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Kenmore PN 318205824A -1012 Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware, Cookware Material types

Models: PN 318205824A -1012 Electric Range

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Surface Cooking

Surface Cooking

Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2.

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

Figure 1

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Cookware Material types

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 glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolours easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).

STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will 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 fittings lids.

•Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

•Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

•Made of a material that conducts heat well.

•Easy to clean.

•Always match pot diameter to element surface diameter.

•Curved and warped pan bottoms.

•Pan overhangs element by more than one-half inch.

•Pan is smaller then element.

•Heavy handle tilts pan.

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Contents

Use & Care Guide KenmoreElectric Slide-inRange Cuisinière encastrable électriqueKenmore Warranty Product RecordSerial Plate Location Table of Contentsproperty damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSInstall anti-tipdevice packed with range See Installation instructionsIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVENIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSYour Slide-inRange Features At a Glance Slide-inRange FeaturesAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Setting Surface ControlsAbout the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Setting Surface Cooking SettingsSetting Surface Controls Recommended Settings for Surface ElementsImportant notes Operating the Dual Surface Radiant ElementSetting Surface Controls To Operate the Dual Surface ElementWarmer Zone Recommended Food Setting Table Setting Warmer ZoneWarmer Zone Temperature Selection Setting Surface ControlsCorrectINCorrect Surface CookingSelecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware Material typesArranging Oven Racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven Vent Location Removing and Replacing Oven RacksControl Pad Functions Setting Oven ControlsTo Set Add 1 Minute Feature Setting the ClockSetting Kitchen Timer Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingSetting Silent Control Operation Setting Oven Lockout FeatureTo Set the Cooktop Surface Feature Setting Temperature DisplayTo change the Bake Temperature Setting PreheatSetting Bake Setting Oven ControlsTo set the Cook Time feature Setting Cook TimeSetting Delay Start with Cook Time Setting Oven ControlsFor best results Setting Convection BakeSetting Oven Controls Benefits of Convection BakeBenefits of Convection Bake Setting Convection RoastSetting Convection Convert Setting Oven Controlssetting Setting BroilSetting Oven Controls Broiler Clean-UpTips some modelsTo set Warm Setting WarmSetting Slow Cook Setting Oven ControlsTo set the oven to record a recipe Setting the RecipesSetting Sabbath Feature Setting Oven ControlsTo cancel Sabbath feature Adjusting Oven TemperatureSetting Oven Controls Setting Sabbath FeatureCANCEL pad. Wait until the oven is cool Self-CleaningCycleBefore Starting Self-Clean What to Expect during CleaningStopping or Interrupting a Self-CleaningCycle Self-CleanTime LengthSelf-CleaningCycle When the Self-CleanCycle is CompletedSurfaces Care & Cleaning Cleaning ChartCleaning Various Parts of Your Range How to CleanPlastic or foods with a high sugar content Care & CleaningCooktop Maintenance Cooktop CleaningTo Replace Oven Door Cooktop Cleaning cont’dRemoving and Replacing the Oven Door To Remove Oven DoorRemoving and Replacing Storage Drawer Changing Oven LightStorage Drawer Care & CleaningOCCURRENCE Solutions to Common ProblemsBefore You Call POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONBefore You Call Avoid Transportation Damage to your RangeSolutions to Common Problems POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONBaking Problems Causes Baking Problems and Solutions ChartCooking Information Oven BakingPROTECTION AGREEMENTS Your Home Sears Parts & Repair Service Center1-888-SU-HOGAR Get it fixed, at your home or ours