Kenmore ELITE 790.4438 Series Use & Care Manual page 9

Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature provides a digital
display of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop. The ESEC display in
combination with the touch pads is designed to replace conventional control
knobs.
The available ESEC Window Display Settings
The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo
(Figure 6) and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.5(Figure 2) and 3.0
(Figure 3) decrease or increase in increments of .5. The settings between 3.0
(Figures 3 & 4) and 1.2 (Figure 5) are Simmer settings which decrease or
increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo (Figure 6, lowest Simmer setting) for
more precise settings at lower heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface
Setting Chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are
preparing.
Hot Surface Indicators
After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very
hot. After turning any of these elements OFF, the cooktop will remain HOT for
some time. "liE" (hot element) will appear in the element power level display
while the element is still hot. The HE indicator will remain in the display unil the
element has cooled sufficiently (See Figure 7).
ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - )
The feature will not operate when the Cooktop Lockout feature is active.
Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, "- -" will appear in any display
window (See Figure 8).
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Figure 7
Recommended Surface Cooking Settings
Recommended Settings for Single, Bridge & Triple Surface Elements
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (8.0- Hi)
MEDIUM HIGH (5.0- 8.0)
MEDIUM (3.0- 5.0)
MEDIUM LOW (2.0 - 4.0)
LOW/SIMMER (Lo - 2.0)
Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. 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.
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