Kenmore 79042749401, 79042749400, 79042744401, 79042744400, 79042743400 Owner’s Manual
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Use & Care Guide
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Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, mL(}0179 U.S.A.
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P/N 318200619 RevoA (0405)
Table of Contents
Cooktop Warranty ............................................................. 2
Product Record ................................................................ 2
Serial Plate Location ........................................................ 2
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ....................... 3-4
Protection Agreements ..................................................... 5
Surface Cooking ............................................................... 6
Using Woks ...................................................................... 6
Setting Surface Controls ............................................. 7-11
General Cooktop information ..................................... 7-8
Operating the Singb Radiant Surface Ebments ........ 8-9
Operating the Dual Surface Ebment ........................... 10
Genera] Care & Cbaning .............................................. 11-
Cbaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop ...................... 11
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cbaning & Maintenance, 11-12
Care and Cbaning of Stainbss Steel ......................... 12
Before You Call ............................................................... 13
Sears Service ................................................................. 14
Version Espafiol ............................................................. 15
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, This serial
plate is located under the cooktop, See bottom of this
page for the serial plate location.
Model No,
Serial No,
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference,
790.
Cooktop Warranty
FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS
if, within one year from the date of installation, any part fails to function properly due to a defect in material or
workmanship, Sears wiii repair or replace it, at our option, free of charge,
Models with a ceramic glass surface are covered by an additional 2nd through 5th year limited warranty, This warranty
provides replacement for the glass surface due to thermal breakage and for defective surface heating elements, You
must pay the labor cost for installation, Damage or breakage due to customer abuse is not covered by this warranty,
if the product is subjected to other than private residential use, the above warranty is effective for only 90 days,
WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,
Sears Roebuck and Co,, Dept, 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial number printed on
the serial plate, The serial plate is located under the
cooktop,
Serial plate is
Please see the illustration for exact location,
Remember to record the serial number for future
reference (See Product Record above),
located under the
burner box. /_
important Safety instructions
Read aH instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manuaUcontains important safety symbob and instructions, Please pay attention to these symboB and follow aH
instructions given,
o Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and pUastb bags after
unpacking the appliance, Never allow children to puny
with packaging materiak Do not remove the modeU/
seriaUpUateattached to the cooktop,
o Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is
property installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with National EJectdcaJ
Code ANSl/NFPA No.70-tatest edition and tocaJ
code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance,
Ask your Sears dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized Sears repair service, Know
how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at
the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency,
User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appJiance untees specifically recommended in
the manuaJs. All other servicing should be done only
by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance,
Never modify or aJter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.
Do not teave chitdren aJone. Children shouJd not
be teft aJone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
NEAR THESE SURFACES. Surface units 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 i::i
have had sufficient time to cool, Among these areas
are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop,
Wear Proper Apparel Loose-fitting or hanging
garments shoutd never be worn while using the
appJiance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces,
Never use your appliance for warming
or heating the room.
o Do Not Use Water or FJour on Grease Fires.
Smother the fire with a pan Hal,or use baking soda,
a dry chemicaJ or foam-type extinguisher.
o When heating fat or grease, watch it cJoseJy. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot,
Stepping or Jeaning on this cooktop can
result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to
the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around
the cooktop,
o Storage on AppJiance. FlammaMe materiaJs should
not be stored near surface units. 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 store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above the appliance.
Use Onty Dry Potholders. Moist or damp
pothoJders on hot surfaces may resuJt in burns
from steam. Do not let the potholders touch hot
heating surface units, De not use a towel or other
bulky cloth instead of a potholder,
o Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup
of pressure may cause the container to burst and
resuJt in injury.
IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop
during a power failure. If the power falls, aJways
turn off the cooktop. If the coektop is not turned off
and the power resumes, the coektop will begin to
operate again, Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil,
important Safety instructions
mMPORTANT mNSTRUCTmONS FOR USmNG
YOUR COOKTOP
o Know which touch pad controls each surface unit.
, Clean the appliance regularly to keep atl parts free
of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation
hoods and grease fluters shouUdbe kept dean, Do not
allow grease to accumuUate on hood or filter. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food
under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
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.
o Utensil Handtes Shoutd Be Turned Inward from Edges
of Cooktop and Shoutd 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.
o Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at a Hit Heat
Settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
o Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any
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.
FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
o Do Not CJean 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 immediately.
Clean Cooktop 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.
o Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass.
This could cause glass to break,
o Do not sJide pans across the cooktop surface. They
may scratch the cooktop surface,
Do not Jet pans boil dry. Pans that boil dry may
permanently damage the cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or
marking it. (This type of damage is not covered by your
warranty).
mMPORTANT SAFETY NOTmCE
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 productive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances,
o Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.
o Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your
cooking surface should be cleaned frequently, so the
grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the
hood or filter.
o 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
appliance.
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Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
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Cookware shouUd have
fiat bottoms that make
good contact with the
entire surface heating
eUement. Check for
flatness by rotating a
ruUeracross the
bottom of the
cookware (See Figure
2). Be sure to follow
the recommendations
for using cookware as
shown in Figure 1.
Note: The size and type of cookware
used wHUinfluence the setting needed
for best cooking resuRs.
Figure 2
Using Woks
For ceramic glass cooktop models,
use only flat bottomed woks
(without support rings).
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o Fiat bottom and straight
sides.
Tight fitting Hds.
o Weight of handUedoes not tilt
pan. Pan is well baUanced.
o Pan sizes match the amount
of food to be prepared and the
size of the surface eUement.
o Made of materiaU that conducts
heat well.
o Easy to dean.
AUways match pot diameter to
eUement surface diameter.
DO NOT use a wok if
it is equipped with a metal ring that
extends beyond the surface ele-
ment. Because this ring traps heat,
the surface element and cooktop
surface could be damaged.
Wire trivets : Do not use wire triv-
ets, Cookware bottoms must be in
direct contact with the surface
cooking areas.
Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
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o Pan overhangs unit by more
than one-haft inch.
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Pan is smaller than the
element.
Heavy handle tilts the pan.
Figure 1
DO NOT use two
surface cooking areas to heat one
large pan such as a roaster or
griddle. If the pan boils dry, the bot-
tom surface of the pan could dam-
age the glass ceramic cooktop,
cause discoloring or crazing of a
_orcelain enamel surface, and
damage surface heating elements
and drip pans.
Setting Surface Controls
General Cooktop information
About the Ceramic G_ass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface eUements
UocatedbeUow the surface of the gUass.The design of
the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface
eUement underneath. Make sure the diameter of the
pan matches the diameter of the eUement outline on the
cooktop.
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the
cooktop to the cookware. OnUyfiat-bottom cookware
shouUd be used. The type and size of cookware, the
number of surface eUements in use and their settings,
are aft factors that wHUaffect the amount of heat that wHU
spread to areas beyond the surface eUements. The
areas surrounding the eUements may become hot
enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The eUementtemperature rises graduafly and evenUy.As
the temperature rises, the eUement wiUUgUowred. 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 energy efficient cooking, turn off the element
several minutes before cooking is complete. This will
allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
30" Cooktop - Location of the
Radiant Surface EIements and Controls
Figure 1
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Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements
and Controls
Your cooktop 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 30"
cooktop as follows (See Figure 1):
o One small 6 inch radiant element located at the right
rear position.
o One dua! 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the
o One 7 inch radiant element located at the left rear
position.
o One 9 inch with simmer seIect option radiant
element located at the left front position.
The radiant surface elements are located on the 36"
cooktop as follows (See Figure 2):
o One small 6 inch radiant element located at the right
rear position.
o One dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the
o Two 7 inch radiant elements located at the left front
and center rear positions.
o One 9 inch with simmer seIect option radiant
element located at the left front position.
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36" Cooktop - Location of the
Radiant Surface Elementsand Controls
Figure 2
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic
glass cooktop cleaning in the GeneraJ Care & CJeaning
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 cooktop.
Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will mostly occur
if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if
the cookware bottom is not flat (For information
concerning cookware, refer to use proper cookware on
page 6 of this Use and Care Guide)
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 turned off.
This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back
to its original white color after it has completely cooled
down.
Setting Surface Controls
General Cooktop information
Use the table below to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing, 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,
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Recommenrferf Settings Table
for Singte and Dual Surface Etemente
Hi (High) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
5-8 (Medium high) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
5 (Medium) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
2-4 (Medium low) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LO-2 (Low) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Operating the Single Radiant Surface
Elements
The 30" cooktop has 3 SINGLE radiant surface elements:
the RIGHT REAR position and the LEFT FRONT and REAR
position (figure 1),
The 36" cooktop has 4 SINGLE radiant surface elements:
the RIGHT REAR position, CENTER REAR position and the Figure 1
LEFT FRONT and REAR position (figure 2),
To Operate the Single Radiant Surface E_ements
1, Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element,
2, Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting
(Figure 3), Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired, Start most cooking operations
on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking, 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,
3, When cooking has completerf, turn the surface control knob to OFF before
removing the cookware. Note: The Hot Surface indicator light will come on when the
control knob is turned on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled
down to a moderate level, The light may remain on even though the controls are turned
OFF,
Note: See above Table for recommended control settings,
Figure 2
OFF
Figure 3
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off, A hot surface
indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level, The
glass surface may stilt be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has
turned off,
Do not pJace plastic items such as eaJt anrf pepper shakers, spoon bottlers or pJaetic wrappings
on cooktop 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,
Do not allow aJuminum foit, or ANY materfaJ that can melt to make contact with the ceramic gtaee
cooktop, if these items melt on the cooktop they wiii permanently damage it,
Setting Surface Controls
Operating the Single Radiant Surface Elements (continued}
To Operate Simmer Select Surface Element
The [eft front element centre[ may be used as a normal element or as a simmer element, The "Simmer Select" feature
heats the element at a much lower temperature than when used as a normal surface element, You may switch
between normal cooking and the Simmer Select feature at any time during the cooking process, When using the
element control for normal cooking a[[ of the settings on the centre[ knob (LO to HI) function as normal
To Start Simmer Select:
1, Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element,
2, Turn the Simmer Select control knob located above the [eft front centre[ knob to ON,
3, Turn the surface control knob to within the _ dark band,
4, To return to normal cooking, turn the "Simmer Select" control knob to OFF, When cooking is complete, be sure to
set the control knob to the OFF position,
The suggested settings found in the tame below are based on cooking in medium-weight
aluminum pans with rids, Settings may vary when using other types of pans,
STANDARD SETTING FOR SURFACE ELEMENTS
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 1
S[M_,IER SELECT SURFACE ELE_,IENT
Min. Simmer (LO) Smalier quantities of food, delicate foods, melting chocolate or butter
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been
turned off, The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently,
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon
holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could
melt or ignite, Potho[ders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too dose to
the surface elements,
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