Kenmore Elite 79042800502, 79042800501, 79042800500 Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Cooktop Warranty ........................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................... 3 - 4
Product Record ............................................................... 4
Seria! Plate Location ..................................................... 4
induction Cooktop Features ...................................... 4 - 5
induction Cooktop Display Messages ............................ 6
Before Using the Cooktop ......................................... 7 - 9
Setting Cooktop Controls .......................................... 9 -12
• Operating the Cooking Zones ................................... 9 -10
• Preheat Recommendations .......................................... 10
Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty
OneYear Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4=MY-HOME ®to arrange for free
repair, If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase,
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears wilt NOT pay for:
1, Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags,
2, A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance,
3, A service technician to clean or maintain this product,
4, Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with
the product,
5, Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose,
6, 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,
7, Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product,
o KeepWarm Feature ..................................................... 10
o Minute Timer ................................................................ 11
o Locking the Controls .................................................... 11
• Power Sharing .............................................................. 12
• Operational Noises ....................................................... 12
General Care & Cteaning .............................................. 13
o CooktopCbaning Maintenance .................................... 13
Before You Ca!! ....................................................... 14- 15
Protection Agreements ................................................. 17
Sears Service ................................................. Back Cover
FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For the second through the fifth year from the date of purchase, when installed and operated according to the Installation
Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will supply the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons
listed below, Customer must pay labor cost of installation,
, Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock,
, Cooktop elements if they are defective,
What Sears wilt not cover:
, Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose,
, Damage to the cooktop glass caused by the use of cleaners or utensils other than the recommended cleaning cream
and tools,
, Damage to the cooktop glass caused by hardened spills of sugary materials (including starches from vegetables or
pastas) or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Use & Care Guide,
, Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance,
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 limitations on the duration of implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation 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,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Printed in United States
important Safety instructions
Read aH instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols & instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols & follow al! instructions given.
This unit 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
installation, This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance 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 encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
oReorient or relocate the receiving antennae,
oincrease the distance between the unit and receiver,
oConnect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected,
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 electromagnetic
field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar
medical device, it would be advisable to consult your Doctor
or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer
about you rparticular situation,
o Remove al! tape and packaging wrap before using
the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to
play with packaging material,
o Proper installation. Be sure your appliance is
properJy installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with National EJectrica!
Code ANSI/NFPA No.7Oqatest edition and JocaJ
code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance,
Sears Parts & Repair is the recommend qualified
technician and an authorized repair service, Know how to
disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency,
, User Servicing. Do not repair or repJace any part of
the appliance untess specifically recommended in
the manuaJs. All other servicing should be done only by
a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to the appliance,
o Never modify or aJter the construction of an
appliance by removing panets, wire covers or any
other part of the product.
o Storage on AppJiance. FJammabJe materials should
not be stored near or on the cooking surface. 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 to children
in the cabinets above the appliance.
, Do not Jeave children alone. Children shouJd not be
teft aJone 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 COOKING ZONES OR
AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES. Cooking Zones may be
hot from residual heat even though they are dark in color. :
Areas near the Cooking Zones 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.
_v_ Never use your appliance for warming or
heating a room.
oWear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appJiance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces,
o Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother
the fire with a pan tid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemicaJ or foam-type extinguisher.
o When heating fat or grease, watch it cJosety. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot,
o Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp pothoMers 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,
o Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
mMPORTANT mNSTRUOTmONS FOR USING
YOUR mNDUOTmON COOKTOP
o Know which touch key pads controls each surface of
the Cooking Zones.
o Clean the appJiance regularJy to keep aH parts free of
grease that couM 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
o Use Proper Pan Size, This appliance is equipped with one
or more COOKING ZONES of different sizes, Sebct
utensils having fiat bottoms large enough to cover the
Cooking Zones, The pan detection sensors will not allow the
affected Cooking Zone to operate without a pan present,
o Utensi! Handles Should BeTurned Inward and Should
Not Extend Over Adjacent Cooking Zones, To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of fiammabb materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
o Never Leave Prepared Food on the Cooking Zones
Unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, ora pan that has boiled dry may
o Protective Liners, Do not use aluminum foil to line any
part of the cooktop, Only use aluminum foil as
recommended after the cooking process, if used as a cover
to be placed over the food, Any other use of aluminum foil
may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or short circuit,
o 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,
o 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,
FOR CERAMIC COOKTOP ONLY
o Do Not CJean 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,
o Ctean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, becareful to avoid
a steam burn, Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes
if applied to a hot surface,
o Do Not Place Not Cookware on Cold Cooktop Gtass.
This could cause glass to break,
o Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface. They may
scratch the ceektop surface,
o Do not bt pans boit dry. This may cause permanent
damage inthe form of breakage, fusion, or marring that can
affect the ceramic-glass cooktop, (This type of damage is
net cove red by you rwarranty),
mMPORTANT SAFETY NOTmCE
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
(See seriaJ plate Jocation illustration beJow)
Model No, 790.
Serial No,
Date of Purchase:
READ AND SAVE THESE mNSTRUCTmONS°
Save your sa_es 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 ceektop,
Please see the illustration for exact location, Remember to
record the serial number BEFOR EINSTALLATION of the
coektop (See Product Record above),
Serial plate is located under
the burner box of cooktop.
induction Cooktop Features
A COOLER COOKTOP - A unique feature of the Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or OFF, the cooktop surface
remains cooler than standard ceramic coektops,
The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF, The gJass
surface may be HOT from residual heat transfered from the cookware and burns may occur,
MAGNETIC DETECTOR - The coil sensor automatically detects whether the pan is magnetic and eliminates accidental
"tum-ONs,"
PAN SIZE DETECTION - The pan recognition sensor automatically detects and adapts the Cooking Zones to the pan sizes
in use,
EFFICIENT - induction cooking heats faster while using less energy, induction power levels are quick to boil and when
induction Cooktop Features
READ THESE mNS.FRUC.FmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USmNG THE mNDUC.FmONCOOK'FOP
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Fig2.
1, Left Rear Cooking Zone,
2, Left Front Cooking Zone,
3, Right Roar Cooking Zone,
4, Right Front Cooking Zone,
5, Left Rear Cooking Zone ControU Pads,
6, Left Front Cooking Zone Control Pads,
7, Right Rear Cooking Zone ControUPads,
8, Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads,
9, Main Cooktop Controls (See Fig 2),
10, Cooktop Power Key Pad (See p, 6),
11, Cooktop Power Undicator Light (See p, 6),
Fig 1.
Fig&
12, Keep Warm Setting Key Pad (See pages 6 & 10),
13, ControUs Lock Key Pad (See pages 6 & 11),
14, ControUsLockout Undicator Light (See pages 6 & 11),
15, Minute Timer Setting Up/Down Arrow Key Pads (See p,11),
16, Minute Timer LED (dispUays up to 99 minutes - (See p, 11),
17, Cooking Zone ON/OFF Key Pad (for each Cooking Zone),
18, Cooking Zone ON/OFF Indicator Light (for each Cooking Zone),
19, Cooking Zone UpArrow Power Key Pad (for each Cooking Zone),
20, Cooking Zone Down Arrow Power Key Pad (for each Cooking Zone),
21, Cooking Zone Power Level LED (for each Cooking Zone),
induction Cooktop Display Messages
LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Main Contro_
CONTROLS LOCK ° This feature allows the cooktop to be UockedonUywhen the cooktop is
switched to OFR Touch and hoUdthe LOCK key pad for 5 seconds. A beep wHUsound and the
Lock indicator Hght wHUgUow(Fig. 5). Once Uocked,no other dispUayswHUgUowand no Cooking
Zones wHUactivate. To turn the ControUsLock OFF, touch and hoUdthe LOCK key pad for 5
seconds. A beep wHUsound, the Lock indicator HghtwHUturn OFF (Fig. 4) and the cooktop may
Fig,4 Fig.5 be used normally (See p. 11 for more
COOKTOP POWER -The Cooktop POWER key pad activates the entire Cooktop. Topower
the cooktop, touch and hold the POWER key pad for 2 seconds. A beep will sound and the
Power LED will glow (See Fig. 7). The cooktop will be in a ready mode for 10 seconds. If no
Fig, 8 Fig. 7
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Fig, lO Fig, ll
Fig. 12 Fig,13
POWER LEVEL SETTINGS - The Cooking Zones have four separate Power Level LEDs. Once active, the
Cooking Zones will provide 15 Power Levels to choose from. These include I (Fig. 12), 8, 3, _, 5, 5, ?, 8, 9;
including precise half-increment Cooking Zone Power Levels of 2. (2.5), 3. (3.5), ft. (4.5), 5. (5.5) and 5.
(6.5; See Fig. 14). The highest setting of Por"Power Boost" provides 125% power level for 10 minutes
Fig. 14
(See Fig. 13). Each key pad touch (or just holding down the Power Level key pad) will scroll through all the
available power levels for any Cooking Zone quickly (See pages 9-11 for complete instructions).
other key pads are touched the Cooktop Main POWER will turn OFF automatically. To turn the
Main Power OFF touch and hold the Main POWER key pad for 1 second. A beep will sound
and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF (See Fig. 6).
Errors Codes EO0thru Ell =The control displays Ein Cooking Zones LEDs (Fig. 8) and digits
in Main Control LED (Fig. 9) together showing an error code. For sen'ice call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME@ (See back cover of this manual).
LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Zone Controls
COOKING ZONE ON/OFF PAD - Each of the four Cooking Zones have separate ON/OFF key
pads. Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop, touch the
corresponding Cooking Zone ON/OFF key pad once to active the Cooking Zone needed. 0 will
appear in the LED display. If the corresponding UP/DOWN Arrow key pad is not touched within
5 seconds, the request to turn the Cooking Zone ON will cancel and the Cooktop Main Power
will turn OFF. To set a Cooking Zone power level touch the corresponding Cooking Zone UP or
DOWN Arrow key pad once. The Cooking Zone ON/OFF Indicator Light will glow (Fig. 11). To
turn OFF a Cooking Zone, touch the Cooking Zone ON/OFF key pad once. The Cooking Zone
Indicator Light will turn OFF (Fig. 10).
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
RESIDUAL HEAT - Once any Cooking Zone has been used for cooking and turned OFF, and if the cooktop
surface temperature on any of the Cooking Zones is still too HOT, H (See Fig, 15) will appear in the LED
display for the affected Cooking Zone, The H will continue to display if the temperature is still too HOT,
The Cooking Zones may appear to becool while turned ON and after they have been turned
OFF, The gJass surface may be HOT from residual heat transfered from the cookware and burns may
Occur,
KEEP WARM - Use the WARM (or LOW) key pad to activate the Warm setting for any of the Cooking
Zones. The ON/OFF key pad for the desired Cooking Zone must be activated first, then touch the WARM
key pad located in the Cooktop Main Control area once to set. L (LOW) should appear in the corresponding
Cooking Zone LED (See Fig. 16 & page 10for complete information).
PAN DETECTION -Aii four Cooking Zones wiii provide a Pan Detection message, if a Cooking Zone is turned
ON and no pan is detected for the Cooking Zone, the pan has been moved or if the pan is not centered
correctly or if the pan is not made of magnetic material, F(See Fig, 17) will appear in the affected Cooking
Zone LED display,
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