Kenmore PN 318205824A -1012, Electric Range Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element

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Setting Surface Controls

Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element

Your model is equipped with Dual radiant surface element in the right &left front positions (See Figure 1). Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the DUAL surface element (See Figure 3) and counterclockwise to turn on the SINGLE surface element (See Figure 2). You may switch from either setting at any time during cooking.

Figure 2

Single Setting

Figure 3

Dual Setting

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 Dual Surface Element:

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

2.Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure 2) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure 3) for larger cookware.

3.Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. 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.

4.When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The 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 page 8, for recommended control settings.

Dual Radiant heating areas on ceramic smooth top

(shown in black)

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 318205824A KenmoreTable of Contents Important Safety Instructions Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Your Slide-in Range Features At a Glance Slide-in Range FeaturesAbout the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Setting Surface ControlsAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and ControlsRecommended Settings for Surface Elements Type of Cooking Surface Cooking SettingsTo Operate the Single Surface Elements Important notesOperating the Dual Surface Radiant Element To Operate the Dual Surface ElementPlace correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element Warmer Zone Temperature Selection Setting Warmer ZoneWarmer Zone Recommended Food Setting Table Food Item To Set the Warmer Zone ControlSurface Cooking Easy to cleanSelecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware Material typesOven Vent Location Before Setting Oven ControlsRemoving and Replacing Oven Racks Arranging Oven RacksControl Pad Functions Setting Oven ControlsSetting Kitchen Timer Setting the ClockSetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving To Set Add 1 Minute FeatureTo Set the Cooktop Surface Feature Setting Oven Lockout FeatureSetting Temperature Display Setting Silent Control OperationSetting Bake Setting PreheatSetting Delay Start with Cook Time Setting Cook TimeTo set the Cook Time feature To set the Delay Start with Cook Time featureBenefits of Convection Bake Setting Convection BakeFor best results To set the Convection BakeSetting Convection Convert Setting Convection RoastTo set the Convection Roast Press Conv RoastTo set the oven to broil Setting BroilSetting Slow Cook Setting WarmTo set Warm To set Slow CookSetting Sabbath Feature Setting the RecipesTo set the oven to record a recipe To recall a recipeTo cancel Sabbath feature Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerBefore Starting Self-Clean Self-Cleaning CycleWhat to Expect during Cleaning Cancel pad. Wait until the oven is coolWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Self-Clean Time LengthStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle Door LOCKED, Clean and HOT icons will remain in the displayCare & Cleaning Cleaning Chart Cleaning Various Parts of Your RangeSurfaces How to Clean Care & Cleaning Cooktop MaintenanceCooktop Cleaning Removing and Replacing the Oven Door Cooktop Cleaning cont’dTo Remove Oven Door To Replace Oven DoorChanging Oven Light Storage DrawerRemoving and Replacing Storage Drawer Before You Call Solutions to Common ProblemsAvoid Transportation Damage to your Range Baking Problems Causes Corrections Baking Problems and Solutions ChartCooking Information Oven BakingProtection Agreements SU-HOGAR Sears Parts & Repair Service Center