Modules - Kenmore 46981 Use, Care, Safety Manual

See instructions on removing and replacing modules.
Never leave an empty pan on a hot open coil element.
Never line the reflector bowls under open coil elements
with aluminum foil. Foil can block normal heat ftowo
ielidl Iiements
Before using the solid elements for the
first time, you must cure them to harden
the protective coating. If the elements
are not cured properly, the coating can
stick to your pan and remove some of
the lnish on the element.
To cure the sold elements, heat each element at HI
setting without a pan on the element. There will be some
non4oxic smoke and the rings around the elements will
change to a gold color. Use your venting system to
minimize the smoke° Heat the elements for 3-5 minutes,
until the smeking stops.
Solid elements do not become "red hot." Each element
has a built-in "temperature limiter]' If the element is left
turned on without a pan, or if a pan boils dry, the timiter
will detect the e_,.cess heat buildup and automatically
turn the element down.
RadianI (sonde mo_lsls)
The radiant module features two heating coils beneath
a smooth glass surface. When a cooking zone is acti-
vated, coils beneath the zone radiate heat through the
g_asstothe utensil. Depending on yourselected control
setting, the coil cycles on and off to maintain the correct
temperature setting.
lito not
slile
heavy pans en the glass surface.
Nlon=smooth pan bottorns may scratch the sur-
face.
Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass
_ay leave _e_al marlkings which wll appear as
small scratches° They can be removed with
Cooktop Cleaning Creme and a razor scraper.
See Cleaning Tips.
Do no_z let pots beit Iry, Overheated metal can
bond to _he glass ¢ooktop, An over'heated cop-
per pot will leave a residue that wll permanently
s_ain the cooktep.
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The surface will retain heat after corn
trois have been turned off, Use caution
when working around your cooktop. Be
careful not to get burned when the unit
has not had time to cool after use.
Never cook food directly on the glass,
You must use proper cookware. Do not
use surface as a cutting board,
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The non-stick grill must be pre-conditioned before the
first use. (See page 24 for illustration of grill.)
To pre.conditio_t the gril!:
1. Wash the grill grids in soap and water and dry.
2. Use a paper towel to apply a small amount of cooking
oil to the grids.
3_ Remove excess oil with a clean paper towel.
Use the grill to prepa re meats with the flavor and appear-
ance of charbroiled meats. The grill must be very hot for
this type of cooking. Use your venting system to help
minimize smoke. The grill must be preheated to get the
g rill components hot enough. Preheat for 10 minutes on
HI then turn back to the recommended setting.
The grill element is divided so the front and rear sections
are controlled separately. BOth sections can be heated
to the same temperature for grilling large amounts of the
same food, or you can vary the temperature for cooking
two different foods.
Never leave the kitchen while grilling meats or other
juicy foods. Fats may drip and cause flame-ups. You
should always be present when grilling.
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The non-stick griddle must be pro-conditioned before
the first use.
1. Wash the griddle in soap and water and dry.
2. Use a paper towel to apply a small amount of oil to the
griddle.
3. Remove excess oil with a paper towel.
Only use spatulas and spoons that are Teflon® coated,
nylon, orwooden. After preheating apply a small amount
of butter or oil. Do not overheat the griddle.
The heating element under the griddle is divided. You
can vary the temperature on the front and rear section
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