Kenmore 790.4056 - Manual (Page 5)

Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
Cookware should have
flat bottoms that make
good contact with the
entire surface heating
element. Check for
flatness by rotating a
ruler across the bottom
of the cookware (See
Figure 2). Be sure to
follow the
recommendations for
using cookware as
shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 2
Note: The size and type of cookware
used will influence the setting needed
for best cooking results.
Flat bottom and straight
sides.
Tight fitting lids.
Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan is well balanced.
Pan sizes match the amount
of food to be prepared and the
size of the surface element.
Made of material that
conducts heat well.
Easy to clean.
Always match pot diameter to
element surface diameter.
Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Pan overhangs unit by more than
one-half inch.
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Pan is smaller than the element.
Heavy handle tilts the pan.
Using Woks
For ceramic glass cooktop
models, use only flat bottomed
woks (without support rings).
ii CAUTION DO NOT use a wok if it is
equipped with a metal ring that extends
beyond the surface element. Because this
ring traps heat, the surface element and
cooktop surface could be damaged.
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be in direct con­
tact with the surface cooking areas.
Figure 1
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face cooking areas, if your appliance
is not equipped with a bridge element,
to heat one large pan such as a
roaster or griddle. DO NOT allow
cooking utensils to boil dry. Either of
these situations could damage the
glass ceramic cooktop.
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Using the Griddle
Before first use:
• Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely.
• Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle).
• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven.
• Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing.
• 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:
•To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered.
• After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only.
• DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.
• Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing.
Using the Griddle:
• Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners.
• Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during
the cooking process.
• DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution.
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CAUTION
Always place the griddle on the cooktop before turning on the element.
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.
Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly and is stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns.
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