Dual Radiant Surface Elements (Some Models) - Kenmore 790.42532310 Use & Care Gude

Setting Surface Controls
Dual Radiant Surface Elements (some models)
To operate the dual radiant element:
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface element may still
be hot and burns may occur if the surface element is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as 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.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass/
porcelain cookware or any material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage the ceramic cooktop.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to begin
heating both the inner and outer portions of the element
marked dual (See Figure 9).
Important note:
Please note that you may switch from the single or dual settings
at any time during cooking.
3. When cooking is complete, turn the radiant surface element
off before removing the cookware.
Important notes:
• For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly on
a particular spot. Use the graphics provided as a guide and
adjust the control knob as needed. Each surface element
provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. Refer to
Table I for suggested power level settings.
• Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at
the HI setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware
is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware
bottom is not flat. Refer to page 9 of this manual for using
correct cookware instructions with the cooktop).
• 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.
SINGLE OFF
HI
DOUBLE
HI
LO LO
_1 SINGLE
HI
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OFF
DOUBLE _
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HI
LO LO
Heating with inner (small) el-
ement only _
*Areas that heat are shown darkened.
Figure 10:
Heating with both elements *
Dual radiant surface element operation
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