Kenmore Elite 79041289001, 79041283001, 79041279001, 79041273001 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Espa_ol

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Table of Contents

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-4

Serial Plate Location .......................................................... 4

Product Record .................................................................... 4

Cooktop Features ................................................................ 5

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

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

About the Ceramic Gtass Cooktop ............................... 6

About Radiant Surface Elements .................................. 6

Locations of the Radiant Surface Element and

Controls ............................................................................. 6

General Cooktop Information ....................................... 7

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

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

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

Cteaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop ..................... 8

Ceramic Gtass Cooktop Cteaning & 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, 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.
Thiswarranty 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 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 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 or Canada.

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

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2C3

Printed in Canada 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.

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* 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 how to 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.

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.

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.

Thi_ symbol will help aie_t you to situafion_ that may cause Se_iou_ bodily harml death or

This symbol will help aleit _ituatlons iha_ may cauie bodily injuryo_ Pi0peity damage!

Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can

Do not store items of interest to

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR

THESE SURFACES. Surface units may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface

units may become hot enough to cause burns. During
and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other

flammable materials touch these areas until they

have had sumcient 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.

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.
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, ff the power fails, always
turn off the cooktop. If the 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 appffance regulaHy to keep aH 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 fiat bottoms large enough

to cover the surface unit. The use of undersized utensils
will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to

direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will

also improve efficiency.

* 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 sudden change in temperature.

Check 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.

* 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
isused 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.

Product Record

In this space below, record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product. You wiil find the model and
serial number printed on the serial plate. This serial plate is
located under the cooktop.

Model No. 790.
Serial No.

Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future

reference.

Serial Plate Location

You will find the model and serial number printed on the

serial plate. The serial plate is located under the cooktop.

Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to
record the serial number for future reference (See Product

Record below).