Kenmore 790.4672 Use & Care Manual page 9

Setting Surface Controls (cont'd)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature provides a digital display
of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop. The ESEC display in combination
with the touch pads is designed to replace conventional control knobs. Figure 1 Figure 2
The available ESEC Window Display Settings
The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure
5) and OFF (Figure 6). The settings between 9.0 (Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3)
decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 (Figures 3
& 4) and 1.2 (Figure 4) are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in Figure 3 Figure 4
increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo (Figure 5; lowest Simmer setting) for more precise
settings at lower heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart to
determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing.
ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - )
The ESEC feature will not operate during a Self-Clean cycle or when the Cooktop
Lockout feature is active. Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, "- -" Figure 5 Figure 6
will appear in every display window (See Figure 7),
Hot Element Indicator Message (HE)
After using any of the surface radiant element positions the cooktop will become very
hot. Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot for some
time. The ESEC control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the Figure 7 Figure 8
message "liE" (hot element; See Fig. 9) warning when the cooktop is still too hot to
touch. If the lie message appears in the window, the control can still be turned ON again for use.
Pan Detection Feature
The Pan Sensing ,,Sensa Cook_ key will activate / deactivate the pan sensing and dual element pan sizing feature. When
the Pan Sensing feature is on, the pan sensing LED is -ONe, and the elements can be activated only when metallic
cookware is loaded on the cooking zone. When the cooking zone is not loaded with a pan, the display will flash the power
level setting. When a pan is present, the display will steadily indicate the power level setting.
With the Pan Sensing feature on, when a pan is removed from the cooktop and the element is -ON_, it will stop heating
and the display will flash. If the pan is not put back within 1 minute, the cooktop will beep once. After 5 minutes, the unused
cooking zone will shut off if the pan is not put back on the element.
When the Pan Sensing feature is not activated, the Pan Sensing LED is -OFF_ and the elements produce heat with or
without metallic cookware load on the cooking zone.
Note: When the Pan Sensing feature is activated, the Element Size Key Pad for the Bridge Element will be available. The
Element Size Key Pad for the Dual Element will not be available but the Pan Sensing system will automatically detect the
pan size.
Error Codes E XX
The control displays
E
in Cooking Elements LEDs and digits in Main Control LED together showing an error code.
Recommended Surface Cooking Settings
....................................................................................................... Recommended Settings for Single, Dual & Bridge Surface E!ement s......................................................................
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (9.0 - Hi) Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (5.0 - 9.0) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (3.0 - 5.0) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2.0 - 4.0) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
LOW/SIMMER (Lo - 2.0) Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting).
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Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. 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.
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