Kenmore 9991 - Elite 30 in. Induction Range Use And Care Manual page 8

Surface
Cooking
FEATURE OVERVIEW
. Setting Surface
Controls
. Cerarnic Glass
Cooktop
Setting Surface Controls
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always
turn the element off before removing the pan.
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being
cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Setting Type of Cooking
MAX(HI) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
MED (5) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables.
MED-LOW(2-4) Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
MIN (1 -SIM) Keep warm, melt, simmer.
*The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium
thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Do not place items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wood could catch fire if placed too close to the element.
NOTE: Due to the high
intensity of heat generated
by the surface elements,
the glass surface will turn
green when the element
will be turned off. This
phenomenon is normal and
the glass will come back to
its original white color after
it has completely cooled
down. (White glass
cooktops only).
Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass
surface. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface heating unit
below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of
the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only fiat-
bottomed pans should be used. The type and size of cookware, number of surface units
in use and the settings of the surface units are factors that will affect the amount of the
heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areas surrounding the units
may become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or
hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the
cooktop surface. Placing foods directly on the smoothtop surface (without utensils) is not
recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential
fire hazard. Never use the griddle or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.
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Types of Heating Units Used
REGULAR RADIANT HEATING UNITS (some models)
The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels. Knobs need first to be pressed in
when at OFF position, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil
indicates the utensil is too small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be set
exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed. The hot surface and surface indicator lights will glow.
Note: A built-in protector will automatically turn off the radiant and expandable radiant
element if the ceramic-glass temperature exceeds the set limit.