Kenmore Elite 79041239800, 79041249800, 79041243800, 79041242800, 79041233800 Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Warranty ........................................................................... 2

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ......................... 3-4

Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 5

Product Record ................................................................. 5

Surface Cooking ............................................................... 5

Setting Surface Controls ................................................. 6-8

General Cooktop Information ....................................... 6-7

Operating the Single Radiant Surface Elements ............. 7

Operating the Dual Surface Element .............................. 8

General Care & Cleaning ................................................. 8-9

Cleaning Various Parts ofYour Cooktop ......................... 8

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance .......... 9

Before You Call ................................................................. 10

Protection Agreements ..................................................... 11

Sears Service .................................................................. 12

Kenmore Elite Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, ifthis appliance fails due to a
defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

For five years from the date of purchase, if the cooktop glass fails due to thermal shock or the cooktop elements are
defective, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free part replacement. After the first year from purchase date, you must
pay the labor cost of part installation.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase ifthis appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.

2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.

3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended inall instructions supplied with the product.

9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest
period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Printed in United States 2

important Safety instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.

This symbol Willhelp alert YoUtO situation s that may cause Serious bodily harm, death Or property damage

This Symbol Will help alert you tO situations that may CauSe bodily inju_ or Property damage!

• 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 model/
serial plate attached to the cooktop.

,, Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with National Electrical

Code ANSI/NFPA No.70=latest edition and local
code requirements. Install only per installation

instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance.

• In case of an emergency, know howto disconnect

the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit
breaker or fuse box.

• User Servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and
damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service for this appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.

Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can

result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to
the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around
the cooktop.

• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should
not be stored near surface units. This includes

paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.
Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode
and result in fire or property damage.

Do not store items of interest

children in the cabinets above the appliance.
,, Do not leave children alone. Children should not be

left alone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit

or stand on any part of the appliance.

• DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
THESE SURFACES. Surface units may be hot even

though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units

to

may become hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until they have
had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

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.

Never use your appliance for warming

or heating the room.
,, Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires.

Smotherthefirewithapanlid,orusebakingsoda,

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.

, Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp

potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns

from steam. Do not let the potholders touch hot
heating surface units. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

,, Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup

of pressure may cause the container to burst and
result in injury.

IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop
during a power failure. If the power fails, always
turn off the cooktop. Ifthe cooktop is not turned off
and the power resumes, the cooktop will begin to
operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP

,, Know which touch pad controls each surface unit.

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free
of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan
ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept
clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or
filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When
flaming food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

important Safety instructions

Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is

equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit. The use of undersized utensils will expose a
portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may
result inignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensiltothe
surface unit will also improve efficiency.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges
of Cooktop and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent
Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional

contact with the utensil.

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at a Hit Heat
Settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers

that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any
part of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the
food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit.

,, Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking

due to the
manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.

° Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your

cooking surface should be cleaned frequently, so the
grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the

hood or filter.

sudden change in temperature. Check the

• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an
element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will

become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot
covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the
appliance.

FOR GLASS COOKTOP 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 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.

• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass.
This could cause glass to break.

,, Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface. They may

scratch the cooktop surface.

,, Do not let pans boil dry. Pans that boil dry may

permanently damage the cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or
marking it. (This type of damage is not covered by your
warranty).

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 productive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.