Kenmore 790.9772 series Use & Care Manual page 13

Single, Double or Triple Radiant Surface Element
Figure 11: Multiple size radiant element control
Figure 12: 6, 9, or 12 inch expandable element
To operate the expandable radiant element:
1. Place cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Press ON OFF key.
3. Press Hi or Lo and set burner to desired level of heating.
4. Press the Element Size key to select the proper size for the
cookware.
Note: If necessary, the element size can be adjusted during the
cooking process by pressing the Element Size key until the
desired setting is reached.
5. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
off before removing the cookware.
Note: The power level settings for the Simmer Flex element use
lower heat increments. See
for instructions.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Pot holders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass-
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop.
"Simmer Flex Element" on this page
Using Turbo Boil™ Flex
The Turbo Boil™ (Flex) feature uses a higher wattage radiant
element to bring liquids to boil much quicker. The left front
radiant element is the TURBO BOIL FLEX burner. To use the
Turbo Boil™ Flex feature, place the cookware on the left front
surface element and follow the instructions for
Surface Elements (all models)"
Figure 13: Turbo Boil Flex element control
Simmer Flex Element
Figure 14: Simmer flex located on right rear of cooktop
The simmer flex element allows for lower simmer settings than a
standard element. These lower increments provide very low heat
for precision simmering. The element settings range from LO to
2.0 in increments of .2 (2/10ths) for a total of ten simmer
settings.
The simmer flex also has a wider range of temperature settings
above 2.0. The range between 2.0 and Hi is shown in the
display as follows: 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, and
HI.
To set the simmer flex element:
1. Press the ON OFF key to activate the element.
2. If using the simmer flex for normal cooking start on HI and
press LO until the desired setting is shown in the display.
3. When ready to simmer cooked foods, press LO until the
desired simmer level appears in the display.
4. When cooking is complete, turn the simmer flex element off
before removing the cookware.
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Setting Surface Controls
"Single Radiant
in this section.