Warming Zone; Cookware - Kenmore 880.54202 Use & Care Manual

Wiping o ffthecooktop b efore a ndafter e ach use willhelp keep it
free from stains a nd provide t hemost e ven heating. Oncooktops
withwhite orbiscuit ceramic glass, soils and stains m ay bemore
visible, andmay require m ore cleaning andcare. F or m ore
information, see"General Cleaning" section.
• Donotstore jarsorcans above t hecooktop. Dropping a
heavy o rhard object o nto thecooktop c ould crack the
cooktop.
• Donotleave a hotlidonthecooktop. Asthecooktop c ools,
aircanbecome trapped b etween thelidandthecooktop,
and theceramic glass could break w hen thelidisremoved.
For f oods containing sugar i nany form, c lean u pallspills and
soils assoon aspossible. Allow thecooktop t ocool d own
slightly. Then, while wearing o ven mitts, r emove thespills
while thesurface i sstillwarm. Ifsugary s pills areallowed t o
cool d own, they canadhere t othecooktop a ndcancause
pitting and permanent marks.
Donotslide cookware orbakeware across t hecooktop.
Aluminum o rcopper bottoms a ndrough f inishes on
cookware orbakeware could leave s cratches ormarks o nthe
cooktop.
• Donotcookpopcorn i nprepackaged aluminum c ontainers
onthecooktop. They could leave a luminum m arks t hat
cannot beremoved completely.
• Donotallow objects t hatcould melt, s uch asplastic o r
aluminum f oil,totouch anypartoftheentire cooktop.
• Donotuse thecooktop a sacutting board.
• Use cookware about thesame size asthesurface c ooking
area. Cookware should notextend m ore than1/2" (1.3 cm)
outside t hearea.
A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. _/p"(1.3 cm) Maximum overhang
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
Determine 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.
Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
• Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area(s) is turned off.
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A. Single size (6" [!5.24 cm])
B. Dual size (9" [22.86 cm])
The Dual Cooking Zone offers flexibility depending on the size of
the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a
regular element. The dual size combines both the single and
outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.
LO
1
2
4
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HI
A. Dual
B. Single
To Use DUAL:
1. Push in and turn the left or right front control knob
counterclockwise to the DUAL zone anywhere between HI
and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to "0" (off) when finished.
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn the left front control knob clockwise from to
the SINGLE zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to "0" (off) when finished.
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
The STEADYTEMP
TM
warming zone is used to keep cooked
foods warm, and may be used whether the other surface cooking
zones are in use or not. It is not recommended for heating cold
foods. The warming zone will not glow red like the cooking
zones, but the indicator light will glow on the control panel, as
well as the hot surface indicator light will be on when it is hot
enough to burn yourself.
Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use, and that have flat bottoms to make direct contact
with the cooktop surface. Use pot holders or oven mitts to
remove cookware.