Kenmore C970 Series Use & Care Manual page 10

Setting Surface Controls
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control ("ESEC") feature includes 4
digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital
setting for 4 of the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop, in-
cluding shared settings at the left front knob control position for both
the left front radiant element and the "Bridge" radiant element. Also
the right front control knob position shares settings for the dual radiant
element. These settings work the same way as normal knob setting in-
dicators work except the settings are displayed in digital windows (fig-
ures 1 thru 4).
The available ESEC Display Settings
The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi (Fig. 2) to Lo
(Fig. 4) and OFF (Fig. 1). The settings from Hi to 3.0 decrease in incre-
ments of .5. The settings from 3.0 to Lo (Simmer settings) decrease in
increments of .2 for more precise settings of lower heat levels.
Use the chart (Fig. 5) to determine the correct setting for the kind of
food you are preparing. 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 choco-
late or butter.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
Surface Cooking Settings
Recommended Settings for Single, Bridge and
Dual Surface Elements
Setting Type of Cooking
High (8 - Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
Med High (5 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry.
Med (3 - 5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies,
steam vegetables.
Med Low (2 - 3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Low (Lo - 2) Keep warm, melt, simmer
ESEC Error Indicator Message (Er)
An error message will be displayed (flashing "Er") at power (or after a power failure) if ANY of
the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions. If a power failure should occur, be sure to
set all of the 4 surface control knobs to the OFF position (see figure 6). This will reset the surface
controls.
Be sure to reset the clock. Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF positions and the
clock has been set with the correct time of day, the surface controls should return to normal op-
eration. If the surface controls do not function and the "Er" message remains in any display after
following these produces, contact an Sears Authorized Servicer.
ESEC Lockout Feature (- -)
The self-clean feature will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is ON. The ESEC fea-
ture will not operate during a self-clean cycle or when the Oven Lockout feature is active. When-
ever the ESEC lockout feature is active, "- -" may appear in any display window (see figure 7). If
any of the surface elements are still hot during active Lockout, "HE" will appear in the window in-
stead of the "- -" message.
Figure 5
Figure 1
Figure 3
pear to have cooled after they have been turned
off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns
may occur if the glass surface is touched before it
has cooled sufficiently.
as saltand pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plastic wrappings 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.
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ce-
ramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General
Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call
checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that al-
lows the element to cycle on and off, even at
the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to
the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the Hi set-
ting is normal and can occur if the cookware is
too small for the radiant element or if the cook-
ware bottom is not flat (Refer to Surface Cook-
ing Utensils section on page 11 for using correct
cookware instructions with the cooktop).
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Figure 2
Figure 4
Radiant surface elements may ap-
Do not place plastic items such
Figure 6
Figure 7