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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso yCuidado
English /Espafiol
Model/Modelo. 790.4256*
Kenmore Elite°
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_ uf_ El_ctr °
P/N 139901304 Rev. A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sea rs.com
Table of Contents
Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 7
Setting Surface Controls ............................................................................. 10
Before Setting Oven Controls ................................................................... 13
Setting Oven Controls ............................................................................... 14
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 31
Before You Call ........................................................................................... 36
Oven Baking ............................................................................................. 36
Solutions to Common Problems .............................................................. 37
Kenmore Elite Warranty
When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To
arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).
U.S.A. Warranty Coverage
One Year Limited Warranty on Appliance
For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Two Year Limited Warranty on Ceramic Cooktop (if equipped)
For two years from the date of purchase, if a ceramic cooktop fails due to thermal shock, or a ceramic cooktop element is defective, a
free replacement part will be supplied. After the first year from purchase date, you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation.
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes.
Canada Warranty Coverage
Two Year Limited Warranty on Appliance
For two years from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this appliance fails due to defects
in material or workmanship. If the appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this coverage applies for only 90 days
from the purchase date. For information concerning possible additional coverage, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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 failure to maintain it properly according to all instructions supplied with
the product.
3. Consumable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, incandescent 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 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 and Canada. _
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province.
In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation
expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2C3
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
2
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 message that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
_Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation whichl if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury' .....
_Indicates a potentially
hazarclous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moclerate injury.
Storage In or On Appliance m
Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven. 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.
Do Not Leave Children Alone -
Children should not be left alone or unat-
tended 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.
When heating fat or grease,
watch it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot
Do not store items of interest in
cabinets or on the backguard of a range-
children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
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.
Tip Over Hazard
" A child or adult can tip the
appliance and be kil_ed.
* Verify the device is
engaged with the
countertops or that the device has been
installed to the wails of the cabinet, the
wall, or the floor as per the installation
instructions
, Ensure the anti-tip device is re=engaged
with the countertop, the walls of the
cabinet, the wall, or the floor as per the
installation instructions when the
appliance is moved.
*Do not operate the appliance without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
* Failure to follow these instructions can
resuff in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
To check if the anti-tip
bracket is installed prop-
erly, use both arms to
grasp the rear edge of the
appliance back. Carefully attempt to tilt
appliance forward. When properly
installed, the appliance should not tilt
forward.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation
instructions supplied with your range for
proper installation.
Save these instructions for future reference.
3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
m[_!_ 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.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
Do not use water or flour on
grease fires. Cover the fire with a pan lid, use
baking soda, or use a dry chemical or foam
type extinguisher.
Wear proper apparel when
cooking. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using this appli-
ance. Do not let clothing or other flammable
materials come into contact with hot
surfaces.
Use dry potholders. Moist or
_olders 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.
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.
Read and follow all the warnings,
cautions and important notes regarding the
instructions and precautions for unpacking,
installing, and servicing your appliance:
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.
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 ovens 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 sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough cause burns such as the oven door,
windows, and the oven vent.
• Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
• Proper InstallationmBe 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 ServicingmDo not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifi-
cally 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic 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 32°F (0°C) for at
least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and
easily located near the appliance.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CERAMIC GLASS COOl(TOPS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR COOl(TOP
Know which key 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.
To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spills due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
utensil handles should be turned inward
and not extend over other cooking areas.
Never leave surface elements unattended.
Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy
spills may ignite. A pan that has boiled
dry could be damaged and may damage
the cooktop.
Only certain types of glazed cookware,
glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other
types of glazed utensils are suitable for
use on the cooktop. Improper cookware
may break due to sudden changes in
temperature. Check the cookware manu-
facturer's recommendations for cooktop
use.
When you are flaming foods under a
ventilating hood, turn on the fan.
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.
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 USING
YOUR OVEN
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
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 clear. 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.
Always handle oven racks when the oven
is cool. Place oven racks in desired
positions while the oven is cool. If a rack
must be moved while the oven is hot, use
extreme caution. Use potholders and
grasp the rack with both hands. Do not let
potholders contact the hot heating oven
elements. Remove all utensils and
bakeware and before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
° Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always use proper bakeware and use the
oven racks.
Save these instructions for future reference.
5
Do not use aluminum foil or other protec-
tive liners 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOUR
OVEN
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.
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. Clean ventilating hoods frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumulate
on the hood or filter. Follow the manufac-
turer's instructions for cleaning hoods.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
Use the self-clean cycle to 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.
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 recep-
tacle 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.
Serial Plate Location
To locate the serial plate open oven door (some
models) or warmer drawer (some models). The serial
plate is attached to left side oven frame.
Record the date of purchase, model and serial
number of your product in the corresponding space
below.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Do not rub, damage, or move the gasket.
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.
Model
Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Save your sales receipt for future reference.
Save these instructions for future reference.
6
Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
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 shown on this page.
Figure 1: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler
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-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.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
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 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).
• 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
• Glass -Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Important 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 & 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.
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.
Before Setting Surface Controls
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.
Cooktop Display Windows
The cooktop controls provide a digital display for each of the
radiant surface elements located on the cooktop. Power levels
and messages are easily monitored and adjusted using the
corresponding control key in combination with the window
displays.
The cooktop control will display heat levels ranging from Hi to
Lo and OFF (Figure 2). The settings between 9.5 and 3.0
(Figure 3) decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The
settings between 2.8 and 1.2 (Figure 4) are Simmer settings
which decrease or increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo for
more precise settings at lower heat levels.
The HOT ELEMENT indicator will appear in the display
(Figure 5) when any surface cooking element heats up and will
remain on until the cooktop has cooled to a moderate level If
the HE message appears in the display, the control can still be
turned on again for use.
Figure 5: Hot element indicator
Sabbath Feature (Sb) Message
The cooktop display windows will show the -- message
whenever the Sabbath feature is active (Figure 6). The oven
control display will show Sab.
When activated, the Sabbath feature works for the oven only.
See "Setting the Sabbath feature (for use on the Jewish Sabbath
and Holidays)" on page 27 for complete instructions.
Figure 6: Display indicating oven is set for Sabbath
Figure 2: Range from Hi setting to Lo to OFF (blank display)
Figure 3: Settings between 9.5 and 3.0
Figure 4: Settings between 2.8 and 1.2
Before Setting Surface Controls
Cooktop Lockout (--)
Use the Cooktop Lockout to lock all surface elements from being
accidentally turned ON (including Warmer Zone). This feature
will only lockout the cooktop features.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature ON:
1. Be sure all surface element controls are OFF.
2. Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone
sounds (about 3 seconds).
When the cooktop is locked, the cooktop locked indicator icon
will appear in the oven control display window (Figure 7).
Figure 7: Cooktop lockout indicator
The (--) message will appear in the cooktop display windows
whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active (Figure 8).
Figure 8: Dashes indicating that cooktop feature is locked
If a triple beep sounds (entry error tone) instead, check and be
sure all surface elements are turned OFF before activating the
Cooktop Lockout feature.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout feature OFF:
Press and hold Cooktop Lockout key until acceptance tone
sounds (about 3 seconds). The cooktop locked indicator light will
turn OFF and the cooktop may be used for normal cooking
operations.
Important notes:
If Cooktop Lockout is active and a power failure occurs, when
power is restored the cooktop will remember the setting and
remain locked.
Starting a Self Clean cycle will automatically turn ON the
Cooktop Lockout feature. The cooktop will remain locked until
the self clean cycle is finished and the oven door has unlocked.
Important notes:
•Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the radiant
heating element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
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.
• Be sure to read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop maintenance and cleaning in the Care & Cleaning
and Before You Call sections of this Use & Care Guide.
Types of cooktop surface elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The patterns on the ceramic glass
will outline the size and type of element available.
The single radiant element or elements will have one round
outline pattern shown on the cooktop. The warmer zone feature
(on some models), located on the center rear area of the
cooktop, uses one round outline and is designed to keep food
warm only.
A dual or triple (on some models) radiant element allows the
user to set the smaller inner portion as a single element or both
inner and outer portions may be set to heat together
Home Canning
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) website and be sure to read
all the information they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
Tips and procedures for canning foods:
Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning.
Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges
that radiate from the bottom center when home canning
using a ceramic cooktop.
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. Start with hot tap water to
bring water to boil more quickly.
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.
Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different
surface cooking areas at the same time. This will cause
uneven heating results and may cause the ceramic cooktop
to fracture.
Setting Surface Controls
Setting Surface Controls
Models with Ceramic Glass 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.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the
element outline on the cooktop. 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.
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.
Figure 9: Single burners (rear) ,TURBO BOIL FLEX (front L) ,and
triple burner (front R)
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and
in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows: (Figure 9)
•Two smaller 7 inch radiant elements and one 6inch element
located in the rear of the cooktop.
• One triple 6, 9, or 12 inch radiant element located at the
right front position.
• One 9 inch TURBO BOIL (FLEX) radiant element located at
the left front position.
Important note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high
intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass
surface will turn light 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.
Important: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the _Care and Cleaning" section and
_Solutions to Common Problems" checklist section of this Use
and Care Guide.
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.
Use _Suggested settings for various cooking needs" below to
determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are
preparing. The 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.
Figure 10: Controls and Element Size Selector
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