KitchenAid 30-Inch 5 Element Electric Cooktop, Architect® Series II Use & Care Manual
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Dual/Triple Element
The dual and triple elements offer flexibility depending on the size
of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a
regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine single, dual
and outer elements, and are recommended for larger cookware,
large quantities of food, and home canning.
of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a
regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine single, dual
and outer elements, and are recommended for larger cookware,
large quantities of food, and home canning.
For best high heat performance, match burner to cookware size.
For fastest speed to boil on 30" (76.2 cm) cooktops, use the right
Ultra Power™ element. For fastest speed on 36" (91.4 cm)
cooktops, use either front element for cookware up to 10"
(25.4 cm). Use the center element on pots greater than 10"
(25.4 cm) up to the maximum recommended pan size.
Ultra Power™ element. For fastest speed on 36" (91.4 cm)
cooktops, use either front element for cookware up to 10"
(25.4 cm). Use the center element on pots greater than 10"
(25.4 cm) up to the maximum recommended pan size.
Triple Element (on some models)
Dual Element
To Use DUAL and TRIPLE:
1. Touch the display area of the cooking element you want to
use. The default setting is the largest cooking area.
2. Touch the Zone Size touch control to adjust to a different size
pot. The zone size displays one, two or three indicator dash
lights that indicates one, two or three zones selected
respectively.
lights that indicates one, two or three zones selected
respectively.
3. Activate the element by setting the power level with the 0-9
Slider Control or Automatic Cooking functions.
NOTE: If you turn off the element using only the Off button on the
keypad, the dual and triple elements will remember the setting
from the last time it was used and these burner areas will
automatically activate the next time you select the element.
keypad, the dual and triple elements will remember the setting
from the last time it was used and these burner areas will
automatically activate the next time you select the element.
Control Lock
The Control Lock avoids unintended use of the surface cooking
areas.
areas.
If Control Lock is activated when the cooktop is off, the cooktop
is locked out, and the surface cooking areas cannot be turned on
by the cooktop touch controls.
is locked out, and the surface cooking areas cannot be turned on
by the cooktop touch controls.
To avoid unintentional activation of the keypads, activate the
control lock when cleaning the control area or when objects are
left on top of the control area.
control lock when cleaning the control area or when objects are
left on top of the control area.
If Control Lock is activated when the cooktop is on, all keypads
are locked out except for the POWER, OFF and CONTROL LOCK
keypads.
are locked out except for the POWER, OFF and CONTROL LOCK
keypads.
To Lock Cooktop:
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds. After
3 seconds, a tone will sound and the indicator light above the
Control Lock keypad will light, indicating that the cooktop
controls are in the lockout position.
3 seconds, a tone will sound and the indicator light above the
Control Lock keypad will light, indicating that the cooktop
controls are in the lockout position.
If the cooktop is in use when Control Lock is activated, cooking
will proceed as normal.
will proceed as normal.
To Unlock Cooktop:
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds.
A. Single size
B. Dual size
B. Dual size
C. Triple size
A. Single element
B. Dual element
B. Dual element
A
B
C
A
B
A. Dual element light
B. Triple element light
B. Triple element light
C. Zone size touch control
A
C
B