Downdraft Ventilation System; Cookware - Kenmore 664.4279 series Use & Care Manual

Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
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expansion channels can be used.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
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before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods
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directly on the cooktop.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console
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 console 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.
Triple Zone Cooking Element
The Triple 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 and triple sizes combine
the single, dual, and outer elements and are recommended for
larger cookware, larger quantities of food, and home canning.
A
B
Turbo Boil Element (right front element)
The Turbo Boil cooking element offers additional cooking
flexibility. The Turbo Boil cooking element can be used to boil
liquids faster. The lowest heat setting can be used to prepare
sauces, to brown or sauté foods, and to keep foods at a low
temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Turbo
Boil cooking element.
A
A. Turbo boil option
B. Lower heat option
C
A. Triple
B. Dual
C. Single
B
Melt 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.
A
A. Hi heat option
B. Melt option

Downdraft Ventilation System

The built-in downdraft ventilation system removes cooking
vapors, odors, and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop.
IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, operate the downdraft
ventilation system with the filter properly installed.
To avoid the buildup of grease, the filter should be cleaned
often.
For more information on proper filter placement and cleaning,
see "Downdraft Ventilation System" in the "General Cleaning"
section.

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.
B
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