KitchenAid KSDG950ESS Use and Care Manual download pdf (Page 12)

Surface Grates

The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. In the

proper position, the grates should be flush and level. Improper

installation of the grates may result in chipping or scratching of the

cooktop.

To ensure proper positioning, align bumpers on grate bottom with

the indentations in the cooktop.

The surface grates interlock using the hook on one end of the grate

and the indent on the other. To remove the grates, lift the rear of

the left grate off the hook, and then lift the front of the right grate off

the hook and pull apart. To replace the grates, replace the left grate

first. Place the front indent of the right grate over the hook of the

left grate, and then lift the rear of the left grate and place the indent

over the hook on the right grate.

Although the burner grates are durable, they will gradually lose

their shine and/or discolor due to the high temperatures of the gas

flame.

Burner Size

Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following

illustration and chart.

Griddle

To Use the Griddle:

1. Locate the griddle on the right side grate, as shown. The

locating feet on the bottom of the griddle will engage the grate

tines to keep the griddle from sliding.

2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep

food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue

on the griddle that is hard to remove.

3. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddle

slowly will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid warping

the griddle.

4. For preheating and cooking, set the front burner to the lowest

heat setting and the rear burner to medium-high heat for best

performance.

NOTE: The griddle may also be used on the left side grate. For

best results, the rear burner setting should be set to Medium-

Low or Medium, and the front burner setting should be set to

Low.

To Clean the Griddle:

1. Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray.

2. See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.

3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.

Downdraft Ventilation System

The built-in downdraft ventilation system removes cooking vapors,

odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop.

IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, operate the downdraft

ventilation system with the filter properly installed.

To avoid the buildup of grease, the filter should be cleaned often.

For more information on proper filter placement and cleaning, see

“Downdraft Ventilation System” in the “General Cleaning” section.

A. Bumpers

B. Alignment indentations

A. Hook

B. Indent

Large

(most

powerful)

Burner Size Recommended Use

Small ■ Low-heat cooking

■ Melting chocolate or butter

Medium ■ Multipurpose burner

Large ■ For large cookware

Large (most

powerful)

■ For large cookware

■ Most powerful burner

Griddle installed on right side of cooktop

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