Kenmore 790 manual Setting Surface Controls, To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature some models

Setting Surface Controls

Operating the Gas Surface Burners:

1.If the Cooktop Lockout indicator light is ON, unlock the cooktop (some models). If your

model does not have this feature or if the cooktop is unlocked proceed to step 2.

2. Place cooking utensil on gas surface burner.

3. Push the surface control knob in & turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position.

4. Release the knob & rotate to the LITE position. Note: All four electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only the burner you are turning on will ignite.

5.Visually check that the burner has lit.

6.Push the control knob in & turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting. Use the guides & adjust the flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position (The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position).

NOTE: In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.

Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame.

For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.

*Flame Size	Type of Cooking
High Flame	Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling.
Medium Flame	Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces, gravies or steaming.
Low Flame	Keep foods cooking, poach or stewing.

For deep fat frying, use a thermometer & adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown or cook properly.

*These settings are based on using medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear blue & nearly invisible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange.

To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature (some models)

The pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout

feature which will lock all gas surface burners from being operated. This feature will only lock the gas burners on the cooktop.

2. Press & hold until one beep is heard (after 3

seconds). The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn OFF and the gas surface burners may be used normally.

To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON:

1.BE SURE ALL GAS SURFACE BURNER CONTROLS ARE SET TO THE OFF POSITION.

2.Press & hold until one beep is heard (after 3

seconds). The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn ON and the gas surface burners and functions are locked out until the cooktop is unlocked.

To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFF:

1.BE SURE ALL GAS SURFACE BURNER CONTROLS ARE SET TO THE OFF POSITION.

TURN ALL GAS SURFACE CONTROL

KNOBS TO OFF POSITION BEFORE UNLOCKING THE COOKTOP — To avoid a potential gas flow or fire be sure that ALL gas surface control knobs are set to the OFF position before unlocking or locking the cooktop.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will automatically turn the Cooktop Lockout feature ON. The cooktop will remain locked after the Self-Clean cycle. Once the SeIf-Cleaning cycle has completed and the Door Locked Indicator Light has turned OFF, you MUST unlock the cooktop before the gas surface burners will operate.

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