Kenmore 790.9262, Use & Care Manual

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Setting Surface Controls
Single radiant surface elements (all models)
To operate the single radiant element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction
( Figure 1 ) to the desired setting (refer to the “Suggested
radiant surface element settings” in Table 1 ).
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
OFF before removing the cookware.
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn
to a lower setting to finish cooking. 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 (see
Figure 1 ).
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.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on
cooking with medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings
may vary when using other types of pans.
Important note: Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY
material that can melt to make contact with the
ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop, they will damage the ceramic cooktop.
- 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 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.
Important notes:
• The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type
of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for
best cooking results.
• The Element ON indicator lights will turn on when one or
more elements are turned ON. A quick glance at these
indicator lights when finished cooking is an easy check to
be sure all control knobs are turned OFF. The Hot Surface
indicator light will remain on AFTER the control knob is
turned to the “OFF” position and will stay on until the
heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
Settings Type of Cooktop
High (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling
Medium High (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat
fry
Medium (5 - 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies or steam vegetables
Medium Low (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (1) Low temperature cooking
Low (LO) Keep warm, melt
Table 1: Suggested radiant surface element settings
Figure 1: Single element knob