Kenmore 790. 9132, 790.9132 Series Use And Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos:
790. 9132*
Kenmore®
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, código de color
P/N 316902023 Rev B
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Table of Contents
Appliance Warranty ............................................................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3-6
Product Record/Serial Plate Location ............................................... 6
Before Setting Surface Controls ...................................................... 7-9
Using proper cookware .................................................................... 7
Cookware material types................................................................. 7
About the ceramic glass cooktop................................................... 8
Home canning .................................................................................... 9
Setting Surface Controls ................................................................ 10-12
Radiant surface element settings ............................................. 10-11
Warm and Ready Zone™ .............................................................. 12
Before Setting Oven Controls ............................................................. 13
Removing, replacing and arranging oven racks ......................... 13
Oven Control Features.........................................................................14
Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 14-20
Setting Clock ..................................................................................... 14
Setting silent or audible control mode ......................................... 14
Changing oven temperature display (F° or C°) .......................... 15
Changing between continuous bake or 12-hour
energy saving feature ............................................................... 15
Kenmore Limited Warranty
Setting Timer ..................................................................................... 15
Setting Bake ...................................................................................... 16
Operating oven light ....................................................................... 16
Setting Cook Time ............................................................................17
Setting Delay Start ........................................................................... 18
Broil ..................................................................................................... 19
Warm & Hold .................................................................................. 20
Adjusting Oven Temperature ........................................................ 20
Care & Cleaning ............................................................................. 21-26
Cleaning recommendation table ................................................... 21
Steam Clean ..................................................................................... 22
General cleaning............................................................................. 23
Cooktop cleaning and maintenance ...................................... 24-25
Aluminum foil and utensils ............................................................. 25
Replacing oven light ....................................................................... 25
Removing and replacing lift-off oven door................................ 26
Before You Call - Solutions to common problems ................... 27-29
Notes ...................................................................................................... 30
Master Protection Agreement............................................................. 31
Sears Service ......................................................................... back cover
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.
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 failure to maintain it properly according to all
instructions supplied with the product.
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 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety symbols and
instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and
follow all instructions given.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type.
- -
- indicates a potentially hazardous
- -
situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
- indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
range. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
••
• 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 electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in the literature package for this range.
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the range
and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device has been
installed to floor or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when the
range is moved to floor or wall.
• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device
in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or serious burns to children and adults.
Range
leveling leg
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use
both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back.
Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions
supplied with your range for proper installation.
• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to
be stored or discarded.
• Do not attempt to operate the range during a power
failure.
the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the
range will begin to operate again. Once the power
resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
If the power fails, always turn off the range. If
Anti-Tip
bracket
• •
• 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, This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.
••
•
Never modify or alter the construction of a range by
••
removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the range.
Save these instructions for future reference.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the appliance.
to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on
an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in
serious burns or other injury.
Storage in or on appliance — flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface
units or in the storage drawer, warmer drawer or lower
oven. 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 range.
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DO NOTDO NOT
DO NOT allow children
DO NOTDO NOT
Important Safety Instructions
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in
the oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.
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,
including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer or lower double oven.
Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE HEATING
UNITS, OR SURFACE COOKING ELEMENTS, AREAS
NEAR THESE SURFACE HEATING UNITS, OR INTERIOR
SURFACE OF THE OVEN. Both surface heating and oven
heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface cooking 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 cook top, surfaces facing the cook top,
the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,
oven door and oven door 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.
When heating fat or grease, watch it
closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become
too hot.
Do not heat unopened food containers —
buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.
Do not cook on the oven bottom. Always
use proper cookware and always use the oven racks.
Never use your appliance for warning or
heating the room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
OVEN
Protective Liners — DO NOT USE
ALUMINUM FOIL to line the oven bottom.
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
• Use care when opening oven door, warmer drawer or
lower oven door — 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.
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• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven vent is
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located below the backguard. 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.
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• Placement of interior oven racks. Always place oven
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racks in desired location while oven 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. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
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• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. The broiler
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pan and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept
away from the high heat of the broiler.
Only use
Use 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.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.
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Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
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• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
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Place a pan of food on the surface element unit before
turning it on, and turn the element off before removing
the pan.
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• Use proper pan size — This appliance is equipped with
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one or more surface units of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.
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• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend
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over adjacent surface elements —
burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due
to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the
utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
To reduce the risk of
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMICGLASS COOK TOP MODELS
• Do not cook on broken cook top — If cook top should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cook top and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
• Clean cook top 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 noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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.
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• Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat
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settings —
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
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• Glazed cooking utensils —
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glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer’s recommendations for cook top use.
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• When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood,
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turn the fan on.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
Only certain types of glass,
Save these instructions for future reference.
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR RANGE
Before manually cleaning any part of the
range, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the range is
COOL. The range may be hot and can cause burns.
• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Pay particular attention to
the area around each surface element. Do not allow
grease to accumulate.
• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols — Always follow the
manufacturer’s recommended directions for use. Be
aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently — Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.
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 an identification plate. See
bottom of this page for serial plate location.
Model No. _____________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________
Date of Purchase ________________________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
790.
Serial Plate Location
To locate the serial plate open the storage drawer. The
serial plate is attached to the lower right oven frame.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
The size and type of
cookware used will
influence the radiant
element power level
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). Cookware 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.
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 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).
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow 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.
• 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 material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot
diameter to surface
element size.
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
surface element on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than the
surface element on
cooktop.
Fig. 2
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
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 will
damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware
manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
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Before 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. Be sure to match the pan size with the
diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only
flat-bottomed 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. 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.
Element On & Hot Surface indicator lights
Your appliance is equipped with two different types of
surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control
panel — the ELEMENT ON indicator light and the Hot
Surface
The ELEMENT ON indicator light
panel and will glow when a surface element is turned ON.
A quick glance at this indicator light after cooking is an
easy check to be sure ALL surface controls are turned OFF.
The Hot Surface indicator lights are located on the control
panel just above each surface control knob. They will glow
when any surface cooking area heats up and will remain
on until the cooktop has cooled to a MODERATE level.
indicator lights (See Fig. 1).
is marked on the control
Hot Surface
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.
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire
if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to
make contact with the ceramic cooktop.
on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
These items could melt or
If these items melt
Fig. 1
Important notes:
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cookware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care &
Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this
Use & Care Guide.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Types of cooktop surface elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements
located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the
ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element
available.
The single
outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warmer zone
feature (on some models) located on the center rear area
of the cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to
keep food warm only.
A dual
set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both
inner and outer portions may be set to heat together (See
Fig. 1).
radiant element or elements will have one round
(on some models) radiant element allows the user to
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when
home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA
(United States Department of Agriculture) website and be
sure to read all the information they have available as well
as follow their recommendations for home canning
procedures.
• •
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
• •
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• •
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
• •
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning
using a ceramic cooktop.
• •
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
• •
inch beyond the surface element markings. It is
recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
ceramic glass cooktops.
• •
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
• •
quickly.
Warmer Zone
control
(some models)
Single
element
control
Dual element control
(some models)
Fig. 1 - Position of control knobs may be different
depending on model.
Turbo Boil feature (on some models)
Your appliance may be equipped with a special element on
the ceramic cooktop marked TURBO BOIL.
These higher wattage radiant elements are best used when
bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and
when preparing larger quantities of food.
• •
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water
• •
to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest
possible setting to maintain that boil.
• •
• NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2
• •
different surface cooking areas at the same time. This
will cause uneven heating results and may cause the
ceramic cooktop to fracture.
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Setting Surface Controls
Radiant surface element settings
The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type
of food being cooked will influence the surface element
power level setting needed for best cooking results.
The suggested settings found in Fig. 1 below are based
when cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Suggested settings for single, dual and triple radiant
surface elements table
Settings 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 or
steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer
Fig. 1
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.
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire
if placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to
make contact with the ceramic cooktop.
on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
These items could melt or
If these items melt
Fig. 2
Single radiant surface elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting (See Fig. 2).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface
element OFF before removing the cookware.
Important notes:
• For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several
minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a
guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each
surface element provides a constant amount of heat at
each setting. Refer to the Suggested radiant surface
element settings table for suggested power level settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic
smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will
occur more often if the cookware is too small for the
radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
• A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond
the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware
too smalltoo small
is
too small for the surface heating area.
too smalltoo small
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