Kenmore Elite 6.1 cu. ft. Freestanding Induction Range Owner's Manual
Use & Care Guide
Guía de uso y cuidada
English / Español
Model/Modelos: 790.9507*
Kenmore Elite®
Induction Range
Estufa de induccion
* = color number, número de color
P/N 316902025 Rev A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Table of Contents
Kenmore Elite Warranty .......................................................................... 2
Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................................. 9
Induction Cooking Zones............................................................................. 11
Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 13
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 15
Oven Vent Location .................................................................................15
Oven Controls ............................................................................................. 16
Warmer Drawer (some models) ...........................................................28
Self Clean ..................................................................................................31
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 34
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 38
Oven Baking .............................................................................................38
Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................39
Kenmore Elite Warranty
When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To
arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).
U.S.A. Warranty Coverage
• One Year Limited Warranty on Appliance
For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship.
• Two Year Limited Warranty on Ceramic Cooktop (if equipped)
For two years from the date of purchase, if a ceramic cooktop fails due to thermal shock, or a ceramic cooktop element is defective, a free
replacement part will be supplied. After the first year from purchase date, you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation.
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.
Canada Warranty Coverage
• Two Year Limited Warranty on Appliance
For two years from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this appliance fails due to defects in
material or workmanship. If the appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this coverage applies for only 90 days from the
purchase date. For information concerning possible additional coverage, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and 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. Consumable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, incandescent 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 in the U.S., or two years in Canada, 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
dental 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 and Canada.*
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation
expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
or limitation of inci-
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
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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.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. 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 hazard type.
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.
- Indicates a potentially
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.
similar medical device should exercise
caution using or standing near an induction
unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the
pacemaker or similar medical device. It
would be advisable to consult your Doctor or
the pacemaker or similar medical device
- Indicates a potentially
Persons with a pacemaker or
manufacturer about your particular situation.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Stepping, leaning, or sitting on
the door or drawers of a range can result in
serious injuries and also cause damage to the
appliance. Do not allow children to climb or
play around the range. The weight of a child
on an open over door may cause the range
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other
injury.
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.
Wear proper apparel. Loosefitting 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 heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
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.
Important: 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 it requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.
Read and follow the below
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
• 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.
• 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 reduces 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 oven 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.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
range if it is to be stored or discarded.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Do not attempt to operate the range
during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the range. If 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.
• 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.
• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN
• Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). 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.
• Placement of Oven Racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
in hot, use extreme caution and do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in
oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack
with both hands to reposition. Remove all
bakeware 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.
• Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum
foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of electric shock,
or fire.
• Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper bakeware and
always use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR
COOKTOP
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The
oven vent is located below the backguard.
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.
Save these instructions for future reference.
• Know which knob controls each surface
heating unit. Place a pan of food on the
surface element unit before turning it on,
and turn the element off before removing
the pan.
• Use proper pan size — This appliance is
equipped with induction cooking zones of
different sizes. Select utensils specifically
manufactured and approved for induction
cooking that have flat bottoms that match
the induction cooking zone size. Proper
relationship of utensil to cooking zone will
also improve efficiency.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Utensil 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 utensil should
be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
• Never leave surface elements unattended
at high heat settings — Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
• Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, 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.
• When flaming foods under a ventilating
hood, turn the fan on.
• Improper cookware may break due to
sudden changes in temperature. Check
the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.
• Do not use decorative surface burner
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.
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, plastic ware, and towels, as
well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the oven.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC-GLASS
COOKTOP 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 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.
• 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
hoods.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Before using self-clean, remove the broiler
pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware
from the oven. Remove oven racks unless
otherwise instructed.
• 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 essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
• Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean
cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid fire hazard or electrical
shock. Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety, the
power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is the correct voltage, is
correctly polarized and properly grounded in
accordance with local codes. Is the personal
responsibility of the consumer to have the
appropriate outlet 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.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation
and grounding instructions.
Save these instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 Figure 1 for serial plate location.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________
Save sales receipt for future reference.
Figure 1: Serial plate location
To locate the serial plate, open storage
drawer (some models) or warmer drawer
(some models). 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
left rear
cooking zone
radiant
warm zone
right rear
cooking zone
left front
cooking zone
right front
cooking zone
Benefits of Induction Surface Cooking
Fast and efficient - The induction cooking zones heat faster
while using less energy. Induction power levels are quick to boil
and efficient when simmering.
A cooler cooktop - A unique feature of the induction cooking
zones is whether turned on or off, the cooking zones remain
cooler than radiant type elements. Virtually no wasted heat is
produced because the heat begins with the presence of
cookware.
Easy cleanups - The cooler cooking zones make cleanup easier.
Spills resist sticking or burning, so they wipe up easily.
Magnetic detector - The cooking zone has a sensor that automatically detects whether or not cookware is magnetic. This will
reduce accidental turn-ons.
Pan size detection - The pan size recognition sensor automatically detects and adapts the induction cooking zones to the pan
sizes in use for consistent, more even cooking.
More responsive - The induction cooking zones are more responsive than their electric or gas counterparts because the pan is
what heats. This type of cooking heats easier and will be just as
responsive when reducing to a simmer.
Induction Cookware
Important note:
Before using the induction cooking zones, be sure to carefully
read and follow these cookware recommendations and the
instructions in the pan sensing section.
Induction cooktops allow the flexibility to use a wide range of
cookware. Induction cooking only requires the cookware to be
magnetic. Induction-specific cookware may be purchased.
When purchasing pans for use on the induction cooktop, look
for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer as
induction ready, induction capable, or a similar statement by the
manufacturer that the cookware is specifically designed for
induction cooking.
The cooking zones will not activate if the cookware is not
constructed with a base magnetic material. To check if the
cookware base material is suitable, use a magnet to test (See
Figure 3). If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the
material type is correct.
About the Induction Cooktop
The cooktop is equipped with four differently-sized induction
cooking zones and a radiant heat warm zone.
Figure 2: Induction cooking zones
Induction cooking heats the pan directly, and heating will only
begin when cookware is properly placed on the cooking zones.
Figure 3: Cookware verification
For best results, only use high quality heavy gauge cookware on
the induction cooking zones. Follow all the manufacturer’s
recommendations when using cookware made for induction
cooking.
Induction Cookware Types
The most common induction cookware types available are:
Stainless steel - Generally, excellent for induction cooking. Is
durable, easy to clean, and resists staining. Not all stainless steel
cookware is magnetic. Check before purchase or use.
Cast iron - Good for induction cooking. Cooks evenly. Do not
slide cast iron cookware on cooktop. Cast iron cookware with a
rough bottom will scratch a ceramic cooktop
Porcelain-enameled metal - Heating characteristics vary
depending on quality of base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktop.
Test with a magnet before purchase or use.
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Before Setting Surface Controls
When Using the Cooking Zones
• Be sure to use cooktop cookware made with a magnetic
base material.
• Use quality cooktop cookware with heavier bottoms for
better heat distribution.
• Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire cooking zone area. Check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure 4).
Important note:
Some accessories are made to straddle cooking zones. Never
place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface
cooking zones heating at the same time. This will cause uneven
heating results and could cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.
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 United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) website (www.usda.gov) 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.
Figure 4: Check for level-bottomed cookware
• Be sure cookware is properly balanced and does not tilt
from a heavy handle.
• Be sure that the pan size matches the amount of food to be
prepared. The size and type of cookware used will influence
the setting needed for best cooking results.
• Never let cookware boil dry. This may cause permanent
damage to the cooktop, such as breakage, fusion, or
marring.
• Use cookware that meets the minimum and maximum
cookware size requirements for each cooking zone.
Hot Cookware and Residual Heat
Unlike radiant surface elements, the cooking
zones will not glow red when they are hot. The glass surface
may be hot from residual heat transferred from the cookware
and burns may occur. Do not touch hot cookware or pans
directly with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to
protect hands from burns.
The type and size of cookware, cooking duration, the number of
cooking zones in use, and their power level settings are all
factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread
beyond the cooking zones.
The induction cooking zones and areas surrounding the cooking
zones may become hot enough to cause burns. Be sure to read
all cautions.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning
using a range with a ceramic glass cooktop.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1
inch beyond the cooking zone markings. Use smaller
diameter canners on ranges with ceramic glass or open coil
electric cooktops.
• Start with hot tap water to boil water quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to
a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to lowest possible setting
to maintain that boil.
• 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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Induction Cooking Zones
6”
4.25” (110 mm)
minimum
5”
3.5” (90 mm)
minimum
8”
6.75” (170 mm)
minimum
10”
8.25” (210 mm)
minimum
Pan Sensing
The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface
require that certain cookware conditions are met before the
induction cooking zones can operate.
If a cooking zone is activated and no cookware is detected, the
zone display will flash with the last power level setting (See
Figure 5). If improper cookware is used, the cooking zones may
not heat.
Correct
Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteristics.
Incorrect
Cookware base material is nonmagnetic.
Figure 5: Flashing error message
The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated
in Figure 6. Use Figure 6 as a guide to help to correct the
problem before attempting to reactivate any of the cooking
zones.
If the problem or problems are not corrected, the cooking zone
will automatically turn off after three minutes.
Important note:
It is recommended that you lower the requested power level
setting before correcting the pan sensing message.
Pan Sensing-Induction Cooking Zones
Minimum Pan Size
Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to
activate. The cookware bottom must meet the minimum area for
the heating process to begin.
If a pan that is induction-capable is centered properly but is too
small, the cooking zone display will flash the last power level
setting and the pan will not heat. Select a larger pan that meets
the minimum size requirement to activate the cooking zone.
Cookware centered correctly
on cooking zone.
Flat pan bottom and straight
sides.
Pan size meets or exceeds the
recommended minimum size
for cooking zone.
Pan rests completely and is
level on the cooktop surface.
Pan is properly balanced.
Figure 6: Troubleshooting guide
Cookware not centered on
cooking zone.
Curved or warped pan
bottoms or sides.
Pan does not meet the
minimum size required (too
small) for cooking zone.
Pan bottom rests on cooktop
edge.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Maximum Recommended Pan Size
The graphics on each cooking zone location are your guides to
the correct maximum pan size for that zone (See Figure 7).
It is recommended to not use pans with bottoms that extend
more than 1/2” (13 mm) beyond any of the longer line marks
provided on the cooktop.
The cookware must make full contact with the ceramic glass
surface. Cookware should not rest on or touch the metal edges
of the cooktop.
Figure 7: Induction zones minimum pan size requirements
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Induction Cooking Zones
Cooktop Display Windows
The range backguard provides a digital window for each of the
cooking zones located on the cooktop. Power levels and
messages are easily monitored and controlled using the window
displays in combination with the corresponding control knobs.
Available Power Level Settings
The cooktop control (Figure 8) will display power levels ranging
from Pb (Figure 9), Hi (Figure 13) to Lo (Figure 10).
The settings between 9.5 (Figure 14) and 1.5 (Figure 15) decrease
and increase in 0.5 increments.
Use Table 1 to determine the correct power level setting for the
type of food you are preparing.
Power Boost Power Level (Pb)
When setting an induction cooking zone for the highest setting
(to the POWER BOOST position), the display will initially show
Pb (Power Boost) power level for up to 10 minutes. After 10
minutes, the cooking zone will automatically return to the Hi
setting (See Figure 13). The Pb setting is only available immediately after activating a cooking zone by turning the knob to the
highest setting (to the POWER BOOST position).
Hot Surface Window Message (HE)
After using an induction cooking zone, the cooktop may become
very hot. After turning any cooking zone off, the cooktop may
remain hot for some time. The corresponding Hot Element (HE)
message will remain on until the cooktop has cooled (See
Figure 12).
Figure 8: Cooktop control knobs
Figure 9:
Figure 13:
ESEC Error Indicator Message (Er)
An error message will be displayed (flashing Er) (Figure 11) at
power up (or after a power failure) if any of the surface control
knobs were left in the ON positions. If a power failure should
occur, be sure to set all of the four surface control knobs to the
OFF position. This will reset the surface controls.
Be sure to reset the clock by referring to the “Setting Clock”
heading on page 17. Once the surface controls have been set to
the OFF positions and the clock has been set with the correct
time of day, the surface controls should return to normal operation. If the surface controls do not function and the Er message
remains in any display after following these procedures, contact
an authorized servicer for assistance.
Lockout Window Message (- -)
The (- -) message will appear whenever the Lockout, Self-clean
or Sabbath feature is active (See Figure 16). Refer to the
“Setting Oven Lockout” heading on page 19 for more details.
Important:
The induction cooking zones will not operate when the oven is
set for Sabbath mode. For more details on the Sabbath feature,
see the “Setting the Sabbath Feature (for use on the Jewish
Sabbath and Holidays)” heading on page 26.
Figure 10:
Figure 11:
Figure 12:
Figure 14:
Figure 15:
Figure 16:
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Setting Surface Controls
Operating Induction Cooking Zones
Start most surface cooking on a higher setting and then adjust
to a lower setting to finish cooking.
The suggested settings may vary slightly depending on the
cookware design, quality, and amount of food being prepared
(See Table 1).
Be sure to use quality cookware that is constructed with
magnetic base material and meets the minimum and maximum
pan size requirements.
To operate induction cooking zones:
Unlike radiant surface elements, induction
cooking zones do not glow red. The glass surface may be hot
from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns
may occur. Do not touch hot cookware or pans directly with
hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to handle
cookware.
1. Place induction cookware on the desired cooking zone.
2. To activate the cooking zone, push in and turn the control
knob in either direction to the desired setting.
3. Adjust the power level by turning the knob. This will
decrease or increase the power level. Power levels 9.5
through 1.5 decrease and increase by 0.5 increments. Lo is
the lowest power level available.
4. Once cooking is complete, turn the control knob to OFF and
remove cookware.
Table 1: Suggested cooking zone power level settings
Settings Type of cooking
Power boost (Pb) Use to start heating pans that contain
large amounts of food or to bring large
pans of water to boil
High (8.0-Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling
Medium high (5.0-8.0) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Medium (4.0-5.0) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and
gravies or steam vegetables
Do not place flammable items (plastic salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders, plastic wrappings, etc.) on the
cooktop when in use. These items could melt or ignite if placed
too close to hot cookware.
The cooking zones may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be
hot from residual heat and burns may occur if the cooktop is
touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Pan Preheat Recommendations
Induction cooking may decrease the amount of time required to
preheat a cooking utensil compared to cooking on a radiant
element cooktop or gas surface burner.
Whenever using the cooktop or oven, always pay close
attention to all food items cooking and remain attentive until all
the cooking is complete.
Important note:
Remember that induction surface cooking will initially heat the
cooking utensil very quickly.
Important:
• The HE (hot element) message will appear in the display
windows once a heating element or cooking zone is turned
off and will remain on until the heating surface area or
areas have cooled sufficiently.
• Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt,
to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these
items melt, they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
• The pan sensor will detect if the cookware is moved from
the center of any active induction cooking zone, and the
cookware will no longer heat. The affected cooking zone
display window will flash until the cookware is moved back
to the center of the cooking zone. If the cookware is
properly centered on the cooking zone, the zone will resume
heating. The cooking zone will remember the power level
setting for up to three minutes before the cooking zone will
automatically shut off.
Medium Low (2.0-4.0) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (Lo - 2.0) Keep warm, melt, simmer
The suggested power level settings shown in Table 1 are based on cooking
with medium sized pans with lids. Be sure to make any further
setting adjustments needed for best surface cooking results.
The size and type of utensil used, as well as the amount and type of food
being cooked, will influence the setting needed for best cooking
results.
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