KitchenAid 30-Inch 4 Element Electric Cooktop Use & Care Manual

All elements feature automatic cooking levels (Simmer and Melt) 
that will set the cooktop to precisely the right level for special 
tasks. These settings can be used on more than one element at 
the same time.

1. Touch the display area of the cooking element you want to 

use.

2. Touch the setting you wish to use (Simmer or Melt). An “A” 

will appear in the display, and the indicator light next to the 
correct function will light.

An “H” will appear in the surface cooking area display as long as 
any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the 
surface cooking area(s) is turned off.

The cooktop regulates the temperature of the internal 
components during use. The cooktop may automatically reduce 
the power of all the elements in use to keep the internal 
components from overheating. To resume optimal cooking 
performance, allow the cooktop to cool down for 30 minutes.

Keep Warm

The Keep Warm surface cooking area can be used to keep 
cooked foods warm. 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.

1. Touch the display area of the cooking element you want to 

use. Keep Warm can be used on more than one element at 
the same time.

2. Touch the Keep Warm setting. An “A” will appear in the 

display, and the indicator light next to the correct function will 
light.

Simmer

The Simmer function can be used on all surface cooking areas. 
Simmer can be used on more than 1 surface cooking area at a 
time.

1. Check that a surface cooking area has been selected.

2. Touch SIMMER. “A” will appear in the display, and the 

indicator light next to Simmer will light.

Simmer can be turned off in 3 different ways:

1. Use the power slider to set to a heat level.

2. Touch the surface cooking area OFF keypad.

3. Select a different cooking function.

Melt

The Melt function can be used on all surface cooking areas. Melt 
+ Hold can be used on more than 1 surface cooking area at a 
time.

1. Check that a surface cooking area has been selected.

2. Touch MELT. “A” will appear in the display, and the indicator 

light next to Melt will light.

Melt can be turned off in 3 different ways:

1. Use the power slider to set to a heat level.

2. Touch the surface cooking area OFF keypad.

3. Select a different cooking function.