Kenmore Elite 79042569318, 79042569317, 79042569316, 79042563319, 79042563318 Owner’s Manual

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Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Model/Modelo: 790.4256*

Kenmore Elite®

Slide-in Electric Range

Estufa Eléctrica Deslizable

* = color number, numéro de color

P/N A00538802 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.com

Table of Contents

Before Setting Surface Controls.................................................................. 7

Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 10

Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 13

Setting Oven Controls ............................................................................... 14

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 31

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 36

Oven Baking .............................................................................................36

Solutions to Common Problems ..............................................................37

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 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 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.

may not apply to you.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the

appliance and be killed.

• Verify the device is

engaged with the countertops or that the device has been installed to the walls of the cabinet, the wall, or the ﬂoor as per the installation instructions

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged with the countertop, the walls of the cabinet, the wall, or the ﬂoor as per the installation instructions when the appliance is moved.

• Do not operate the appliance 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.

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms to grasp the rear edge of the

appliance back. Carefully attempt to tilt appliance forward. When properly installed, the appliance should not tilt forward.

Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.

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 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.

Flammable materials should not be stored in an 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.

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.

watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot

cabinets or on the backguard of a rangechildren climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured

- Indicates a potentially

Storage In or On Appliance—

Do Not Leave Children Alone -

When heating fat or grease,

Do not store items of interest in

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of an oven can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. 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.

Do not heat unopened food

containers. Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

Do not use water or flour on

grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.

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

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.

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.

cautions and important notes regarding the instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:

Remove all tape and packaging before using the oven. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the oven. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

interior surfaces of oven. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of ovens become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements they have sufficient time to cool. Other

Use dry potholders. Moist or

The California Safe Drinking

Read and follow all the warnings,

Do not touch heating elements or

or interior surfaces of oven until

surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough cause burns such as the oven door, windows, and the oven vent.

• Remove the oven door from any unused oven if it is to be stored or discarded.

• 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. In Canada, install in accordance with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1, and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this oven.

•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 oven.

• 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 an oven by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any other part of the oven.

• Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily located near the appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which 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.

• 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 heating element. The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items. Using the proper cookware on the cooking zone will improve efficiency.

• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spills due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over other cooking areas.

• 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.

• Only certain types of glazed cookware, glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other types of glazed utensils are suitable for use on the cooktop. Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.

• When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn on the fan.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS

• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop is broken, cleaning solutions and spills may penetrate the 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 steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOU R O VE N

• 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 oven 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 clear. 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.

• Always handle oven racks when the oven is cool. Place oven racks in desired positions while the oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands. Do not let potholders contact the hot heating oven elements. Remove all utensils and bakeware and before moving the rack.

• Do not use a broiler pan without its insert. Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.

• Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always use proper bakeware and use the oven racks.

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Do not use aluminum foil or other protective liners 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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR OVEN

Before manually cleaning any

part of the oven, be sure all controls are turned off and the oven is cool. Cleaning a hot oven can cause burns.

Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. 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.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

• 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 bakeware from the oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.

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.

Serial Plate Location

To locate the serial plate open oven door (some models) or warmer drawer (some models). The serial plate is attached to left side oven frame.

Record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product in the corresponding space below.

• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Do not 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.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Model Number:__________________________________

Serial Number:_____________________________

Date of Purchase:___________________________

Save your sales receipt for future reference.

Before Setting Surface Controls

• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight ﬁtting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced

• Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

• Made of material that conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot diameter to element size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the heating area marked on cooktop.

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 shown on this page.

Figure 1: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler

Cookware Material Types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.

•Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic

• Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Important note:

Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty & they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

About the ceramic glass cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

About the radiant surface elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle.For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Before Setting Surface Controls

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.

Cooktop Display Windows

The cooktop controls provide a digital display for each of the radiant surface elements located on the cooktop. Power levels and messages are easily monitored and adjusted using the corresponding control key in combination with the window displays.

The cooktop control will display heat levels ranging from Hi to Lo and OFF (Figure 2). The settings between 9.5 and 3.0 (Figure 3) decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The settings between 2.8 and 1.2 (Figure 4) are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo for more precise settings at lower heat levels.

The HOT ELEMENT indicator will appear in the display (Figure 5) when any surface cooking element heats up and will remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate level If the HE message appears in the display, the control can still be turned on again for use.

Figure 5: Hot element indicator

Sabbath Feature (Sb) Message

The cooktop display windows will show the -- message whenever the Sabbath feature is active (Figure 6). The oven control display will show Sab. When activated, the Sabbath feature works for the oven only. See “Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath

and Holidays)” on page 27 for complete instructions.

Figure 6: Display indicating oven is set for Sabbath

Figure 2: Range from Hi setting to Lo to OFF (blank display)

Figure 3: Settings between 9.5 and 3.0

Figure 4: Settings between 2.8 and 1.2

Before Setting Surface Controls

Cooktop Lockout (--)

Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON (including Warmer Zone). This feature will only lockout the cooktop features.

To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature ON:

1. Be sure all surface element controls are OFF.

2. Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone

sounds (about 3 seconds).

When the cooktop is locked, the cooktop locked indicator icon will appear in the oven control display window (Figure 7).

Figure 7: Cooktop lockout indicator

The (--) message will appear in the cooktop display windows whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active (Figure 8).

Important notes:

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. 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 sections of this Use & Care Guide.

Types of cooktop surface elements

The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available.

The single radiant element or elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warmer zone feature (on some models), located on the center rear area of the cooktop, uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only.

A dual or triple (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

Figure 8: Dashes indicating that cooktop feature is locked

If a triple beep sounds (entry error tone) instead, check and be sure all surface elements are turned OFF before activating the Cooktop Lockout feature.

To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature OFF:

Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone sounds (about 3 seconds). The cooktop locked indicator light will turn OFF and the cooktop may be used for normal cooking operations.

Important notes:

If Cooktop Lockout is active and a power failure occurs, when power is restored the cooktop will remember the setting and remain locked.

Starting a Self Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature. The cooktop will remain locked until the self clean cycle is finished and the oven door has unlocked.

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.

Tips and procedures for canning foods:

• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.

• Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops. 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.

• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.

Setting Surface Controls

Element

Size

OFF

Setting Surface Controls

Models with Ceramic Glass 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. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

About the Radiant Surface Elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Figure 9: Single burners (rear) ,TURBO BOIL FLEX (front L) ,and triple burner (front R)

Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls

Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows: (Figure 9)

• Two smaller 7 inch radiant elements and one 6 inch element located in the rear of the cooktop.

• One triple 6, 9, or 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position.

• One 9 inch TURBO BOIL (FLEX) radiant element located at the left front position.

Important note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn light green when the element is first turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down.

Important: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the “Care and Cleaning” section and

“Solutions to Common Problems” checklist section of this Use

and Care Guide.

Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

Use “Suggested settings for various cooking needs” below to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Figure 10: Controls and Element Size Selector

Setting Surface Controls

Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements

Suggested settings for single and dual (some models) radiant surface elements

Table 1: Suggested settings for various cooking needs

Settings Type of Cooking

High (HI-9) Start most foods, bring water

to 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, steam vegetables

Medium-low ( 2-4) Keep foods cooking, poach,

stew

Low (LO-1.8) Keep warm, melt, simmer

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 allow aluminum foil, empty glassporcelain 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.

To operate the single radiant element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface

element.

2. Press the ON-OFF key and adjust temperatures from Lo to

HI.

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element

off before removing the cookware.

Important notes:

• For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

• Do not straddle cookware over two heating elements. Use proper size cookware for the radiant cooking area.

• Refer to the suggested radiant surface element settings for suggested power level settings (Table 1). 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 11: 6, 9, or 12 inch expandable element

Figure 12: Element size selector

The element size of some burners can be set after ON-OFF is pressed, and the Element Size indicator light comes on. By pressing the Element Size key the size of the element heating surface can be expanded or reduced by toggling the key.

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.

Important notes:

OFF

PROOF BREAD

TURBO BOIL FLEX

Warmer

Drawer

• 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 controls can be adjusted to provide the exact amount of heat needed for the cooking process. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting.

• 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.

Using Turbo Boil™ Flex Element

Figure 14: TURBO BOIL (Flex) element

Cooktop Lockout

Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being accidentally turned ON (including Warmer Zone). This feature will only lockout the cooktop features.

To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature ON:

1. Be sure all surface element controls are OFF.

2. Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone sounds (about 3 seconds).

When the cooktop is locked, the cooktop locked indicator icon will appear in the oven control display window (Figure 15 ).

The Turbo Boil™ (Flex) feature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which can bring food items to boil much quicker. (Figure 13) The left front radiant element will be clearly marked if this feature is available on your range. If equipped with the Turbo Boil™ Flex feature, place the cookware on the left front surface element and follow the instructions "See

“Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements”" in this section.

Figure 13: Turbo Boil Flex element control

Figure 15: Display showing cooktop locked

If a triple beep sounds (entry error tone) instead, check and be sure all surface elements are turned OFF before activating the Cooktop Lockout feature.

To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature OFF:

Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone sounds (about 3 seconds). The cooktop locked indicator light will turn OFF and the cooktop may be used for normal cooking operations.

Important note:

• If Cooktop Lockout is active and a power failure occurs, when power is restored the cooktop will remember the setting and remain locked.

• Starting a Self Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature. The cooktop will remain locked until the Self Clean cycle is finished and the oven door has unlocked.

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