Kenmore 79094202310, 79094202311, 79094202312, 79094203310, 79094203311 Owner’s Manual
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Use & Care Guide
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Model/Modelos: 790.9420,9424,9624*
Kenmore®
Electric Range
Estufa eléctrica
* = color number, número de color
P/N 807190901 Rev B
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Table of Contents
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Kenmore Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 2
Before Setting Oven Controls ...................................................................... 9
Oven Vent Location ................................................................................... 9
Before Setting Surface Controls............................................................... 10
Using Proper Cookware .........................................................................10
Cookware Material Types .....................................................................10
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop .......................................................10
About the Radiant Surface Elements ....................................................11
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights .....................................11
Types of Cooktop Surface Elements ....................................................11
Home Canning ..........................................................................................12
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................ 13
Radiant Surface Element Settings .........................................................13
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 17
Minimum and Maximum Control Settings ............................................18
Warmer Drawer (some models) ...........................................................29
Self Clean ..................................................................................................31
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 34
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 38
Oven Baking .............................................................................................38
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................39
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This Use & Care Guide contains 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 with installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Kenmore Limited 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.
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 U.S.A.
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Tip Over Hazard
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed
properly, use both arms and grasp the rear
edge of the 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.
Range
leveling leg
Anti-tip
bracket
• 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 to
floor or wall when the range is moved.
• 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.
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.
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.
Warnings and important instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution, and
care must be exercised with installing, maintaining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety message that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT – Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information
that is not hazard related.
NOTE – Indicates a short, informal reference
– something written down to assist the
- Indicates a potentially
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memory or for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING
AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
• Remove all tape and packaging before
using the appliance. Destroy the carton
and plastic bags after unpacking the
appliance. Never allow children to play
with packaging material. Do not remove
the wiring label and other literature
attached to the appliance. Do not remove
model/serial number plate.
• Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended
period of time, be sure the appliance has
been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC)
for at least 3 hours before turning on the
power to the appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip
brackets/screws, or any other part of the
appliance.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foamtype fire extinguisher available, visible,
and easily accessible located near the
appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding prong
from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious injury, fire, or
death.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance
is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest
edition and National Electrical Code NFPA
No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical
code requirements. In Canada, install in
accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard
C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1latest editions and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be securely connected to an
electrical outlet or junction box that is the
correct voltage, is correctly polarized and
properly grounded, and protected by a
circuit breaker in accordance with local
codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet or
junction box with the correct, properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. It is the responsibility
and obligation of the consumer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
240V grounded
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 4-prong
grounding plug
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 use oven warmer drawer
(if equipped) for storage.
Never use your appliance as a
space heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR APPLIANCE
Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven, near surface elements, or in the
warmer drawer (if equipped). This includes
paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives,
such as aerosol cans, on or near the range.
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.
Children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
Do not allow children to climb or
play around the oven. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the oven to
tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.
An open drawer when hot may cause burns.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of this appliance can
result in serious injuries and also cause
damage to the appliance.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking
soda.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths
Do not heat unopened food
containers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
Wear proper apparel when
cooking. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using this appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials come into contact with hot surfaces
Do not touch surface heating units
or surface cooking elements, areas near
these units or elements, interior surface of the
oven, or the warmer drawer (if equipped).
Surface heating areas and oven heating
elements may be hot even though they
appear cool. 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 are cool. These areas
may include the cooktop, surfaces facing the
cooktop, oven vent areas, oven door, and
oven window.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Do not attempt to operate the
appliance during a power failure. If the
power fails, always turn off the appliance. If
the appliance is not turned off and the
power resumes, electric surface elements
may resume operation when power is
restored. Once the power resumes, reset the
clock and the oven function.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR RADIANT COOKTOP
• Know which knob or key controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware
with food on the cooking area before
turning it on. Turn the cooking area off
before removing the cookware.
• Cookware handles should be turned
inward and not extend over adjacent
surface elements — To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials,
and spillage due to unintentional contact
with the utensil, the handle of the
cookware should be positioned so that it
is turned inward, and does not extend
over other cooking areas.
• Use proper pan size - This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Select cookware with
flat bottoms that match the surface unit
size. Using the proper cookware on the
cooking area will improve efficiency.
• Glazed cooking utensils— Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for cooktop service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooktop use.
• Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
• Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-overs may cause smoking
and greasy spills may ignite. A pan that
has boiled dry could be damaged and
may damage the cooktop.
• Do not use a searing grill meant for use
with a broiler pan on the cooktop. The
searing grill is not designed for use on the
cooktop. Doing so may result in a fire.
• When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GLASS
AND CERAMIC 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 immediately.
• 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOU R O VE N
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR OVEN
• Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other
materials or devices to line oven bottom,
oven racks, or any other part of the
appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining
cookware or as a cover placed on food.
Any other use of protective liners or
aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
• Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the
appliance when opening the door of a
hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape
before you remove or replace food in the
oven.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
• Placement of oven racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, do not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Remove all cookware and
utensils before moving the rack.
• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping
fat to drain away from the high heat of
the broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert
with aluminum foil; exposed fat and
grease could ignite.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper cookware and
always use the oven racks.
Before manually cleaning any
part of the appliance, be sure all controls
are turned off and the appliance is cool.
Cleaning a hot appliance can cause burns.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Do not allow grease to accumulate.
Greasy deposits in the fan could catch
fire.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. 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
vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELFCLEANING OVENS
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or move the gasket.
• 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 appliance.
• Use the self clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual.
• Before using self clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and cookware
from the oven, storage drawer or
warming drawer (if equipped). Remove
oven racks unless otherwise instructed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self clean cycle
of any oven. Move birds to another wellventilated room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE
• 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 reduces the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
• Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not understand.
• Ask your dealer to recommend a
qualified technician and an authorized
repair service. Know how to disconnect
the power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
• 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 cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harms, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Product Registration and Customer
Information
The serial plate is located on the left side of
the range’s warmer door frame, and can be
clearly viewed when the warmer drawer is
open.
Serial Plate Location
• Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a
damp cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb
to break. Handle halogen lights (if
equipped) with paper towels or soft
gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut
off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.
Figure 1: Open warmer drawer to view the serial plate
information.
Record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product in the corresponding space below.
Model Number:_______________________
Serial Number:_______________________
Date of Purchase: _____________________
Save your sales receipt for future reference.
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Before Setting Oven Controls
oven vent
at
oven rack
at handle
oven rack
bottom
oven rack
oset
oven rack
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel.
When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This
venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and
good baking results. Do not block oven vent.
Figure 2: Do not block oven vent location
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended
in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in
risk of electric shock or fire.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, as well
as the oven racks, will become very hot which can cause burns.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven
racks
To Arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the oven).
To Remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To Replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using.
Figure 3: Oven rack types
Oven Rack Descriptions
• Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used
for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven
rack positions.
• The offset oven rack (some models) provides additional
stepdown positions from the standard flat rack design. The
offset design positions the base of the rack about 1/2 of a
rack position lower than the flat rack and may be used in
most oven rack positions.
• To maximize oven cooking space, place the bottom oven
rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking or
roasting large cuts of meat.
Air circulation in the oven
For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back
of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the
cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
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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 Figure 4 and
Figure 5.
Figure 4: Testing cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure 4). Cookware should have flat bottoms
that make good contact with the entire surface heating element
(See Figure 5). For detailed information about the ceramic
cooktop, refer to the “Cooktop Maintenance” on page 35.
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
and 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 (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.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Important note:
• Flat bottom and straight
• Curved and warped pans.
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
• Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
of the surface element.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
Figure 5: Proper cookware placement
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, and 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.
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.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
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.
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.
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. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
Element On and 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 indicator
lights.
The ELEMENT ON indicator lights are marked on the control
panel and will glow when a surface cooking element is turned
on. A quick glance at these indicator lights 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.
Important notes:
• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different
surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil
is designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven heating
results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture
(for ceramic cooktop models only).
• 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 smooth top.
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.
Types of Cooktop Surface Elements
Single and Dual Radiant 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
radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern
shown on the cooktop. A dual (on some models) radiant element
allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single
element or both inner and outer portions may be set to heat
together (See Figure 7).
Figure 7: Single (L) and dual (R) radiant elements
Figure 6: Element indicator light
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Before Setting Surface Controls
Warmer Zone Control, Turboboil Flex, and Triple Radiant
Element
The warmer zone feature located on the center rear area of the
cooktop uses one round outline and is designed to keep food
warm only.
Your range is equipped with the turboboil flex boiling element,
the fastest and most powerful element available on the market
today. The element allows you to bring liquids to a boil in record
time, as well as maintain liquids consistently at a low, warm
simmer.
The triple radiant element (some models) has three element
portions and may be set to heat as 1 (single), 2 (dual), or 3
(triple) element portions together.
Figure 8: Warmer zone control (L) and Turboboil Flex (R)
Home Canning
Canning can generate large amounts of steam.
Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to
vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful
micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed
completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but
steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required
time.
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) Web site 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.
Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is
recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric
coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on
the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
• 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.
Figure 9: Triple radiant element
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check
with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service
or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat
for an extended amount of time.
• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the
units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid
canning on the same burner unit all day.
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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 Table 1 are based when cooking
with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Table 1: Suggested settings for single, dual, and triple radiant
surface elements
Settings Type of cooking
High (HI) 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
Important notes:
Single Radiant Surface Elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element (all models):
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.
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. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
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 Figure 10).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
OFF before removing the cookware.
• 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
Table 1 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 is too
small for the surface heating area.
Figure 10: Single radiant element
Turboboil Flex Element
Your range is equipped with
the turboboil flex boiling element, the fastest and most
powerful element available
on the market today. The element allows you to bring liquids to a boil in record time,
as well as maintain liquids
consistently at a low, warm
simmer.
Figure 11: Turboboil Flex
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