Kenmore 790.754 manual Setting Surface Controls, Proper, Improper, Type of Cooking

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Setting Surface Controls

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 wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.

OFF LITE HI 6 5 4 3 2 LO

Figure 1

Proper

flame size

Improper

flame size

Figure 2

Operating the Gas Surface Controls:

t.Place cooking utensil on surface burner.

2.Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position (See Figure 1).

3.Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you are turning on will ignite.

4.Visually check that the burner has a flame.

5.Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use the knob indicator settings to adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position.)

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.

*Flame Size

Type of Cooking

High Flame

Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling.

Medium Flame

Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.

Low Flame

Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.

*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Clean burner if flame is yellow- orange.

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned by the flame (Figure 2).

For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.

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Contents Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Models, modelos 790.7540@ = color number, nmero de color318200759 Rev. C Table of Contents Read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future referenceImportant Safety instructions Record Serial IMPORTANT Instructions for Cleaning Your RangeImportant Safety Notice Plate LocationMaster Protection Agreements U.S.AFor prices and additional information call Grounding instructions Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas or L. P. GasFeatures RangeAgents or ANY Other Material to Enter the GAS Before Setting Surface ControlsLocations Improper Setting Surface ControlsProper Type of CookingSurface Cooking Using a wokUsing the Griddle Use Proper CookwareOven Vent Before Setting Oven ControlsAir Circulation in the Oven Always Arrange Oven Racks WhenConversion Control Pad FeaturesFor a silent control panel CelsiusTo Set Add 1 Minute Feature Setting the Clock and Minute TimerTo Set the MinuteTimer To set the ClockSetting the Warm & Hold Feature Setting Oven ControlsTo Set or Change the Temperature for Baking To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingBaking Problems Setting Oven Controls contdSetting the Warm & Hold Feature Contd When cooking time Is upSetting Oven Controls contd Setting the Slow Cook FeatureBroiling Times and Searing Grill BroilTo set for broiling InsertTo Set the Timed Bake and Delayed Timed Bake Features Setting Oven Controls To Set the Recipe Recall Feature Adjusting the Oven TemperatureTo Begin Baking with the Stored Recipe Do Handclean Seal Clean Door Self-CleaningWhat to Expect during Cleaning BooLOCKEDWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Self=Clean Cycle time lengthStopping or interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle Aluminum & Vinyl Control Panel and Trim Pieces General Care & CleaningCleaning Various Parts of Your Range Glass, Painted and PlasticGeneral Care & Cleaning contd Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & GratesAluminum foil Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass CooktopAluminum utensils To Replace Oven Door Storage DrawerRemoving the Oven Door To Replace the Storage DrawerBefore You Call Operation Flames inside oven or MY-H 0 M E 14oo-469-4663 Canada
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