Kenmore 790.99019 - Manual (Page 8)

FEATURE OVERVIEW
• General information on Eiectronic Surface
Element Controls (ESEC)
• Available ESEC Display Settings
• Surface Cooking Settings
Setting Surface Controls
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
The Eiectronic Surface Element Control {“ESEC”) feature
includes 4 digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides
a numeric digital setting for 4 of the radiant surface element
positions on the cooktop, including shared settings at the left
front knob control position for both the left front radiant
element and the “Bridge” radiant element. Also the right front
control knob position shares settings for the dual radiant
element. These settings work the same way as normal knob
setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in
digital windows {Figures 1 thru 4).
The available ESEC Display Settings
The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi {Fig. 2)
to
Lo {Fig. 4) and OFF {Fig. 1). The settings from Hi to 3.0
decrease in increments of .5. The settings from 3.0 to Lo
{Simmer settings) decrease in increments of .2 for more
precise settings of lower heat levels.
Use the chart {Fig. 5) to determine the correct setting for the
kind of food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used
to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as
stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for
delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results.
Surface Cooking Settings
Figure 1
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Figure 3
Setting
HIGH {8-Hi)
Recommended Settings for Single, Bridge and
Dual Surface Elements
Type of Cooking
Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH {5-8) j Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (3-5)
MEDIUM LOW {2-4)
LOW {Lo - 2)
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
Keep warm, melt, simmer
Figure 5
Figure 2
Figure 4
i^CAUTION I 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.
ikCAUTION Do not place
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.