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Table of Contents Cooktop Warranty ............................................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 3-4 Product Record ................................................................. 4 Serial Plate Location ......................................................... 4 Surface Cooking ............................................................... 5 Setting Surface Controls .................................................
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.
important Safety instructions • 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 at a High Heat Settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt. • Protective Liners.
CORRECT Surface Cooking INCORRECT 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 Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. t • Curved and warped pan bottoms. 11" • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.
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 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.
Setting Surface Controls General Cooktop information Use the table below to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings (Lo, sim, 2) 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. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Setting Surface Controls Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element The cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface element located at the right front (See Figure 1) position. Words on the control knob are used to indicate which coil d the dual radiant element will heat (Figure 2). Single indicates that only the inner coil will heat (Figure 3). Multi indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat (Figure 4). You may switch between settings at any time during cooking. To Operate 1. 2.
Setting Surface Controls Operating the Warmer (Warm & Ready TM) Zone The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer Zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFFand 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 Aluminum How to Clean (Trim Pieces) Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth.
General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. 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.
Before You Call OCCURRENCE Entire cooktop operate. POSSIBLE does not 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. Surface element does not heat. No power to the appliance.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Acuerdos Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore®product is designed and manufactured for years of Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra intetigente. Su nuevo producto Kenmore®esta diseSado y fabricado para brindarle aSos de funcionamiento fiable. Pero, como cualquier producto, puede necesitar mantenimiento preventivo o reparaciones peri6dicas.
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