Kenmore 790.4660 manual Setting Surface Controls, About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

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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. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure t ).

Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only fiat- bottom 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 elementsFigure 1 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.

Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls

Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.

The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows:

-2 smaller 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions;

-2 dual 9 or 12 inch radiant element located at the right and left front positions;

-a Warm & Ready zone radiant element located at the center rear position;

NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and 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 glass cooktop. Cycling at the Hi setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 11 for using correct cookware instructionswith the cooktop).

Surface Cooking Settings

Use the table to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Recommended Settings for Single and Dual Surface Elements

Setting

Type

of Cooking

 

 

HiGH (Hi)

Start

most foods,

bring water

to a boil, pan broiling

MEDIUM HiGH (5-8)

Continue

a rapid

boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (5)

Maintain

a slow boil, thicken

sauces and gravies, steam

 

vegetables

 

 

MEDIUM LOW (2-4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

LOW (Lo - 2)Keep warm, melt, simmer

Figure 2

NOTE: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements,

the glass surface will turn green when the element is first turned off.

This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original

white color after it has completely cooled down.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off.

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.

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Contents 318203802 Rev. B Models, ModelosSears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Contents Install only per installation instructions To check if the brackets is installed properlyPackaging LocalImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important Instructions for UsingFor Cooktops with Coil Elements only For Glass Cooktops onlyImportant Instructions for Clean ING Your Range SELF=CLEANING OvensProduct Record Serial Plate LocationU.S.A Master Protection AgreementsRange features FeaturesYour Electric Range At a GlanceSetting Surface Controls Surface Cooking SettingsAbout the Ceramic Glass Cooktop About the Radiant Surface ElementsSetting Surface Controls contd Operating Single Radiant Surface ElementsTo Operate the Single Surface Elements Operating the DualSetting Surface Controls contd Operating the Warmer Warm & Ready TM ZoneTo Set the Warmer Zone Control MEDCorrectincorrect Will influence the setting needed forSurface Cooking Before Setting Oven Controls Oven VentMinimum Maximum Control Pad FeaturesControl Pad Settings Display Setting Oven ControlsInstructionspress Instructions PressDisplay Instructions PressSetting Oven ControlsPress Display CooktopSetting Temperature Display -- Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Silent Control OperationInstructions PressdisplaySetting Oven Controls Setting PreheatTo set the Preheat temperature for 350F To change Preheat temperature while oven isSetting Bake To set Bake Temperature To 350FTo change the Bake Temperature ExampleSetting Oven Controls contd Baking ProblemsOven Baking information Is upSetting Oven Controls contd SettingBake INSTRUCTiONSSetting Convection Convert Feature Setting the Slow Cook Feature Instructions Press DisplayINSTRUCTiONSPRESS Setting Delayed Start Bake or Delayed Start Convection Bake Example baking at 350F, starting atSetting Delayed Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Convection Bake Instructions Press DisplaySetting the Food Categories Feature Meats CakesBreads InstructionspressTo set Warm & Hold to turn on automatically Setting the Warm & Hold TM FeatureTo set Warm & Hold Broiling Times and Searing Grill To set the oven to broil at the default setting 550FBroil Contd Rib, Q,@ To begin Baking with the stored RecipeArranging Warmer Warm & Ready TM Drawer Rack Positions Setting Warmer Drawer ControlsWarmer Drawer Food Temperature Settings To Set the Warmer Drawer & Bread Proofing Controls ON/OFF Warmer Drawer MED0 ProofAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Self=CleaningWhat to Expect during Cleaning Self-Cleaning Contd Self-Clean Cycle Time LengthWhen the Self=Clean Cycle is Completed DOOR, LOCKED, IicleaniiSelf=Cleaning Contd Adjusting Oven TemperatureStopping or Interrupting a Self=Cleaning Cycle To adjust the oven temperature higherGeneral Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your RangeGeneral Care & Cleaning contd Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & MaintenanceCleaning Recommendations For Ceramic Glass Cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar contentAluminum foil Aluminum utensilsBe Sure the Oven Is Cool Changing Oven LightPlace Whenever the Oven is in USE To Remove the Hidden Bake Cover Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTIONBefore you call Soil not completely removed after self= Cleaning cycle Flames inside oven or smoking from vent00-4-MY-H O ME 1-8oo-469-4663 Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. and CanadaCall anytime, day or night U.S.A. only Domicilio Pare Ordenar piezas
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