Burner Size; Griddle; Downdraft Ventilation System; Cookware - Kenmore 664.4278 Series Use & Care Manual

Burner Size

Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following
illustration and table.
Large
(most
powerful)
Burner Size
Small
Medium
Large
Large (most powerful)
Griddle installed on right side of cooktop
To Use the Griddle:
1. Locate the griddle on the right side grate, as shown. The
locating feet on the bottom of the griddle will engage the
grate tines to keep the griddle from sliding.
2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to
keep food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky
residue on the griddle that is hard to remove.
3. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddle
slowly will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid
warping the griddle.
4. For preheating and cooking, set the front burner to the
lowest heat setting and the rear burner to medium-high
heat for best performance.
NOTE: The griddle may also be used on the left side
grate. For best results, the rear burner setting should be set
to Medium-Low or Medium, and the front burner setting
should be set to Low.
Recommended Use
Low-heat cooking
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Melting chocolate or butter
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Multi-purpose burner
■
For large cookware
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For large cookware
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Most powerful burner
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Griddle

To Clean the Griddle:
1. Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray.
2. See the "General Cleaning" section for cleaning
instructions.
3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.

Downdraft Ventilation System

The built-in downdraft ventilation system removes cooking
vapors, odors, and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop.
IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, operate the downdraft
ventilation system with the filter properly installed.
To avoid the buildup of grease, the filter should be cleaned
often.
For more information on proper filter placement and cleaning,
see "Downdraft Ventilation System" in the "General Cleaning"
section.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element, or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and
a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-
heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or coils. Aluminum
and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware.
However, an aluminum or copper base can leave permanent
marks on the cooktop surface.
Cookware material affects cooking results because it is a
factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under
the broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the
ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and
the cookware.
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