Kenmore 4689 - 30 in. Slide-In Electric Range Use & Care Manual page 7

Setting Surface Controls
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About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the
surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area
of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan
matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figure 1).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware.
Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware,
the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that
will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to
cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature
rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element
will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a
uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn
off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements and Controls
Your range is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage
ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as
the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows:
- 2 smaller 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear position;
- a dual 9 or 12 inch radiant element located at the right front position;
- a 9 inch radiant element located at the left front position.
Figure 2
NOTE: (White glass cooktops only) Due
to the high intensity of heat generated by
the surface elements, the glass surface
will turn light green when the element is
first turned off. This phenomenon is normal
and the glass will come back to its original
white color after it has completely cooled
down.
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop
cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call
checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on
and off, even at the Hi setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic
glass cooktop. Cycling at the Hi setting is normal and can also occur if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is
not flat (Refer to page 10 for using correct cookware instructions with the
cooktop).
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