Kenmore 790.9621 - Manual (Page 11)

Surface Cooking
To Set the Cooktop Lockout Feature
(some models) A Cooktop
yj Lockout
The (9) pad is used to activate the Cooktop Lockout feature which will lock all surface elements from being accidentally
turned ON. This feature will only lock the cooktop.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature ON:
1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position.
2. Press and hold until one beep is heard (after 3 seconds). If a triple beep sounds instead, check all surface
elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step. The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn ON and the
cooktop controls and functions are locked out until the cooktop is unlocked.
To turn the Cooktop Lockout Feature OFF:
1. BE SURE ALL surface element controls are set to the OFF position.
2. Press and hold until one beep is heard (after 3 seconds). If a triple beep sounds instead, check all surface
elements and turn them to the OFF position and repeat this step. The Cooktop Locked indicator light will turn OFF and the
cooktop may be used normally. Note: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will also turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature. The
cooktop will remain locked until the Self-Clean cycle has completed and the oven door has unlocked. If a power failure
occurs after the Cooktop Lockout has been activated, you must turn OFF the Cooktop Lockout feature before being able to
use the cooktop features again.
Using Power Element (some models)
The “Power Element” feature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which
can bring food items to boil much quicker. The left front radiant element will be
clearly marked if thisfeature is available on your range (See Fig. 1). If equipped
with the “Power Element” feature, place the cookware to boil on the left front
surface element and follow the instructions “To Operate a Single Radiant Element”
in the Settings Surface Controls section.
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results. Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating
element (See Fig, 2), Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 3),
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is
transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most
popular materials available are:
ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will
cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining
& pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop,
they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches.
Remove these marks immediately.
COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).
STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining,
CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not
recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must
be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
11
•CORRECT INCORRECT
‘ Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
• 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 a material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot diameter
to element surface
diameter. Fig. 2
Pan overhangs element b
more than one-half inch.
' Pan is smaller than
element.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Be sure to follow the
recommendationsfor using
proper cookware as illustrated in
Figs. 2 & 3. For more information
about the ceramic cooktop see
“Cooktop Cleaning &
Maintenance” in the General
Care & Cleaning section.