Setting Surface Controls; Setting Induction Cooking Zones - Kenmore 790.9720 Series Use & Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls
Setting induction cooking zones
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
set to a lower setting to finish cooking. Suggested power
level settings are shown in Fig. 1. The suggested settings
may vary slightly depending on the pan material type and
amount of food being prepared.
For induction cooking be sure to use cookware that is
constructed with magnetic base material and meets the
minimum and maximum pan size requirements.
Suggested cooking zone power level settings table
Settings Type of cooking
Power boost (Pb) Use to start heating pans that
contain large amounts of food or
bring large pans of water to boil
(2.8 or lower is a simmer setting)
lower is a simmer setting)
Fig. 1
Important notes:
The power settings shown in Fig. 1 are based on cooking
with medium sized pans with lids. Be sure to make any
further setting adjustments for best surface cooking results.
The induction cooking zones will not glow
red when they are hot. The glass surface may be hot from
residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns
may occur.
Do not touch hot cookware or pans
directly with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders
to protect hands from burns.
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 if placed too close to hot cookware.
To operate cooking zones:
1. Place induction cookware on cooking zone.
ON
2.To activate the cooking zone press and hold for the
desired cooking zone until a tone sounds.
3.Set the power level by pressing Lo or Hi once. Please
note that the Hi selection will automatically start with
Power Boost (Fig. 2) setting for the first ten minutes then
automatically adjust to Hi setting (Fig. 3).
If a different setting is desired, each press of the Lo or
Hi keypad will decrease or increase the displayed
power level by .5 increments from 9.5 through 3.0.
Simmer power levels between 3.0 and 1.2 will decrease
or increase by .2 increments. Lo (Fig. 4) is the lowest
power level setting available.
ON
4.Once cooking is complete, press
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Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Pan preheat recommendations
Keep in mind that induction cooking may decrease the
amount of time required to preheat a cooking utensil.
When preheating a pan or cookware on the cooktop
always watch very carefully. Whenever surface cooking
the user should always pay attention to any cookware and
the food items cooking and remain attentive until the
cooking process is complete.
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