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Table of Contents
Wall Oven Warranty ....................................................... 2
Product Record .............................................................. 2
Serial Plate Location ...................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-4
Range Features .............................................................. 5
Before Setting Surface Controls ................................ 6=7
Setting Surface Controls .......................................... 8-11
Surface Cooking ........................................................... 12
Before Setting the Oven Controls ............................... 13
Control Pad Features ................................................... 14
Setting the Clock ..................................................... 15-16
Consumer Defined Control ..................................... 17-18
Setting Oven Controls ............................................ 19=30
Self-Cleaning ........................................................... 31-33
Adjusting the Oven Temperature ................................ 33
General Care & Cleaning ........................................ 34-37
Before You Call ........................................................ 37-38
Protection Agreements ................................................ 39
Sears Service ................................................................ 40
Kenmore Elite 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 and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
For five years from the date of purchase, if the cooktop glass fails due to thermal shock or the cooktop elements are
defective, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free part replacement. After the first year from purchase date, you must
pay the labor cost of part installation.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock.
2. Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance.
3. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
4. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
5. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
6. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
8. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
9. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Product Record
In this space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You will find the model
and serial number printed on the serial plate.
Model No. 790.
Serial No.
Date of purchase
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial number printed on the
serial plate. The serial plate is located as shown.
Please carefully read and save these instructions
This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several
models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on
your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance. 2 Printed in United States
important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No.70 (USA) or CSA C22.1, PART 1 (Canada)-Iatest edition
and local code requirements, install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
Electronic controllers can be damaged by
cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for the first
time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time,
make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above
0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the
power supply.
• In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or
fuse box.
• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and
damage to the appliance. Sears Parts & Repair is the
recommended repair service for this appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by
removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the
product.
• Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is
to be stored or discarded.
Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling down on
the door of this appliance can result in serious injuries and
may also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow
children to climb or play around the appliance.
• All wall ovens can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti4ip bracket packed with
wall oven.
• See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the wall
oven must be secured by properly
installed anti-tip bracket provided
with the wall oven. Refer to the
Installation Instructions for proper
anti=tip bracket installation.
Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not
be stored near surface units. This includes paper, plastic
and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and
towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store
explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.
_Do not use the ovens for storage.
_Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the
appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any :::
part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
THESE SURFACES. Surface units may be hot even though
they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may
become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials
touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the
cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose=fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother
the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
the potholders touch hot heating surface units. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of
pressure may cause the container to burst and result in
injury.
IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the appliance
during a power failure, if power fails, always turn off the
appliance, if the appliance is not turned off and the power
resumes, it will begin to operate again. Once the power
resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
Important
Safety Instructions
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING
YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.
Place a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and then
turn the unit off before removing the pan.
• Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface
heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will
also improve efficiency.
Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend
over adjacent surface units. To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to uninten-
tional contact with the utensil.
• Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat
settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy accumula-
tions that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Glazed cooking utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan
On.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
• Use Care When Opening an Oven Door--Stand to the side of
the appliance 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 Unobstructed. The wall oven is
vented at the upper control panel or at the center trim
depending of the model. Touching the surfaces in this area
when the wall oven is operating may cause severe burns. Also,
do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items near the oven vent.
These items could melt or ignite.
• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool. Remove all utensils from
the rack before removing rack. If rack must be moved while
oven is hot, use extreme caution. Use pot holders and grasp
the rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let pot holders
contact the hot oven element or interior of the oven.
• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan
and grid allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler.
• Do not cover the broiler grid or oven bottom with
aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
• Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth.
Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the
appliance or shut off the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.
• Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil 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.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN MODELS
• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the
appliance listed in this Use & Care Guide. Before using the self-
cleaning cycle of the appliance, remove the broiler pan and any
utensils stored in the appliance.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door gasket isessential
for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move
the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around
any part of the appliance
The health of some birds is extremely
sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle
of any wall oven, Move birds to another well ventilated
room.
iMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS FOR CLEANING
YOUR OVEN
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of
grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods
and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease
to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
• Cleaners/Aerosols--Always follow the manufacturer's
recommended directions for use. Be aware that excess
residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and/or injury.
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently--Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS
• Do not clean or operate a broken cooktop--lf cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
• Clean cooktop glass with caution--If a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp objects.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defects or other productive harm, and requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
Range Features
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Your electric range includes:
1. Electronic Oven Control with Timer
2. Glass Touch Sensitive Control Panel
3. Left Front Element Control & Display
4. Left Rear Element Control & Display
5. Warm & Ready Zone Control & Indicator Light
6. Right Rear Element Control & Display
7. Right Front Dual Element Control & Display
8. Oven Lockout Controls
9. Cooktop Lockout Controls
10. Large One Piece Handle
11. Self-Clean Upper Oven
12. Self-Clean Door Latch
13. Lower Oven Broil Element
14. Oven Interior Light
15. Self-Cleaning Convection Interior Oven
16. Convection Fan Cover
17. Adjustable Oven Rack
18. Large One Piece Handle
19. Full width Oven Door with Large Window
20. Leveling Legs and Anti-Tip Bracket (included)
21.6" Single Radiant Element
22. Warm & Ready Zone Element
23.6" Single Radiant Element
24.9" Turbo Boil Single Radiant Element
25.9"-12" Double Radiant Element
26. Ceramic Glass Smoothtop
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Before Setting Surface Controls
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
(See Figure 1).
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.
Figure 1
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.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
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The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows:
- two 6 inch single radiant elements located at the right and left
rear positions;
- one 9 / 12 inch Double element located at the right front
positions;
- one 9" single Turbo boil radiant element located at the left front
position;
- a Warmer Zone located at the center rear position.
Note: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section
and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care
Guide.
Note: 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 (Refer to
page 12 for correct cookware instructions).
Note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will
turn to a pale 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.
Figure 2
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 ifthe 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.
Before Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature _COOKTOP
The clock (_ pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally
turned ON. This feature will only lock the cooktop.
iNSTRUCTiONS
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON:
1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position.
2. Press and hold _(_ until "CLO" (clock) appears (Figure 1). Continue
holding until a second beep sounds (after 3 seconds). If a triple beep
sounds instead, check all surface elements and turn them to the OFF
position and repeat this step. I_1will appear in the display indicating the
cooktop controls and functions are locked out until the cooktop is
unlocked (See Figure 2).
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFF:
1. Press and hold (_ until "CLO" appears (Figure 3). Continue
until a second beep sounds (after 3 seconds). I_1will disappear from
the display indicating the cooktop may be used normally (Figure 4).
Note: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the Cooktop
Lockout feature. The cooktop will remain locked until the Self-Clean cycle
has completed and the oven door has unlocked. If a power failure occurs
after the Cooktop Lockout has been activated, you must turn OFF the
Cooktop Lockout feature before being able to use the cooktop features
again.
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How the Electronic Surface Element Controls work when the Sabbath feature is ON.
When your Oven Sabbath feature is ON, the Electronic Surface Elements are also in Sabbath mode. This means that
all electronic surface element control displays show "Sb". The surface elements can be used even if the Sabbath
Feature is on.
To turn ON a Surface Element when the Oven Sabbath Feature is active:
With the Sabbath feature active, a surface element will not start heating until 15-30 seconds after you turn it on. The
heat setting you have turned to will not appear in the display because -Sb,, is showing there. Any adjustment to the
heat setting will also take 15 -30 seconds to go into effect.
To turn OFF the Surface Element when the Oven Sabbath Mode is active:
To shut off the surface element while the Sabbath feature is ON, press the ON/OFF button for that element. The
element will immediately turn off without delay.
Note: Refer to the Sabbath Feature section.
Setting Surface Controls
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature provides a digital
display of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop. The ESEC display in
combination with the touch pads is designed to replace conventional control
knobs.
The available ESEC Window Display Settings
The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo
(Figure 6) and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.0 (Figure 2) and 3.0
(Figure 3) decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The settings between
3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.2 (Figure 5) are Simmer settings which decrease or
increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo (Figure 6; lowest Simmer setting) for
more precise settings at lower heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface
Setting Chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are
preparing.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
When using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very
hot. The hot surface indicator light will turn ON when the element is hot enough
to cause burns, and will remain ON until the cooktop has cooled enough to be
safe to touch. Note: The hot surface message can turn ON when the upper
oven is in self-clean mode.
ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - )
The ESEC feature will not operate during a Self-Clean cycle or when the
Cooktop Lockout feature is active. Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is
active, " - - " will appear in all display windows (See Figure 8).
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Figure 6
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ESEC PF message
The ESEC will display briefly the PF message (Figure g) whenever there has
been a power interruption to the appliance. The PF message will disappear by
itself after a few seconds.
Recommended Surface Cooking Settings
Recommended Settings for Single, & Double Surface Elements
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (8.0 - Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (5.0 - 8.0) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (3.0 - 5.0) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2.0 =4.0) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
LOW/SIMMER (Lo - 2.0) Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. The
higher 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.
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Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements
The cooktop has 3 SINGLE radiant surface elements: the RIGHT REAR position
LEFT FRONT position and the LEFT REAR position (Figure 1).
To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
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Touch and hold the pad for the desired element position until a beep
is heard. The display will show " -- "
Note: If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power
the element ON will clear.
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Touch HI _ pad once to turn ON the power level to HI. Touch Lo
pad once for Lo (See Figure 3). The Hot Surface indicator light will turn ON
when the element becomes hot.
.
Each touch of the HI C_ or Lo _ pad will decrease or increase the
power level from 9.0 through 3.0 by .5 increments. Simmer power levels
between 3.0 and 1.2 will decrease or increase by .2 increments. Lo is the
lowest power level available.
Note: The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON.
Figure 1
Right Rear, Left Rear & Right Front
Elements
5. When cooking has been completed touch the pad once to turn the
element OFF.
Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. 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.
Note: The Hot Surface message will remain displayed on the control panel as
long as the element is still hot and will remain ON until the heating surface area
has cooled sufficiently.
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 ifthe
glass surface istouched 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.
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Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
Operating the Dual Surface Element
The cooktop is equipped with a Dual radiant surface
element located at the right front cooktop position (Figure
1). Indicator lights on the control panel at that position are
used to indicate what portions of the Dual radiant element
will heat. The INNER light indicates that only the inner
element will heat (Figure 2). The OUTER light indicates
that both inner and outer elements will heat together
(Figure 3). You may switch between these different
settings at any time during cooking. Figure 1
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To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
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Touch and hold the pad for the Dual element position until a beep
is heard. The display will show " - - ". Note: If no further pads are touched
within 10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear.
3. Select the INNER (Figure 2) or OUTER (both elements) (Figure 3) to heat
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by pressing the _ pad once or twice (Figures 3 & 4 show indicator
lights with OUTER selected). Note: If no element size is chosen when the
dual element is turned ON, the control will default to the inner coil only.
4. Touch HI _-_ pad once to turn ON the power level to HI. Touch Lo
HI
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(_pad once (See Figure 4).
5. Each touch of the HI _ or Lo _ pad will increase or decrease
power levels from g.5 through 3.0 by .5 increments. Simmer power levels
between 3.0 and 1.2 will decrease or increase by .2 increments. Lo is the
lowest power level available.
Note: The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is
ON.
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When cooking has been completed touch the pad once to turn the
entire element OFF.
Each dual surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. The different glow of the 2 elements is normal and doesn't affect heating performance (See Figure 3). 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.
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Note: If no element size is chosen when the dual element is turned ON, the control will default to the inner coil only.
See page 9 for recommended surface cooking settings.
Note: The Hot Surface message will remain displayed on the control panel as long as the element is still hot and will
remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. But 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 aluminum foil or 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.
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Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Zone
The Warm & Ready TM zone radiant element is located at the center rear position
(Figure 1). The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperature. Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates.
Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer
Zone.
The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough
to cause burns. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as
cookware and plates will be hot.
All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain
quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should
have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap or
aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum may melt onto the
surface.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended by the item
manufacturer for oven and cooktop use on the Warmer Zone.
Warmer Zone Temperature Selection
Refer to the Warmer Zone table for recommended heating levels. If a
particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as
needed. Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the
medium level.
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
The control and indicator lights are located on the control panel.
Warmer Zone Settings Table
Food Item Heating Level
Hot Beverages Hi
Fried Foods HI
Vegetables MED
Soups (Cream) MED
Stews MED
Sauces MED
Meats MED
Gravies LO
Eggs LO
Dinner Plates with Food LO
Casseroles LO
Breads/Pastries LO
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1. Touch the ON/OFFpad at the Warmer Zone control position. The Warmer
Zone indicator light will flash. Note: If no further pads are touched within 25 seconds the
request to power the Warmer Zone ON will clear.
2. At the Warmer Zone controls position touch @ once to turn ON the power level for Hi
(see Figure 2) or @ to turn ON the power level for LO (see Figure 5). The Warmer Zone
Indicator light located above the ON/OFF pad will turn on steady.
3. Each touch @ or @ will increase or decrease the power levels. The Warmer
Zone has 5 power levels from Hi (see Figure 2) through MED (see Figure 4) to LO (see
Figure 5). The power level may be adjusted at any time while the Warmer Zone is ON.
4. When it is time to serve food, touch the ON/OFFpad once to turn the Warmer Zone OFF.
The Warmer Zone indicator light will turn OFF (see Figure 3).
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 aluminum foil or 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 or burners.
o HI ._> HI
91D Cb
qlD MED _-_ MED
91D C>
o, LO _-_ LO
Q @
Q Q
ON/OFF ONiOFF
WARMER WARMER
ZONE ZONE
Figure 2 Figure 3
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C-> ¢b
qlD MED ¢ > MED
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Figure 4 Figure 5
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Surface Cooking
Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Correct
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface heating
element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure
1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for
using cookware as shown in Figure 2.
Note: The size
and type of
cookware used
will influence the
setting needed
for best cooking
results.
Figure 1
• Flat bottom and straight
• Tight fitting lids.
o Weight of handle does not
• Pan sizes match the
• Made of a material that
® Easy to clean.
• Always match pot diameter
Cookware Material types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
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 glass 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 above).
STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST iRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN=ENAMEL or=METAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
W
sides.
tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
conducts heat well.
to element surface
diameter.
h3corl_ect
o Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
÷1 I_
• Pan overhangs element by
more than one=half inch.
÷1 I_
• Pan is smaller than
element.
e Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 2
Before Setting the Oven Controls
Air Circulation in the Oven
If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger
cookware as shown.
1 Oven Rack
Multiple Oven Racks
For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot
air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat
to reach around the food.
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