KitchenAid 15" Electric Cooktop with 2 Radiant Elements Use & Care Manual

1. Touch ON/OFF.

2. Touch HEAT ZONE SIZE to select desired zone diameter.

3. Choose a power level between HI and MELT & HOLD. Touch 

the “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypad to increase or decrease 
power.

4. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface 

cooking area(s) individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn off all 
elements at the same time.

The bridge element allows maximum flexibility in the center 
cooking area. 

Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with 
large cookware.

1. Touch ON/OFF (center rear touch control).

2. Touch HEAT ZONE SIZE once for SINGLE and BRIDGE (A+B) 

or twice for SINGLE (A).   

3. Choose a power level between HI and MELT & HOLD. Touch 

the “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypads to increase or decrease 
power.

4. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface 

cooking area(s) individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn off all 
elements at the same time.

1. Touch ON/OFF (right front touch control).

2. Choose a power level between HI and MELT & HOLD. Touch 

the “+” or “-” keypads to increase or decrease power.

3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface 

cooking area, or touch ALL OFF to turn off all elements at the 
same time.

1. Turn on Single and Bridge (A+B).

2. Turn on Single (C).

3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface 

cooking area(s) individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn off all 
elements at the same time.

The Control Lock/All Off keypad turns off all surface cooking 
areas that are in use at the same time.

The Control Lock cooktop touch control prevents unintended use 
of the surface cooking areas. When the cooktop is locked out, 
the surface cooking areas cannot be turned on by the cooktop 
touch controls.

To Lock Cooktop: Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK/
ALL OFF keypad for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, CONTROL 
LOCK will glow red, indicating that the cooktop touch controls 
are in the lockout position.

To Unlock Cooktop: Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK/
ALL OFF keypad for 5 seconds.

The Melt & Hold function is available on all the surface cooking 
elements, and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter.

1. Touch ON/OFF.

2. Touch the “plus” (+) keypad once for MELT & HOLD.

3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface 

cooking area.

The Keep Warm function can be used to keep cooked foods 
warm, and may be used whether or not the other surface cooking 
zones are in use. One hour is the recommended maximum time 
to maintain food quality.

It is not recommended for heating cold foods. When the Keep 
Warm function is in use, it will not glow red like the cooking 
zones, but the indicator light will glow on the control panel. 

Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and 
cooktop use, and those that have flat bottoms to make direct 
contact with the cooktop surface. Use pot holders or oven mitts 
to remove cookware.

Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use plastic 
wrap to cover food, as it may melt onto the cooktop surface. 
When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover 
for moisture to escape.

Food quality may deteriorate if food is kept on the Keep Warm 
function for an extended period of time. For best results, keep 
food warm for no longer than 30 to 45 minutes.

On models with touch controls, the Keep Warm element is 
available on all surface cooking areas, and can be used as either 
an element for warming foods, or for normal element operation.

1. Touch ON/OFF.

2. Touch the “plus” (+) keypad twice for KEEP WARM.

3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surface 

cooking area.

A

B

C