Kenmore 970- 6986 manual Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

•Know which knob or keypad controls each surface heating unit. Place a pan of food on the surface element or heating unit before turning it on, and turn the element or heating unit off before removing the pan.

•Use proper pan size — This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency.

•Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements — To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

•Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings — Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

•Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.

•When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC- GLASS COOK TOP MODELS

•Do not cook on broken cook top—If cook top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

•Clean cook top with caution—If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Kenmore Elite Please carefully read and save these instructions Table of Contents Kenmore Elite Warranty Read all instructions before using this appliance Important Safety InstructionsTip Over Hazard Save these instructions for future referenceImportant Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Serial Plate Location Product Record970 Model No Serial NoYour electric range features include Range FeaturesAir circulation in the oven Types of oven racksTo replace fit oven rack Food type PositionCookware material types Using proper cookwareFlat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Important noteCeramic glass cooktop Before Setting Surface ControlsTurbo Boil Cooktop LockoutHome Canning Cooktop display windowsHot Surface indicator lights Setting Surface ControlsSingle radiant elements Do not place aluminum foil or plasticPlace cookware on triple element Triple radiant elementTo operate triple radiant surface element Hot Surface indicator light Setting warmer zone controlWarmer zone recommended heat settings Warm & Ready ZoneOven control keypads Feature Min. temp. or timeOven Control Functions Setting Clock Setting Oven ControlsSetting Timer Setting 12 or 24 hour display modeExample To set for silent or audible mode Setting silent or audible control modeTo activate the Oven Lockout feature To cancel the Oven Lockout featureSetting Bake Setting PreheatExample To set Bake with default oven temperature of 350F Example To set Bake for oven temperature of 425FWhen the programmed cook time runs out Setting Cook TimeSetting Delay Start Press Conv Bake keypad To cancel Conv Bake at anytime press Benefits of the convection bake featureConv Bake Suggestions for Convection bakingConv Convert Conv RoastSuggestions for Conv Roast Conv Convert may only be used with the Conv Bake functionBroil Suggested broil settings table electric ovenProper meat probe placement Example To set the Cakes or Breads featuresCakes Breads Meat probeMeat probe cont’d Press to cancel cooking at any timeMedium 160F 71C Well done 170F 77C Ham-Cook before eatingSome tips for best results when using Slow Cook Setting Slow CookExample To set Slow Cook Position cookware in oven and close oven doorExample To set Warm & Hold Warm & HoldRecipe Recall Example To adjust Accent light brightness Using AirGuard featureOperating oven lights Accent lightRestoring factory default settings Adjusting oven temperatureExample To restore to factory default settings Press to accept changeSabbath feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Press Example To turn off the Sabbath featureArranging warmer drawer rack positions Warmer DrawerWarm & Ready drawer some models Warmer drawer settings Warmer drawer indicator lightWarmer drawer recommended food settings Food Item Setting Warmer drawer controlsWarmer drawer humidity controller To set Proof Bread using warmer drawerProof Bread Read before starting Flex Clean Flex CleanSetting Flex Clean Example To set Flex Clean to start immediatelyIf it becomes necessary to stop Flex Clean when active Delayed Start Flex CleanWhen Flex Clean is finished Cleaning recommendation table Care & CleaningCooktop cleaning Cooktop maintenanceAluminum foil and utensils Cooktop cleaning cont’dReplacing oven lights Do not use the following on the cooktopSpecial door care instructions Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorTo remove oven door To replace oven doorProblem Solution Flex Clean does not work Displays any fault code errorClean SectionAreas of discoloration with metallic Care and Cleaning section of this Use & Care GuideSurface Protection Agreements