Cookware - Kenmore 664.9511 series Use & Care Manual

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning
Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches,
pitting, abrasions and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic
glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also
recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners,
cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop
Care Kit Part Number 31605 contains all of the items needed
to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to
the "Range Care" section for additional information.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop
surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop
after each use to remove all soils.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the display panel.
When any cooktop element on the console panel is turned on,
the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
On ceramic glass models, the Hot Surface indicator light is
located on the display panel.
The Hot Surface indicator light will glow as long as any
surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface
cooking area is turned off.
Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models)
The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on
the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same
way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the
single and outer elements and is recommended for larger size

cookware.

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A. Single
B. Dual
Melt Cooking Element
The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range
of settings between HI and MELT. The Hi heat option can be
used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the
power setting, turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is
designed for delicate foods that require low heat, such as
when melting chocolate or holding sauces. Use cookware
appropriate in size for the Melt cooking element.
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A. Hi heat option
B. Melt option
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element, or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and
a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-
heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, an
aluminum or copper base can leave permanent marks on the
cooktop surface.
Cookware material affects cooking results because it is a
factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred. A nonstick
finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For
example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take
on the properties of aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under
the broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the
ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and
the cookware.
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