Kenmore Elite 30'' Electric Cooktop - Stainless Steel Owner's Manual
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1. cccccin 14 General Cooktop Information essssesseesseseeeeees 7 9 Before AE EE 15 Operating the Single Radiant Surface Elements 10 NOTES ists ccivscsccncscresussossecatendverensauoionssssbectbatexscastastuscsensuensesee 16 Operating the Triple Surface Elements e cccecs 11 Protection Agreements sscssscesssesssesssssssessseesseesseees 17 Sabbath Feature Mode ccccccccccecesesocsososasosocoauaos 12 Sears Service sesssssvenssssevssssvecouesecdecenssnavaccusvedsasensecssnssvessveuses 18 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 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 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance2. Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results 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 Setting Surface Controls cont d Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements The cooktop has 4 SINGLE radiant surface elements the RIGHT REAR LEFT REAR CENTER REAR and the LEFT FRONT positions Fig 1 amp 2 To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements 1 2 Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element Touch and hold the key pad until a beep sounds The power indicator light will turn ON Note If no key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear Touch the r pad for the desired element position until a beep is heard The display will show Mole If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power the Fig 1 30 Model element ON will clear i z Touch A pad once to turn ON the power level to HI See Fig 3 Touch pad once for Lo L Each touch of the or S pad will decrease or increase the power level from 9 5 through 3 0 by 5 increments Simmer power levels between 3 0 and 1 2 will decrease or increase by 2 increments Lo is the lowest power level available Note The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON Fi
3. pad once to turn ON the power level to HI Touch Lo r pad once for Lo See Fig 6 6 Each touch of the e or Lo 7 pad will decrease or increase the power level from 9 5 through 3 0 by 5 increments Simmer power levels between 3 0 and 1 2 will decrease or increase by 2 increments Lo is the lowest power level available Note The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON 7 Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting 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 8 When cooking has been completed touch the Si pad once to turn the element OFF and if no other surface element is used touch the D key pad to turn off the cooktop Note The HE hot element message will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently RTL 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 yP NU ale 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 s
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5. 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 pan diameter to element surface diameter A CAUTION DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the surface element Because this ring traps heat the surface element and cooktop surface could be damaged Wire trivets Do not use wire trivets Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact with the surface cooking areas INCORRECT v y Curved and warped pan bottoms v gt HE Pan overhangs unit by more than one half inch e gE aso gt e e v Q f3 a au 3 a t gt ta 3 D D D 3 0 3 Pa Heavy handle tilts the pan A CAUTION DO NOT use two surface cooking areas if your appliance is not equipped with a bridge element to heat one large pan such as a roaster or griddle DO NOT allow cooking utensils to boil dry Either of these situations could damage the glass ceramic cooktop Setting Surface Controls General Cooktop Information 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 underneat
6. Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Printed in China 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given ANINE This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage YN EN This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop 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 instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance In case of an emergency know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box 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 tech
7. by breaking fusing to or marking it CLEANERS Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel some models Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts Refer to the General Care amp Cleaning table for detailed cleaning instructions 14 OCCURRENCE Entire cooktop does not operate Error code is shown Surface element does not heat Surface element too hot or not hot enough Food not heating evenly Scratches or abrasions on Ceramic glass cooktop surface Metal marks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface Brown streaks and specks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface Areas of discoloration on Ceramic glass cooktop surface Before You Call POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Check reset breaker or replace fuse If the problem is a circuit overload have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician Wiring connection is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for service see back cover Power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service Mechanical interference with control panel touch pads Make sure nothing rest on the control panel Clean cooktop surface is required Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for service see back cover No power to the appliance Check steps under Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate in this Before You Call check
8. is equipped with a Triple radiant surface element located at the right front cooktop position Figures 1 amp 2 Indicator lights on the control panel at that position are used to indicate what portions of the Triple radiant element will heat The light indicates that only the inner element F will heat The light indicates that both inner and Fig 1 30 Model Fig 2 36 Model double elements will heat together The light indicates that all 3 portions of the element will o o heat You may switch between all of these different e e e Element Element Element Size settings at any time during cooking S Sire Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 To Operate the Triple Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element b 2 Touch and hold the key pad until a beep sounds The power indicator light will turn ON Note If no key pad is Hi touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear Lo A e 3 Touch the g pad for the Triple element position until a beep is heard The display will show Element Note If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the GOG ON Size request to power the element ON will clear O OFF 4 Select the O See Fig 3 See Fig 4 or 3 elements See Fig 6 Element Fig 5 to heat by pressing the pad once twice or three times Figures 5 amp 6 show indicator lights with ALL 3 elements selected 5 Touch HI
9. 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 ah 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 Brands
10. Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Ventilating hood The ventilating hood above your cooking surface should be cleaned frequently so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter 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 the serial plate This serial plate is located under the cooktop See bottom of this page for the serial plate location Model No 790 Serial No Date of purchase Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element 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 appliance 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 used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass This could cause glass to break Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface They may scratch the cooktop surface Do n
11. Use amp Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Manuel d utilisation et d entretien English Espa ol Fran ais Models Modelos Mod les 790 4531 790 4541 Kenmore Elite Electric Cooktop Parrilla de Cocinar El ctrica Table de cuisson lectrique Color number numero de color num ro de couleur P N 318205618B 1405 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Table of Contents Warranty sas sessazecsszsccsosvesseocsesccassverses En euep re S a Ra oes PEES 2 Warm amp Hold Feature esesesessesesesesessesesesessesesesesessese 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeee 3 4 Locking the Controls scaccssssiceccssssiesccunonresccnssoveeccneotecesnases 12 Serial Plate Location cccocccccecoccccecocoscscscosocasososous 4 Minute Timer eesseesesscceeseceececosececesceecsscsecsecseceeseeees 13 Product Recordi sess scssaccsetsciecdscisecscdielisticsiteicectemssastesieersieedes A General Care amp Cleaning ccccccccccccocesesesocccccocoas 13 14 Cooktop FEGturesicsssecssissescessesssnssesdenencstorsasnssensesendsonsvasnasen 5 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop 13 Surface Cooking sareen desaaleisadeceadecescesccevasohs seaduedsastenades 6 Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance 13 14 Setting Surface Controls sssesessesesesessssesesesessesesesesesse 7 14 Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel
12. aning amp Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide Boilovers have cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme To avoid this occurrence use cookware with clean dry bottoms 15 Notes MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes M Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just def
13. aning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar content These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illustrated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration N BLEACH SCOURING PADS OVEN CLEANER Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use under any circumstances Aluminum utensils ABRASIVE Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used Pans that boil dry may permanently damage cooktop
14. areas facing the cooktop 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 AVAIL Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room 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 Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the cooktop If the cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes the cooktop will begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which touch pad controls each surface unit 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 t
15. e 9 inch Turbo Boil Flex radiant element located at the left front position The radiant surface elements are located on the 36 cooktop as follows See Fig 2 Two small 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions One 7 inch radiant element located at the center rear positions One large 9 inch Turbo Boil Flex radiant element located at the left front position One Triple 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position 30 Cooktop Location of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Fig 1 36 Cooktop Location of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Fig 2 NOTE Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care amp Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off to maintain consistent heat even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop Cycling is normal and will occur even more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat For information concerning cookware refer to Use Proper Cookware on page 6 of this Use and Care Guide NOTE White glass cooktops only Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements the glass surface will turn green when the element is turned off This phenomenon i
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17. er and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and cloth Do not Decorative Trim Cooktop use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrub bing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in this Use amp Care Guide Cooktop Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions F d Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not slide a
18. g 2 36 Model Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at AN each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom Hi edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area Lo When cooking has been completed touch the Sir pad once to turn the element V OFF and if no other surface element is used touch the key pad to turn off the cooktop Ponet Note The HE hot element message will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and OC ON will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently O O OFF Fig 3 T R NLN 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 REATI 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 P RA 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 Setting Surface Controls cont d Operating the Triple Surface Element The cooktop
19. h 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 energy efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface elements 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 30 cooktop as follows See Fig 1 Three small 6 inch radiant elements located at the right center and left rear positions One Triple 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position One larg
20. he fan could catch fire When flaming food under the hood turn fan on Refer to hood manufacturer s instructions for cleaning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ACAINN Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges of Cooktop and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil Never Leave Surface Units Unattended ata Hi Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the appliance Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature
21. is active If the cooktop is in use it will not be possible to lock the controls To Turn ON the Controls Lock Feature a a Touch and hold the contro key pad After a few seconds a beep will sound The Lock Indicator Light above the contre key pad will turn ON indicating the cooktop i is locked This will keep any Cooking Element or Cooktop functions from being accidentally turned ON Note If the cooktop is in used when the Control Lock Feature is activated the command will be ignored To Turn OFF the Controls Lock Feature a a Touch and hold the Control key pad After a few seconds a beep will sound The Lock Indicator Light above the Central key pad will turn OFF indicating the cooktop is unlocked The Cooking Elements or any of the other Cooktop functions may now be used Setting Surface Controls cont d Minute Timer The Minute Timer feature may be useful in the kitchen if a recipe calls for keeping track of time This feature will keep track of time from 1 to 99 minutes The Minute Timer Display located to the left of the Timer UP DOWN arrow key pads will begin to count down minutes once set To Set the Minute Timer 1 Touch the located above TIMER Touching and releasing the or the v key pads will increase or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key press up to 99 minutes 2 Once the Minute Timer display shows the desired amount of time release the UP or DOWN Arrow key pads to allow the minute timer t
22. list Too low heat setting Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on Incorrect control is on Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used Incorrect control setting Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source If you are not sure about this requirement call 1 800 4 MY HOME for service see back cover Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use proper cookware Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use proper cookware Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn easily Incorrect control setting Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cle
23. ment Control Pads Main Cooktop Controls AGC PNOHMAWNH 12 Cooktop Power Key Pad 13 Cooktop Power Indicator Light 14 Warm amp Hold Setting Key Pad 15 Controls Lock Key Pad 16 Controls Lockout Indicator Light 17 Minute Timer Setting Key Pads 18 Minute Timer Display displays up to 99 min 19 Element On Off Key Pad 20 Element Size Key Pad Triple element only 21 Element Size Indicator Light Triple elements only 22 Increase and Decrease Key pads for each element 23 Element Power Level Display for each element Fig 1 30 Model Fig 2 36 Model 16 21 e 6 TIMER a 122 A 24 gt pi oa 15 23 23 _ eo eee n N Warm 2 Lo amp Hold 14 bd N M A b Vv 17 19 S 19 Renen 20 ON ize 13 12 000 ON OOO O O OF O e a POWER 678 amp 9 10 Triple Element Control 11 Main Cooktop Controls Single Element Controls Surface Cooking Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Fig 1 Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown to the right Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Using Woks For ceramic glass cooktop models use only flat bottomed woks without support rings CORRECT _ w e e e eo t Ff
24. nician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop Sears Parts amp Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product FMW NINE Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units This 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 or near the appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage IWIN ANNE 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 DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to 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 Among these areas are the cooktop and
25. nobs The available ESEC Window Display Settings The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi Fig 1 to Lo Fig 6 and OFF Fig 8 The settings between 9 5 Fig 2 and 3 0 Fig 3 decrease or increase in increments of 5 The settings between 3 0 Figure 3 and 1 2 Fig 5 are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of 2 to Lo Fig 6 lowest Simmer setting for more precise settings at lower heat levels Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing Hot Surface Indicators After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot After turning any of these elements OFF the cooktop will remain HOT for some time HE hot element will appear in the element power level display while the element is still hot The HE indicator See Fig 7 will remain in the display until the element has cooled sufficiently Recommended Surface Cooking Settings Fig 8 Recommended Settings for Single amp Triple Surface Elements Setting Type of Cooking Start most foods bring water to a boil or pan broiling Continue a rapid boil fry deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces and gravies steam vegetables MEDIUM LOW 2 0 4 0 Keep foods cooking poach stew 2 8 or lower is a simmer setting LOW SIMMER Lo 2 0 Keep warm melt simmer 2 8 or lower is a simmer setting
26. nything metal or glass across the cooktop Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop because they may cause it to crack 13 General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop A CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL WARNING DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch pad applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Reapply CookTop Cleaning Creme and buff surface clean IMPORTANT NOTE Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad Only use cle
27. o begin the countdown Once the Minute Timer reaches 00 the buzzer sounds for 3 seconds each minute indicating that the time is up To stop the control from beeping touch the and v key pads at the same time To Cancel the Minute Timer 1 Touch the and v key pads at the same time or touch and hold either the or v key pad and scroll to 00 2 If cancelling the Minute Timer using the scrolling method once the Minute Timer display reaches 00 release the Arrow key pad 3 The set time will disappear from the Minute Timer display indicating that the Minute Timer is no longer active General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum Trim Pieces Use hot soapy water and a cloth or paper towel Dry with a clean cloth Painted and Plastic For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built Control Knobs Body Parts and up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 to 60 Decorative Trim minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch or dull the finish Stainless Steel Chrome parts Clean with hot soapy wat
28. ot let pans boil dry Pans that boil dry may permanently damage the cooktop by breaking fusing to or marking it This type of damage is not covered by your warranty 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 the state to cause cancer birth defects or other productive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances 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 record the serial number for future reference See Product Record above Serial plate is located under the burner box Cooktop Features READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP P RUN The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF The glass surface may be HOT form residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur Left Rear Single Radiant Element Center Rear Single Radiant Element Right Rear Single Radiant Element Left Front Turbo Boil Flex Radiant Element Right Front Triple radiant Element Right Rear Single Element Control Pads Center Rear Single Element Control Pads Left Rear Single Element Control Pads Left Front Turbo Boil Flex Control Pads Right Front Triple Ele
29. poons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements NATIN 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 Setting Surface Controls cont d Sabbath Feature Mode When the Sabbath feature is ON the timer display show Sb and all electronic surface element control displays show HE The surface elements can be used even if the Sabbath Feature is on To activate the Sabbath Feature Mode TIMER In order to enter Sabbath at least one radiant burner has to be active The user has to activate the timer up slew pad and the a lock pad at the same time for a few seconds Timer display will show Sb and element Control displays will show HE Lock To modify a Surface Element power when the Sabbath Feature is active When necessary it is possible to adjust the power of the surface element but you have to remember that the surface element control will adjust the temperature with a 15 30 seconds delay Note No element size change is allowed during Sabbath If needed it has to be changed prior to Sabbath entry To turn OFF the Surface Element when the Sabbath Feature is active To shut off the surface element while the Sabbath feature is ON proceed as usual press the oF key pad but take note that the element will immediately turn off A Note 2 keys can be used to tu
30. rn Off any element key will turn off all elements To deactivate the Sabbath Feature Mode TIMER Touch and hold timer up slew pad and the cnt lock pad at the same time for a few seconds Sb will disappear from the timer display and HE will disappear from the element control displays except if it is still hot The cooktop is now in its normal operation mode If a power failure happens when Sabbath mode is active The unit wakes up in Ready mode with all displays lit SF Sabbath Failure will be displayed on the timer display and HE in the element displays To get out of Sabbath mode after the power failure press the timer up slew pad and the a Control lock pad Lock Warm amp Hold Feature The Warm amp Hold feature may be used with any of the Cooking Elements To Turn the Warm amp Hold Feature ON ON 1 To select the Warm amp Hold feature for any Cooking Element touch the key pad for the corresponding Cooking Element 2 Touch the ME key pad located in the main control area The associated display will show LH low heat indicating that the Cooking Element is properly set to Warm amp Hold If no other key pads are pressed the control will activate the desired Cooking Element at the Warm amp Hold setting Locking the controls The Cooktop Controls can be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being turned ON This feature can be activated only when no cooking zone
31. s normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down Setting Surface Controls cont d Using the Touch Control Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad If the finger is not placed on the center of a pad the cooktop may not respond to the selection made Lightly contact the pad with the flat part of your entire fingertip Do not just use the narrow end of your fingertip LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Main Control CONTROLS LOCK This feature allows the cooktop to be locked when no cooking zones are poi a active If the cooktop is in use it will not be possible to lock the controls Touch and hold Fig 1 Fig 2 the LOCK key pad for few seconds A beep will sound and the Lock indicator light will glow Fig 2 Once locked no Cooking Zones will activate To turn the Controls Lock OFF touch and hold the LOCK key pad for few seconds A beep will sound the Lock indicator light will e turn OFF Fig 1 and the cooktop may be used normally POWER ON POWER ON COOKTOP POWER The Cooktop POWER key pad activates the entire Cooktop To power Fig 3 Fig 4 the cooktop touch and hold the POWER key pad A beep will sound and the Power LED will glow See Fig 4 The cooktop will be in a ready mode 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 A beep
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33. will sound and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF See Fig 3 ig ig ERROR CODES EO XX The element power level displays can show error codes When this happen two displays are used to show the error code in format EO XX where XX indicates the error code Figs 5 amp 6 If this happen please refer to section Before you call in this manual LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Element Controls COOKING ZONE ON OFF PAD Each Cooking Element has separate ON OFF key pads Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop touch the corresponding Cooking Element ON OFF key pad once to active the AN Lo Cooking Zone needed will appear in the LED display If the corresponding Hi increase V decrease key pad is not touched the request to turn the Cooking Element ON will cancel and the Cooktop Main Power will turn OFF To set a AN Lo Cooking Element power level touch the corresponding Cooking Element Hi increase or Y decrease key pad once To turn OFF a Cooking Element touch the Cooking Element ON OFF key pad once The Cooking Element Indicator Light will turn OFF Setting Surface Controls cont d The Electronic Surface Element Control ESEC The Electronic Surface Element Control ESEC feature provides a digital display of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop The ESEC display in combination with the touch pads is designed to replace conventional control k
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