Simmer Select Element - Kenmore 790.9031 Series Use And Care Manual

Simmer Select Element
SIMMER ELEMENT
The left front element control may be used as a normal
element or as a simmer element. The Simmer Select feature
heats the element at a much lower power level than when
used as
a normal surface element. You may switch between
normal cooking and the Simmer Select feature at any time
during the cooking process. When using the element control
for normal cooking aii of the settings on the control knob
(LO to HI) function as normal.
To operate Simmer Select element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the front left surface
element.
2. Push in the Simmer Select button located below the left
front control knob. The Simmer Select indicator light,
located under Simmer Element control knob, will glow
and remain ON while simmering (See Fig. 1).
3. Turn the surface control knob to the desired simmer
setting within the dark band on the control knob (LO to 4
settings only). Use the marks as a guide and adjust the
control knob from LO to 4 as needed (See Fig. 2).
4. To return to normal power level settings, push in and
release the Simmer Select button and the indicator light
will turn OFF. When cooking is complete, be sure to set
the control knob to the OFF position.
SIMMER
SELECT
ON/OFF
push
Fig. 1
important notes:
° The surface control knobs do not have to be set exactly
on a particular spot (See Fig. 1). Use the graphics
provided as a guide and adjust the control knob as
needed. Refer to Fig. 1 for suggested power level settings.
° Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.
Simmer Settings Type of cooking
Max. Simmer (4) Simmering larger quantities of
food, stews and soups
Min. Simmer (LO) Simmering smaller quantities of
food, delicate foods, melting
chocolate or butter
The ELEMENT ON indicator light(s) will glow when one
or more surface elements are turned ON. A quick glance
at these indicator lights when finished surface cooking is
an easy check to be sure aJl surface controls are turned
OFE
Fig. 2
Surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The surface
element may stiff be hot and burns may occur if the
surface element is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as saff 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 dose to the surface elements.
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