Operating The Dual Surface Radiant Element; Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware; Cookware Material Types - Kenmore 790.4676 Series Use & Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (cont'd)
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Figure 2 Figure 4
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element
The cooktop is equipped with two dual radiant surface elements
located at the right and left front (See Figure 2 & 4) position.
Single and Multi on the control knob are used to indicate which
coil of the dual radiant element will heat. Single indicates that
only the inner coil will heat (Figures 1 & 2). Multi indicates that
both inner and outer coils will heat (Figures 3 & 4). You may
switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.
To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element.
2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See
Figure 1) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure 3) for
larger cookware.
3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking
operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to
finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount
of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area
extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Surface
Indicator light wiii come on when the control knob is turned on and wiii continue to glow until the glass cooktop has
cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.
Note: See "Recommended Settings for Single and Dual Surface Elements" for recommended control settings.
Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware
Cookware should have fiat 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 5). Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using cookware
as shown in Figure 6.
Note: The size and type of cookware
used will influence the setting needed for
best cooking results.
Figure 5
Cookware Material types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is
transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most
popular materials available are:
Correct Incorrect
t t
e Fiat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
® Weight of handle does not
tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
e Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
• Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
o Always match pot diameter
to element surface
o Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
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® Pan overhangs element by
more than one-half inch.
!
÷1 I_
® Pan is smaller than
element.
diameter. ® Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 6
ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor.
Some types of
food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists
staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may
leave
metal marks which will resemble
scratches. Remove
these marks immediately.
See
Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop section.
COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).
STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCI:LAIN-ENAMEL on M!:TAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating
must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
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