Kenmore 790.4280 User manual

INDUCTIONCOOKTOP
Use & Care Guide
CUBIERTADE INDUCCIÓN
Manual del Usuario
Models, Modelos 790.4280*
*= Color number, número de color
318200629Rev. C (0711)www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Table of Contents
Cooktop Warranty........................................................... 2
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ...................... 3 - 4
Product Record ............................................................... 4
Serial Plate Location ..................................................... 4
Induction Cooktop Features...................................... 4 - 5
Induction Cooktop Display Messages............................ 6
Before Using the Cooktop ......................................... 7 - 9
Setting Cooktop Controls ..........................................9 -12
• OperatingtheCookingZones ...................................9-10
• PreheatRecommendations ..........................................10
• KeepWarmFeature.....................................................10
• MinuteTimer ................................................................ 11
• LockingtheControls .................................................... 11
• PowerSharing..............................................................12
• OperationalNoises.......................................................12
General Care & Cleaning..............................................13
• CooktopCleaningMaintenance ....................................13
Before You Call .......................................................14 - 15
Protection Agreements .................................................17
Sears Service................................................. Back Cover
Printed in United States
Kenmore Elite 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

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• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using
the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to
playwithpackagingmaterial.
• 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-latest edition and local
code requirements. Install only per installation
instructionsprovidedinthe literature package forthis
appliance.
• 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
anddamagetothe appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any
other part of the product.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should
not be stored near or on the cooking surface. This
Read all 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 all instructions given.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions
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. Theselimits are designedtoprovide reasonable
protectionagainstharmful interference inaresidential
installation. This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequencyenergy and,if not installed and used in accor-
dancewith the instructions,may causeharmful interference
toradio communications. However thereisno guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
thisunit does causeharmful interference toradio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the unit
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interferencebyone or moreof the followingmeasures:
•Reorientorrelocate the receivingantennae.
•Increasethe distancebetween the unitand receiver.
•Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical
deviceshould exercise cautionusing or standingnear an
induction unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic
fieldmay affectthe workingof the pacemaker or similar
medicaldevice. It wouldbe advisableto consult your Doctor
orthepacemaker or similarmedical device manufacturer
aboutyour particular situation.
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
orneartheappliance.Flammablematerialsmayexplode
andresult in fireorpropertydamage.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above the appliance.
• 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.
DONOTTOUCHCOOKINGZONESOR
AREASNEARTHESESURFACES.CookingZonesmaybe
hotfrom residualheat even though they are dark incolor.
Areasnearthe Cooking Zonesmay become hot enoughto
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.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating a room.
• 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.
• 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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP
• Know which touch key pads controls each surface of
theCookingZones.
• 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 on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in
thefan couldcatch fire.When flaming food under the hood,
turnfanon.Refertohoodmanufacturer'sinstructionsfor
cleaning.
SearsParts & Repair is the recommend qualified
technicianand an authorizedrepairservice. Know howto
disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

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• UseProperPanSize.Thisapplianceisequippedwithone
or more COOKING ZONES of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
CookingZones.Thepandetectionsensorswillnotallowthe
affectedCookingZonetooperatewithoutapanpresent.
• UtensilHandlesShouldBeTurnedInwardandShould
Not Extend Over Adjacent Cooking Zones. To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.
• Never Leave Prepared Food on the Cooking Zones
Unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spilloversthatmayignite,orapanthathasboileddrymay
meltorbecomedamaged.
• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any
part of the cooktop. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended afterthecookingprocess,ifusedasacover
tobeplaced over thefood.Any other use ofaluminumfoil
may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or short circuit.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensilsaresuitableforrangetopservicewithoutbreaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer'srecommendationsforcooktopuse.
• Ventilatinghood.Theventilatinghoodaboveyourcooking
surface should be cleaned frequently, so the grease from
cookingvapors does not accumulateon the hoodorfilter.
FOR CERAMIC COOKTOP ONLY
• Do Not Clean 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.
• Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is
usedtowipespillsonahotcookingarea,becarefultoavoid
asteamburn.Somecleanerscanproduceharmfulfumes
if applied to a hot surface.
• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass.
This could cause glass to break.
• Donotslidepansacrossthecooktopsurface. Theymay
scratch the cooktop surface.
• Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause permanent
damageintheformofbreakage,fusion,ormarring thatcan
affecttheceramic-glasscooktop. (Thistypeofdamageis
notcoveredbyyourwarranty).
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxicEnforcement
Actrequires the Governorof California topublish alist of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth
defectsorotherproductiveharm,andrequiresbusinesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
Important Safety Instructions
ACOOLER COOKTOP -Auniquefeature of the Induction Cooktopis whether turnedON or OFF, the cooktopsurface
remainscooler than standard ceramic cooktops.
The Cooking Zones mayappear tobe cool whileturned ONand afterthey have been turned OFF. The glass
surface may be HOT fromresidual heattransfered fromthe cookwareand burns may occur.
MAGNETIC DETECTOR -The coilsensor automatically detectswhether the panis magneticand eliminates accidental
“turn-ONs.”
PAN SIZE DETECTION -The pan recognition sensor automaticallydetectsand adapts the Cooking Zones to the pansizes
in use.
EFFICIENT -Induction cooking heatsfaster whileusing less energy. Inductionpower levels arequick toboil and when
simmering.
Induction Cooktop Features
790.
Product Record
(See serial plate location illustration below)
ModelNo. _____________________________________
SerialNo. _____________________________________
DateofPurchase: _______________________________
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Save 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 under the cooktop.
Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to
recordtheserialnumberBEFOREINSTALLATIONofthe
cooktop(SeeProductRecordabove). Serial plate is located under
the burner box of cooktop.

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1. LeftRear Cooking Zone.
2. LeftFront Cooking Zone.
3. RightRear Cooking Zone.
4. RightFront Cooking Zone.
5. LeftRear Cooking ZoneControl Pads.
6. LeftFront Cooking Zone Control Pads.
7. RightRear Cooking ZoneControl Pads.
8. RightFront Cooking Zone Control Pads.
9. Main Cooktop Controls (See Fig 2).
10. Cooktop Power Key Pad (See p. 6).
11. Cooktop PowerIndicator Light (See p. 6).
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE INDUCTION COOKTOP
12. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad (See pages 6 & 10).
13. Controls Lock Key Pad (See pages 6 & 11).
14. Controls Lockout Indicator Light (See pages 6 & 11).
15.MinuteTimerSetting Up/DownArrow KeyPads (Seep.11).
16. Minute Timer LED (displays up to 99 minutes - (See p. 11).
17.CookingZone ON/OFF KeyPad (for each CookingZone).
18.CookingZone ON/OFF Indicator Light(foreachCooking Zone).
19.CookingZone UpArrowPowerKey Pad (foreachCooking Zone).
20.CookingZone DownArrowPower Key Pad(foreachCooking Zone).
21.CookingZonePowerLevelLED (for each Cooking Zone).
10
11
1213
14
15
16 17
18
1920
21
3
1
4
2
MainCooktopControls CookingZoneControls
(at 4 locations)
Fig1.
Fig2.
9
9
56 78
5678
Fig3.
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Induction Cooktop Display Messages
LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Main Control
LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Zone Controls
Fig.4 Fig.5
Fig.6 Fig.7
Fig.8 Fig.9
Fig.10 Fig.11
Fig.12 Fig.13
Fig.14
Fig.15
Fig.16
Fig.17
CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked only when the cooktop is
switched to OFF. Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 5 seconds.Abeep will sound and the
Lock indicator light will glow (Fig. 5). Once locked, no other displays will glow and no Cooking
Zones will activate.To turn the Controls Lock OFF, touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 5
seconds.Abeep will sound, the Lock indicator light will turn OFF (Fig. 4) and the cooktop may
be used normally (See p. 11 for more instructions).
COOKTOPPOWER -The Cooktop POWERkey pad activates theentire Cooktop.Topower
the cooktop, touch and hold the POWER key pad for 2 seconds.Abeep will sound and the
Power LED will glow (See Fig. 7). The cooktop will be in a ready mode for 10 seconds. If no
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. Abeep will sound
and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF (See Fig. 6).
Errors Codes E00 thru E11 - The control displays EE
EE
Ein Cooking Zones LEDs (Fig. 8) and digits
inMain Control LED(Fig.9) together showingan error code.Forservice call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME® (Seeback cover of this manual).
COOKING ZONE ON/OFF PAD -Eachof the four CookingZones have separateON/OFF key
pads. Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop, touch the
corresponding CookingZone ON/OFFkey padonce to activethe CookingZone needed. 00
00
0will
appear in the LED display. If the corresponding UP/DOWNArrow key pad is not touched within
5 seconds, the request to turn the Cooking Zone ON will cancel and the Cooktop Main Power
willturn OFF.Toset aCooking Zone powerlevel touch thecorresponding CookingZone UPor
DOWNArrow key padonce.The CookingZone ON/OFF Indicator Light willglow (Fig. 11).To
turnOFF a CookingZone, touch theCooking Zone ON/OFFkey pad once.The Cooking Zone
Indicator Light will turn OFF (Fig. 10).
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, HH
HH
H(See Fig. 15) will appear in the LED
display for the affected Cooking Zone. The HH
HH
Hwill continue to display if the temperature is still too HOT.
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. LL
LL
L(LOW) should appear in the corresponding
CookingZone LED (SeeFig. 16 &page 10 forcomplete information).
PAN DETECTION -All fourCooking Zones willprovide a PanDetectionmessage. If aCooking Zone isturned
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, FF
FF
F(See Fig. 17) will appear in the affected Cooking
ZoneLEDdisplay.
POWER LEVEL SETTINGS -The Cooking Zoneshavefourseparate Power LevelLEDs.Onceactive, the
Cooking Zones will provide 15 Power Levels to choose from. These include 11
11
1 (Fig. 12),22
22
2, 33
33
3,44
44
4,55
55
5,66
66
6,77
77
7,88
88
8,99
99
9;
including precise half-increment Cooking Zone Power Levels of 2.2.
2.2.
2. (2.5), 3.3.
3.3.
3. (3.5), 4.4.
4.4.
4. (4.5), 5.5.
5.5.
5. (5.5) and 6.6.
6.6.
6.
(6.5; See Fig. 14). The highest setting of PP
PP
P or “Power Boost” provides 125% power level for 10 minutes
(See Fig. 13). Each key pad touch (or just holding down the Power Level key pad) will scroll through all the
availablepowerlevels for anyCooking Zone quickly (Seepages9-11 forcomplete instructions).
The Cooking Zonesmay appear tobe cool whileturned ON andafter they havebeen turned
OFF. The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transfered from the cookware and burns may
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Before Using the Cooktop
USE THE CORRECT COOKWARE TYPE -Themagnetic CookingZonesensors
locatedbelow the cooktopsurface requirethe use ofcookware made with magnetic
material in order to start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones.
Whenpurchasing pans, lookfor cookware specificallyidentified by themanufacturer
for use with Induction cooktops. If your not sure, use a magnet to test whether the
cookware type will work. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the material
type is correct for Induction cooking (See Fig. 18).
Minimum Pan Size Requirements for each Cooking Zone
Fig. 19
It is recommended to always use heavier high quality stainless steel cookware on your Induction Cooktop surface. This will
greatlyreduce thepossibility of developing scratches onthe ceramic surface.
Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface, especially if cookware is slid over the ceramic cooktop surface
withoutbeing lifted up.Over timesliding ANY type ofcookware over theceramic cooktopwill likely alterthe overall appear-
anceof the cooktop.Eventually thebuildup of scratcheswill make cleaningthe surfacedifficult and degradethe overall
appearanceofthe cooktop.
LeftRear
Cooking
Zone
LeftFront
CookingZone RightRear CookingZone Right
FrontCookingZone
NOTE: Pan bottom should not
exceed 1/2” (13mm) from outer
Cooking Zone (Induction) rings
USE THE CORRECT SIZE COOKWARE -The4CookingZones available on theInductionCooktoprequire a MINIMUM pan
size to be used at each location (Fig. 19). The inner ring of each Cooking Zone is your guide to the correct MINIMUM pan
size. The pan bottom must FULLY cover the inner ring for proper cooking to occur.
The thicker outer ring at each Cooking Zone is helpful to determine the pan MAXIMUM size.After centering the cookware of
the cooktop, make sure the cookware does not extend more than 1/2” beyond the thicker line on the Cooking Zone (See
example in Fig. 19). The pan must make FULL contact on the glass surface without the bottom of the pan touching the metal
cooktop trims (Shown in Fig. 19).
NOTE: If a pan made of the correct material is centered properly on any of the active Cooking Zones but is TOO SMALL, the
affected Cooking Zone LED will display an FF
FF
Fcode and the pan will not heat.
Fig. 18

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Use Quality Cookware in Good
Condition
ThecookwareusedwiththeInduction
Cooktopshouldhaveflatbottomsthat
make good contact with the entire surface
ofthe CookingZone. Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Fig. 21). Be sure to follow
alltherecommendationsforusing
cookware as shown in Fig. 20.
Before Using the Cooktop
DO NOT SLIDE Cookware
across the cooktop surface. Doingso
maypermanentlydamagethe appearance
of the ceramic cooktop.
Induction Cookware Recommendations
Also remember to:
•Use cookware made with the correct
materialtypefor Induction Cooking(See
Fig.18).
•Use quality cookware with heavier
bottomsfor better heatdistribution
allowingformore even cookingresults.
•The pan size should match the amount
offoodbeing prepared.
• Do notlet pansboildry. Thismaycause
permanentdamageintheformofbreakage,
fusion, or marring that can affect the
ceramic cooktop. (This type of damage is
notcoveredbyyourwarranty).
•Do not use dirty pans with grease
buildup.Always use pans that are easy
to clean after cooking.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT
COOKWARE or PANS directly with
hands. Always use oven mitts or pot
holdersto protect handsfrom burns.
Fig.21
The Cooking Zonesmay
appearto be coolwhile turned ONand after
theyhave been turnedOFF.The glass
surface may be HOT from residual heat
transferedfromthecookware and burns
may occur.
INCORRECT CORRECT
•Cookwarenot centered on Cook-
ingZonesurface. •Cookware centered correctly on
CookingZonesurface.
•Curvedor warped panbottoms or
sides. •Flat pan bottom & straight sides.
•Pan does not meet the minimum
sizerequiredfor the Cooking Zone
used (See Fig. 19).
•Pan size meets or exceeds the
recommendedminimumsize for
theCooking Zone (SeeFig. 19).
•Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim
or does not rest completely on the
cooktopsurface.
•Pan rests completely on the
Cooktopsurface.
•Heavy handle tilts pan. •Pan is properly balanced.
PLEASE NOTE - ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above in
Fig. 20 may be detected by the sensors located below the ceramic
cooktop surface. If the cookware does not meet any of these
conditions, one or more of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated
by an FF
FF
F in the affected Cooking Zone display. Correct the problems
before attempting to activate the cooktop.
Fig.20

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Using the Touch Control
The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in Fig. 22.
Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad as shown. If the
finger is not placed on the center of a pad, the cooktop may not respond to the
selectionmade.
Lightly contact the pad with the flat part of your entire fingertip. Do not just use the
narrowendofyourfingertip.
Fig. 22
Setting Cooktop Controls
Operating the Cooking Zones
TheInductioncooktophas four Cooking Zonesdesignedforcookwareof various sizes. Besuretoplacecookware that
meets the minimum and maximum pan size requirements (Fig. 19) for the Cooking Zone desired and is best for the amount
offoodbeingprepared.Placethecookwarewiththepreparedfood ontheCookingZoneBEFOREsettinganyofthe
Cooktopcontrols.
To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones:
1. Place the prepared food using the correct type and size cookware on the desired Cooking Zone. Be sure to center the
cookwareonCookingZonecompletelycoveringtheminimumringmarkedontheZonesurface. PLEASE NOTE: If the
cookware requirements for the Cooking Zone (See Fig. 20) are not met the sensors will detect a problem and display
the letter Fin the affected Cooking Zone LED. Any problems must be corrected before proceeding.
2. Touch and hold the key pad for 2 seconds (or until a beep sounds). The Power Indicator light located above the
key pad will turn ON. NOTE: If no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the
cooktop will clear.
3. To start one or more of the four Cooking Zones lightly touch the key pad for the Cooking Zones needed. A beep
will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level digital display will show 00
00
0indicatingno power level for the Zone
has been set yet. NOTE: If no other key pad is touched within 5 seconds the request to Power ON the Cooktop Zone
will clear.
4. Set the desired power level for the Cooking Zone by touching either the or key pad. If the key pad is
touched the Cooking Zone will start at a “Power Boost” maximum power level (the Cooking Zone LED will display PP
PP
P
and the control will beep once). If the key pad is touched once the Cooking Zone will start at 1.0 (the Cooking
Zone LED will display 11
11
1and the control will beep once).
NOTE: Touch once, or repeatedly touch the or key pads to adjust or scroll through power levels at any
time during the cooking process (To scroll through the power levels quickly touch and hold the or key
padsuntil thepower level desired is reached). Once theCooking Zonepower level has been set the foodwill beginto
heatat thatleveluntilthepowerlevelismanuallychanged.Formore informationabouttheavailableCooktopZones
powerlevelsavailablesee“PowerLevelSettings”sectiononpage6.
Before Using the Cooktop
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme (on the web visit
www.sears.comforreplacement cleaner,item number40079) to the ceramic surface.Buffwithanon-abrasiveclothorpad.
Thiswill make cleaningeasier whensoiled from cooking.The special cooktop cleaning creamleaves a protectivefinish on
the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

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Keep Warm Feature
The Warm feature may be used with any of the Cooking Zones.
To Turn the Keep Warm Feature ON:
1. Toselectthe KeepWarm feature for any Cooking Zone touchthe keypad forthe corresponding Cooking Zone.
2. Touch the key pad located in the main control area. The Cooking Zone will display LL
LL
L(LOW) indicating that the
Cooking Zone is properly set to Keep Warm. If no other key pads are pressed for a period of 5 seconds the control will
activate the desired Cooking Zone at the Keep Warm setting (See Fig. 16).
Setting Cooktop Controls
To Turn OFF the Cooking Zones:
1. Once cooking is complete, touch the key pad to turn the Cooking Zone OFF.
2. ThecorrespondingCooking ZoneON/OFF Indicator lightlocated abovethe keypad will turnOFF. Abeep will
sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level LED will display 00
00
0. If no other key pads are touched the Cooking Zone
will shut OFF automatically in 5 seconds. If no other Cooking Zones are active and no other key pads are touched the
entire cooktop will shut OFF automatically in 5 more seconds.
3. When any Cooking Zone is OFF, the corresponding Cooking Zone LED may display HH
HH
Hif the Cooking Zone temperature
is too HOT. The LED will continue to display HH
HH
H, and even if the Cooktop is switched OFF the LED will continue to
display HH
HH
Has long as the cooktop remains HOT.
Preheat Recommendations
When preheating a pan on the cooktop always watch carefully. Whenever using the cooktop the user should always pay
attention to any items cooking and remain attentive until the cooking process is complete.
Keep in mind that induction may decrease the amount of time required to preheat a cooking utensil.
To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones (cont’d)
IMPORTANT OPERATING NOTES:
•Fluids spilled or objects lying on the controls area of the cooktop may cause the cooktop to turn OFF while cooking.
Clean the spills or remove the objects from the cooktop.
•Be sure the cooktop vent holes are NOT blocked. If the vent holes are blocked the cooktop internal sensor may shut
OFFof the cooktopto avoid overheatingthe appliance.
•If the cookware or pan is moved from the center of any active Cooking Zone for any reason, a sensor will detect the
situation and the cookware will no longer heat. The affected Cooking Zone LED will flash between FF
FF
Fand the last
powerlevelset for the CookingZone.TheCookingZonewillrememberthepowerlevelsettingfor up to 3minutes
before the Cooking Zone will automatically shut OFF. If the cookware is brought back properly centered o
The Cooking Zones may appearto becool whileturned ON and afterthey have been turned OFF. The
glass surface may be HOT fromresidual heattransfered from thecookware andburns may occur.