Kenmore Electric Range Surface Cooking Settings, To Operate the Single Surface Elements

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Setting Surface Controls

Surface Cooking Settings

Use the chart below to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Recommended Settings for Surface Elements

Setting

Type of Cooking

HIGH (Hi)

Start most foods, bring water to a boil,

 

pan broiling.

MEDIUM HIGH

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry.

(5-8)

 

 

 

MEDIUM (5)

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and

 

gravies, steam vegetables.

MEDIUM LOW

Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.

(2 - 4)

 

LOW (Lo - 2)

Keep warm, melt, simmer.

 

 

Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements

The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at location as shown on figure 1.

Figure 1

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

To Operate the Single Surface Elements:

1.Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2.Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 2).

3.When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Hot Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.

Note: See table, for recommended control settings.

Figure 2

Important notes:

•Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

•For efficient cooking, turn the surface element OFF several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

•A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the Hi setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware is not flat.

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Contents Kenmore 318205824ATable of Contents Important Safety Instructions Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Slide-in Range Features Your Slide-in Range Features At a GlanceSetting Surface Controls About the Ceramic Glass CooktopAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and ControlsSurface Cooking Settings Recommended Settings for Surface Elements Type of CookingTo Operate the Single Surface Elements Important notesPlace correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element Operating the Dual Surface Radiant ElementTo Operate the Dual Surface Element Setting Warmer Zone Warmer Zone Temperature SelectionWarmer Zone Recommended Food Setting Table Food Item To Set the Warmer Zone ControlEasy to clean Surface CookingSelecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware Material typesBefore Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent LocationRemoving and Replacing Oven Racks Arranging Oven RacksSetting Oven Controls Control Pad FunctionsSetting the Clock Setting Kitchen TimerSetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving To Set Add 1 Minute FeatureSetting Oven Lockout Feature To Set the Cooktop Surface FeatureSetting Temperature Display Setting Silent Control OperationSetting Preheat Setting BakeSetting Cook Time Setting Delay Start with Cook TimeTo set the Cook Time feature To set the Delay Start with Cook Time featureSetting Convection Bake Benefits of Convection BakeFor best results To set the Convection BakeSetting Convection Roast Setting Convection ConvertTo set the Convection Roast Press Conv RoastSetting Broil To set the oven to broilSetting Warm Setting Slow CookTo set Warm To set Slow CookSetting the Recipes Setting Sabbath FeatureTo set the oven to record a recipe To recall a recipeAdjusting Oven Temperature To cancel Sabbath featureTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerSelf-Cleaning Cycle Before Starting Self-CleanWhat to Expect during Cleaning Cancel pad. Wait until the oven is coolSelf-Clean Time Length When the Self-Clean Cycle is CompletedStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle Door LOCKED, Clean and HOT icons will remain in the displaySurfaces How to Clean Care & Cleaning Cleaning ChartCleaning Various Parts of Your Range Cooktop Cleaning Care & CleaningCooktop Maintenance Cooktop Cleaning cont’d Removing and Replacing the Oven DoorTo Remove Oven Door To Replace Oven DoorRemoving and Replacing Storage Drawer Changing Oven LightStorage Drawer Solutions to Common Problems Before You CallAvoid Transportation Damage to your Range Baking Problems and Solutions Chart Baking Problems Causes CorrectionsCooking Information Oven BakingProtection Agreements Sears Parts & Repair Service Center SU-HOGAR
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