Setting Surface Controls - Kenmore 318200449 Use & Care Manual

Setting Surface Controls

Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Single setting
Dual Radiant heating areas
on ceramic smooth top (shown in black)
Fig. 1
WARMER ZONE
Fig. 2
Warmer Zone Recommended Food
Settings Table
Food Item
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plates with Food
Eggs
Gravies
Meats
Sauces
Soups (cream)
Stews
Vegetables
Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
To Operate Dual Radiant Surface Element (some models)
The right front control knob offers flexibility for different sized cookware with
the Dual Radiant surface element. The inner element alone can be used for
smaller or both the inner and outer in combination for larger cookware.
To operate the Dual Radiant surface element push in the control knob and
turn on the left to operate the small inner coil or turn on the right to operate
both the inner and outer portions of the element together (See Fig 1).
Dual setting
Setting
High (Hi)
Medium High (7 - 8)
Medium (5 - 6)
Medium Low (2 - 4)
Low (LO)
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 the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone (some models)
The purpose of the Warmer Zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold
food on the Warmer Zone.
All food placed on the Warmer Zone should be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil 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 to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface
and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and
cooktop use on the Warmer Zone.
red when it is hot.
the warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
Setting the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone Control
1. To set the control, push in either direction and turn the knob (See Fig 2).
The temperatures are approximate, and are designated by HI, MED and
Heating
LO. However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO
Level
for different levels of heating.
LO
2. When ready to serve, turn the control to OFF. The Warmer Zone will
LO
remain warm until the indicator light goes OFF.
LO
Temperature Selection - Refer to the chart at the side column for
LO
recommended heating levels. If a particular food is not listed, start with the
LO
medium level, and adjust as needed. Most foods can be kept at serving
MED
temperatures by using the medium level.
MED
MED
Note: Use the Warmer Zone to keep cooked foods hot such as; vegetables,
MED
gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner
MED
plates.
HI
HI
HI
(Some models)
SINGLE AND DUAL RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
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 or
steam vegetables.
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Unlike the surface elements, the Warmer Zone will not glow
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from
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