Kenmore 790.9535* Use & Care Manual

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Kenmore 790.9535* Use & Care Manual Manual pdf 11 page image

Surface CookingUsing Power Element (some models)The "Power Element" feature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element whichcan bring food items to boil much quicker. The left front radiant element will beo,ea.mar.e,.th,s.eatore,sava.a ,eonoorran0e/See,01t"e o,0.ew,t.the "Power Element" feature, place the cookware to boil on the left front surface felement and follow the instructions "To Operate a Single Radiant Element" in theSettings Surface Controls section. Fig. 1Using proper cookwareThe size and type of cookware used will influence the settingneeded for best cooking results. Cookware should have flatbottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heatingelement (See Fig. 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler acrossthe bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 3).*CORRECT iNCORRECTCookware Material TypesThe cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat istransferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The mostpopular materials available are:ALUMINUM =Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food willcause 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. Mayleave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).STAINLESS STEEL =Slow heat conductor with uneven cookingresults. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.CAST IRON =A poor heat conductor however will retain heat verywell. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Notrecommended for use on ceramic cooktops.PORCELAIN=ENAMEL on METAL =Heating characteristics willvary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating mustbe smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.t" t• Flat bottom and straightsides.• Tight fitting lids.® Weight of handle does nottilt pan. Pan is wellbalanced.o Pan sizes matchtheamount of food to beprepared and the size ofthe surfaceelement.• Made of a materialthatconducts heat well.® Easy to clean.• Always match pot diameterto element surfacediameter. Fig. 2o Curved and warped panbottoms.• Pan overhangselement bmorethan one-halfinch.÷1 I'_o Pan is smaller thanelement.• Heavy handle tilts pan.Be sure to follow therecommendations for usingproper cookware as illustrated inFigs. 2 & 3. For more informationabout the ceramic cooktop see"Cooktop Cleaning &Maintenance" in the GeneralCare & Cleaning section. Fig. 3GLASS =Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramiccooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.11