Kenmore 362.6278 Series Use & Care Manual page 4

SURFACE UNITS
Use proper pan size--select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware will expose
a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may
result in the ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
cookware to surface unit size will also improve efficiency.
o Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spiltovers that may catch on fire,
o Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying.
Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spiltovers when
food is added
• If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying,
stir together before heating, or as fats melt siowly.,
• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable
for cooktop service; others may break because of the
sudden change in temperature°
. To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the
range without extending over nearby surface units,
o Always turn the surface units off before removing
cookware.
=When preparing flaming foods under the vent hood,
turn the fan on.
• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to
prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
° Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium
high heat settings.
° Foods for frying should be as dry as possible, Frost
on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause
hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan_
° Clean the cooktop with caution, if a wet sponge is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid
steam burns
• To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock,
always be certain that the controBs for all surface units
are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before
attempting to lift or remove a unit,
Do not immerse or soak the removable surface
units. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not
covered and are in place. Their absence during
cooking could damage range parts and wiring°
Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or
anywhere in the oven except as described in this
manual, Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or
damage to the range
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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