Kenmore 790.9446 manual About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop, About the Radiant Surface Elements

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Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd)

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the

element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only fiat- bottomed cookware should be used.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements, The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

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The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.

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For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete, This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process,

NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Guide.

NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to

prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. 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 bottom is not flat.

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ELEMENT ON and Hot Surface Indicator Lights

Your range is equipped with two different types of radiant surface control indicator lights that will glow on your range-- the ELEMENT ON indicator light and the Hot Surface indicator lights (See illustration at left). The ELEMENT ON located on the control panel and will glow when a surface element is turned ON. A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF.

The Hot Surface indicator lights located above each surface radiant control knob will glow as the surface cooking area heats up and will REMAIN ON until the glass cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

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.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they WILL damage the ceramic cooktop.

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Contents Estufa elctrica Models, Modelos 790.9445 Color number, nOmero de colorTable of Contents Product Record Serial Plate LocationImportant Safety instructions Install only per installationinstructions providedUse Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer if IMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS for Using YourImportant Safety Notice Protection Agreements Acuerodes de protecci6n Servicio de instalacion de SearsRange Features Your Electric Range Features IncludeBefore Setting Oven Controls About the Radiant Surface Elements Element on and Hot Surface Indicator LightsAbout the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Simmer Select Surface Element some models Setting Surface ControlsSingle Radiant Surface Elements all models Food item Setting the Warmer Warm & Ready TM Zone some modelsTo Operate Dual or Triple some models Elements Using Turbo Boil TM Element some models Using proper cookwareSurface CookingMinimum & Maximum Control Pad SettingsOven Control Functions Setting Oven Controls PressQ @ @ padstosetthe meofdayto130/F3/gSetting Oven Controls Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingSetting Kitchen Timer To set the Kitchen Timer example for 5 minutesSetting Oven Lockout Feature To activate the Oven Lockout featureSetting Temperature Display -- Fahrenheit Or Celsius To reactivate Normal oven operationST0.z0 Setting Silent Control OperationFlex Clean c....opads. control Setting Preheat To set the Preheat temperature for 350FTo change Preheat temperature while oven is Preheating example changing from 350 to 425FINSTRUCTiONS Setting BakeTo set the Bake Temperature to 350F Setting Timed Bake Setting Delay Start PressdisplayTo set the oven to broil at the default setting 550F 1st sideTips for Convection Bake Setting Convection BakeTo set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350F Setting Convection Roast Roasting Rack instructionsTo Set Add 1 Minute Feature To set the Convection Convert featureUsing Convection Convert feature to adjust oven To Set the Recipe Recall Feature Setting the Slow Cook Feature Iiiiiii Setting the Warm & Hold TM Feature To set Warm & HoldTo set Warm & Hold to turn on automatically To turn ON!OFF the Oven LightSetting Warmer Drawer Controls To Operate the Warmer Warm Ready TM DrawerWarmer Warm & Ready TM Drawer Indicator Light some models Self=Cleaning Self-Cleaning OvenSelf-Cleaning LockedStopping or interrupting a Self-Cleaning cycle DisplayTo adjust the oven temperature lower Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust Oven temperature Higher General Care & Cleaning Cleaning TablePlastic Body Parts Painted Control Panels & DisplayGeneral Care & Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning & MaintenancePlastic or foods with a high sugar content For heavy, burned on soilGeneral Care & Cleaning Removing & Replacing the Lift=Off Oven DoorCare and Cleaning of Stainless Steel some models Changing the Oven LightBefore You Call Recipes for Slow Cook Slow Cook Turkey BreastIii 800=4-MY-HOME ,-800-469-4663 Call anytime, day or night
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