Setting Simmer Oval's Surface Burners - Kenmore 790.7258 SERIES Use & Care Manual

Setting Simmer Oval's Surface Burners

The Simmer Oval burner is specifically designed for use with a
griddle, but it may also be used for simmering sauces or foods in
most pots and pans.
The Simmer Oval burner is located in the center of the cooktop
and consists of a center burner (Oval Simmer burner) and an
oval burner, consisting of two, 12k burners. The center, Oval
Simmer, burner can be set separately from the overall Simmer
Oval burner.
There are two knobs that control the separate functions of the
simmer, and they are the same front control gas knobs used by
the range's other burners.
Figure 13: Surface burner types
To set the simmer oval burner to cook using a griddle:
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
the cooktop 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 range cooktop.
Do not place aluminum foil, or ANY material
that can melt on the range cooktop. If these items melt they may
permanently damage the cooktop surface.
When operating the oven, it is possible for
residual heat from the oven to build-up and over time to eventu-
ally transfer to the surface control knobs located directly above
the oven door.
1. Place the griddle in the center of the cooktop, completely
covering the simmer oval burner and the two 12k BTU
burners, as shown in Figure
stable on the burner grate.
2. Arrange the food as desired.
3. Push the OVAL SIMMER control knob in and turn counter-
clockwise out of the OFF position
located on the right-hand side of the control display.
14. Be sure the griddle sets
(Figure 12). This knob is
4. Release the surface control knob and rotate to the LITE
position. Visually check that the burner has lit.
5. Once the burner has a flame, push the control knob in and
turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Use the
control knob markings and adjust the flame as needed.
6. Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 for the OVAL BURNER control
knob, located on the left-hand side of the control display.
7. Once cooking is complete, return bot knobs to the OFF
position.
Using the Griddle
The griddle is intended for direct food cooking and can be used
on both sides. Do not use pans or other cookware on the griddle.
Doing so could damage the finish. Center the griddle over the
simmer oval burner.
Surface burners may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The surface burner may still be
hot and burns may occur if the surface burner is touched before
it has cooled sufficiently.
Never place or straddle a cooking utensil over
two different surface cooking areas at the same time unless the
cooktop is designed for such a purpose.
Always place the griddle on the grate before
lighting the burner. Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly
and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns.
Always use potholders to remove the griddle
from the grate. Allow the griddle to cool before removing. Do
not set hot griddle on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat,
such as a counter top.
Figure 14: Griddle cooktop placement
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Setting Surface Controls