Kenmore ELITE 790.428 User's Manual
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1. z ova E L I T E INDUCTION COOKTOP CUBIERTA DE INDUCCI N Models Modelos 790 4280 Color number n mero de color www sears com Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 318200629 Rev B 0601 Table of Contents Cooktop Warranty cssccccssscccssseccssseesessseeeesseseessneeesess 2 Keep Warm Feature IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 4 e MINGLE Timer isso iia Product Record iii rain 4 e Locking the Controls vi Serial Plate Location csscccsssecsssseeeessseeeesnseeesseeeeeees 4 0 Power Shain sesinin eita et td een Induction Cooktop Features 00 4 5 o Operational NoiSesS oooononnnicinnnccnnninconcconanoconanaconinanos Induction Cooktop Display Messages cccccccccoccncnncnanannnns 6 General Care CleaninQ cccnniccconmemmsaneesannernas an 13 Before Using the Cooktop cccoocccncoccnnnonnnos 7 9 e Cooktop Cleaning Maintenance cc ecccceeeceees 13 Setting Cooktop Controls 9 12 Before You Call ococoocccncncnnocannononns 14 15 Operating the Cooking Zones oooconincciociniccccocccinnno 9 10 Protection Agreements ccsssecssssecssseresssestenesens 17 Preheat Recommendations cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Sears Service eccccceececeeeee eee eeeeeeeeneeeenenee Back Cover Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty OneYear Limited Warranty When installed operated and maintained accordin2. Call e Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review this list It may save you time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance OCCURRENC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Entire cooktop does not operate Cooktop controls are locked Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop Seep 11 for further instructions Make sure household electrical circuit breakeris ON and that poweris properly supplied to the Cooktop Service wiring is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for installation assistance See back cover Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service Cooktop turns OFF while cooking The automatic shut off feature will turn all of the Cooking Zones and the entire Cooktop OFF after any Cooking Zone has been in continuous use for 18 hours Cooktop internal heat sensor has detected high temperatures inside the appliance Be sure the appliance vent holes are not blocked Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the cooktop for more detailed cooktop installation information Fluids spilled or object lying on controls area of cooktop Clean spills or remove object Repower cooktop Cooking Zone does not heat food No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone or cookware material type incorrect for Induction Cooking S
3. Cooking Zone Control Pads 17 Cooking Zone ON OFF Key Pad for each Cooking Zone 7 Right Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads 18 Cooking Zone ON OFF Indicator Light for each Cooking Zone 8 Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads 19 Cooking Zone Up Arrow Power Key Pad for each Cooking Zone 9 Main Cooktop Controls See Fig 2 20 Cooking Zone Down Arrow Power Key Pad for each Cooking Zone 10 Cooktop Power Key Pad See p 6 21 Cooking Zone Power Level LED for each Cooking Zone 11 Cooktop Power Indicator Light See p 6 5 Fig 12 Fig 14 Fig 15 nduction Cooktop Display Messages LED Messages or Light indicators Displayed by Main Control CONTROLS LOCK This feature allows the cooktop to be locked only when the cooktop is switched to OFF Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 5 seconds A beep will sound and the Lock indicator light will glow Fig 5 Once locked no other displays will glow and no Cooking Zones will activate To tum the Controls Lock OFF touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 5 seconds A beep will sound the Lock indicator light will turn OFF Fig 4 and the cooktop may be used normally See p 11 for more instructions COOKTOP POWER The Cooktop POWER key pad activates the entire Cooktop To power the cooktop touch and hold the POW
4. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean IMPORTANT NOTE Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar content These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After tuming the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illus trated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Fig 25 Do not use the following on the ceramic cooktop See Fig 26 e Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean e Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop e Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or io lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration An 13 efore You
5. aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop because they may cause it to crack Cleaning Recommendations for Ceramic Glass Cooktop O j PNIL Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL i DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch pad applying pressure as needed
6. track of time from 1 to 99 minutes The LED display located to the left of the Timer UP DOWN arrow key pads will begin to count down minutes once set To Set the Minute Timer 1 Touch the O listed under the word TIMER Touching and releasing the A or the O key pads will increase or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key press up to 99 minutes 2 Once the Timer LED displays the desired amount of time release the UP or DOWN Arrow key pads The Minute Timer LED will flash the time with a small dot to the right Once the LED quits flashing and the dot disappears the Minute Timer will begin the countdown with remaining minutes Once the Minute Timer reaches 80 a long beep will sound indicating that the time is up To Cancel the Minute Timer 1 Touch the O and O key pads at the same time or touch and hold either the O or O key pad and scroll to BO 2 If cancelling the Minute Timer using the scrolling method once the Main Control LED reaches BO release the Arrow key pad 3 The LED will flash momentarily and then quit flashing The set time will disappear from the LED indicating that the MinuteTimeris no longer active Locking the Controls The Induction Cooktop may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being turned ON To Turn ON the Controls Lock Feature 1 The Cooktop Lock will not activate until the cooktop is OFF If the cooktop power is not OFF touch and hold the ke
7. ER key pad for 2 seconds A beep will sound and the Power LED will glow See Fig 7 The cooktop will be in a ready mode for 10 seconds If no other key pads are touched the Cooktop Main POWER will tum OFF automatically To tum the Main Power OFF touch and hold the Main POWER key pad for 1 second A beep will sound and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF See Fig 6 Errors Codes E00 thru E11 The control displays Ein Cooking Zones LEDs Fig 8 and digits in Main Control LED Fig 9 together showing an error code For service call 1 800 4 MY Fig 9 HOME See back cover of this manual LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Zone Controls COOKING ZONE ON OFF PAD Each of the four Cooking Zones have separate ON OFF key pads Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop touch the corresponding Cooking Zone ON OFF key pad once to active the Cooking Zone needed 0 will appear in the LED display If the corresponding UP DOWN Arrow key pad is not touched within 5 seconds the request to turn the Cooking Zone ON will cancel and the Cooktop Main Power will turn OFF To set a Cooking Zone power level touch the corresponding Cooking Zone UP or DOWN Arrow key pad once The Cooking Zone ON OFF Indicator Light will glow Fig 11 To turn OFF a Cooking Zone touch the Cooking Zone ON OFF key pad once The Cooking Zone Indicator Light will turn OFF Fig 10 Fig 13 POWER LEVEL SETTINGS The Cooking Zones have fo
8. Ka y con y a i Setting Cooktop Controls To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones cont d IMPORTANT OPERATING NOTES e Fluids spilled or objects lying on the controls area of the cooktop may cause the cooktop to turn OFF while cooking Clean the spills or remove the objects from the cooktop e Be sure the cooktop vent holes are NOT blocked If the vent holes are blocked the cooktop internal sensor may shut OFF of the cooktop to avoid over heating the appliance e f the cookware or pan is moved from the center of any active Cooking Zone for any reason a sensor will detect the situation and the cookware will no longer heat The affected Cooking Zone LED will flash between Fand the last power level set for the Cooking Zone The Cooking Zone will remember the power level setting for up to 3 minutes before the Cooking Zone will automatically shut OFF If the cookware is brought back properly centered o To Turn OFF the Cooking Zones 1 Once cooking is complete touch the key pad to turn the Cooking Zone OFF 2 The corresponding Cooking Zone ON OFF Indicator light located above the key pad will turn OFF A beep will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level LED will display J If no other key pads are touched the Cooking Zone will shut OFF automatically in 5 seconds If no other Cooking Zones are active and no other key pads are touched the entire cooktop will shut OFF automatically in 5 more seconds 3 When any Cooking Zo
9. and degrade the overall appearance of the cooktop Minimum Pan Size Requirements for each Cooking Zone ier NOTE Pan bottom should not exceed 1 2 13mm from outer Cooking Zone Induction rings Left Rear Cooking Left Rear Left Fron Right Rear Right Front Zi i Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking one Zone Controls Zone Controls Zone Controls Zone Controls Left Front Right Rear Right Cooking Zone Fig 19 Cooking Zone Front Cooking Zone USE THE CORRECT SIZE COOKWARE The 4 Cooking Zones available on the Induction Cooktop require a MINIMUM pan size to be used at each location Fig 19 The inner ring of each Cooking Zone is your guide to the correct MINIMUM pan size The pan bottom must FULLY cover the inner ring for proper cooking to occur The thicker outer ring at each Cooking Zone is helpful to determine the pan MAXIMUM size After centering the cookware of the cooktop make sure the cookware does not extend more than 1 2 beyond the thicker line on the Cooking Zone See example in Fig 19 The pan must make FULL contact on the glass surface without the bottom of the pan touching the metal cooktop trims Shown in Fig 19 NOTE If a pan made of the correct material is centered properly on any of the active Cooking Zones but is TOO SMALL the affected Cooking Zone LED will display an F code and the pan will not heat 7 To m ties e la gon tl pr J ae Y a i efor
10. e Using the Cooktop Use Quality Cookware in Good Condition The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Fig 21 Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Fig 20 INCORRECT Also remember to e Use cookware made with the correct material type for Induction Cooking See Fig 18 Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat distribution allowing for more even cooking results e The pan size should match the amount e Cookware not centered on Cook of food being prepared ing Zone surface e Do not let pans boil dry This may cause DEEN permanentdamage in the form of breakage SUE IA fusion or marring that can affect the ceramic cooktop This type of damage is not covered by your warranty e Curved or warped pan bottoms or e Do not use dirty pans with grease sides buildup Always use pans that are easy 2z to clean after cooking l Min size gt e Pan does not meet the minimum size required for the Cooking Zone used See Fig 19 e Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on the cooktop surface The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been tumed OFF The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat
11. e using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference is manual contains important safety symbols amp instructions Please pay attention to these symbols amp follow all instructions given a WAR IVA This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage Sh This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on ornearthe appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance e Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT TOUCH COOKING ZONES OR AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES Cooking Zones may be hot from residual heat even though they are dark in color Areas near the Cooking Zones may become hot enough to y cause bums During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool GTI Never use your appliance for warming or heating a room en e Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be
12. ee Figs 18 amp 20 Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone See Fig 19 Cookware is warped or in poor condition See Figs 20 amp 21 Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone See Fig 20 Cookware resting on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on cooktop surface See Figs 19 amp 20 No power to the appliance Check steps under Entire cooktop does not operate in this checklist Incorrect Cooking Zone control setting Make sure the correct control is ON for the Cooking Zone being used Cooking Zone heats food too hot or not hot enough Incorrect power level setting Adjust the power level setting higher or lower and refer to recipe for guidance and adjust accordingly Food does not heat evenly Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use good quality cookware Refer to Figs 20 amp 21 Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn more easily See p 8 for further information Adjust Cooking Zone power level setting until the proper amount of heat is obtained Poor cooking results Many factors affect cooking results Adjust the recipe s recommended power levels or cooking times Cookware is too lightweight or warped Use heavier quality cookware so foods being prepared may cook more evenly 14 efore You Call e Sol
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14. esult in the risk of electric shock fire or short circuit e Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE utensils are suitable for range top service without breakin due to the sudden ne onai i Check he The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement imanufact rersr comimendations forcooktopuse Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of Ventilating hood Theventilatinghoodaboveyourcooking SUbstances known to the state to cause cancer birth surface should be cleaned frequently so the grease from defects or other productive harm and requires businesses cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter 19 Wam customers of potential exposure to such substances Product Record See serial plate location illustration below Model No 790 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Serial No Save your sales receipt for future reference Date of Purchase MO Serial Plate Location You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate The serial plate is located under the cooktop Please see the illustration for exact location Remember to record the serial number BEFORE INSTALLATION ofthe cooktop See Product Record above Serial plate is located under the burner box of cooktop nduction Cooktop Features A COOLER COOKTOP Aunique feature of the Induction Cooktop is whetherturned ON
15. g to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME eto arrange for free repair If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 3 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 4 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For the second through the fifth year from the date of purchase when installed and operated according to the Installation Instructions and Use amp Care Guide Sears will s
16. gh to cover the should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may Cooking Zones The pan detection sensors will notallow the penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric affected Cooking Zone to operate without a pan present shock Contact a qualified technician immediately e Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should e Clean Cooktop with Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is Not Extend Over Adjacent Cooking Zones To reduce used to wipe spills ona hot cooking area be careful to avoid the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil if applied to a hot surface Never Leave Prepared Food on the Cooking Zones Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass Unattended Boilovers cause smoking and greasy This could cause glass to break spillovers that may ignite ora pan that has boileddrymay Donotslide pansacross the cooktop surface They may melt or become damaged scratch the cooktop surface e Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line any e Do not let pans boil dry This may cause permanent part of the cooktop Only use aluminum foil as damage in the form of breakage fusion ormarring thatcan recommended after the cooking process ifusedasa cover affect the ceramic glass cooktop This type of damage is to be placed over the food Any other use of aluminum foil not covered by your warranty may r
17. ing Zones will provide a Pan Detection message If a Cooking Zone is turned ON and no pan is detected for the Cooking Zone the pan has been moved or if the panis not centered correctly or if the pan is not made of magnetic material F See Fig 17 will appear in the affected Cooking Zone LED display efore Using the Cooktop USE THE CORRECT COOKWARE TYPE The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic material in order to start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones When purchasing pans look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer or use with Induction cooktops If your not sure use a magnet to test whether the cookware type will work If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware the material ype is correct for Induction cooking See Fig 18 Fig 18 tis recommended to always use heavier high quality stainless steel cookware on your Induction Cooktop surface This will greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the ceramic surface Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface especially if cookware is slid over the ceramic cooktop surface without being lifted up Over time sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter the overall appear ance of the cooktop Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the surface difficult
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19. liance is used in the United States and Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Ince Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Printed in United States Important Safety Instructions T This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This unit generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the unit off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae e Increase the distance between the unit and receiver e Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operatio
20. n as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device It would be advisable to consult your Doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer about your particular situation e Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play with packaging material Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance Sears Parts amp Repair is the recommend qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency e User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance e Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product e Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored near or on the cooking surface This 3 Read all instructions befor
21. ne is OFF the corresponding Cooking Zone LED may display H if the Cooking Zone temperature is too HOT The LED will continue to display H and even if the Cooktop is switched OFF the LED will continue to display Has long as the cooktop remains HOT The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transfered from the cookware and burns may occur Preheat Recommendations When preheating a pan on the cooktop always watch carefully Whenever using the cooktop the user should always pay attention to any items cooking and remain attentive until the cooking process is complete Keep in mind that induction may decrease the amount of time required to preheat a cooking utensil Keep Warm Feature The Warm feature may be used with any of the Cooking Zones To Turn the Keep Warm Feature ON 1 Toselect the Keep Warm feature for any Cooking Zone touch the key pad for the corresponding Cooking Zone 2 Touch the key pad located in the main control area The Cooking Zone will display L LOW indicating that the Cooking Zone is properly set to Keep Warm If no other key pads are pressed for a period of 5 seconds the control will activate the desired Cooking Zone at the Keep Warm setting See Fig 16 10 Setting Cooktop Controls Minute Timer The Minute Timer feature may be useful in the kitchen if a recipe calls for keeping track of time This feature will keep
22. ooktop and cookware or cooking utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before placing on cooktop Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used See Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in the General Care amp Cleaning section Cookware with rough bottoms were used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware ONLY See Figs 20 amp 21 Brown streaks or specks on ceramic cooktop surface Boil overs are cooked onto cooktop surface Use a razor blade scraper to remove soil See Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in the General Care amp Cleaning section Refer to p 13 Areas of discoloration with metallic sheen on ceramic cooktop surface Mineral deposits from food and or water Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme Remember to use cookware with clean dry bottoms For more information See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the General Care amp Cleaning section 15 at la EN il a y con Y a i Notes PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Inthe U S A Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Ag
23. or OFF the cooktop surface emains cooler than standard ceramic cooktops BCA hii The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transfered from the cookware and burns may occur MAGNETIC DETECTOR The coil sensor automatically detects whetherthe pan is magnetic and eliminates accidental tum ONs PAN SIZE DETECTION The pan recognition sensor automatically detects and adapts the Cooking Zones to the pan sizes in use EFFICIENT Induction cooking heats faster while using less energy Induction power levels are quick to boil and when simmering 4 Induction Cooktop Features READ THES INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE INDUCTION COOKTOP mi Tg j at Y sa i 6 7 8 Cooking Zone Controls at 4 locations 18 Fig 2 Fig 3 1 Left Rear Cooking Zone 12 Keep Warm Setting Key Pad See pages 6 amp 10 2 Left Front Cooking Zone 13 Controls Lock Key Pad See pages 6 amp 11 3 Right Rear Cooking Zone 14 Controls Lockout Indicator Light See pages 6 amp 11 4 Right Front Cooking Zone 15 Minute Timer Setting Up Down Arrow Key Pads See p 11 5 Left Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads 16 Minute Timer LED displays up to 99 minutes See p 11 6 Left Front
24. ransfered from the cookware and burns may occur e Heavy handle tilts pan DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS directly with hands Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns Mes 1 DO NOT SLIDE Cookware across the cooktop surface Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the ceramic cooktop Induction Cookware Recommendations CORRECT e Cookware centered correctly on Cooking Zone surface y Min size gt e Pan size meets or exceeds the recommended minimum size for the Cooking Zone See Fig 19 e Pan rests completely on the Cooktop surface e Panis properly balanced Fig 20 PLEASE NOTE ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above in Fig 20 may be detected by the sensors located below the ceramic cooktop surface If the cookware does not meet any of these conditions one or more of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated by an F in the affected Cooking Zone display Correct the problems before attempting to activate the cooktop efore Using the Cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme on the web visit www sears com for replacement cleaner item number 40079 to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protecti
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27. the first pan may experience a slight reduction in the power level setting POWER SHARING TIPS Remember to set the power level for the food item you wish to maintain last Or you may choose to maintain a constant power level for 2 food Left hand Right hand items by placing the pans on one of the Cooking Zones section Cooking Zones section Cooking Zones of the left hand heating section and the other pan on one of the Cooking Zones of the right hand heating section See Fig 23 Fig 23 Operational Noises The electronic processes involved with Induction Cooking create some unusual background noises These noises are normal and part of the Induction Cooking process Please note that these noises are more noticeable while cooking at the Power BOOST level Very loud noises are not part of normal Induction Cooking 12 General Care Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface on the web visit www sears com for replacement cooktop cleaner item number 40079 Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding
28. upply the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons listed below Customer must pay labor cost of installation e Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock e Cooktop elements if they are defective What Sears will not cover e Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose e Damage to the cooktop glass caused by the use of cleaners or utensils other than the recommended cleaning cream and tools e Damage to the cooktop glass caused by hardened spills of sugary materials including starches from vegetables or pastas or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Use amp Care Guide e Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customers sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this app
29. ur separate Power Level LEDs Once active the Cooking Zones will provide 15 Power Levels to choose from These include 7 Fig 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 including precise half increment Cooking Zone Power Levels of e 2 5 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 and 6 6 5 See Fig 14 The highest setting of Por Power Boost provides 125 power level for 10 minutes See Fig 13 Each key pad touch or just holding down the Power Level key pad will scroll through all the available power levels for any Cooking Zone quickly See pages 9 11 for complete instructions RESIDUAL HEAT Once any Cooking Zone has been used for cooking and turned OFF and if the cooktop surface temperature on any of the Cooking Zones is still too HOT H See Fig 15 will appear in the LED display for the affected Cooking Zone The H will continue to display if the temperature is still too HOT The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been tumed OFF The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transfered from the cookware and burns may occur KEEP WARM Use the WARM or LOW key pad to activate the Warm setting for any of the Cooking Zones The ON OFF key pad for the desired Cooking Zone must be activated first then touch the WARM key pad located in the Cooktop Main Control area once to set L LOW should appear in the corresponding Cooking Zone LED See Fig 16 amp page 10 for complete information PAN DETECTION All four Cook
30. utions to Common Problems cont d OCCURRENC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooktop Zone Control displays E and 2 digit LED Main Control displays 00 03 04 05 06 or 81 Induction Cooktop main control has detected a fault or error condition Try turning electrical power supply OFF and back ON to cooktop in order to reset Cooktop main controls If fault recurs record fault number and turn power supply to Cooktop OFF Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for assistance See back cover Cooking Zone LED continuously flashes F Induction Cooktop pan detection sensors do not see the correct cookware Test with a magnet to be sure cookware is made with Induction compatible material Cookware has been removed from the Cooking Zone without turning the Cooking Zone OFF Place cookware back on to the Cooking Zone or if finished cooking turn of the affected Cooking Zone Cookware is not centered over the Cooking Zone properly Refer to Fig 20 for correct cookware placement Metal marks on ceramic cooktop surface Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface DO NOT slide cookware or cooking utensils across the cooktop surface Use the recommended ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks See Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in the General Care amp Cleaning section Refer to p 13 Scratches or abrasions on ceramic cooktop surface Coarse particles such as salt or sand between c
31. ve finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Setting Cooktop Controls Using the Touch Control The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in Fig 22 Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad as shown If the finger is not placed on the center of a pad the cooktop may not respond to the selection made Lightly contact the pad with the flat part of your entire fingertip Do not just use the narrow end of your fingertip Operating the Cooking Zones The Induction cooktop has four Cooking Zones designed for cookware of various sizes Be sure to place cookware that meets the minimum and maximum pan size requirements Fig 19 for the Cooking Zone desired and is best for the amount of food being prepared Place the cookware with the prepared food on the Cooking Zone BEFORE setting any of the Cooktop controls To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones 1 Place the prepared food using the correct type and size cookware on the desired Cooking Zone Be sure to center the cookware on Cooking Zone completely covering the minimum ring marked on the Zone surface PLEASE NOTE If the cookware requirements for the Cooking Zone See Fig 20 are not met the sensors will detect a problem and display the letter F in the affected Cooking Zone LED Any problems must be corrected before proceeding Touch and hold the key pad for 2 seconds or until a beep sounds The Po
32. wer Indicator light located above the key pad will turn ON NOTE If no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear To start one or more of the four Cooking Zones lightly touch the key pad for the Cooking Zones needed A beep will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level digital display will show indicating no power level for the Zone has been set yet NOTE If no other key pad is touched within 5 seconds the request to Power ON the Cooktop Zone will clear Set the desired power level for the Cooking Zone by touching either the O or Y key pad If the O key pad is touched the Cooking Zone will start ata Power Boost maximum power level the Cooking Zone LED will display P and the control will beep once If the O key pad is touched once the Cooking Zone will start at 1 0 the Cooking Zone LED will display and the control will beep once NOTE Touch once or repeatedly touch the O or O key pads to adjust or scroll through power levels at any time during the cooking process To scroll through the power levels quickly touch and hold the O or SY key pads until the power level desired is reached Once the Cooking Zone power level has been set the food will begin to heat at that level until the power level is manually changed For more information about the available Cooktop Zones power levels available see Power Level Settings section on page 6 ie at sais iP tel
33. worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces e Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot e Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the potholders touch hot heating surface units Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder e Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP e Know which touch key pads controls each surface of the Cooking Zones e Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire When flaming food under the hood turn fan on Refer to hood manufacturer s instructions for cleaning Important Safety Instructions e Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one FOR CERAMIC COOKTOP ONLY or more COOKING ZONES of different sizes Select e Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop If cooktop utensils having flat bottoms large enou
34. y pad until a beep sounds about 1 second The Power Indicator light located above the key pad will turn OFF 2 Touch the O key pad until a beep sounds about 5 seconds The Lock Indicator Light above the O key pad will turn ON indicating the cooktop is locked This will keep any Cooking Zone or Cooktop functions from being accidentally turned ON See Fig 5 To Turn OFF the Controls Lock Feature 1 Touch the Ge key pad until a beep sounds about 5 seconds The Lock Indicator Light above the Ga key pad will turn OFF indicating the cooktop is unlocked The Cooking Zones or any of the other Cooktop functions may now be used See Fig 4 2 Ifthe cooktop is needed you must touch and hold the key pad until a beep sounds about 1 second The Power Indicator Light located above the key pad will turn ON See Fig 7 You may now activate any of the Cooking Zones 11 la se j en Y sa re Setting Cooktop Controls Power Sharing Your cooktop is equipped with four induction elements within two heating sections The ight hand and left hand Cooking Zones are powered by two independent induction inverters one inverter for each of the two heating sections Two Cooking Zones in a heating section share the power of one inverter This is called Power Sharing sii For example if pans are cooking food items on both right hand Cooking Zones the last Power Level set will be maintained while
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