Kenmore 790.9621 manual Surface Cooking, To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature some models / Cooktop

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Surface Cooking

To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature (some models) /_ Cooktop

Lockout

The _0 pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON. This feature will only lock the cooktop.

To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON:

1.BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position.

2.Press and hold @? until one beep is heard (after 3 seconds). Ifa triple beep sounds instead, check all surface

elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step. The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn ON and the cooktop controls and functions are locked out until the cooktop is unlocked.

To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFF:

1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position.

2. Press and hold _ until one beep is heard (after 3 seconds). Ifa triple beep sounds instead, check all surface

elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step. The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn OFF and the cooktop may be used normally. Note: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will also turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature. The cooktop will remain locked until the Self-Clean cycle has completed and the oven door has unlocked. If a power failure occurs after the Cooktop Lockout has been activated, you must turn OFF the Cooktop Lockout feature before being able to use the cooktop features again.

Using Power Element (some models)

 

 

 

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The "Power Element" feature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which

 

 

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can bring food items to boil much

quicker. The left front

radiant element will be

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with the "Power Element" feature, place the cookware to boil on the left front

 

 

 

surface element and follow the instructions "To Operate a Single Radiant Element"

 

 

 

in the Settings Surface Controls

section.

 

 

Fig. 1

 

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across

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the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 3).

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining

& pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop,

they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches.

Remove these marks immediately.

COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May

leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).

STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking

results, ts durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

•Flat bottom and straight sides.

•Tight fitting lids.

•Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

•Pan sizes match the amount of food to be

prepared and the size of the surface element.

•Made of a material that conducts heat well.

•Easy to clean.

•Always match pot diameter to element surface

diameter.

Fig. 2

•Curved and warped pan bottoms.

 

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•Pan overhangs element b more than one-half inch.

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•Pan is smaller than element.

•Heavy handle tilts pan.

CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very

well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not

recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will

vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must

be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic

cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Be sure to follow the

 

recommendations

for using

 

proper cookware as illustrated in

 

Figs. 2 & 3. For more information

 

about the ceramic cooktop see

 

"Cooktop Cleaning

&

 

Maintenance" in the General

 

Care & Cleaning

section.

Fig. 3

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Contents Electric Range Estufa elctrica Table of Contents Product Record IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the range during Important Safety InstructionsUtensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Important Safety NoticeUse Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer if Canada Your Electric Range Features Include Range FeaturesArranging Oven Racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven Vent Location Removing & Replacing Oven RacksAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Before Setting Oven Controls contdElement on and Hot Surface Indicator Lights About the Ceramic Glass CooktopTo Operate Simmer Select Surface Element some models Setting Surface ControlsTo Operate Single Radiant Surface Elements all models To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Element some models Setting Surface Controls contdSetting the Warmer Warm & Ready TM Zone some models Recommended Food Settings Heating LevelSurface Cooking To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature some models / CooktopUsing Power Element some models Using proper cookwarePAD-- Used Temperature conversionOven Control Functions For a silent control panelTo Set the Clock Setting Oven ControlsTo Set the Minute Timer To Change the Minute Timer while it is in useTo Set Control for Oven Lockout Lockout Setting Oven Controls contdTo Set or Change the Temperature for Baking To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingWhen the Set Bake Time Runs Out To Set the Timed Bake and Delay Start FeaturesFood category To Set for BroilingTo Operate the Oven Light To set Warm & Hold to turn on automatically Setting Warmer Drawer ControlsSetting the Warm & Hold TM Feature To set Warm & HoldTo Remove and Replace Warmer Warm & Ready TM Drawer Setting Warmer Drawer Controls contdWarmer Warm & Ready TM Drawer Indicator Light some models Adhere to the following cleaning precautions Self-CleaningSelf-Cleaning Oven Stopping or Interrupting a Select Self-Cleaning Cycle Self-Cleaning contdTrim Surfaces How to CleanAluminum Trim Pieces & Vinyl For heavy, burned on soil General Care & Cleaning contdPlastic or foods with a high sugar content For light to moderate soilDoor Hinge locations With oven door Fully open Special Caution for Aluminum Use on the Ceramic CooktopTo Replace Oven Door To replace the oven light bulb Adjusting the Oven TemperatureCare and Cleaning of Stainless Steel some models Changing the Oven LightEntire Appliance Does Not operate Before You CallRange Only Oven light does not workMetal CooktopPage Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. only Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. and Canada
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