IKEA ICR500XB00 Use & Care Manual

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¸ ......The dual and triple elements offer flexibility depending on the sizeof the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as aregular element. The dual and triple sizes combine single, dualand outer element and are recommended for larger cookware,large quantities of food, and home canning.CA. Single sizeB. Dual sizeC. Triple sizeTo Use:1. Touch ON/OFF,2. Touch HEAT ZONE SIZE to select desired zone diameter,3. Choose a power level between High and MELT & HOLD.Touch the "up" or "down" arrow keypad to increase ordecrease power,4. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surfacecooking area(s) individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn off allelements at the same time......onKsl ocWAllThe Control LocWAII Off cooktop touch controls turn off allsurface cooking areas that are in use at the same time.The Control Lock cooktop control helps avoid unintended use ofthe surface cooking areas. When the cooktop is locked out, thesurface cooking areas cannot be turned on by the cooktop touchcontrols.To Lock Cooktop: Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK/ALL OFF keypad for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, CONTROLLOCK will glow red, indicating that the cooktop controls are inthe 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 cookingelements, and is ideal for melting chocolate or butter.To Use:1. Touch ON/OFF,2. Touch the "up" arrow keypad once for MELT & HOLD,3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surfacecooking area,Food Poisoning lazardDo not let food sit for more than one hour before orafter cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.The Keep Warm function can be used to keep cooked foodswarm, and may be used whether or not the other surface cookingzones are in use. One hour is the recommended maximum timeto maintain food quality.It is not recommended for heating cold foods. When the KeepWarm function is in use, it will not glow red like the cookingzones, but the indicator light will glow on the control panel.Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven andcooktop use, and those that have flat bottoms to make directcontact with the cooktop surface. Use pot holders or oven mittsto remove cookware.Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use plasticwrap to cover food, as it may melt onto the cooktop surface.When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the coverfor moisture to escape.Food quality may deteriorate if food is kept on the Keep Warmfunction for an extended period of time. For best results, keepfood warm for no longer than 30 to 45 minutes.On models with touch-activated controls, the Keep Warmelement is available on all surface cooking areas, and can beused as either an element for warming foods, or for normalelement operation.To Use:1. Touch ON/OFF,2. Touch the "up" arrrow keypad twice for KEEP WARM,3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surfacecooking area,The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. Itwill cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heatlevel.It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit ceramic glass toappear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. Asthe glass cools, it will return to its original color.Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep itfree from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktopswith white or biscuit ceramic glass, soils and stains may be morevisible, and may require more cleaning and care. For moreinformation, see "General Cleaning" section.• Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping aheavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack thecooktop.• To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on thecooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trappedbetween the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass couldbreak when the lid is removed.