Kenmore 790.922, 790.923 manual About the ceramic glass cooktop, About the radiant surface elements

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Before Setting Surface Controls

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 and only flat-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.

About the radiant surface elements

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.

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

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 may damage the ceramic cooktop.

Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights

Your appliance is equipped with different types of surface indicator lights that will glow on the control panel — the ELEMENT ON and the HOT SURFACE indicator lights.

The ELEMENT ON indicator light is marked on the control panel and will glow when a surface cooking 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 light is marked on the control panel and will glow when any surface cooking element heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.

Important notes:

•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. 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.

•Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Guide.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidada KenmoreKenmore Limited Warranty Table of ContentsRead all instructions before using this appliance Tip Over HazardSave these instructions for future reference Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Serial Plate Location Product Record790 Model No Serial NoAir circulation in the oven Types of oven racksBaking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks Offset Oven rackUsing proper cookware Before Setting Surface ControlsCookware material types Important noteElement On & Hot Surface indicator lights About the ceramic glass cooktopAbout the radiant surface elements Turbo Boil feature on some models Types of cooktop surface elementsHome Canning Radiant surface element settings Setting Surface ControlsSingle radiant surface elements all models To operate the single radiant elementHeating with inner To operate the dual radiant elementSmall element only Areas that heat are shown darkenedSetting warmer zone control Warmer zone recommended food settingsWarm & Ready Zone some models Setting Clock Setting Oven ControlsSetting silent or audible control mode Oven Control FunctionsSetting Timer Changing temperature display F or COven Lockout Setting BakeSetting Cook Time When the cook time runs outUntil is pressed Setting Delay Start Suggested broil settings table electric oven BroilTo set Broil To adjust oven temperature Adjusting oven temperatureOperating oven light on some models Press Bake key padRead before starting Select Clean Select CleanSetting Select Clean To set Select Clean to start immediatelyDelayed Start Select Clean When Select Clean is finishedTo set Delay Start Select Clean Cleaning recommendation table Care & CleaningCooktop cleaning Cooktop maintenanceGeneral cleaning Aluminum foil and utensilsDo not use the following on the cooktop Replacing oven light Cleaning oven bottom on some modelsSpecial door care instructions Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorTo remove oven door To replace oven doorProblem Solution Select Clean does not work Any F code errorSelect Clean SectionCare and Cleaning section of this Use & Care Guide SurfaceAreas of discoloration with metallic Protection Agreements Acuerodes de protección
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