Kenmore 790.4382* User's Manual
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1. Serial plate is located under the burner box IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given NINA Me This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage eL This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage 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 accordance 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 television 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 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 different2. from that to which the receiver is connected NULA Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation 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 before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technicianin 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 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 cooktop Sears Parts amp Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance e Never modify or alter the co
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4. be detected by the sensors located below the ceramic cooktop surface lf the cookware meets any of these incorrect conditions one or more of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated by a flashing power level display Correct the problems before attempting to reactivate the cooktop Minimum Pan Size Requirements NOTE Pan bottoms should not extend more than 12 18mm beyond outer Cooking Zone Induction Fig 9 The Cooking Zones available on the Induction Cooktop require a MINIMUM pan size to be used at each location Figs 8 amp 9 The outer tip of each Cooking Zone cross hair is helpful to determine the pan MAXIMUM size After centering the cookware on the cooktop make sure the cookware does not extend more than 1 2 beyond the outer tip of cross hair of the Cooking Zone The pan must make FULL contact on the glass surface without the bottom of the pan touching the metal cooktop trims 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 display will flash the power level and the pan will not heat Cooktop Control Pads Using the Touch Control Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad 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 fing
5. cooking temperature Remember to select the power setting last for the cooking zone you want to maintain at full power or set the altered power to where you want it 2 Induction Generators Cooking Zones 3 Induction Generators Fig 25 n e Operational Noises The electronics generating the induction fields are pretty much noiseless but they do produce heat at high power level A soft sounding cooling fan activates when the unit is running multiple cooking zones at once or when a cooking zone is set at very high power settings The buzzing sound you could hear from your cooktop is not coming from the electronics but from the cookware you are using Here are some causes of this noise e Most induction ready cookware are made of several layers of materials An encapsulated steel layer is usually used to harness the induction field and transform it into heat which is then transferred to the other materials by radiant energy The induction field will cause the steel layer to vibrate against the other materials in which it is encapsulated This is the most common cause of noise from the induction process This buzzing only happens at the higher power level settings Note that high quality cookware manufacturers weld this steel layer in place which lowers or cancel this noise e Light weight cookware may also vibrate We recommend using heavy weight quality cookware e Cookware with warped bottoms can vibrate on the ceram
6. cooking zone to operate without a pan sufficient size present Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges of Cooktop and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent cooking zones To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at a Hi Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt e Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the appliance Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit e Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Ventilating hood The ventilating hood above your cooking surface should be cleaned frequently so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers If an element is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the appliance e Do Not Clean or Operate a Broke
7. cooktop by breaking fusing to or marking it Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel some models Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts Refer to the General Care amp Cleaning table for detailed cleaning instructions Before You Call OCCURRENCE Entire cooktop does not POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooktop controls are locked Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop operate Cooktop turns OFF while cooking Cooking Zone does not heat food Power level flashing Make sure household electrical circuit breaker is ON and that power is properly supplied to the Cooktop Service wiring is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for installation assistance Electrical power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service 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 No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone or the cookware material type is incorrect for Induction Cooking Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone Cookware is w
8. left rear cooking zone control To exit Bridge mode press the Bridge OFF key pad the bridge ON OFF indicator light will turn off NOTE Power Boost is not available when bridge mode is active BRIDGE Fig 24 Important operating notes e Fluids spilled or objects lying on the controls area of the cooktop may cause the cooktop to display an error code and turn OFF while cooking Clean the spills or remove the objects from the cooktop Be sure the cooktop vent holes are NOT blocked If the vent holes are blocked the cooktop internal sensor may shut OFF the cooktop to avoid overheating the appliance If 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 Alpha Numeric display will flash the 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 Preheat Recommendations When preheating a pan on the cooktop always watch carefully Whenever using the cooktop 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 Error Codes Display Message The control display will show C then XX and if the surface is hot it will show C then XX the
9. more flexibility your induction cooktop is equipped with more cooking zones than the number of induction generators Each of those generators is assigned to power a specific cooking zone Fig 25 One or two cooking zones are assigned to each generator To be able to give you access to the highest power ratings the generator will focus its power onto only one cooking zone If you use more than one cooking zone at high power on the same generator the generator will need to share its power to both cooking zones thus lowering the power level of one of the cooking zones When you are sharing power cooking in both zones the last zone set will cook at the power setting you selected The other zone will experience a slight decrease from its power setting if both zones are set high enough Depending on the size of your cooktop 2 or 3 sections are available The 30 cooktop is equipped with 4 cooking zones within 2 sections The 36 cooktop is equipped with five cooking zones within 3 sections Note that on the 36 cooktop the right cooking zone has its own section and will not share its power To get the highest power output from your cooking zones cook with only one cookware per heating section If you need to use most of your cooking zones at once start your cooking process on only one cooking zone within the heating section and then add your second cookware on the second cooking zone when the first one has already reached its
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11. PANS directly with hands Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns eel DO NOT SLIDE Cookware across the cooktop surface Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the ceramic cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the rec ommended 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 no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning creme leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Before Using the Cooktop Induction Cookware Recommendations INCORRECT CORRECT GZ e Cookware not centered on Cooking Zone surface e Cookware centered correctly on Cooking Zone surface e Flat pan bottom amp straight sides e Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides k Min size e Pan size meets or exceeds the recommended minimum size for the Cooking Zone Figs 8 amp 9 Pan does not meet the minimum size required for the Cooking Zone used Figs 8 9 e Pan rests completely on the Cooktop surface Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on the cooktop surface Pan is properly balanced Heavy handle tilts pan Fig 7 PLEASE NOTE ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above may
12. Use amp Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Espa ol Models Modelos 790 4382 790 4392 Kenmore Elite Cookto inducci n ry a Color number n mero de color P N 3182056004 1010 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com LD Table of Contents WV GITGITY a ia 2 Product Record weivaincccsssssssacesisctelatesdsnsecevcsavessseeceetessnsebeee 2 Serial Plate Location eseesssseseseossesessessosessesessossesessessesoeseseese 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cooktop FeciturES ommommmmsososioricosesoneenosinnocionaciceci nacicone Before Using the Cooktop enccoccorooocanroniononiononossanosiose 6 7 Kenmore Warranty Cooktop Control Pads ccocmonrnnconsnnsanionianianonianianionianass 8 9 Setting Cooktop ControlS cocomoomnosmmmmsm 9 11 General Care amp Cleaning commomomososnesiisooorioriciosiaosa 12 13 Before You Call csesssseeeeees Protection Agreements Sears Servicen uren Aan AE RANGRA When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair T
13. al 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 De not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop because they may cause it to crack 12 Ceramic Glass Cooktop A CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL A WARNING 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 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 Reapply CookTop Cleaning Creme and buff surface clean General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop IMPORTANT NOTE Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abras
14. arped or in poor condition Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone Cookware resting on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on cooktop surface Cooking Zone does not heat food 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 13 OCCURRENCE Before You Call POSSIBLE CAUSE A Food does not heat evenly Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use good quality cookware 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 Adjust Cooking Zone power level setting until the proper amount of heat is obtained Poor cooking results Cooktop Zone Control displays L or timer display displays a 2 digits error code Cooking Zone LED continuously flashes Metal marks on ceramic cooktop surface Scratches or abrasions on ceramic cooktop surface Brown streaks or specks on ceramic cooktop surface Areas of discol
15. ater and cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed Ceramic Glass Cooktop See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in this Use amp Care Guide Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Cleaning Recommendations for the 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 seratch 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 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 met
16. d will turn ON NOTE If no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear 3 To start one or more of the Cooking Zones lightly touch the ON OFF key pad for the Cooking Zones needed A beep will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level Alpha Numeric display will show Fig 16 indicating no power level for the Zone has been set yet NOTE If no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the Cooktop Zone will clear 4 Setthe desired power level for the Cooking Zone by using one of the three methods explained earlier If the gt key pad Fig 21 is touched the Cooking Zone will start at HI power level the Cooking Zone Alpha Numeric display will indicate Hl Setting Cooktop Controls Operating the Cooking Zones If the lt key pad Fig 20 is touched once the Cooking Zone will start at the low power level the Cooking Zone Alpha Numeric display will show Lo and the control will beep once PLEASE NOTE If the cookware requirements for the Cooking Zone See pages 6 amp 7 are not met the sensors will detect a problem and the display will flash with the power level in the affected Cooking Zone Alpha Numeric display Any problems must be corrected before proceeding NOTE Touch once or repeatedly touch the lt or gt key pads to adjust or scroll through power levels at any time during the cooking process To scroll through the power levels qu
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18. ertip Fig 10 Cooktop Power Pad The Cooktop POWER key pad activates the entire Cooktop To power the cooktop touch and hold the POWER key pad for 2 seconds A beep will sound and the Power LED will glow Fig 12 The cooktop will be in a ready mode for 10 seconds If no other key pads are touched the Cooktop Main POWER will turn OFF automatically To turn the Main Power OFF touch and hold the Main POWER key pad for 1 second A beep will sound and the Power LED will turn OFF Fig 11 POWER POWER Fig 11 Fig 12 Controls Lock Pad This feature allows the cooktop to be locked only when the cooktop is switched to OFF To turn ON the Controls Lock feature touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 3 seconds A beep will sound and the Lock LED will glow Fig 14 Once locked no other displays will glow and no Cooking Zones will activate Except the hot surface message HE if the zone is hot To turn the Controls Lock OFF touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 3 seconds A beep will sound the Lock LED will turn OFF Fig 13 and the cooktop may be used normally Fig 13 Fig 14 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 track of time from 1 to 99 minutes The Alpha Numeric 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 Set the cooktop time
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20. his warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock 2 Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance 3 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 4 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 5 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 6 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 8 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 9 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warran
21. ic glass surface at high power settings E The power output of your induction cooktop is capable of warping an empty pan Never use the higher power settings on an empty pan Even the highest quality cookware is vulnerable to warping e Riveted handles on cookware can also cause buzzing sounds from the vibrations Solid cast iron and enamelware cookware should not emit any noise Top quality cookware made of several layers should also be relatively quiet General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL REMOVE SPILL OVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum Trim Pieces Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Body Parts and Decorative Trim Stainless Steel Chrome parts Decorative Trim Cooktop Use hot soapy water and a cloth or paper towel Dry with a clean cloth For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch or dull the finish Clean with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean w
22. ickly touch and hold the N or 4 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 To Turn OFF the Cooking Zones ON l Once cooking is complete touch the OFF key pad to turn the Cooking Zone OFF 2 The Sorreseonding Cooking Zone ON OFF LED located N above the OFF key pad will turn OFF A beep will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level Alpha Numeric display will turn off If no other key pads are touched the Cooking Zone will shut OFF When any Cooking Zone is OFF the corresponding Cooking Zone Alpha Numeric display may show HE if the Cooking Zone temperature is HOT The Alpha Numeric display will continue to display HE and even if the Cooktop is switched OFF the Alpha Numeric display will continue to indicate HE as long as the cooking zone remains HOT A CAUTION The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF But the glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur if surface is touched Operating the Bridge Cooking Zones The bridge mode joins the two left cooking zones together To use the bridge cooking zone both left side cooking zone should be ON off Press the Bridge OFF key pad Fig 24 the bridge indicator light will turn on Fig 24 Adjust the power setting by using left front or
23. ive 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 turning 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 illustrated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cookfop 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 Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration CLEANER ABRASIVE CLEANERS Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils e Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use under any circumstances e Aluminum utensils Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used Pans that boil dry may permanently damage
24. n Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Cooktop with Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface e Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass This could cause glass to break Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface They may scratch the cooktop surface Do not let pans boil dry Pans that boil dry may permanently damage the cooktop by breaking fusing to or marking it This type of damage is not covered by your warranty IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other productive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Cooktop Features READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP e Well 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 transferred from the cookware and burns may occur 20 Element On Off Key Pad 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Cooktop Power Indicator LED Light Co
25. n HE and then it will repeat For service call 1 800 4 MY HOME Power Level Settings The Cooking Zones have separate Power Level Alpha Numeric displays Once active the Cooking Zones will provide 25 Power Levels to choose from These include Hd LO 12 14 16 18 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 8 3 0 3 5 4 9 4 5 5 8 6 0 6 5 18 15 8 0 8 5 9 0 3 5 HI Pb The highest setting of Pb or Power Boost provides up to 139 power for 10 minutes except for the right cooking zone on the 36 model which gives you 6 minutes of power boost 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 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 HE will appear in the Alpha Numeric display for the affected Cooking Zone The HE will continue to display if the temperature is still too HOT Pan Detection All Cooking Zones will provide a Pan Detection message If a Cooking Zone is turned ON and no pan is detected or the pan has been moved or is not centered correctly or is not made of magnetic material the power level will flash in the affected Cooking Zone Alpha Numeric display If no pan is detected no heat will be generated and the cooking zone will turn off after 3 minutes Setting Cooktop Controls Power Sharing In order to give you
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27. nstruction of an appliance by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product INIA ANI Ne Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units This 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 or near the appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage ale Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured 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 Nile 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 Cooking Zones may become hot enough to cause burns 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 INES Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Wear Proper Ap
28. ntrols Lockout Indicator LED Light Controls Lockout Key Pad Minute Timer Power Key Pad Minute Timer Up Arrow Key pad Main Control Display Window Left Rear Cooking Zone Left Bridge Cooking Zone Left Front Cooking Zone Right Front Cooking Zone Center Rear Cooking Zone Right Rear Cooking Zone Main Cooktop Controls Left Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads Left Front Cooking Zone Control Pads Right Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads Center Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads Fig 2 Cooktop Power Key Pad Minute Timer Down Arrow Key pad Element On Off Indicator LED Light Power Boost Indicator LED Light Power Boost Key Pad Decrease Power Key Slew pads One for each cooking zone Warm amp Hold Setting Key Pad Increase amp Decrease Slider Zone pads One for each cooking zone Increase Power Key Slew pads One for each cooking zone Cooking Zone Power Level Display One for each cooking zone Power Level Indicator LED Lights One for each cooking zone 12 14 Dla se vis POWER 13 15 16 17 18 19 Fig 3 6 Main Cooktop Controls Fig 2 36 Model 20 22 29 ON Power lt Warm OFF Boost amp Hold A 21232425 26 at 4 or 5 locations Before Using the Cooktop Induction Cooktop Features A COOLER COOKTOP A unique feature of the Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or OFF the cooktop surface remains cooler than standard ceramic c
29. ooktops NeW The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF But the glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur MAGNETIC DETECTOR The coil sensor automatically detects if a pan is magnetic if it is not the Cooking Zone will not activate PAN SIZE DETECTION The pan detection sensor automatically adapts the size of Cooking Zones to the pan sizes in use EFFICIENT Induction cooking heats faster while using less energy Induction power boils more quickly and simmers more evenly 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 for use with Induction cooktops If you are 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 type is correct for Induction cooking Fig 5 Fig 5 It is 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
30. or sand between cooktop 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 was used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware ONLY 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 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 Cookware is damaged Please see pages 6 amp 7 of this manual Also see Operational noise section on page ll 14 PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 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 Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your n
31. oration with metallic sheen on ceramic cooktop surface Cooktop makes buzzing noise 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 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 Make sure nothing touch control panel area utensils cookware etc If fault recurs record fault number and turn power supply to Cooktop OFF Call 1 800 4 MY HOME for assistance See back cover 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 off the affected Cooking Zone Cookware is not centered over the Cooking Zone properly Refer to Fig 7 for correct cookware placement 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 Coarse particles such as salt
32. parel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be 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 Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP e Know which touch key pad controls each surface unit of the cooking zones 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 Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more cooking zones of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the cooking zones The pan detection sensors will not allow the affected
33. r to the desired time by touching the ZN listed under the word TIMER Touching and releasing the ZN or the W key pads will increase or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key press up to 99 minutes You may also hold the SN or W key to slew the time to your designated time Once the Timer Alpha Numeric displays the desired N amount of time release the IN or VW Arrow key pads The timer will display the time remaining in minutes within the countdown process During the last 60 seconds the timer will countdown in seconds Note After the timer is set it is normal for the displayed value to automatically go down by one minute This is due to the fact that the display only shows the minutes remaining and does not show the countdown process in the back ground For example when setting the timer for 3 minutes the timer will start counting down at 02 min 59 seconds but the timer display will only show 42 minutes not the remaining seconds Once the Minute Timer reaches DO a long beep will sound every 5 seconds until fN and V key pads are touched at the same time and the timer Alpha Numeric display will flash O0 indicating that the time is up To Cancel the Minute Timer At any time to cancel the minute timer press the Timer Set Off pad Timer set On Fig 15 Using the Slider Zone Control The Slider zone control is a new and innovative way to set your cooking zone power Heat i
34. s controlled by just the touch of a finger resulting in a clean look uncluttered by knobs or dials These controls are intuitive precise and very stylish Three methods of setting these controls are available for a better ease of use Powering On Off the Cooking Zone Once the cooktop is active touch the Cooking Zone On Off pad Fig 16 to activate the slider zone control Power Warm Z Boost lt amp Hold Fig 16 Setting the Warm amp Hold Feature When the cooking zone is on press the Warm amp Hold pad Fig 17 to keep food at serving temperature Cooktop Control Pads Using the Slider Zone Control Method 1 Slide your finger in the slider touch area Fig 18 Fig 18 Method 2 Directly touch any position in the slider touch area Fig 19 ON OFF Boost Fig 19 Method 3 Touch lt or and gt slew pads for precise power value setting At startup pressing 20 and pressing gt will set it at Hi Fig 21 will set the control at Low Fig ON Power OFF Boost Warm lt amp Hold Zone Control Power levels Over 25 power levels are available with the slider controls Here are the exact positions for those precise settings Fig 22 ON Power OFF Boost Warm amp Hold Fig 22 Setting the Power Boost Feature Your induction cooktop is equipped with a power boost feature on each cooking zone The power boost is used to bring large quantities of
35. surface without being lifted up Over time sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter the overall appearance of the cooktop Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall appearance of 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 6 Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware as shown on pages 6 amp 7 Fig 6 Also remember to e Use cookware made with the correct material type for Induction Cooking Fig 5 e Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat distribution allowing for more even cooking results e The pan size should match the amount of food being prepared e Do not let pans boil dry This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage fusion or marring that can affect the ceramic cooktop This type of damage is not covered by your warranty e Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup Always use pans that are easy to clean after cooking The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF But the glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur e Nile DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or
36. t from a Sears representative on all products Power surge protection against electrical damage due to _ Acuerdos maestros de protecci n _ Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente Su nuevo producto Kenmore est dise ado y fabricado para brindarle a os de funcionamiento fiable Pero como cualquier producto puede necesitar mantenimiento preventivo o reparaciones peri dicas Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro _ de protecci n podr a ahorrarle dinero y molestias _ El Acuerdo maestro de protecci n tambi n sirve para prolongar la durabilidad de su nuevo producto El acuerdo incluye lo siguiente WZ Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el funcionamiento adecuado de los productos utilizados en condiciones normales de uso no s lo en caso de defectos de los productos Nuestra cobertura va mucho m s all que la garant a del producto No se aplican deducibles ni exclusiones por fallas del funcionamiento es decir verdadera protecci n Servicio t cnico por expertos m s de 10000 t cnicos autorizados de Sears lo cual significa que quien repare o realice el mantenimiento de su producto ser un profesional de confianza Servicio t cnico a escala nacional y n mero ilimitado de llamadas de solicitud de servicio t cnico se puede poner en contacto con nosotros cuantas veces lo desee y cuando lo desee Garant a sin sorpresas se reemplaza el producto cubierto por el acuerdo
37. ties 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 limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Product Record In this space below record the date of purchase model and serial number of your product You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate This serial plate is located under the cooktop See bottom of this page for the serial plate location Model No Serial No Date of purchase Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference Printed in Canada 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 for future reference See Product Record above
38. water or food to cooking temperature at the fastest speed possible The power boost feature will give you up to 139 power output for a maximum of 10 minutes on most inductors except for the right cooking zone on the 36 model which gives you minutes of power boost After 10 or 6 minutes the cooking zone will continue to heat at Hi position To turn ON the power boost feature Press the Power Boost pad Pb will appear in the display Fig 23 and the power boost LED will glow as long as your zone is on To turn OFF the power boost feature Touch the lt or select directly the position desired in the slider touch area eeeceseseeoeoneeseeeeoeseee Warm ON Pog y Pag lt 8 Hold Setting Cooktop Controls Operating the Cooking Zones The Induction cooktop has Cooking Zones designed for cookware of various sizes Be sure to place cookware that meets the minimum and maximum pan size requirements Figs 8 amp 9 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 the Cooking Zone 2 Touch and hold the ES key pad for 2 seconds or until a beep sounds The Power LED located above the EA key pa
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