Operating The Dual Surface Radiant Element - Kenmore 790.9760 series, 790.9763 series Use & Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)

Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element

The cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface elements
located at the right front (See Figure 3 & 4) position. "Single and
Dual" on the control knob are used to indicate which coil of the
dual radiant element will heat. "Single" indicates that only the inner
coil will heat (Figures 1 & 3). "Dual" indicates that both inner and
outer coils will heat (Figures 2 & 4). You may switch from either
coil setting at any time during cooking.
To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element.
2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure
1) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure 2) for larger
cookware.
3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking
operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to
finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount
of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area
extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob
to OFF before removing the cookware.
Note: The Element On Indicator light will turn on when the surface element is turned on and will turn off when the surface
element is turned off. The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on when the glass cooktop is hot and will continue to glow until
the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.
Note: See "Recommended Settings for Single and Dual Surface Elements" for recommended control settings.
Operating the Warm & Ready™ Zone
The Warm & Ready zone radiant element is located at the center rear position
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(Figure 6). The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperature. Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables,
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always
start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the Warmer Zone.
The Warmer Zone will not glow red when it is hot, but becomes hot enough
to cause burns. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warmer
zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid to maintain quality. For
best results, when warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow
moisture to escape. Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover food. Plastic or
aluminum may melt onto the surface.
Use only plates, utensils and cookware recommended by the item manufacturer for
oven and cooktop use on the Warmer Zone.
To Set the Warmer Zone Control:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Warm & Ready
2. Touch the ON/OFF pad (Figure 5) at the Warm & Ready zone control position. The ON/
OFF indicator light will flash. Note: If no Hi/Lo pad is not touched within 5 seconds,
the request to power the Warm & Ready zone ON will clear.
3. At the Warm & Ready Zone control position, touch the Hi/Lo pad once to set the zone at Lo level or touch Hi/Lo pad
twice to set the zone at Hi level.
4. When it is time to serve food, touch the
light will turn OFF.
Radiant surface elements may appear 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.
Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and 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 or burners.
zone surface element.
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ON/OFF pad once to turn off the Warm & Ready Zone. The ON/OFF indicator
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