER ON light. The light will glow
when its control knob is on.
A. Power on indicator light
Hot Surface Indicator Light
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(s) is turned off.
HOT SURFACE

Cooktop Controls - Standard Knobs

WARNING
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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