Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Model/Modelo: 790.4130*, 790.4132* Kenmore Electric Cooktop ® Parrilla de Cocinar Eléctrica * = color number, número de color P/N A01704301 Rev. A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
Table of Contents Before Setting Surface Controls .................................................................. 8 Setting Surface Controls............................................................................. 10 Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... 12 Before You Call ...........................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. See the installation instructions packaged with this appliance for complete installation - Avoid fire hazard or electrical and grounding instructions. shock. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury, fire, or death. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR - Use dry potholders. Moist or RADIANT COOKTOP damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders Know which knob or key controls each touch hot cooking areas. Do not use towels or surface heating area. Place cookware with other bulky cloths. food on the cooking area before turning it on.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Do not allow grease to accumulate around Improper cookware may break due to surface burners and drip bowls. sudden changes in temperature. Check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop use. Never leave surface elements unattended. Boil-overs may cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. A pan that has boiled dry could be damaged and may damage the cooktop.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. 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 cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harms, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances. Save these instructions for future reference.
Before Setting Surface Controls Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
Before Setting Surface Controls 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 the element off several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Setting Surface Controls Radiant surface elements Suggested radiant surface element settings To operate the radiant element: 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. 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2.
Setting Surface Controls Home Canning Indicator lights (Some models) 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) Web site and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures.
Care & Cleaning Remove spills and any heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the difficulty of major cleaning later. - Before cleaning any part of the appliance, be sure all controls are turned off and the appliance is cool. - If ammonia or appliance cleaners are used, they must be removed and the appliance must be thoroughly rinsed before operating. Follow manufacturer's instructions and provide adequate ventilation.
Care & Cleaning Surface elements and drip bowls Surface elements may be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used. Your cooking product includes a new generation of electric coil element.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning drip bowls Aluminum Foil and Utensils Wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry while still warm. Hard to remove, burned-on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water). A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool, they will scratch the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems: Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed. Problem Cause / Solution Entire appliance does not operate. Appliance not connected. Make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. Check your fuse box or breaker box to make sure the circuit is active. Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure.
Kenmore ® Customer Care Hotline To schedule in-home repair service or order replacement parts Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y ordenar piezas 1-844-553-6667 www.kenmore.
