Kenmore Elite 79042623315, 79042623314, 79042623313, 79042623312, 79042623311 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Espafiol

Model/Modelo. 790.4262*

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Table of Contents

Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8

Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 13

Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 15

Setting Oven Controls ............................................................................... 17

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 35

Before You Call ........................................................................................... 40

Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 40

Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 41

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 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.

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

All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

Tip Over Hazard

Do not attempt to instal or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a

WARNING or CAUTION statement based on
the risk type.

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.

- indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in death or serious injury.

-indicates a potentially

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.

* 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 prop-

erly, use both arms to
grasp the rear edge of the

Persons with a pacemaker or

similar medical device should exercise
caution using or standing near an induction
unit while it is in operation, as the electro-

magnetic 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
manufacturer about your particular situation.

Do not leave children alone-

children should not be left alone or unat-
tended 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.

Save these instructions for future reference.

appliance back. Carefully attempt to flit
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,

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.

Important: This appliance has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This unit generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in

a particular installation. If this unit does
cause harmful interference to radio or televi-

sion reception, which can be determined by
turning the unit off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one
or mare of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antennae.

° Increase the distance between the unit

and receiver.

Do not store items of interest to

children in the cabinets above a range on the
backguard of the ranges. Children climbing
on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.

Do not touch surface heating
units or surface cooking elements, areas near
these units or elements, or interior surface of
the oven. Surface heating areas and oven

heating elements may be hot even though

they appear cool. Areas near surface

cooking units may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not

touch, or let clothing or other flammable

materials touch these areas until they are
cool. These areas may include the cooktop,
surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent areas,
oven door, and oven window.

Wear proper apparel. 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.

• Connect the unit into an outlet or a
circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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 weights of a child
on an open oven door, may cause the range
to tip, resulting in serious burns or other
injury.

Storage in or on appliance m

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 stare
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near
the range.

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, Far or grease may catch fire
if it becomes too hot.

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.

Use dry potholders. Moist or

_olders 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: Read and follow these 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.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Proper installationmBe sure your
appliance is properly installed and °
grounded by a qualified technician in

accordance with the National Elec-
trical 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 range.

User servicingmDo 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 range 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.

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.

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

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 requires businesses

to warn customers of potential exposures to
such substances.

Important Instructions For Ceramic Glass

Cooktops

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 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours
before turning on the power to the
appliance.

Remove the oven door from any
unused range if it is to be stored or

discarded.

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.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Important Instructions for Using your
Cooktop

Know which keys controls each surface

cooking zone. Place pan with food on the

cooking zone before turning it on. Turn the
cooking zone off before removing the

pan.

Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with induction cooking zones of
different sizes. Select utensils specifically

manufactured or approved for induction
cooking. Pans should have flat bottoms
that match the induction cooking zone
size. Using the proper utensil 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 zones.

Never leave surface cooking zones unat-
tended. Bail-avers may cause smoking
and greasy spills may ignite. A pan that

has bailed dry could be damaged and

may damage the cooktop.
When you are flaming foods under a

ventilating hood, turn on the fan.

Important Instructions for Using Your Oven

Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.

Use care when opening over 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.

Keep oven vent ducts clear. The oven vent
is located below the control panel for
models with a ceramic glass cooktop.
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 bath hands to reposi-
tion. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all
cookware and utensils before moving the

rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.

Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat

to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with

aluminum fail; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.

Do not use aluminum foil or other protec-
tive 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.

Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper cookware and

always use the over racks.

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
Range

Before manually cleaning any
part of the range, be sure all controls are
turned OFF and the range is cool. Cleaning a
hot range 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 recom-

mended 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 accumu-

late 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 cookware 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 elec-
trical outlet that is the correct voltage, is

correctly polarized and properly grounded
according to local codes. It 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 confor-
mance with all local codes and ordinances.

See the installation instructions packaged with this
appliance for complete installation and grounding

instructions.
Product Record

The model and serial number identification label is
located on the upper left of the oven frame. Open the

door to see the serial label.

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 range. Move birds to another

well-ventilated room.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Record the date of purchase, model and serial

number of your product.
Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Save your sales receipt for future reference.

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Using Correct Cookware Type

The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop
surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic
material in order to start the heating process on any of the
cooking zones.

When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified
by the manufacturer for use with Induction cooktops. If you are
not sure, use a magnet to test whether the cookware type will
work. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the
material type is correct for induction cooking (Figure 1)..

Figure 1: Check pan for magnetic properties

It is recommended to always use heavier high quality stainless
steel cookware on your induction cooktop surface. This will
greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the

ceramic surface.

Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface, espe-
cially if cookware is slid over the ceramic cooktop surface
without being lifted up. Over time sliding any type of cookware
over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter the overall appear-
ance of the cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches will
make cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall
appearance of the cooktop.

Induction Cooktop Features

• When the induction cooktop is turned on, the cooktop

surface remains much cooler than standard ceramic
cooktops.

_The cooking zone may appear to be cool while

turned on and after they have been turned off. But the glass
surface may be hot from residual heat transferred from the
cookware and burns may occur.

• Magnetic detector. The coil sensor automatically detects if

a pan is magnetic. If it is not, the cooking zone will not
activate.

Use Quality Cookware in Good Condition

The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the
Cooking Zone. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware (Figure 2). Be sure to follow all the
recommendations for using cookware.

Figure 2: Check flatness of cookware
Important note:

• Use cookware made with the correct material type for
induction cooking.

• Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat
distribution allowing for more even cooking results.

• The pan size should match the amount of food being
prepared.

Do not let pans boil dry.

This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage,
fusion, or marring that can affect the ceramic cooktop. Do not
use dirty pans with grease buildup. Always use pans that are
easy to clean after cooking.

Do not touch hot cookware or pans directly with

hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands
from burns.

Do not slide cookware across the cooktop

surface. Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of
the ceramic cooktop.

• Pan size detection. The pan detection sensor automatically
adapts the size of cooking zone to the pan sizes in use.

• Efficiency. Induction cooking heats faster while using less
energy. Induction power boils more quickly and simmers
more evenly.

Before Setting Surface Controls

Induction Cookware

The induction cooking zones have pan sensing to let you know
that the cookware is in proper position for cooking. The display
showing the selected power setting will flash on and off if the
pan is not placed properly on the cooking zone. Move the pan
to the center of the zone and the display will stop flashing.

INCORRECT CORRECT

Figure 3: How to set cookware for proper induction cooking

Minimum Pan Size Requirements

Important: Pan bottoms should not extend more than 1/2"

(13mm) beyond outer Cooking Zone (Induction).

Figure 4: Induction cooking zone sizes

W

- Flat bottom and straight

- Curved and warped pans.

sides.

- Tight fitting lids.

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

- Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be

Cookware larger than

cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than

one-half inch or 12mm.

prepared and the size
of the surface element.

- Made of material that
conducts heat well.

- Heavy handle tilts pan.

- Easy to clean.

- Always match pot
diameter to element

size.

- Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on

cooktop.

Important note: If the cookware meets any of these incorrect
conditions, one or more of the cooking zones will not heat
indicated by a flashing power level display. Correct the
problems before attempting to reactivate the cooktop.

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.

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 4).

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.

Before Setting Surface Controls

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 Available Power Level Settings

The cooktop control will display heat levels ranging from Power
Boost (Pb) to Hi to Lo and OFF (Figure 5). The settings between

9.5 and 3.0 (Figure 6) decrease or increase in increments of .5
(1/2). The settings between 2.8 and 1.2 (Figure 6) are Simmer
settings which decrease or increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to
Lo for more precise settings at lower heat levels.

The highest setting Power Boost (Pb) provides the highest
possible power for 10 minutes, and if not changed to a lower
power setting, will automatically lower the power to the HI
setting.

Figure 5: Range from Power Boost (Pb) to Hi setting to Lo and
OFF (blank display)

Sabbath Feature (Sb) Message

The cooktop display windows will show the -- message
whenever the Sabbath feature is active (Figure 8). The oven
control display will show Sab.

When activated, the Sabbath feature locks the cooktop and
only allows oven operation. See "Setting the Sabbath feature
(for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)" on page 30 for
complete instructions.

Figure 8: Display indicating cooktop is locked when oven is set
for Sabbath

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, then zone display will
flash with the last power level setting (Figure 9). If improper
cookware is used, the cooking zones may not heat.

Figure 6: Settings between 9.5 and 3.0 (.5 increments) and
settings between 2.8 and 1.2 (.2 increments)

Hot Element Indicator Message (HE)

After using any of the cooking zones on the
cooktop, the glass surface may be hot from residual heat trans-
ferred from the cookware and burns may occur if surface is

touched.

The control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and
displays the message HE (hot element) warning when the
cooktop is still too hot to touch (Figure 7). The HE 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 7: Hot element indicator

Figure 9: Display will flash if pan is not correctly centered or if
no pan is on the cooking zone

The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated
in "Induction Cookware" on page 9. If the problem or problems
are not corrected, the cooking zone will automatically turn off

after three minutes.

Power Boost Feature

Your induction cooktop is equipped with a power boost (Pb)
feature on each cooking zone. The power boost is used to bring
large quantities of water or food to cooking temperature at the
fastest speed possible. The power boost feature will generate
the highest power for a maximum of 10 minutes, then will
continue to heat at Hi position.

To turn on the power boost feature:
Press ON/OFF for the cooking zone of your choice and press Hi.
To lower the power setting press ko.
To turn off the power boost press ON/OFF.

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Power Sharing

In order to give you more flexibility, your induction cooktop is
equipped with more cooking zones than the number of induction
generators. Each of those generators is assigned to power a
specific cooking zone (Figure 10). Two cooking zones are
assigned to each generator. To be able to give you access to the
highest power ratings, the generator will focus its power onto
only one cooking zone. If you use more than one cooking zone
at high power on the same generator, the generator will need to
share its power to both cooking zones, thus lowering the power
level of one of the cooking zones.

When you are sharing power (cooking in both zones), the last
zone set will cook at the power setting you selected. The other
zone will experience a slight decrease from its power setting if
both zones are set high enough.

To get the highest power output from your cooking zones, cook
with only one cookware per generator. If you need to use most
of your cooking zones at once, start your cooking process on
only one cooking zone within the generator heating section and
then add your second cookware on the second cooking zone
when the first one has already reached its cooking temperature.

Remember to select the power setting last for the cooking zone
you want to maintain.

2 Induction Generators

Operational Noises

The electronics generating the induction fields can produce
some sounds as the cookware is heating. But they do produce
heat at high power level.

A soft-sounding cooling fan activates when the unit is running
multiple cooking zones at once or when a cooking zone is set at
very high power settings.

Any buzzing sound you could hear from your cooktop is not
coming from the electronics but from the cookware you are
using. Here are some causes of this noise:

Most induction-ready cookware are made of several layers
of materials. An encapsulated steel layer is usually used to
harness the induction field and transform it into heat, which
is then transferred to the other materials by radiant energy.
The induction field will cause the steel layer to vibrate
against the other materials in which it is encapsulated. This

is the most common cause of noise from the induction
process. This buzzing only happens at the higher power

level settings. Note that high quality cookware manufac-
turers weld this steel layer in place which lowers or cancel

this noise.

• Light weight cookware may also vibrate. We recommend
using heavy weight quality cookware.

• Cookware with warped bottoms can vibrate on the ceramic
glass surface at high power settings.

4 Cooking Zones

Figure 10: Cooking zone and induction generator locations

The power output of your induction cooktop is
capable of warping an empty pan. Never use the higher power
settings on an empty pan. Even the highest quality cookware is
vulnerable to warping.

• Riveted handles on cookware can also cause buzzing

sounds from the vibrations.

• Solid cast iron and enamelware cookware should not emit

any noise. Top quality cookware made of several layers
should also be relatively quiet.

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Cooktop Lockout (--)

Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being
accidentally turned on. 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 11).

Figure 11: Cooktop lockout indicator
The (--) message will appear in the cooktop display windows

whenever the cooktop lockout feature is active (Figure 12).

Figure 12: 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 oper-

ations.

Home Canning

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 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 1/2
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 two different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause
uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop

to fracture.

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.

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.

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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 I).

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, press ON/OFF.

3. Adjust the power level pressing HI or LO. This will increase

or decrease the power level. Power levels 9.5 through 3.0
decrease and increase by 0.5 increments (1/2). Power levels
from 2.8 to Lo (the lowest power level available) will
increase or decrease in increments of 0.2 (2/10th's).

4. Once cooking is complete, turn the control off and remove

coo kwa re.

Table 1:

Power boost (Pb)

High (&O-Hi)

Medium high (5.0-8.0)

Medium (4.0-5.0)

Medium Low (2.0-4.0)

Low (Lo - 2.0)

Suggested cooking zone power level settings *

Settings

Use to start heating pans that contain
large amounts of food or to bring large

_ans of water to boil

Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling

Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and

gravies or steam vegetables

Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Keep warm, melt, simmer

Type of cooking

Setting Surface Controls

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.

_The suggested power level settings shown in Table I 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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Setting Surface Controls

Cooktop Operational Noises

The electronic processes involved in induction cooking may
create some background noises. You may hear a slight buzzing
sound when cooking on the cooktop. These noises are part of
the induction cooking process and are considered normal.

Some cookware will buzz depending on the construction or base
material. The buzz may be more noticeable if the contents of
the pan are cold. As the pan heats, the noise will decrease. The
noise will also decrease if the power level setting is reduced.

Important note:

When using the induction cooktop, operational noises are more
noticeable while cooking at the Pb level. Very loud noises are
not part of normal induction cooking.

Warm Zone

The purpose of the warm zone is to keep foods at serving
temperatures and to warm oven-safe dishware. Cover all food
on the warm zone with a lid to maintain quality. Always start

with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the warm zone. For
best results when warming pastries or breads, the cover should

have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic
wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be
difficult to remove. Use only dishware, utensils, and cookware
recommended for oven and cooktop use.

To set the warm zone control:

Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not heat cold food

on the warm zone. Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.

The warm zone is radiant heat, but it will not

glow red when it is hot. To avoid possible burns, always use
potholders or oven mitts when moving food to and from the
warm zone because cookware and plates will be hot.

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.

Do not place flammable items (plastic salt and

pepper shakers, spoon holders, plastic wrappings, etc.) on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Pot
holders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too

close to the surface elements.

1.

Place cookware on the warm zone.

2.

Press ON/OFF. The display will show -- and the warm
zone indicator light will turn on. Press kO to set warm zone

to lowest setting ( 1 ). Press HI to toggle to medium ( 2 )or
high ( 3 ). The warm zone levels can be changed by

pressing LO or HI while the warm zone is active.

3. When finished, press ON/OFF to turn the warm zone off.

WARM ZONE Temperature Selection

If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium heat level
and adjust as needed (See Table 2). Most foods can be kept at
serving temperatures by using the medium heat level.

WARM ZONE

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WARM ZONE
indicator liqht

Figure 13: WARM ZONE control set for LO (1)

Table 2: WARM ZONE recommended food settings

Food Item

Breads/Pastries

Casseroles

Dinner Plates with Food

Eggs

Gravies

Meats

Sauces

Soups (cream)

Stews

Vegetables

Fried Foods

Hot Beverages

Soups (liquid)

Heating Level

LO 1 Low)

LO 1 Low)

LO 1 Low)

LO 1 Low)

LO 1 Low)

MED 2 Medium)

MED 2 Medium)

MED 2 Medium)

MED 2 Medium)

MED 2 Medium)

HI 3 High)

HI 3 High)

HI 3 High)

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