Kenmore 790.9257 Series Use & Care Manual page 13

About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent
heat during the off cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn the element off several minutes before
cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete
the cooking process.
Surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned off. The element surface may still
be hot, and burns may occur if the element or surrounding area
is touched before it has cooled to a safe temperature.
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders, or plastic wrapping 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 use aluminum foil to line surface drip
bowls or reflector pans. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock or fire.
Important notes:
• Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to
cycle on and off, even at the HI setting.
• Be sure to read detailed instructions for coil cooktop
cleaning in the "Care and Cleaning"
You Call" checklist section of this
• Do not allow aluminum foil, or any material that can melt,
to make contact with the cooking element. If these items
melt on the cooktop, they will damage the cooktop.
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Use and Care Guide
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Element On and Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when one or more
elements are turned on.
A quick glance at this indicator light when cooking is finished is
an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off.
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when the burner is
hot enough to cause burns and will remain on after the burner is
turned off until the surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
Figure 3: Element indicator light
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Before Setting Surface Controls