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Page 1: ...oil Surface Unit Module 11 14 t5 Control Knobs 14 21 24 Features of Your Cooktop 12 13 Grease Collector System 21 24 Griddle Accessory 11 24 25 Grill Module 11 21 23 Radiant Module 11 19 20 Solid Disk Module 11 16 18 Vent System 6 14 2 25 27 WARRAN3_ back cover MODELS 42825 42827 42725 9 Kenmone ...

Page 2: ...two people Do not attempt to install without assistance Electrical Requirements CAUTION FOR PERSONAL SAFETY REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION This appliance must be supplied with the proper volt age and frequency as listed with Step 9 and con nected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse Proper electrical...

Page 3: ...t NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 A 15 minimum must be kept from the side edge of cooktop to the bottom of any cabinet not directly above cooktop If clearance is less than 15 adjacent cabi nets should be at least 6 from side edge of cooktop Preparing the Base Cabinet This cooktop is designed to fit easily into a variety of cabinets However some cabinets may require modi fications Preparing a cabinet that is...

Page 4: ... In general the use of flexible ducting is discouraged because it can cause severely restricted airflow However if the blower outlet and the floor or walt duct location do NOT align well then flexible METAL duct ing can be used to adapt to an offset Good alignment without use of flexible ducting is best NOTE o DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMEND ED OFFSET OF 3 o DO NOT ALLOW THE FLEXIBLE DUCTING T...

Page 5: ...ow as shown Secure all joints with sheet metal screws and duct tape to assure airtight seal DuctTape Over Seam and Screw Screw Select downward or wall venting To convert blower exhaust direction remove four nuts inside the plenum which hold blower and wire finger guard Remove blower and rotate so that exhaust faces downward or rear direction needed Replace wire finger guard and nuts Retighten nuts...

Page 6: ...e with as few fittings as possible For satisfactory performance the duct run should not exceed 100 feet equivalent length Venting performance is improved by using larger diameter duct i Duct Pieces 5 round to 3 x 10 transition 6 round to 3W x 1O transition 90 elbow 3W x t0 to 6 round transition 3 x 10 to 6 round transition 90 elbow Tapered 5 round to 6 round transition 5 round collar to 6 round ca...

Page 7: ...ocedure closely Making Electrical Connections NOTE The frame of this appliance is grounded to neutral 3 Conductor Branch Circuit When connecting cooktop to a three conductor branch circuit connect the red lead to the branch cir cuit red lead and the black lead to the branch circuit black lead Connect the bare or green conductor and the white lead of the cooktop to the branch circuit neu tral lead ...

Page 8: ...IRCUIT BREAKER Do not leave children alone or unattended while the cooktop units are in operation They could be seriously burned o Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the cooktop t CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE THE COOKTOP CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKTOP TO REACH THEM COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments w...

Page 9: ...t bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of the cookware to the heating element will also improve efficiency Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that ...

Page 10: ...ling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added o If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly o Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats o Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possi ble to prevent overheating fat beyond th...

Page 11: ...dules and Accessories Coil Surface Unit 42045 VVhite Porcelain 42047wBlack Porcelain This module has one 6 inch and one 8 inch coil surface unit The elements and reflector pans are removable for cleaning Radiant Module 42065 White Ceran 42069 Black Ceran Solid Disk Element Module 42055 White Porcelain 42059 Black Porcelain This module has one 6 inch and one 8 inch solid disk element The elements a...

Page 12: ...FEATURES OF YOUR OOOKTOP _ _ _ _ _ iii Models 42825 42827 o Models 42725 42727 12 ...

Page 13: ...n to set surface units from LO to HI 10 Indicator Light Lights when any unit of the cooktop is turned on 1 Vent Controt Knob Turn on to exhaust odors smoke or heat during cooking The blower automatically comes on when the grill heating unit is turned on 12 Vent System The blower vents smoke down and out of the kitchen and house The vent filter is located under the vent grille and should be cleaned...

Page 14: ...g simmering to ten derize and develop flavors Use this setting to melt butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm NOTE The surface Indicator Light may glow between LO and OFF but there is no power to the surface units Do not be alarmed by the blower It will auto matically come on when the grill or griddle is used COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE How to insert the Module 1 Be sure the controls are turned t...

Page 15: ...ook top Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over Questions and Answers Qw A Q Can I cover my drip pans with foil A No Clean as recommended in the Care and clean ing section Q Can I use special cooking equipment like an oriental wok on any surface units A Cookware without flat surfaces is not recommend ed The life of your surface unit can be ...

Page 16: ...nformation About Solid Disk Elements Using a solid disk element is quite similar to using an electric coil surface unit With both types of surface units you wilt enjoy the cleanliness of electricity and the benefits of retained heat in the elements However there are differences o Solid disk elements reach temperature a little slower and hold heat longer than coil units Solid disk elements have ver...

Page 17: ... element to cook property Use pans of the correct diameter only They should be slightly larger than the solid disk element so spiltovers will flow onto the cook top and not bake onto the ele ment A damp cloth is sufficient to remove the spill Pans should not overhang more than 1 inch beyond the element optimize cooking time and energy usage you should use a pan that is sized correctly for the cook...

Page 18: ...ot cause damage to the cabinets countertops or cookware Q Why am I overcooking my food with the new solid disk elements A The solid disk elements are very energy efficient and retain heat much longer than the coil ele ments Food will boil or fry three to five minutes after the controls are turned off We recommend that you begin cooking at lower settings than you have in the past and gradually incr...

Page 19: ...solid disk elements o If you are storing modules do not stack them or store other materials on top of them as damage to the glass ceramic surface of the radiant module is likely Be careful not to damage or bend the electrical plug Do not let pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass module An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the module Sliding aluminum ...

Page 20: ...d conductivity Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately Because of its low melting point thin weight aluminum should not be used Copper Bottom Good performance but copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches The residues can be removed as long as the cooktop is cleaned immedi ately Porcelainlenamel Good performance only wi...

Page 21: ...switches are in the OFF position and the unit is coo Remove the grill grate and then slide the heating unit toward the center of the cooktop until it is unplugged Remove the reflector pan Empty grease collector jar when cool Be sure to replace the jar How to Set the GrilU Controls The control knob must be pushed in to turn this pre vents the heating unit from being turned on accidental ly Push the...

Page 22: ...flat on the grill slash the fat on the edges of steaks and chops to prevent curling break the joints of split chickens so they will lie flat o Allow space between foods when placing them on the grill Air needs to circulate around the food for best cooking results o Occasionally rearrange foods on the grill to prevent sticking and provide better browning o Season meats after cooking rather than bef...

Page 23: ...Turn over frequently and if desired baste Pieces total with sauce last 10 to 15 minutes MED 1hr to 1 hr 10 minutes Break joint bones Place skin side down total Turn over every 15 minutes and baste frequently as desired Wing breast quar ters take longer than thigh leg quarters Halves M ED i hii t0 i hr 25 minutes Break joint bones Place skin side down total on preheated grill Turn over and baste fr...

Page 24: ...lace the jar Using the Griddle The non stick griddle must be preconditioned before using it for the first time To precondition first wash the griddle in soap and water and dry Then use a paper towel to apply a small amount of cooking oil to the griddle Remove excess oil with a clean paper towel Preheat the griddle as recommended in the Griddle Cooking Guide After preheating for the recommended amo...

Page 25: ...help store the heat o Condition or season the griddle before first time use Questions and Answers Qw A_ QI A Can my griddle be switched to the other side of the cooktop where it would be more conve nient for me Your interchangeable cooktop modules can be used on either the right or left side of the cooktop on some models When inserting or removing a module take care not to force the connection or ...

Page 26: ...urces Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that gener ates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may ta...

Page 27: ...sturdy but break able if misused This finish is acid resistant However any acid foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or vinegar should not be permitted to remain on the finish If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away When the surface has cooled wash with soap and water Rinse well For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with so...

Page 28: ...place ModuMes CAUTION Be sure all the controls are turned OFF before attempting to remove a module or heating unit Do not attempt to clean plug in surface units or grill heating unit in an automatic dishwasher o Do not immerse plug in surface units in liquids of any kind Do not bend the plug in surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle G...

Page 29: ...ve a surface unit Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it out Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch if you do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle To replace a surface unit o Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make...

Page 30: ...f time primarily due to corrosion as the ele ments are made of cast iron construction Do not use covers over the solid disk elements An element turned on while the cover is in place can permanently damage the cooktop Covers can also trap moisture which may cause the elements to rust Radiant Module Cleaning of glass ceramics different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish To maintain and protec...

Page 31: ...Creme cleans it leaves a protective silicone coating on the module sur face This coating helps to prevent build up of mineral deposits water spots and will make future cleaning easier PRECAUTIONS o Most cleaners contain ammonia chemicals and abrasives which can damage the surface of your cooktop Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme for proper cleaning and protection of your glass ceramic surface I...

Page 32: ...QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER EE EMENTS SM 0 KE _ WHIEEHEATING i _ Ri FRY IN G RAT E tS N 0 T aBecause onductioh Abs01utel 32 ...

Page 33: ...been used Use recommended cleaning procedures be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible in time as a result of cleaning oDo not slide aluminum cookware across the surface Use recommended cleaning procedure to remove marks oIncorrect cleaning materials have been used encrusted boilove...

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Page 36: ...ormance As part of these efforts we feel it is our responsi bility to provide you with this warranty for your unit WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL We Service What We Sell is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service because Sears service is nationwide Your Kenmore Counter Unit has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears trained technicians_...

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