Kenmore 790.4101 User Manual
Electric Range
Slide-in models
Estufa eléctrica
Modelos deslizables
Models, Modelos
790.4101
* = Color number, número de color
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
P/N 318203843 Rev. A (0806)
Table of Contents
Slide-in Range Warranty
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................3-5
Product Record
Protection Agreements
Range Features ................................................................. 7
Setting Surface Controls
Surface Cooking
Before Setting the Oven Controls....................................15
Control Pad Features.........................................................16
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Minimum and Maximum Control Pad Settings
Setting Oven Controls..................................................17-33
Self Cleaning
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Adjusting the Oven Temperature
6
General Care & Cleaning.............................................38-41
Before you call..............................................................42-43
Sears Service......................................................................44
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Kenmore Elite Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®to arrange for free repair.
For five years from the date of purchase, if the cooktop glass fails due to thermal shock or the cooktop elements are
defective, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free part replacement. After the first year from purchase date, you must
pay the labor cost of part installation.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest
period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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Printed in United States
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instroctions for future reference.
This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
The safety symbol m calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others,
or cause damage to the product.
^WARNING
A CAUTION
product damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpack
ing the range. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
I Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or
open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious
burns or other injury. An open drawer, when hot, may cause
burns.
A WARNING I Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if
Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local code require
ments. Install only per installation instructions provided in
the literature package for this range.
In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker
or fuse box.
User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by
a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to the appliance. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service forthis appliance.
Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.
A WARNING
drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and
also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to
climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an
I Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
A WARNING
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device packed with
range.
• See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the
range oven must be secured by
properly installed anti-tip bracket(s) provided with
the range. To check if the bracket(s) is installed
properly, remove the lower panel or storage drawer
and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti
tip bracket(s) installation.
equipped) for storage.
A CAUTION
in the cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
I Do not store items of interest to children
A WARNING I Never use your appliance for warming up
or heating up the room.
• Storage in or on appliance—Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface units
or in the drawer (if equipped). This includes paper,
plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware
and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the
appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result
in fire or property damage.
• Do not leave children alone—Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where appliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
• DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR
THESE UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OFTHE OVEN OR WARMER
DRAWER (if equipped). Both surface and oven heating
elements may be hot even though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these
areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the
oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,
oven door and window.
• Wear proper apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces.
• Do not use water or flour on grease fires—Smother
the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Important Safety Instructions
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use only dry potholders—Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do not heat unopened food containers—Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is
to be stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the oven
during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn
the oven off. If the oven is not turned off and the power
resumes, the oven may begin to operate again. (Food left
unattended could catch fire or spoil.)
 CAUTION
by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for
the first time, or if it has not been used for a long
period of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a
temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the power supply.
Electronic controllers can be damaged
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating
unit.
• Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface units of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose
a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface units. To reduce the risk
of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage
due to unintentional contact with the utensil.
• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat
settings—Bo Hovers cause smoking and greasy accu
mulations that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry
may melt.
• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottom or any other part of the appliance. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a
cover placed on the food. Any other use of protective
liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire or short circuit.
• Glazed cooking utensils—Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for rangetop service without break
ing due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
• Do not use decorative surface element covers. If an
element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover
will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the
hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to
the cooktop.
FOR COOKTOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY
• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating
Elements. Surface heating elements should never be
immerse in water. Heating elements clean themselves
during normal operation.
• Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place.
Absenceofthese pans or bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or components underneath to damage.
FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY
• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop—If cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immedi
ately.
• Clean cooktop glass with caution—If a wet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can
produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp
objects.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
• Use care when opening oven door or warmer drawer
(if equipped)—Stand to the side of the range when
opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam
escape before you remove or replace food in the oven /
warmer drawer.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is
located at right side of the front panel and visible
when the oven door is open. Touching the surfaces in
this area when the oven is operating may cause severe
burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items
on or near the oven vent. These items could melt or
ignite.
• Placement of oven/warmer drawer (if equipped)
Racks. Always place oven racks in desired location
while oven/warmer drawer (if equipped) is cool. If rack
must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution.
Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating
elements in the oven/warmer drawer (if equipped).
Remove all utensils from the rack before moving.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The
broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and
be kept away from the high heat of the broiler.
Important Safety Instructions
• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.
Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
• Do not touch a hot light bulb with a damp cloth.
Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the
appliance or turn off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing light bulb.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEAN
ING YOUR RANGE
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When you are
flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on. Refer to the
hood manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• In the self-cleaning cycle, only clean the parts listed
in this Use and Care Guide. Before self-cleaning the
oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods
from the oven.
Do not use oven cleaners—No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Do not clean door gasket—The door gasket is essen
tial for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the gasket.
Remove oven racks. Oven racks color will change if left
in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
 CAUTION
sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning
cycle of any range. Move birds to another well venti
lated room.
I The health of some birds is extremely
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Product Record
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial
number of your product. You will find the model and serial number
printed on the serial plate.
Model No. 790.
Serial No.
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.
Please carefully read and save these instructions
This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for
your appliance and feature information for several models. Your
product may not have all the described features. The graphics
shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not
look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
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Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial number printed on
the serial plate. The serial plate is located as shown
below.
Rememberto record the serial numberforfuture
reference. ^
PROTECTION AGREEIVIENTS
Master Protection Agreements ■
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new ;
Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of i
dependable operafion. Buf like all products, it may require ;
preventive maintenance or repair from fime fo fime.Thaf’s when ;
having a Masfer Profection Agreemenf can save you money i
and aggravafion. ;
The Masfer Profection Agreement also helps extend the life of ;
your new product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes: ;
0 Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating i
properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage :
goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, |
no functional failure excluded from coverage - real ;
protection. ■
0 Expert service by a force of more fhan 10,000 authorized :
Sears service technicians, which means someone you ;
can trust will be working on your product. I
0 Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as ;
often as you want us, whenever you want us. :
0 «No-lemon» guarantee - replacement of your covered :
product if four or more product failures occur within twelve ;
months. ;
0 Product replacement if your covered product can’t be ■
fixed. i
0 Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - =
no extra charge. :
0 Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - |
phone support from a Sears representative on all products. :
Think of us as a «talking owner’s manual». ;
0 Power surge protection against electrical damage due to ;
power fluctuations. ;
0 $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food ;
spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any :
covered refrigerator or freezer. ;
0 Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product ;
takes longer than promised. ■
0 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered I
repair service and related installed parts. j
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all |
that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime ;
day or night, or schedule a service appointment online. ■
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you ;
cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we :
will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the ■
product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master ;
Protection Agreement today! :
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and :
additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655. ;
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details ;
call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665. ;
Sears Installation Service I
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage I
door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in i
the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. I
Acuerdos maestros de protección
Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra Inteligente. Su nuevo producto
Kenmore®está diseñado y fabricado para brindarle años de funcionamiento
fiable. Pero, como cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento
preventivo o reparaciones periódicas. Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro
de protección podría ahorrarle dinero y molestias.
El Acuerdo maestro de protección también sirve para prolongar la durabilidad
de su nuevo producto. El acuerdo* incluye lo siguiente:
0 Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el
funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones
normales de uso, no sólo en caso de defectos de los productos. Nuestra
cobertura va mucho más allá que la garantía del producto. No se
aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del funcionamiento: es decir,
verdadera protección.
0 Servicio técnico por expertos (más de 10000 técnicos autorizados de
Sears), lo cual significa que quien repare o realice el mantenimiento de su
producto será un profesional de confianza.
0 Servicio técnico a escala nacional y número ilimitado de llamadas de
solicitud de servicio técnico: se puede poner en contacto con nosotros
cuantas veces lo desee y cuando lo desee.
0 Garantía «sin sorpresas»: se reemplaza el producto cubierto por el
acuerdo si ocurren cuatro o más fallas del producto en un periodo de 12
meses.
0 Reemplazo del producto: en caso de que no se pueda reparar el
producto cubierto por el acuerdo.
0 Revisión anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto: puede
solicitarla en cualquier momento, sin costo alguno.
0 Rápida asistencia telefónica, la cual denominamos Solución rápida: es
decir, asistencia telefónica a través de cualquiera de nuestros
representantes de Sears, sobre cualquiera de nuestros productos. Piense
en nosotros como en un «manual parlante del usuario».
0 Protección contra fallas eléctricas, contra daños debidos a fluctuaciones
de la corriente eléctrica.
0 $250 al año para cubrir cualquier posible deterioro de alimentos que
haya tenido que desechar debido a una falla mecánica de cualquiera de
nuestros refrigeradores o congeladores cubiertos por este acuerdo.
0 Devolución de gastos de alquiler de electrodomésticos si la reparación
de su producto asegurado toma más que el tiempo prometido.
0 10% de descuento aplicable tanto a los costos del servicio de reparación,
como de las piezas instaladas relacionadas que no hayan quedado
cubiertos por este acuerdo.
Una vez que haya realizado el pago de este acuerdo, bastará una simple
llamada telefónica para concertar una visita de servicio. Puede llamar a
cualquier hora del día o de la noche, o bien concertar una visita de servicio por
Internet.
La adquisición del Acuerdo maestro de protección es una inversión exenta de
riesgos. Si por cualquier motivo decide cancelar dicho acuerdo durante el
periodo de garantía del producto, le haremos un reintegro total del valor. O bien
un importe proporcional si cancela el acuerdo en cualquier otro momento
posterior al vencimiento del periodo de garantía del producto. ¡Adquiera hoy
mismo su Acuerdo maestro de protección!
Algunas limitaciones y exclusiones podrían aplicarse. Para solicitar
precios e información adicional, llame al 1-800-827-6655 (en los EE.UU.).
* La cobertura en Canadá varía en el caso de algunos artículos. Para
obtener detalles completos al respecto, llame al 1-800-361-6665 de Sears
de Canadá.
Servicio de instalación de Sears
Para solicitar la Instalación por profesionales de Sears de electrodomésticos,
abridores de puertas de garaje, calentadores de agua y otros artículos de uso
prioritario en el hogar, llame al 1-800-4-MY-HOME en los EE.UU. o Canadá.
Range features
Radiant Element
Note: The features of your range will vary
according to model.
Setting Surface Controls
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below
the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop
outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure
the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the
cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type
and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and
their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat
that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements.
ilwOTlTWli The areas surrounding the elements may become
hot enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and
consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is
complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in
larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows:
- two 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left
rear positions;
- two 9/12 inch Double elements located at the right and
left front positions;
- a Warmer Zone located at the center rear position;
Note: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section
and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and
Care Guide.
Note: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element
to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at the
HI setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware is
too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is
not flat (Refer to page 14 for using correct cookware
instructions with the cooktop).
Note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will
turn green when the element is first turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white
color after it has completely cooled down.
A CAUTION
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
A CAUTION
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
I Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
Figure 2
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Setting Surface Controls (cont’d)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature provides a digital display
of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop. The ESEC display in combination
with the touch pads is designed to replace conventional control knobs.
The available ESEC Window Display Settings
The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure
6) and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.0 (Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3)
decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 (Figures 3
& 4) and 1.2 (Figure 5) are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in
increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo (Figure 6; lowest Simmer setting) for more precise
settings at lower heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart to
determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing.
Hot Element message
After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot.
After turning any of these elements OFF, the cooktop will remain HOT for some
time. The “HE ” message (Figure 8) will appear in its associated display whenever
any of the element positions is still HOT and the element has been turned OFF.
The
Hot Element message will remain ON while hot and turn OFF once the
cooktop has cooled sufficiently.
ESEC Lockout Feature (- -)
The ESEC feature will not operate during a Self-Clean cycle or when the Cooktop
Lockout feature is active. Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, " - -"
will appear in any display window (See Figure 9).
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure ’ Figure 8
Figure 4
Figure 6
ESEC PF message
The ESEC will display the PF message (Figure 10) whenever there has been a
power interruption to the appliance. The PF message will disappear by itself after a
few seconds.
Figure 9
Recommended Surface Cooking Settings
Recommended Settings for Single, & Double Surface Elements
Setting
HIGH (8.0-Hi)
MEDIUM HIGH (5.0-8.0)
MEDIUM (3.0-5.0)
MEDIUM LOW (2.0-4.0)
LOW/SIMMER(Lo-2.0)
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. The
Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups.
The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.
Type of Cooking
! Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
Figure 10
Setting Surface Controls (cont’d)
Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements
The cooktop has 2 SINGLE radiant surface elements: the RIGHT REAR position
(Figure 1) and the LEFT REAR position (Figure 2).
To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2.
Touch and hold the pad for the desired element position until a beep is heard.
The display will show " - ".
Note: If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power the
element ON will clear.
3. Touch HI (2) pad once to turn ON the power level to HI. Touch Lo pad
once for Lo (See Figure 3). The Hot Surface indicator light will turn ON when the
element becomes hot.
4.
Each touch of the HI or Lo(v) pad will decrease or increase the power
level from 9.0 through 3.0 by .5 increments. Simmer power levels between 3.0 and 1.2
will decrease or increase by .2 increments. Lo is the lowest power level available.
Note: The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON.
When cooking has been completed touch the pad once to turn the element
5.
OFF.
Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing
red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
Figure 1
Right Rear Element
Figure 2
Left Rear Element
H I
Note: The Hot Element message will remain displayed on the control panel as long as the
element is still hot and will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled
sufficiently.
 CAUTION
off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
 CAUTION
holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could
melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the
surface elements.
I Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned
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Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon
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Figure 5
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Setting Surface Controls (cont’d)
Operating the Dual Surface Element
The cooktop is equipped with two Dual radiant surface
elements located at the right and left front cooktop position
(Figure 1). Indicator lights on the control panel at that position
are used to indicate what portions of the Dual radiant element
will heat. The INNER light indicates that only the inner
element will heat (Figure 2). The OUTER light indicates that
both inner and outer elements will heat together (Figure 3).
You may switch between these different settings at any time
during cooking.
Outer
Inner
Figure 2
Outer
Inner
To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Touch and hold the pad for the Dual element position until a beep is
heard. The display will show " - -". Note: If no further pads are touched within
10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear.
Select the INNER (Figure 2) or OUTER (both elements) (Figure 3) to heat by
3.
pressing the f‘'sizE7 pad once or twice times (Figures 3 & 4 show indicator
lights with OUTER selected). Note: If no element size is chosen when the dual
element is turned ON, the control will default to the inner coil only.
4.
Touch HI pad once to turn ON the power level to HI. Touch Lo
pad once for Lo (See Figure 4).
5.
Each touch of the HI or Lo(2) pad will increase or decrease power
levels from 9.5 through 3.0 by .5 increments. Simmer power levels between 3.0
and 1.2 will decrease or increase by .2 increments. Lo is the lowest power
level available.
Note: The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON.
6.
When cooking has been completed touch the 0503 pad once to turn the entire
element OFF.
Each dual surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting.
The different glow of the 2 elements is normal and doesn’t affect heating
performance (See Figure 3). A glowing red surface heating area extending
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
Hi
Lo
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Element
Size
Outer
INNER
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Note: If no element size is chosen when the dual element is turned ON, the control will default to the inner coil only. See
page 9 for recommended surface cooking settings.
Note: The Hot Element message will remain displayed on the control panel as long as the element is still hot and will
remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
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may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
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plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
I Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface
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Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or
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Setting Surface Controls (cont’d)
Operating the Warmer (Warm & ReadyZone
The Warm & Ready™ zone radiant element is located at the center rear position (Figure
1). The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature.
Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies,
casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start
with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer Zone.
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to cause burns. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the
warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
WarmerZone Settings Table
Food Item Heating Level
Hot Beverages HI
Fried Foods HI
Vegetables MED
Soups (Cream) MED
Stews MED
Sauces MED
Meats MED
Gravies LO
Eggs LO
Dinner Plates with Food LO
Casseroles LO
Breads/Pastries LO
I The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough
All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain
quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should
have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum may melt onto the
surface.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use
onthe WarmerZone.
Warmer Zone Temperature Selection
Referto the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels. If a particular
food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most foods
can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level.
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
The control and indicator lights are located on the control panel.
1. Touch the on/off pad at the Warmer Zone control position. The Warmer Zone indicator light
will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the request to power the
WarmerZone ON will clear.
2. At the Warmer Zone controls position touch once to turn ON the power level for HI (see
' HI
■ Med
. Lo
3 HI
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:3 MED
o LO
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Figure 2) or to turn ON the power level for LO (see Figure 5). The WarmerZone Indicator
light located above the ON/OFF pad will turn on steady and the Hot Surface indicator light
located on the glass cooktop will turn ON when the Warmer Zone becomes hot.
3. Each touch or will increase or decrease the power levels. The Warmer Zone
has 5 power levels from HI (see Figure 2) through MED (see Figure 4) to LO (see Figure 5).
The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer Zone is ON.
4. When it is time to serve food, touch the on/off pad once to turn the Warmer Zone OFF.
The Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF (see Figure 3).
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turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled
sufficiently.
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been
Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or
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On/Off
Warmer
Zone
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« Med
• Lo
Figure 4
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On/Off
Warmer
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Figure 5
plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements or burners.
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Setting Surface Controls (cont’d)
To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature Qcooktop
The clock (^) pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being
accidentally turned ON. This feature will only lock the cooktop.
INSTRUCTIONS
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON:
1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position.
2. Press and hold (^) until "CLO" appears (Figure 1). Continue
holding until a second beep sounds (after 3 seconds). If a triple beep
sounds instead, check all surface elements and turn them to the OFF
position and repeat this step. Q will appear in the display indicating
the cooktop controls and functions are locked out until the cooktop is
unlocked (See Figure 2).
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFF:
1. Press and hold (^) until "CLO" appears. Continue holding until a
second beep sounds (after 3 seconds). Q will disappear from the
display indicating the cooktop may be used normally (See Figure 3).
Note: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the Cooktop
Lockout feature. The cooktop will remain locked until the Self-Clean
cycle has completed and the oven door has unlocked. If a power failure
occurs after the Cooktop Lockout has been activated, you must turn
OFF the Cooktop Lockout feature before being able to use the cooktop
features again.
PRESS DISPLAY
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How the Electronic Surface Element Controls work when the Sabbath feature is ON.
When your Oven Sabbath feature is ON, the Electronic Surface Elements are also in Sabbath mode. This means that all
electronic surface element control displays show “Sb”. The surface elements can be used even if the Sabbath Feature is
on.
To turn ON a Surface Element when the Oven Sabbath Feature is active:
If you turn on a surface element when the oven Sabbath feature is on, the electronic surface element control will record
that request and execute it with a 15-30 seconds delay. So the element will start heating 15-30 seconds after the surface
element control was turned on. As the oven control, the surface element display will not show the setting because “Sb” is
on in the displays. When necessary, it is possible to adjust the power of the surface element but you have to remember
that the surface element control will adjust the temperature with the same delay.
To turn OFF the Surface Element when the Oven Sabbath Mode is active:
To shut off the surface element while the Sabbath feature is ON, proceed as usual but take note that the element will
immediately turn off without any delay.
Note: Referto page 32-33 to activate the Sabbath Feature.
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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
Correct Incorrect
Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting 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.
• Pan overhangs element by
more than one-half inch.
• Pan is smaller than
element.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 2
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 discolors 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.
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