Before Setting Surface Controls - Kenmore 970c4262 series Use & Care Manual

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using Correct Cookware Type
The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop
surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic
material in order to start the heating process on any of the
cooking zones.
When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified
by the manufacturer for use with Induction cooktops. If you are
not sure, use a magnet to test whether the cookware type will
work. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the
material type is correct for induction cooking
Figure 1: Check pan for magnetic properties
It is recommended to always use heavier high quality stainless
steel cookware on your induction cooktop surface. This will
greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the
ceramic surface.
Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface, espe-
cially if cookware is slid over the ceramic cooktop surface
without being lifted up. Over time sliding any type of cookware
over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter the overall appear-
ance of the cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches will
make cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall
appearance of the cooktop.
Induction Cooktop Features
• When the induction cooktop is turned on, the cooktop
surface remains much cooler than standard ceramic
cooktops.
The cooking zone may appear to be cool while
turned on and after they have been turned off. But the glass
surface may be hot from residual heat transferred from the
cookware and burns may occur.
• Magnetic detector. The coil sensor automatically detects if
a pan is magnetic. If it is not, the cooking zone will not
activate.
• Pan size detection. The pan detection sensor automatically
adapts the size of cooking zone to the pan sizes in use.
• Efficiency. Induction cooking heats faster while using less
energy. Induction power boils more quickly and simmers
more evenly.
Use Quality Cookware in Good Condition
The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the
Cooking Zone. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
recommendations for using cookware.
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(Figure 1)
Figure 2: Check flatness of cookware
Important note:
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Do not let pans boil dry.
This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage,
fusion, or marring that can affect the ceramic cooktop. Do not
use dirty pans with grease buildup. Always use pans that are
easy to clean after cooking.
hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands
from burns.
surface. Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of
the ceramic cooktop.
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Use cookware made with the correct material type for
induction cooking.
Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat
distribution allowing for more even cooking results.
The pan size should match the amount of food being
prepared.
Do not touch hot cookware or pans directly with
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
2). Be sure to follow all the