INDUCTION COOKTOP QUICKSTART GUIDE
START COOKING WITH SENSOR INDUCTION
36" 5 ELEMENTS
KCIG556J
GET TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP
GET STARTED
basic controls
Induction heats and cools quickly, so keep a close eye on food while learning the different settings.
PLACE PAN ON ELEMENT
Press On/off for 1 second
press + or - to set heat
Low: 1-2
Medium: 3-5
High: 6-9
Max: P (Power Boost)
Press On/off for 1 second When Done
Timer
set cook time in minutes
Press + or - to adjust.
cancel timer
Hold - until you see 00 or press both + and - at the same time.
Control lock
Lock to disable cooking mode
Hold for 3 seconds until light turns on.
UnLock to start cooking mode
Hold for 3 seconds until light turns off.
Indicator lights
Pan detection
Flashes if no pan is detected – check placement or switch pans.
Hot surface
Lights up when surface is hot – allow to cool before cleaning.
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Auto Presets
Automatically set the right heat for different techniques and stages of cooking.
PLACE PAN ON ELEMENT
Press On/off for 1 second
Press auto to toggle between options
Melt
Low heat for delicate ingredients.
Press On/off for 1 second When Done
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Assisted cooking
Sensor monitoring automatically sets the ideal heat, alerts you when to add ingredients and maintains constant temperature while food cooks.
Requires the use of specialty kitchenaid® cookware
select cooking method
assisted boil
Automatically set the right heat for different techniques and stages of cooking.
Use kitchenaid® 8-Qt stockpot with lid
add 6-20 cups water and cover pot with lid
place pot on front left or back right element
Press On/off for 1 second
Press asst once to select boil
wait for alert
Pan has reached cooking temperature.
Press asst To start cooking
add ingredients to water and re-cover pot with lid
cook to desired doneness
Press On/off for 1 second When Done
assisted Fry
Use kitchenaid® 12" frying pan
Place pan on front left element
add up to 1 cm cooking oil
Press On/off for 1 second
Press asst twice to select fry
wait for alert
Pan has reached cooking temperature.
Press asst To start cooking
add ingredients to pan
cook to desired doneness
Press On/off for 1 second When Done
Assisted grill
Use kitchenaid® 10.25" Grill pan
Place pan on back right element
If using oil, add to pan
Press On/off for 1 second
PRESS asst TWICE TO SELECT GRILL
wait for alert
Pan has reached cooking temperature.
Press asst To start cooking
add ingredients to pan
cook to desired doneness
Press On/off for 1 second When Done
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BASIC CONTROLS
AUTO PRESETS
For Melt, Simmer, Keep Warm and Boil.
ASSISTED COOKING MODES
For Boil, Fry and Grill.
TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING
pan tips
Make sure your pans work with induction or upgrade to KitchenAid® Induction Cookware.
check your pans
Look for the induction symbol
or test with a magnet
If it sticks to the bottom, the pan will work.
Induction-Compatible pan materials
Multi-ply stainless steel
enameled steel
Cast iron
Other types of pans may work
Even some non-stick options if they have a base made of iron or steel.
Pan placement
flat-base pans work best
Avoid using warped or uneven pans.
Match pan size to element
If pan is more than 1/2” wider, switch to a larger element.
Size guideline does not apply when using Assisted Cooking Modes with required KitchenAid® pans.
Center pan within cooking area
Pan must cover “X” reference mark.
Pan detection indicator
flashes if no pan detected
Check placement or switch pans.
assisted modes
REQUIRE THE USE OF SPECIALTY KITCHENAID® COOKWARE
8 QT STOCKPOT WITH LID
12" frying pan
10.25" grill pan
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Cleaning
Cleanup is quick and easy, since spills don't cook onto the surface.
Use recommended cleaners
Such as affresh® Cooktop Cleaning Kit.
Turn off all elements
Press ON/OFF for 1 second.
Set control lock
Hold for 3 seconds to disable cooking mode.
Wait for surface to cool
If H displayed, surface is still hot.
Wipe with soapy water and soft cloth or sponge
Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials.
Polish glass with cooktop cleaner
Buff with soft cloth or paper towel
Turn off control lock
Hold for 3 seconds to start next cooking adventure.
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Indicator Lights and Error Codes
Surface is hot
Allow to cool before cleaning.
Pan not detected
Check placement or switch pans.
Pan detected but not compatible
Press ON/OFF twice to remove code. Try using different element or switch pans.
Internal temperature too high
Wait for cooktop to cool down.
Disconnect cooktop from power supply
Wait a few seconds, then reconnect. If code reoccurs, contact service.
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pan tips
cooktop sounds
cleaning
indicator lights & error codes
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