Kenmore C970-44093 Use & Care Manual page 9

Setting Surface Controls
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control ("ESEC") feature provides a digital display
of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop. The ESEC displays in combination
with the touch pads are designed to replace the conventional control knob and power
level tick mark indicators.
In addition your range includes shared radiant element touch pad settings. The
"Bridge" element combinations and Triple radiant element settings are also shown
in the ESEC display windows.
The available ESEC Window Display Settings
The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure
6) and OFF (Figure 7) that will display in the ESEC windows. The settings between
9.0 (Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3) decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The
settings between 3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.0 (Figure 5) are Simmer settings which
decrease or increase in increments of .2 to Lo (Figure 6; lowest Simmer setting) for
more precise settings at lower heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface Settings
(See table below) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are
preparing.
Hot Surface Indicator Lights
After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot.
After turning any of these elements OFF, the cooktop will remain HOT for some time.
The "Hot Surface" indicator light located on the glass cooktop will glow whenever
any of the element positions becomes HOT. The Hot Surface indicator light will
remain ON while hot and turn OFF once the cooktop has cooled sufficiently.
ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - )
The ESEC feature will not operate during a Self-Clean cycle or when the Cooktop
Lockout feature is active. Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, " - - "
will appear in any display window (See Figure 8).
ESEC PF message
The ESEC will display the PF message whenever there has been a power
interruption to the appliance. PF will appear in the ESEC display windows as shown
in Figure 9. To clear the PF message touch any ON/OFF ESEC control pad to reset
and be sure to reset the clock with the correct time of day if necessary. If the PF
displays again repeat these steps.
Recommended Surface Cooking Settings
Recommended Settings for Single, Bridge & Triple Surface Elements
Setting
HIGH (8.0 - Hi)
MEDIUM HIGH (5.0 - 8.0)
MEDIUM (3.0 - 5.0)
MEDIUM LOW (2.0 - 4.0)
LOW/SIMMER (Lo - 2.0)
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. The
Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The
lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
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