Cooktop Use; Cooktop Controls; Simmer Plate - KitchenAid KDRP467KSS Use And Care Manual

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the
edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural
Gas. If you wish to use L.P. gas, an L.P. Gas Conversion Kit is
included with your new range. See the instructions included with
the L.P. conversion kit for details on making this conversion.
Electric ignitors automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
The large burners (15K BTU) provide the highest heat setting, and
are ideal for cooking large quantities of food or liquid, using large
pots and pans. The small burners (6K BTU) allow more accurate
simmer control at the lowest setting, and are ideal for cooking
smaller quantities of food, using smaller pots and pans.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware, or without
any cookware on the grate.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does
not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you do not hear the
ignitor click, TURN THE BURNER OFF. Check for a tripped
circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the
valve shaft. If the spark ignitor still does not operate, call a trained
repair specialist.
Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the ignitor will become grounded and
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see if it is
wired with the correct polarity.
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To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
HI
MED to HI
MED
MED to LO
LO
(with Simmer Plate)
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to HI. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.

Simmer Plate

The Simmer Plate is made of aluminum to evenly spread the heat
over the bottom of cookware. It can be used on the large surface
burners.
Lite the burner.
Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
Fry or sauté foods.
Hold a slow boil.
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Stew or steam foods.
Keep food warm.
Melt chocolate or butter.
Simmer.