Kenmore 44082 Use & Care Manual

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8Dual/Triple Circuit ElementThe dual-size and triple-size elements offer flexibility dependingon the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the sameway as a regular element. The dual and triple sizes combinesingle, dual and outer element and are recommended for largercookware, large quantities of food, and home canning.To Use:1. Touch ON/OFF. The Triple cooking zone (C) will turn onautomatically.2. Touch HEAT ZONE SIZE to select desired zone diameter.Touch once for Single zone (A), twice for Dual zone (B), or3 times for Triple zone (C).3. Choose a power level between HI and SIMMER. Touch the“up” or “down” arrow keypads to increase or decreasepower.4. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surfacecooking area(s) individually, or touch ALL OFF to turn off allelements at the same time.All Off/LockedThe “All Off” function of the cooktop touch control turns off allsurface cooking areas that are in use at the same time.The “Locked” function of the cooktop touch control avertsunintended use of the surface cooking areas. When the cooktopis locked out, the surface cooking areas cannot be turned on bythe cooktop touch controls.To Lock Cooktop: Press and hold the ALL OFF LOCKED keypadfor 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, a light will glow red above the“ALL OFF LOCKED” indicator, indicating that the cooktop touchcontrols are in the lockout position.To Unlock Cooktop: Press and hold the ALL OFF LOCKEDkeypad for 5 seconds.Melt FunctionThe Melt Function is available on both the right front and left frontelements, and is ideal for melting foods such as chocolate andbutter, at a low temperature.To Use:1. Touch ON/OFF.2. Touch the “up” arrow once for MELT.3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn surfacecooking area off.Warm FunctionThe Warm Function is available on the rear elements, and can beused to keep cooked foods warm, and may be used whether ornot the other surface cooking zones are in use.It is not recommended for heating cold foods. When the WarmFunction is in use, it will not glow red like the cooking zones, butthe indicator light will glow on the control panel.Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven andcooktop use, and that have flat bottoms to make direct contactwith the cooktop surface. Use pot holders or oven mitts toremove cookware.Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use plasticwrap to cover food, as it may melt onto the cooktop surface.When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the coverfor moisture to escape.Food quality may deteriorate if food is kept on the Warm Functionfor an extended period of time. For best results, keep food warmfor no longer than 30 to 45 minutes.To Use:1. Touch ON/OFF.2. Touch the “up” arrow once for WARM.3. When finished cooking, touch ON/OFF to turn off surfacecooking area.Radiant GlassThe surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. Itwill cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heatlevel.Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep itfree from stains and provide the most even heating. For moreinformation, see “General Cleaning” section.■ Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping aheavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack thecooktop.■ Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools,air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop,and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.■ Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surfaceindicator light goes off. If spills and soils are allowed to cooldown on the surface, they can adhere to the cooktop andcause pitting and permanent marks.■ Lift pots and pans on and off the cooktop. Sliding pots, pansand skillets that have aluminum or copper bases could leavepermanent scratches and marks on the cooktop.■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containerson the cooktop. It could leave aluminum marks that cannotbe removed completely.■ Do not allow objects that could melt, like plastic or aluminumfoil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.■ Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.A. Single cooking zoneB. Dual cooking zoneC. Triple cooking zoneBAABCWARNINGFood Poisoning HazardDo not let food sit for more than one hour before orafter cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.