OCCURRENCE

Entire cooktop does not

operate.

Surface element does not heat.

Surface element too hot or not hot enough.

Food not heating evenly.

Scratches or abrasions on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.

Metal marks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.

Brown streaks and specks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.

Areas of discoloration on Ceramic glass cooktop surface.

Before You Call

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.

Wiring connection is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for service (see back cover).

Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.

No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate" in this Before You Call checklist.

Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on.

Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used.

incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. Dial markings are an indicatorof relative heat settings and will vary slightly.

Voltage is incorrect.Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source, if you are not sure about this requirement call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for service (see back cover).

Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use only fiat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heawweight cookware. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use proper cookware. Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heawweight cookware. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.

Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide.

Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks. See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide.

Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method. See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning creme. To avoid this occurrence use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

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Kenmore 790.4055, 790.4056 manual Occurrence, Operate

790.4055, 790.4056 specifications

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