Kenmore Pro 79092583517, 79092583516, 79092583515, 79092583514, 79092583513 Owner’s Manual

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Kenmore PRO®

Front Control Electric Range

Estufa eléctrica a control frontal

* = color number, número de color

Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Model/Modelo: 790.9258*

P/N 809126703 Rev. F

Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com

Table of Contents

KENMORE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................2

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

Using proper cookware ............................................................................8

Cookware Material Types ....................................................................... 8

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop .........................................................8

About the Radiant Surface Elements ...................................................... 9

Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights .......................................9

Home Canning ..........................................................................................10

Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 11

Radiant Surface Element Settings .........................................................11

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

Glide Racks ...............................................................................................16

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

Setting Bake ..............................................................................................21

Setting Broil ...............................................................................................22

Setting Convection Bake .........................................................................23

Setting Convection Roast ........................................................................25

Meat Probe ...............................................................................................28

Setting the Sabbath Feature .................................................................30

Clean ..........................................................................................................32

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 34

Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance .........................................34

Cooktop maintenance .............................................................................35

Cooktop Cleaning ....................................................................................35

Caring for Your Porcelain Enameled Glide Rack ..............................37

Replacing the Oven Light .......................................................................38

Removing and Replacing the Oven Door ............................................39

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

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

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

KENMORE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY

WITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

FOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale, a free replacement part will be supplied for a ceramic cooktop that fails due to thermal shock or for a ceramic cooktop heating element that is defective. After the first year from the sale date you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

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 accident or improper operation or maintenance.

3. Discoloration of cooktop surfaces resulting from normal use.

. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

5. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

6. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.

7. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.

8. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

9. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

10. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

11. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.

12. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and two years on a ceramic cooktop and heating elements, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller 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.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Save these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the hazard type.

DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Storage In or On Appliance— Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units. This includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the oven.

Use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or other bulky cloths.

Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer, or lower double oven.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

- 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.

mportant: Indicates installation, operation, maintenance, or valuable information that is not hazard related.

Tip Over Hazard

To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms and grasp the rear edge of the range back. Carefully attempt to title range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward.

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

Range leveling leg

Anti-tip bracket

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip device has been installed to ﬂoor or wall.

• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to ﬂoor or wall when the range is moved.

• Do not operate the range 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

ave these instructions for future reference.

Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers of an oven can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around the oven. The weight of a child on an open over door may cause the oven to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

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.

Wear proper apparel. Loosefitting 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.

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. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.

Do not use water or flour on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda.

DO NOT TOUCH HEATING

ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN - Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns - among these surfaces are (identification of surfaces - for example, oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors).

Read and follow the below

instructions and precautions for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:

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

• Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install in accordance with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1, and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this oven.

• User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the oven.

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Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the oven at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

• Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

ave these instructions for future reference.

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Never modify or alter the construction of an oven by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/ screws, or any other part of the oven.

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Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

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Use care when opening oven door, lower oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you remove or replace food in the oven.

• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. 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.

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Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven in hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all bakeware and utensils before moving the rack.

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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 foil; exposed fat and grease could ignite.

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Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

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Know which knob or keypad controls each surface heating area. Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on. Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware.

• Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select cookware with flat bottoms that match the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items. Using the proper cookware on the cooking zone will improve efficiency.

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Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface elements — To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

• Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings — Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

ave these instructions for future reference.

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Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cook top use.

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

• Improper cookware may break due to sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use.

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Do not use decorative surface burner covers. If an element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOPS

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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.

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Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR RANGE

Before manually cleaning any

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

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Clean the oven regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

• Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing damage and injury.

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Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning hoods.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-CLEANING OVENS

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Clean only the parts listed in this manual. Before using self-clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and bakeware from the oven. Remove oven racks unless otherwise instructed.

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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 oven.

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

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Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

mportant: 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 it requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

ave these instructions for future reference.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid fire hazard or electrical

shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is the correct voltage, is correctly polarized and properly grounded in accordance with local codes. Is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.

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

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 an identification plate. See

Figure 1 for serial plate location.

Model No. __________________________

Serial No. ___________________________

Date of Purchase _____________________

Save sales receipt for future reference.

To locate the serial plate, open the storage drawer (some models) or warmer drawer (some models). The serial plate is attached to the side.

Figure 1: Serial plate location

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Figure 2). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (

Figure 3). For detailed information about the ceramic cooktop,

refer to “Cooktop maintenance” on page 35.

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 and pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (See Aluminum).

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

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

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

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

mportant note:

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

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should be used.

The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both

Figure 2 and

Figure 3.

Figure 2: Testing cookware

Figure 3: Proper cookware placement

• Flat bottom and straight sides.

• Tight ﬁtting lids.

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

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

• Made of material that conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot diameter to element size.

• Curved and warped pans.

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

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

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

Before Setting Surface Controls

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.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/ porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass smoothtop. Any cookware that has rough or dirty bottoms can mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface. Always start with clean cookware.

Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights

Your appliance is equipped with two types of surface control indicator lights that will glow on the control panel — the Element On indicator lights and the Hot Surface indicator lights.

Each surface burner knob has it’s own Element On indicator light, located above the knob, and it will glow when that specific surface knob’s cooking element is on. A glance at these indicator lights is an easy check to ensure that all surface controls are off.

There are two Hot Surface indicator lights, both located on the control panel. One is on the left side, and the other is on the right. Each light corresponds to the three knobs on that side of the panel. It glows whenever any of the three corresponding surface cooking areas heat up and remains on until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate level.

mportant notes:

• Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking elements at the same time unless the utensil is designed for that purpose. This can cause uneven heating results. This can also cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture (for ceramic cooktop models only).

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

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Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Guide.

igure 4: Control panel lights

Before Setting Surface Controls

Types of Cooktop Surface Elements

Your range is equipped with several radiant surface burners, each with a unique wattage rating. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. The patterns on the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element available.

adiant Surface Elements, by Size and Type

• Two 6-inch single radiant elements, located at the right rear and left rear positions. These elements have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop.

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The warmer zone feature is labeled WARM AND READY ZONE and located at the center rear position of the cooktop. It uses one round outline and is designed to keep food warm only. To be used with foods already at serving temperatures.

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The 9-inch TURBO BOIL FLEX radiant element is located at the left front position.

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The 6-, 9-, 12-inch triple element is located at the right front position. It allows the user to set the smaller inner portions as a single element, both the inner and middle positions together, or the inner, middle, and outer portions to heat altogether. This triple element has two knob controls.

Important note:

For units with white glass cooktops, due to high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn 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.

Home Canning

Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.

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

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Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.

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Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.

• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1

inch beyond the surface element markings or burner. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates.

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Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.

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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.

• Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check

with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.

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It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

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Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.

• Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the

units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.

Figure 5: Surface element types

Setting Surface Controls

Radiant Surface Element Settings

The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the surface element power level setting needed for best cooking results.

The suggested settings found in

Table 1 are based when cooking

with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Important notes:

• Do not straddle cookware between two cooking surfaces

unless the cookware is designed specifically for that purpose, such as a griddle.

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

• The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on

a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to

Table 1 for suggested power level settings.

• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then

turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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

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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.

Single Radiant Surface Elements

o operate the single radiant element:

Your range is equipped with two 6-inch single radiant elements, located at the right rear and left rear positions. In addition, the 9-inch TURBO BOIL FLEX radiant element, located at the left front position, acts as a single radiant element.

. Place correctly sized cookware on single radiant surface

element.

2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob in either

direction to the desired setting (Figure 7). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired.

. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element

OFF before removing the cookware.

Table 1: Suggested settings for single, dual, and triple radiant s

urface elements

Settings Type of cooking

High (HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil,

pan broiling

Medium high (5 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

Medium (5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and

gravies or steam vegetables

Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

Low (LO - 2) Keep warm, melt, simmer

1. Simmer & Warm and Keep Warm settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm, such as stews and soups. These settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.

Figure 6: Location of single radiant surface elements

Figure 7: Single surface element control knob

Setting Surface Controls

Triple Radiant Surface Element

o operate the triple radiant element:

The triple element is located at the right front position. It may be set to heat as a 1 (single), 2 (double), or 3 (triple) element burner. This triple element has two knob controls.

. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface

element.

2. Push in and turn the Temperature Knob, located on the far

right of the display, clockwise to begin heating the element.

3. Next, turn the Triple Select Knob, located next to the

Temperature Knob, clockwise to make the desired single, double, or triple burner selection.

mportant note:

You may switch from single, double, or triple setting at any time during cooking. All three portions will adjust to the same power level, as determined by the Temperature Knob in Step 2.

. When cooking is complete, turn both of the control knobs

off before removing the cookware.

Figure 8: Temperature Knob

Figure 9: Triple Select Knob

Figure 10: Triple surface element

Figure 11: Double surface element

Figure 12: Single surface element

Setting Surface Controls

mportant notes:

• For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes

before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

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The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to

Table 1 for suggested power level settings.

• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then

turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant

heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps prevent damage to the ceramic smoothtop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and will occur more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.

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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.

Turbo Boil Flex Element

Your range is equipped with a 9-inch TURBO BOIL FLEX radiant element, located at the left front position. This higher wattage radiant element is best used when bringing larger quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

o operate the Turbo Boil Flex element:

. Place correctly sized cookware on Turbo Boil Flex radiant

surface element.

2. Push in and turn the Turbo Boil Flex surface element control

knob in either direction to the desired setting (

Figure 13).

Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired, ranging from WARM & SIMMER to MED to TURBO BOIL.

3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element OFF before removing the cookware.

Figure 13: Turbo Boil Flex surface element control knob

Figure 14: The Turbo Boil Flex elements

Setting Surface Controls

Warm & Ready Zone

The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone feature to keep cooked foods hot such as vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries, and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. Do not heat cold food with the warmer zone. 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. Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warmer zone.

etting warmer zone control:

Food Poisoning Hazard. Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Foods that can easily spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when finished cooking.

Unlike other radiant surface elements, the warmer zone will not glow red when it is hot. The glass surface may still be hot and burns can occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.

Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/ porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.

1. Place correctly-sized cookware on the Warm & Ready

Zone.

2. Turn the warmer zone control knob clockwise to the On

position. The warmer zone uses a pre-set temperature designed to keep foods at serving temperatures (

Figure 16).

3. When ready to serve, turn the warmer zone control knob to

OFF position. The warmer zone will remain hot until the hot surface indicator light turns off.

mportant notes:

• The warmer zone temperature level may be adjusted at any time when the warmer zone is turned on.

• Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use. Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or aluminum foil can melt onto the cooktop.

Figure 15: Warm & Ready Zone element location

Figure 16: Warm & Ready Zone element control knob

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