SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. 629.42765 629.42769 629.42865 629.42869 Kenmore ELECTRIC COOKTOPS WITH GRILL * Safety Instructions .....................................................................2-3 Operation Caution: Read ar_ Follow All Safety Rules and OperalJngInstructions Before First Use of This Product. Coil Cookl:op ...........................................................................9 Cooktop Cartridges ...............................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Readbeforeoperalingyourcooktop All appliances -- regardless of the manufacturer-have the potential through improper or careless use to create safety problems. Therefore the following safety precautions should be observed: 1. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. 2. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. 3. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use.
¢-.ooklooCo Optional Accessories Griddle Model 629.42032 Self-draining griddle makes many favorite foods easier to fix. Family-sized surface lets you cook several pancakes, hamburgers, or grilled sandwiches at a time. Has a black non-stick finish. Optional Cooktop Grill Cover Model 629.42035-White 629.42039-Black Attractive grill cover protects grill when not in use. Textaared steel in black or white with molded handles. Cartridges Conventional Coil Rated for 240 volts .... 629.42019-Black 629.
nfilationSystem The built-in ventilation system removes cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop, grill and grill accessories. Regular use of this system will insure a more comfortable and less humid kitchen which is free of heavy cooking odors and fumes that normally create a frequent need for cleaning and redecorating. Using the Ventilation System • To operate the ventilation the fan control to ON.
DuclJngInformation • There should be a minimum clearance of 6" for cooktop installed near a side wall. The ventilation system is designed to capture both cooking fumes and smokewhile grilling. If the system does not, these are some ducting installation situations to check: If there is not an obvious improper installation, there may be a concealed problem such as a pinched joint, obstruction in the pipe, etc.
Coo ,qol To achieve optimum cooking performance, use heavy gauge, fiat, smooth bottom cookpots that conform to the diameter of the element (no more than one inch overhang). Proper cookpots will minimize cooking times, use less electrici U, cook food more evenly and require less water or oil. Cookpots with thin, uneven bottoms do not adequately conduct heat from the element to the food in the cookpots which results in hot spots, burned or underdone food.
SurfaceControls The infinite surface controls provide flexibility in setting selection when using the cooktop or grill. To Set Controls • Since the controls are a push-turn type, they must be pushed down before turning. To set (from the OFF position), push down on the control knob and turn in either direction to desired setting. • When the control is in any position, other than OFF, it may be turned in any direction without pushing down.
Cod(topCa dges Installation Cooktop cartridges, either conventional coil or radiant elements, can be installed on either side of the cooktop. (See page 3 for all available cartridges and model numbers.) To Install Cartridges 1. Ifthe grill grates, element, and/orgrill-rocksarein place, remove before installing a cooktop cartridge, (See page 10 for removing grill.) Clean porcelain basin pan of any grease accumulation. (See page 13 for cleaning recommendations.) .
CoilCooktop Cooking Procedures Cleaning • For best results, always use recommended cookware. • Different cookpots and different amounts of food being prepared will influence the control settings needed for best results. For fastest cooking, start with the surface control onHi for one minute; then turn the control to the lower desired setting. Covering pans, whenever possible, speeds cooking and is more energy efficient. • Do not allow pans to boil dry as this could damage both the cooktop and the pan.
Grilling Installation The grill accessory consists of two black grill grates, a grill element, and two grill-rocks. To Install Grill 1. Before installing grill components, controls are OFF. To Remove Grill 1. Be sure controls be certain components Place the two grill-rocks into an empty basin pan with their handles running parallel to the front of the cooktop. These grill-rocks must be used since they support the grill element.
Grilling Tips Using the Grill • Before the first use, wash your new grill grates in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Suggested cooking times and control settings are approximate due to vailations in meats and electrical voltage. Experience will quickly indicate cooking times as well as which settings work best. • Precondition new grates by wiping on a thin coating of cooking oil or spraying with a nonstick coating such as PAM. This procedure should be repeated each time.
Grill Guide Season grill grates. Preheat grill on HI, 5 minutes, for best flavor. Note: Thischartisasuggestedquide. Cookingtimesandcontrolsettings areapproximateduetovariationsinmeatsandvoltage.
Cleaning the Grill Be sure the grill is cool and controls are OFF. Grill Grates These are made from cast aluminum with a nonstiek finish. Porcelain Basin Pan This area is located under the grill-rocks and/or cartridges. It should be cleaned after each use of the grill. • To remove light soil, clean with soapy water or spray with cleansers such as Fantastik or 409.
Cleaning PartsofYourCooktop Control Knobs Porcelainized • Wash cool cooktop with warm soapy water and rinse. Polish with a dry cloth. The knobs on the control panel can be removed with the controls in the OFF position. Pull each knob straight from the shaft. Wash knobs in warm soapy water or dishwasher; do not use abrasive cleansers or materials. To replace each knob, match fiat part of knob opening with the spring on the shaft, returning in the OFF position.
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KENMORE ELECTRIC COOKTOP WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE FUNCTIONING PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PARTS If, within one year from the date of installation, any part, other than a glass part, fails to function properly due to defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.