® ELECTRIC COOKTOP Use & Care Guide PARRILLA DE COClNAR ELECTRICA Manual del Usuario Models, Modelos 790. 4272_',,_ -,. = Color number, ntJmero de color Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman www.sears.com Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 318203602 Rev.
Table of Contents Product Record Cooktop Warranty ............................................................. 2 Product Record ................................................................ 2 Serial Plate Location ........................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 3-4 Surface Cooking ............................................................... 5 Using Woks .......................................................................
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. This sYmbOl will he!p alert you to situations that may Cause seriouS bodily haim, death or property damage. This sYmbOl Wi!l help a!ert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS YOUR COOKTOP FOR USING • 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 the fan could catch fire. When flaming food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning. Use Proper Pan Size.
CORRECT Surface Cooking INCORRECT V 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 2). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 1. -"-1 U 1" • Curved and warped pan bottoms. 1" • Flat bottom and straight sides. W • 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 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. Recommended Settings Table ..........................................
General Care & 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.
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 CookTopO Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop.
Before You Call OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Entire cooktop does not operate. 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® cover). for service (see back 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.
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