Kenmore 790.4282 Cooktop User Manual
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1. 0 E ka E E E e ELECTRIC COOKTOP PARRILLA DE COCINAR EL CTRICA Models Modelos 790 4281x 790 4282x Color number numero de color www sears com Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A P N 318200648 Rev A 0704 Table of Contents Operating the Bridge Surface Element Warm amp Hold Feature ii Warranty TTT ar ES O sales miele aaa a Gg A O seta a aide Sabbath Feat Mod IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS pain ea Serial Plate Location Minute Timer Eb E Rss Ea General Care amp Cleaning a ne A Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop NAS SPORNO es ais Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning 8 Maintenance 14 15 serg cl een Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel eneral Cooktop Information Belo NO Car a im E eto oak Operating the Single Radiant Surface Elements 10 protection Agreements Operating the Dual Surface Element 11 TE TS UA ROPA Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed operated and maintained according 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 thi2. Dual amp Bridge elements only 18 ede Pan Sensin 23 Element Size Indicator Light Dual amp Bridge elements only AA Hi a Uu 24 Increase and Decrease Key pads aC F Onforr Element for each element So ey A SiE a 25 Element Power Level LED 13 for each element POWER ON 67 8 9 11 Element Controls 2 at 4 or 5 locations 10 Main Cooktop Controls Surface Cooking CORRECT INCORRECT Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make S good contact with the TZ a e Curved and warped pan bottoms 1 pea p entire surface heating e Flat bottom and straight element Check for sides flatness by rotating a e Tight fitting lids se ruler across the bottom e Weight of handle does not tilt e Pan overhangs unit by more than of the cookware See pan Pan is well balanced one halfinch Figure 1 Be sure to e Pan sizes match the amount followthe Figure 1 of food to be prepared and the recommendations for size of the surface element using cookware as shown to the right e Made of material that conducts heat well Note The size and type of cookware Easy to clean used will influence the setting needed e Always match pan diameterto Heavy handle tilts the pan for best cooking results element surface diameter Using Woks DO NOT use a wok if it is DO NOT use two sur For ceramic glass cooktop equipped with a metal ring that extends be face cooking areas if yo
3. Gane Size 4 i 19 REP the Bridge Surface Element LIGUS Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element Figure 3 Touch and hold the lt owed gt Ge key pad until a beep sounds The power indicator light will turn 2 O an ON Note If no key pad is touched within 20 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop Briage will clear 7 Touch and hold the oom pad for the Bridge element position until a beep is heard The display will show Note If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear E o 3 lament Figure 6 tunanunua Select the FRONT See Figures 3 amp 4 BRIDGE See Figures 5 amp 6 or ALL 3 elements Baguio See Figures 7 8 8 to heat by pressing the E Es nt pad once twice or three times When som the bridge is set to ALL setting the display of the left rear element changes to reflect the Brige same setting as the left front element en mm Eid Front Touch HI C pad once to tum ON the power level to HI Touch Lo L Y 9 pad once for Lo Verto di igure from 9 5 through 3 0 by 5 N Simmer power levels between 3 0 and 1 2 will decrease or increase by 2 increments Lo is the lowest power level available Note The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element p
4. at the same time or touch and hold either the CA 5 key pad and scroll to 00 2 If cancelling the Minute Timer using the scrolling method once the Minute Timer display reaches 00 release the Arrow key pad 3 The set time will disappear from the Minute Timer display indicating that the Minute Timer is no longer active 13 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 SPILLOVERS 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 Use hot soapy water and a cloth or paper towel Dry with a clean cloth Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Body Parts and Decorative Trim 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 Stainless Steel Chrome parts Decorative Trim Cooktop Clean with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water 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 mad
5. cause burns About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For energy efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases The radiant surface elements are located on the 30 cooktop as follows See Figure 1 e One small 6 inch radiant element located at the right rear position e One dual 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position e Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left front and rear positions e One mid position radiant element located between left front and rear elements Connects with front element to form Bridge element The radiant surface elements are located on the 36 cooktop as follows See Figure 2 e One small 6 inch radiant element located at the right rear position e One dual 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position e One 7 inch radiant element located at the
6. limitation of remedies Customer s 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 limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance 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 Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Printed in United States 2 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 MUZ This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage MEUS This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage e Remove all tape and packaging before using
7. pads Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop touch the corre sponding Cooking Element ON OFF key pad once to active the Cooking Zone needed will appear in the LED display If the corresponding CA increase 2 decrease key pad is not touched the request to turn the Cooking Element ON will cancel and the Cooktop Main Power will turn OFF To seta Cooking Element power level touch the corresponding Cooking Element CA increase or 7 decrease key pad once To turn OFF a Cooking Element touch the Cooking Element ON OFF key pad once The Cooking Element Indicator Light will turn OFF POWER ON Fig 4 cCcnInn F UFU Fig 5 Fig 6 Sensa Cook Pan Sensing Setting Surface Controls contd 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 The availabie ESEC Window Display Settings The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi Figure 1 to Lo Figure 6 and OFF Figure 7 The settings between 9 5 Figure 2 and 3 0 Figure 3 decrease or increase in increments of 5 1 2 The settings between 3 0 Figures 3 amp 4 and 1 2 Figure 5 are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of 2 1 5 to Lo Figure 6 lowest Simmer
8. store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage NeW e 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 e DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units 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 Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop e Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces PINUS Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda adry chemical orfoam type extinguisher Od ketas e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or ml 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 potholde
9. 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 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 e Incase of an emergency know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box 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 Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product 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
10. use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in Figure 1 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 p ED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Main Control CONTROLS LOCK This feature allows the cooktop to be locked when no cooking zones are active If the cooktop is in use it will not be possible to lock the controls Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for few seconds A beep will sound and the Lock indicator light will glow Fig 3 Once locked no other displays will glow and no Cooking Zones will activate To turn the Controls Lock OFF touch and hold the LOCK key pad for few seconds A beep will sound the Lock indicator light will turn OFF Fig 2 and the cooktop may be used normally COOKTOP POWER The Cooktop POWER key pad activates the entire Cooktop To power the cooktop touch and hold the POWER key pad A beep will sound and the Power LED will glow See Fig 5 The cooktop will be in a ready mode 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 A beep will sound and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF See Fig 4 PAN DETECTION The Pan Sensing Sensa Cook
11. Fig 7 key will activate deactivate the pan sensing and pan sizing feature When the Pan Sensing feature is on the pan sensing LED is ON and the elements will 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 10 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 Fig 8 the Pan Sensing LED is OFF and the elements produce heat with or without a metallic cookware load on the cooking zone Note When the Pan Sensing feature is activated Fig 7 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 F XX The control displays F in Cooking Elements LEDs Fig 7 and digits in Main Control LED Fig 8 together showing an error code LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Element Controls COOKING ZONE ON OFF PAD Each Cooking Element has separate ON OFF key
12. Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil e Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at a Hit Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt 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 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 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 Product Record e Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers If an element is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will b
13. Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side bridge element e Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process e DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution NENION Always place the griddle on the cooktop before turning on the element INSIS Always use potholders to remove the griddle from the cooktop Allow the griddle to cool before removing Do not set hot griddle on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such as countertops SUS Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly and is stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns 6 Setting Surface Controls General Cooktop Information About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware Only flat bottom cookware should be used The type and size of cookware the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to
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15. aintenance in this Use and Care Guide Brown streaks and specks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface Boilovers have cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide Areas of discoloration on Ceramic glass cooktop surface Mineral deposits from water and food Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme To avoid this occurrence use cookware with clean dry bottoms 16 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 new product Here s what the Agreement includes m Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defecis Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection mM Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized Sea
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17. center rear position e Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left front and rear position e One mid position radiant element located between left front and rear elements Connects with front element to form Bridge element 30 Cooktop Location of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Figure 1 mo Mo fi 36 Cooktop Location of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls Figure 2 NOTE Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care amp Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off to maintain consistent heat even at the HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic cooktop Cycling is normal and will occur even more often if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat For information concerning cookware refer to Use Proper Cookware on page 6 of this Use and Care Guide NOTE White glass cooktops only Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements the glass surface will turn green when the element is turned off This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has completely cooled down Setting Surface Controls contd Using the Touch Control The recommended way to
18. e 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 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 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 Mein Never sto
19. ecome hot and possibly melt Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the appliance FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLY e Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken 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 e 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 e Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface They may scratch the cooktop surface e 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 Serial plate is located under the burner box 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 pla
20. g 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 15 OCCURRENCE Before You Call POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Entire cooktop does not operate House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Check reset breaker or replace fuse If the problem is a circuit overload have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician Wiring connection is not complete Call 1 800 4 MY HOMEG for service see back cover Power outage Check house lights to be sure Call your local electric company for service Surface element does not heat No power to the appliance Check steps under Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate in this Before You Call checklist Too low heat setting Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on Incorrect control is on Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used Surface element too hot or not hot enough Food not heating evenly Scratches or abrasions on Ceramic glass cooktop surface Metal marks on Ceramic glass cooktop surface Incorrect control setting Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary sli
21. ghtly Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source If you are not sure about this requirement call 1 800 4 MY HOME for service see back cover Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use proper 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 easily Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use proper 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 easily Incorrect control setting Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage 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 Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp M
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23. ll tum ON indicating the cooktop is locked This will keep any Cooking Element or Cooktop functions from being accidentally tumed ON Note If the cooktop is in used when the Control Lock Feature is activated the command will be ignored To Turn OFF the Controls Lock Feature Touch and hold the key pad After a few seconds a beep will sound The Lock Indicator Light above the BD key pad will turn OFF indicating the cooktop is unlocked The Cooking Elements or any of the other Cooktop functions may now be used MinuteTimer 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 Minute Timer 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 y located above TIMER Touching and releasing the CA or the C V key pads will increase or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key press up to 99 mitos 2 Once the Minute Timer display shows the desired amount of time release the UP or DOWN Arrow key pads to allow the minute timer to begin the countdown Once the Minute Timer reaches 00 the buzzer sounds for 5 seconds each minute indicating that the time is up To stop the control from beeping touch the Sand Y key pads at the same time To Cancel the Minute Timer 1 Touch the and Di 3 key pads
24. ll show LH low heat Fig 9 indicating that the Cooking Element is properly set to Warm amp Hold If no other key pads are pressed the control will activate the desired Cooking Element at the Warm amp Hold setting 12 Setting Surface Controls contd Sabbath Feature Mode When the Sabbath feature is ON all electronic surface element control displays show Sb Fig 1 The surface elements can be used even if the Sabbath Feature is on To activate the Sabbath Feature Mode Fig 1 In order to enter Sabbath at least one radiant burner has to be active The user has to activate the Timer timer up slew pad and the CB lock pad atthe same time fora few seconds Timer and element displays will show Sb To turn ON an additional Surface Element when the Sabbath Feature is active If you tum on a surface element when the Sabbath feature is on the electronic surface element control will record that request and execute it with a 15 30 seconds delay So the element will start heating 15 30 seconds after the surface element control was turned on The surface element display will not show the setting because Sb is on in the displays When necessary itis possible to adjust the power of the surface element but you have to remember that the surface element control will adjust the temperature with the same delay Note No element size change is allowed during Sabbath If needed it has to be changed prior to Sabbath entry T
25. ments may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Ne ie Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when itis in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements 11 Setting Surface Controls contd Operating the Bridge Surface Element The cooktop is equipped with a BRIDGE surface element located at the left cooktop position See Figures 1 amp 2 Indicator lights on the cooktop are used to indicate what portions of the Bridge element will heat The Bridge element begins with the left FRONT position only Figures 3 amp 4 and when selected with the BRIDGE element Figures 5 amp 6 it will provide a combination of 2 heating surfaces When set for ALL 3 element positions the left rear O al element is added for a total combination of 3 even heating surfaces See Figures 7 amp 8 The Bridge element is designed for rectangular or oval shaped cookware The griddle that is supplied with this appliance should be used with the Bridge element ONLY For round Figure 1 Figure 2 gt O Bridge Front shaped cookware the left front and left rear elements may be used as a single element
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27. o turn OFF the Surface Element when the Sabbath Feature is active To shut off the surface element while the Sabbath feature is ON proceed as usual but take note that the element will immediately turn off and the display will show HE without any delay Note Only the individual On Off keys can be used to turn Off any element Power On Off key will be disabled and cannot be used during Sabbath To deactivate the Sabbath Feature Mode Touch and hold O timer up slew pad and the 8 lock pad at the same time for a few seconds Sb will disappear from timer and element control displays The cooktop is now in its normal operation mode If a power failure happens when Sabbath mode is active The unit wakes up in Ready mode with all displays lit SF Sabbath Failure will be displayed on the power level indicators You will be able to turn ON any element by activating its On Off key pad for half second The size of a turned On element will be the same as the size selected prior to power loss or Single by default Locking the controls The Cooktop Controls can be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being tumed ON This feature can be activated only when no cooking zone is active If the cooktop is in use it will not be possible to lock the controls To Turn ONthe Controls Lock Feature Touch and hold the key pad After a few seconds a beep will sound The Lock Indicator Light above the key pad wi
28. r twice Figures 4 8 5 show indicator lights with OUTER and INNER elements selected Note If no element size is chosen when the dual element is turned ON the control will default to the inner coil only If the pan sensing feature is on the element size key is disabled and the appropriate element size is automatically selected according to the pan size porte Touch HI EN y pe once to turn ON the power level to HI See Figure 5 Touch Lo 2 pad once for Lo Each touch of the HI A orLo 4 v gt pad will decrease or increase the power level from 9 5 through 3 0 by 5 increments Simmer power levels between 3 0 and 1 2 will decrease or increase by 2 increments Lo is the lowest power level available Note The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area When cooking has been completed touch the onon pad once to turn the element OFF and if no other surface element is used touch the key pad to turn off the cooktop Note The HE hot element message will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently KSA Radiant surface ele
29. re any cookware on the cooktop Your cooktop is equipped with a Pan Sensing feature which detects any cookware on the surface To assure the correct functioning of this feature never store any cookware on the cooktop drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop because they may cause it to crack 14 General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop e el Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL AN Ne 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 IMPORTANT NOTE Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if yo
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31. rovides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area Each touch of the HI C A or Lo pad will decrease or increase the power level Figure 7 When cooking has been completed touch the Cmon pad once to turn the element OFF and if no other surface element is used touch the key pad to turn off he cooktop Note The HE hot element message will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place aluminum foil or plastic items such as salt 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 close to the surface elements Warm amp Hold Feature The Warm amp Hold feature may be used with any of the Cooking Elements To Turn the Warm amp Hold Feature ON it To select the Warm amp Hold feature for any Cooking Element touch the enor key pad for the corresponding Cooking Element Fig 9 Touch the key pad located in the main control area The associated display wi
32. rs service technicians which means someone you can trust will be working on your product mM Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manual Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised 10 discount off the regular price of any non covered repair service and related installed parts a a a a a El Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all hat it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period we will provide a full refund Or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty per
33. rs 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 Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the cooktop If the cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes the cooktop will begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP e Know which touch pad controls each surface unit 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 surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will important Safety Instructions expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency e Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges of Cooktop and Should Not Extend
34. s on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area A pri When cooking has been completed touch the onjoft pad once to turn the element OFF and if no other surface element is used touch the key pad to turn off the cooktop Note The HE hot element message will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled Figure 3 2 AN y gan any y AN a Hi NS Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Ne Do not place plastic items suchas saltand pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings ontop of the range when itis in use These items could meltor ignite Potholders towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements NUKON Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop 10 Setting Surface Controls contd Operating the DUAL Surface Element The cooktops are equipped wi
35. s warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For five years from the date of purchase when this range is installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with this product Sears will replace the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons below After the first year customer must pay labor cost of installation e Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock e Cooktop elements if they are defective 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 Aservice 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 itis not installed operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product 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 Di Disclaimer of implied warranties
36. 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 Hot Surface Indicators After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot After turning any of these elements OFF the cooktop will remain HOT for some time HE hot element will appear in the element power level display while the element is still hot The HE indicator will remain in the display unil the element has cooled sufficiently See Figure 8 ESEC Lockout Feature The feature will not operate when the Cooktop Lockout feature is active Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active will appear in any display window See Figure 9 Recommended Surface Cooking Settings Type of Cooking HIGH 8 0 Hi Start most foods bring water to a boil or pan broiling MEDIUM HIGH 5 0 8 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 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
37. soups The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter Setting Surface Controls contd Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements The 30 cooktop has 2 SINGLE radiant surface elements the RIGHT REAR and the LEFT REAR positions Figure 1 The 36 cooktop has 3 SINGLE radiant surface elements the RIGHT REAR the CENTER REAR and the LEFT R positions Figure 2 EAR To Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element Touch and hold the key pad until a beep sounds The power indicator light will turn ON Note If no key pad is touched within 20 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear 2 Touch and hold onjort pad for the desired element position until a beep is heard The display will show Note If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear Touch HI CA pad once to turn ON the power level to HI See Figure 3 neat 44444 Touch Lo pad once for Lo Each touch of the HI CA or Lo C Vv pad will decrease or increase the pone power level from 9 5 through 3 0 by 5 increments Simmer power levels between 3 0 and 1 2 will decrease or increase by 2 increments Lo is the lowest power level available Note The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON Start most cooking operation
38. te is located under the cooktop See bottom of this page for the serial plate location Model No 790 Serial No Date of purchase Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference Cooktop Features READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP ee The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF The glass surface may be HOT form residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur Left Rear Single Radiant Element Left Front Bridge Radiant Element Right Rear Single Radiant Element Right Front Double radiant Element Center Rear Single Radiant Element Fig 2 only Right Rear Element Control Pads Left Rear Element Control Pads Left Front Bridge Element Control Pads Right Front Element Control Pads Main Cooktop Controls ee Center Rear Element Control Pads Fig 2 only of ON COND Py O sacs vd aa om Fig 1 30 model WD sanana 12 Cooktop Power Key Pad 13 Cooktop Power Indicator Light 14 Warm amp Hold Setting Key Pad 15 Controls Lock Key Pad HS 16 Controls Lockout Indicator Light 17 Minute Timer Setting Key Pads 18 Minute Timer Display displays up to 99 min 19 Sensa Cook Feature Key Pad 20 Sensa Cook Feature Indicator Light 21 Element On Off Key Pad for each element e 22 Element Size Key Pad Senso
39. th a DUAL radiant surface y element located at the right front cooktop position Figures 1 i gt amp 2 Indicator lights on the control panel at that position are SN e N used to indicate what portions of the dual radiant element will q j L mii I F A 223233 heat The INNER light indicates that only the inner element l 3 will heat The OUTER light indicates that both inner and outer Figure 1 Figure 2 elements will heat together You may switch between these so different settings at any time during cooking e O Outer To Operate the Dual Surface Element 1 fo Outer f Element I Size ma Touch and hold the key pad until a beep aj Figure 4 pana Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element K sounds The power indicator light will turn ON A y Hi Note If no key pad is touched within 20 seconds Y the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear S C Outer Touch and hold the ontorr pad for the dual element position until a beep is heard The display will show Y v o O en Note If no further pads are touched within 10 Element Mi rem seconds the requestto power the element ON will Oy S Size y clear Q O on OFF an ds If the pan sensing feature is off select the f INNER Figure 3 or OUTER both elements Figure 4 to heat by pressing the pad Figure 5 once o
40. u use an abrasive type scratch pad Only use cleaning products that have been specifi cally designed for ceramic glass cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar content m These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent LL 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 cooktop 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 Donotuse 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 lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration 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 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 cooktop by breakin
41. ur appliance models use only flat bottomed yond the surface element Because this ring is not equipped with a bridge element woks without support rings traps heat the surface element and cooktop to heatone large pan such as a surface could be damaged roaster or griddle DO NOT allow cook Wire trivets Do not use wire trivets Cook ing utensils to boil dry Either of these ware bottoms must be in direct contact with situations could damage the glass ce the surface cooking areas ramic cooktop Using the Griddle Before first use e Wash Griddle in hot soapy water Rinse and then dry completely e Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface front and back of griddle e Preheat your oven to 350 F Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven e Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350 F then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing e The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from this seasoning process If desired wash the griddle in hot soapy water rinse well and dry completely After each use e To prevent rusting store in a dry place and keep uncovered e After each use clean with a stiff brush and hot water only DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER e Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing Using the Griddle Mia Because the griddle does notlay flat on the ceramic glass cooktop it will not work with the Pan Sensing Sensa Cook feature e
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