KitchenAid KERC506 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and 
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or 
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor 
cooking results.
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler 
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, 
no space or light should be visible between it and the 
cookware.
Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small 
expansion channels can be used.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry 
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits 
when heated.
Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)
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.
Dual-Circuit Element
(on ceramic glass models)
The Dual Circuit Element offers flexibility depending on the size of 
the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a 
regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer 
element and is recommended for larger cookware.
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF 
position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Push in and 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 HI and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.
Simmer Feature
(on ceramic glass models)
The Simmer feature is an adjustable heat setting for more precise 
simmering. It is the right front surface cooking area or element. 
When the Simmer Feature is not on, the right front surface 
cooking area or element will function as usual.
When this feature is on, the wattage to the burner is significantly 
reduced. It provides a wide range of temperatures for simmering. 
Choose from the higher levels for stocks and water-based foods 
or the lower levels for sauces, puddings and gravies.
To Use:
1. Set SIMMER switch to ON.
2. Set SIMMER switch to OFF when finished.
Warming Element
(on ceramic glass models)
Use the Warming Element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour 
is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warming Element can be used alone or when any of the other 
surface cooking areas are being used. The Warming Element area 
will not glow red when cycling on. However, its indicator light will 
glow as long as the Warming Element area is too hot to touch.
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. Set switch to ON.
2. Set switch to OFF when finished.
1. Single size
2. Dual size
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before 
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or 
sickness.