Kenmore 790.45 manual Induction Cookware, Use Quality Cookware in Good Incorrect, Recommendations

Before Using the Cooktop

Induction Cookware

Use Quality Cookware in Good INCORRECT

Recommendations

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Condition

The cookware used with the induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Fig. 2.

Also remember to:

,,Use cookware made with the correct material type for induction Cooking (See page 7 Fig. 1).

,,Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat distribution allowing for more even cooking results.

,,The pan size should match the amount of food being prepared.

,,Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage, fusion, or marring that can affect the ceramic cooktop. (This type of damage is not covered by your warranty).

,,Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup. Always use pans that are easy to clean after cooking.

', Cookware not centered on

Cooking Zone surface.

•Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides.

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,,Cookware centered correctly on Cooking Zone surface.

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•Flat pan bottom & straight sides.

Fig. 1

The Cooking Zones may

appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. But the glass surface may be HOT from residual

Min. size

•Pan does not meet the minimum size required for the Cooking Zone used (See page 7).

,,Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on the cooktop surface.

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•Pan size meets or exceeds the recommended minimum size for the Cooking Zone (See Page 7).

,,Pan rests completely on the Cooktop surface.

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heat transfered from the cookware and burns may occur if touched,

• Heavy handle tilts pan. • Pan is properly balanced.

Fig. 2

DO NOTTOUCH HOT

COOKWARE or PANS directly with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns.

DO NOT SLIDE

Cookware across the cooktop surface. Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the ceramic cooktop.

PLEASE NOTE = ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above in

Fig. 2 may be detected by the sensors located below the ceramic cooktop surface. If the cookware does not meet any of these conditions, one or more of the Cooking Zones will not heat, which will be indicated by flashing power level display. Correct the problems before attempting to reactivate the cooktop.