Kenmore 790.921, 790.923 Types of cooktop surface elements, Turbo Boil feature on some models

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Types of cooktop surface elements

The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available.

The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warmer zone feature (on some models) located on the center rear area of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only.

A dual (on some models) radiant element allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat together (See Fig. 1).

Warmer Zone

Single

Dual element control

control

element

(some models)

(some models)

control

 

Fig. 1 - Position of control knobs may be different depending on model.

Turbo Boil feature (on some models)

Your appliance may be equipped with a special element on the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL.

These higher wattage radiant elements are best used when bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

•Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop.

•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.

•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

•NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.

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Contents Kenmore Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidadaTable of Contents Kenmore Limited WarrantyTip Over Hazard Read all instructions before using this applianceSave these instructions for future reference Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop 790 Product RecordSerial Plate Location Model No Serial NoBaking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks Types of oven racksAir circulation in the oven Offset Oven rackCookware material types Before Setting Surface ControlsUsing proper cookware Important noteAbout the ceramic glass cooktop Element On & Hot Surface indicator lightsAbout the radiant surface elements Types of cooktop surface elements Turbo Boil feature on some modelsHome Canning Single radiant surface elements all models Setting Surface ControlsRadiant surface element settings To operate the single radiant elementSmall element only To operate the dual radiant elementHeating with inner Areas that heat are shown darkenedWarmer zone recommended food settings Setting warmer zone controlWarm & Ready Zone some models Setting silent or audible control mode Setting Oven ControlsSetting Clock Oven Control FunctionsChanging temperature display F or C Setting TimerSetting Bake Oven LockoutWhen the cook time runs out Setting Cook TimeUntil is pressed Setting Delay Start Broil Suggested broil settings table electric ovenTo set Broil Operating oven light on some models Adjusting oven temperatureTo adjust oven temperature Press Bake key padSetting Select Clean Select CleanRead before starting Select Clean To set Select Clean to start immediatelyWhen Select Clean is finished Delayed Start Select CleanTo set Delay Start Select Clean Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation tableCooktop maintenance Cooktop cleaningAluminum foil and utensils General cleaningDo not use the following on the cooktop Cleaning oven bottom on some models Replacing oven lightTo remove oven door Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorSpecial door care instructions To replace oven doorProblem Solution Select Clean Any F code errorSelect Clean does not work SectionSurface Care and Cleaning section of this Use & Care GuideAreas of discoloration with metallic Protection Agreements Acuerodes de protección
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