Kenmore Elite 91144034100, 91144039100, 91144033100, 91144032100 Owner’s Manual

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36" Radiant

Electric Coektop

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Models, Modelos 911.44032.#44033./44034/44039 / o°

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229c4020P258-1 (SR-10457)

Sears, Roebuck and Co°,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U°S.A.

www.sears,com

ELECTRICRADIANT COOKTOP

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Cooktop Safety ................. 3-4

Protecting the Cooktop ........... 5

Features of Your Cooktop ......... 6

Removal of Packaging Tape, 6

Cooking Zones ....................... 7

Hot Cooktop indicator Light ..... 7

Cooking Utensils and Woks ..... 7

Home Canning Tips .................. 7

Checking Your Coo!<ware ........ 8

Cookware Performance .......... 8

Radiant Coils ................. 8

Temperature Limiter ............... 8

Control Settings ................... 8

Dual Cooking Zones .......... 9

Surface Warmer .................. 9

Bridge Surface Unit ........... 10

Glass-Ceramic Cooktop ..... t 1-13

Cleaning ..................... ! 1-12

General Information ........ 11

Precautions .............................. t 3

Control Knobs ..................... 13

Before Calling for

Service ......................... 14-I 5

Warranty ........................... 16

Consumer Service

Numbers ............................ 32

For your convenience and future reference, please write down your model

and serial numbers in the space provided. They are located on a tag

underneath the cooktop.

MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using gas or electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be

followed, including the following:

• NEVER HEAT unopened food containers Pressure buildup can

cause the container to burst and cause injury.

o NEVER LEAVE containers of fat or

IMPORTANT: To ensure safety for yourself, family, and home, please

read your Use and Care Guide

carefully Keep it handy for reference.

Pay close attention to Safety Sections. BE SURE your appliance is installed

and grounded by a qualified

technician. o DO NOT leave children alone or

unattended near an appliance in use

° TEACH CHILDREN not to play

with controls or any part of the appliance, and not to sit, climb, or

stand on any part of the appliance.

• CAUTION: NEVER STORE items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance Children climbing on the appliance could

be seriously injured

• KEEP THIS book for later use

° NEVER USE your appliance for

warming or heating the room

° NEVER TRY to repair or replace

any part of the appliance unless instructions are given in this guide. All other work should be done by a

qualified technician

° ALWAYS KEEP combustible wail

coverings, curtains, dishcloths, towels, potholders and other linens a safe distance from the appliance.

drippings on your cooktop

° ALWAYS KEEP cooking zones

free from things that will burn Food, wooden utensils, and grease buildup could catch fire.

Plastic utensils could melt and canned foods could explode, Your

appliance should never be used as a storage area.

° ALWAYS KEEP your appliance

clear of things that will burn (gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids),

- NEVER TRY to clean a hot surface, Some cleaners produce noxious fumes, and wet cloths or sponges

could cause steam burns

° NEVER WEAR loose-fitting clothing

when using your appliance,

° NEVER USE a towel or other bulky

cloth as a pothotder Make sure the

potholder is dry, Moist potholders

and wet cloths or sponges could cause steam burns DO NOT let

potholders touch hot cooking zones,

• DO NOT touch cooking zones or

surfaces near them These may be hot enough to cause burns even

though they are dark in color, During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or flammable materia!

contact the cooking zones until they have had time to cool,

SAFETY

° ONLY certain kinds of glass or

ceramic cookware can be used for cooktop cooking. Make sure

the cookware you choose to use

is designed for cooktop cooking

without breaking due to the sudden temperature change..

oALWAYS USE care when

touching cooking zones. They will retain heat after the cooktop

has been turned off..

- COOKWARE USED for cooktop cooking should be flat on the

bottom and large enough to cover the heating zone being

used.. Undersized utensils expose the heating zone and

may result in direct contact or ignition of clothing. The

proper-size utensil will also improve efficiency.

* NEVER LEAVE cooking zones

unattended at high settings.. Boilovers result in smoking or greasy spills which could

catch fire.

, NEVER cook on a broken

cooktop; cleaning solutions and spillage could penetrate it and

create the risk of electrical shock or fire. Contact a qualified

technician for repairs.

° ALWAYS TURN utensil handles

inward and away from other cooking zones to reduce the risk

of burns, ignition, unintended

contact and spillage..

NEVER use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

CLEAN ventilating hoods frequently Do not allow grease

to accumulate on the hood or filter.

WHEN PREPARING flaming foods under the hood, turn the ventilation fan on.

USE extreme caution when moving a pan of hot fat.. Wait

until the fat is cool.

READ AND UNDERSTAND

THiS INFORMATION NOW!

Be sure everyone in your home knows what to do in case of fire.

Never use water on a grease

fire; it will only spread the flames.

COOKTOP GREASE FIRE: Never pick up a flaming pan...

1. Turn off the surface elements,

2. Smother the flame with a tightly fitting lid, use baking soda, or

use a dry chemical, foam or halon-type extinguisher,.

OFERATION

PROTECTINGTHE.COOgTOP

o DO NOT slide cookware across

your cooktop

,, DO NOT use a dishtowel or sponge

to clean or wipe your cooktop

,, DO NOT use scouring powders or

plastic, nylon, or meta! cleaning pads onyour cooktop

o DO NOT apply your cooktop

cleaning creme to the cooktop

surface if the surface is hot

• REAl:) the instruction label on the cooktop cleaning creme bottle

before attempting to clean the surface of your cooktop

o AFTER cleaning the cooktop

surface, be sure to wipe off any residue that may be left from the

creme with a dry paper towel

,, FOR MAJOR spills, turn the surface

control knob to OFF Use a dry paper towe! to wipe up spill, then

use a razor scraper (held with a

potholder) at a45 ° angle against the

surface of the cooktop to scrape

remaining spill from the hot cooking

zone,

_ AUT'IION.. When

Surface Indicator light will remain lit until the cooktop

surface has cooled to approximately 1 50°F.

The glass ceramic surface will retain heat after the

indicator light goes out. Use caution until the

cooktop surface has had

time to cool.

the surface controls are turned off, the Hot

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Sugar spills (such as jellies, fudge,

candy syrups) ormelted plastic can cause pitting of thecooktop surface

unless thespill isremoved while it isstill hot Special care should betaken when

removinghotsubstances Followtheseinstructions carefully and

removesoi! while spill is hot

1. Turn offall surface units Remove hot pans

Wearing an oven mitL a. Use the razor scraper to move

the spill to a cool area on the cooktop

b. Removethe spill with paper

towels

3. Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface ofthe cooktop

has cooled

o 130NOT cook directly on the

surface of the glass

° DO NOT use the cooktop as a

cutting board

4. Don't use the surface units again until all of the residue has been

completely removed,

NOTE: if pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred,

the cooktop glass will have to be

replaced in this case, service will be necessary

OPERATION

FEATURESOF YOURCOOKTOP

Cooking Zones

5 Removable Unit On Hot Surface Dual Cooking

Cooktop Indicator Light Indicator Light Zone Control Knobs

Surface Warmer Glass Cook"top

To remove the adhesive residue left from packaging tape and labels, use household dishwashing liquid, mineral oil, or cooking oil+ With a soft cloth, rub into the area and allow to soak, Rinse and dry well Repeat procedure using an appliance polish to ensure no damage is done to the cooktop This should be

done before the cooktop is turned on for the first time. The adhesive cannot be removed once the cooktop has heated,

OPERATION

Radiant CooktopCooking

Before using your new radiant

cooktop, clean it with the Cooktop Cleaning Creme ® This will leave a

protective coating NOTE: On models with white

glass-ceramic, it is normal for the surface to appear discolored when

cooking zones are hot. This is temporary and wil! disappear "as

the glass cools

The cooking zones are shown by

the outline on the glass. Each cooking zone is turned on by the

knob matching that zone's location (for example, the right front knob

controls the right front zone)

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at .your local retail store

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

1. Be sure the canner is centered over the zones

2. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom

A Hot Cooktop Indicator Light will glow when surface temperature exceeds 150°F, and will remain on until the surface has cooled to

approximately 150°F

Use pans and woks that are flat on the

bottom. The size of the pan should be the same size as the zone used when

cooking.

Pans should be flat on bottom,

3. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are

available from manufacturers such as Ball ®and Kerr ®, and the

Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

Use caution, while canning, to prevent burns from steam or heat

OPERATION

RadiantCooktopCooking

know if your If you don't

cookware is flat on the

bottom, try this test Turn your pan upside down on the countertop, and

place the edge of a ruler flat against the surface of the pan Rotate the ruler in a full circle, CheCking as you

turn for any space between the two

surfaces The bottom of the pan and

the edge of the ruler should fit flush against each other all the way

across

Stainless Steel: Highly recommended

for use with your new cooktop.

Especially good with a clad bottom

Aluminum: Heavyweight aluminum

cookware recommended.

Cast Iron: Cast-iron cookware that

is completely covered with porcelain

enamel is recommended. Cast iron

that is not covered with porcelain

enamel may scratch the glass-ceramic

surface of the cooktop 1.

Copper Bottom: Has good

performance, but it can leave a residue

on the cooktop surface if allowed to

boil dry.

Glass-Ceramic or Stoneware: Usable.

Check for rough edges or burrs, which 2.

may scratch the cooktop surface.

When the knobs are turned on, coils beneath the glass radiate heat through the glass to the cooking

utensil It will take a few moments for the coils to heat; as they do, a red

glow can be seen below the surface

of the cooktop (on all zones except the warmer zone).

Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot

The temperature limiter may cycle the

units off for a time if:

o The pan boils dry.

• The pan bottom is not flat, o The pan is off center

o There is no pan on the unit

MED

For quick starts, such as bringing water to a boil

For stow boil and sauteing

For steaming foods or keeping cooked foods at serving temperature

Push down to turn the knob

numbers for desired heat.

Setonorbotwe :

The Unit On Indicator Light will glow when any cooking zone is activated

OPERATION

RadiantCooktopCooking

The right front element has two

cooking zones:

To use the dual cooking zones:

To use the small 6" zone, push in and

turn the cooktop control knob in the counter-clockwise direction to your

desired setting

To use the large 9" zone, push in and turn the cooktop control knob in the

clockwise direction to your desired setting

The surface warmer is used to keep

hot, cooked food warm, Always start with hot food Placing uncooked or

cold food on the surface warmer could result in food-borne illness.

For best results, foods placed on the surface warmer should be covered

with aluminum foil or a lid, When warming pastries or breads, vent

the cover to allow excess moisture to escape. Do not cover food with

6" Zone

plastic wrap, Plastic may melt on the glass-ceramic surface

When using the surface warmer,

use only cookware or dishes that are recommended for cooktop usage

Cookware and dishes will become hot

when placed on the surface warmer

Always use potholders when removing food from the surface warmer,

Warmer

To use the surface warmer:

Push in and turn the cooktop control knob in the clockwise direction to your desired setting, You can set the knob on or between HI, MED, or LO The Power Level

that you need will depend on the amount and type of food, the starting temperature

of the food, the utensil used for the food, and the length of the holding time,

WARMER GUIDE SETTING FOOD

(Low) Bread/Pastries (Low) Chocolate

(Medium) Sauces, Stews,

Cream Soups

(Medium) Vegetables (High) Soups (liquid)

(High) Tea or Coffee NOTE: The surface warmer will not

glow red like the cooking elements,

OPERATION

RadiantCooktopCooking

The surface unit on the left side of your cooktop is designed to let you

heat all parts of a large utensil that is too large to fit on one surface unit

The Bridge Surface Unit is made up of a front section, a middle section, and a rear section, You can heat all

sections at once, or the front and rear section separately when cooking with

normal-size utensils

To use the bridge surface unit: Push in and turn

the left front ,.o,. surface unit control

knob in the clockwise direction

to your desired setting This will

allow you to heat the front and

middle sections of the Bridge Surface Unit,

To use only the left front surface unit F,_

without the middle section, push in

and turn the left front surface unit control knob in the

counter-clockwise direction to your

desired setting Use the left rear control knob to

heat the rear section of the Bridge Surface Unit,

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