Setting Surface Controls - Kenmore 790.99613 Use & Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls
Figure 1
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic
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 allows
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 setting is normal and
can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant
element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to
page 6 under Use Proper Cookware).
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 phe-
nomenon is normal and the glass will come back to
its original white color after it has completely cooled
down. (White glass cooktops only).
Surface Cooking Settings
Use the chart (see Figure 2) 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 chocolate or butter.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will
influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of
the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to
the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The
type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements
in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the
amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become
hot enough to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain
the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The
heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and
consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn
off the element several minutes before cooking is complete.
This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and
Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface elements with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in
larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as
follows:
- One 6 inch radiant element at the right rear position;
- A dual 6=or=9 inch radiant element at the right front position;
- A dual 9=or=12 inch radiant element at the center rear
position;
- Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left front and
rear positions.
- Between left front and rear elements is a Bridge radiant
element. The BRIDGE radiant element is controlled using
the same knob that controls the left front radiant element
position.
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Recommended Settings for surface Elements
Setting
HIGH (Hi)
MEDIUM HIGH (5-8)
MEDIUM (5)
MEDIUM LOW (2- 4)
LOW (Lo- 2)
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil,
pan broiling.
Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry.
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies, steam vegetables.
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 2