Kenmore 790.9280, 790.9290, 790.9270 manual Before Setting Surface Contro, Using proper cookware

Before Setting Surface Contro&

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used wiii

influence the radiant

element power levei

setting needed for best

cooking results. Be sure to follow the

recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figs. 1 &2.

Fig. 1

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). Cool<ware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). For more detailed information about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning section.

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Cookware material _ypes

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food

will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware

resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the

ceramic cooktop_ they may leave metal marks which wiil

resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durabie_ easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast iron - A slow heat conductor however wiii retain heat

very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

Porcelaln-enamelon metal - Heating characteristics wiii vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for

ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

°Flat bottom and straight sides.

°Tight fitting lids.

°Weight of handle does

not flit pan. Pan is well balanced.

°Pan sizes match the amount of food to be

prepared and the size of the surface element.

°Made of material that conducts heat well.

"Easy to dean.

°Always match pot diameter to element

size.

•Curved and warped pans.

Cookware larger than cooking area marked on

cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

•Heavy handle flits pan.

•Pan is smaller than the heating area marked on cooktop.

Fig. 2

important note:

Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty & they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it wiii damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow aii the cookware manufacturer's suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.