Induction Cooking Zones - Kenmore 790.9507 Series Use & Care Manual

Induction Cooking Zones

Pan Sensing
The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface
require that certain cookware conditions are met before the
induction cooking zones can operate.
If a cooking zone is activated and no cookware is detected, the
zone display will flash with the last power level setting (See
Figure 5). If improper cookware is used, the cooking zones may
not heat.
Figure 5: Flashing error message
The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated
in Figure 6. Use Figure 6 as a guide to help to correct the
problem before attempting to reactivate any of the cooking
zones.
If the problem or problems are not corrected, the cooking zone
will automatically turn off after three minutes.
Important note:
It is recommended that you lower the requested power level
setting before correcting the pan sensing message.
Pan Sensing-Induction Cooking Zones
Minimum Pan Size
Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to
activate. The cookware bottom must meet the minimum area for
the heating process to begin.
If a pan that is induction-capable is centered properly but is too
small, the cooking zone display will flash the last power level
setting and the pan will not heat. Select a larger pan that meets
the minimum size requirement to activate the cooking zone.
Maximum Recommended Pan Size
The graphics on each cooking zone location are your guides to
the correct maximum pan size for that zone (See
It is recommended to not use pans with bottoms that extend
more than 1/2" (13 mm) beyond any of the longer line marks
provided on the cooktop.
The cookware must make full contact with the ceramic glass
surface. Cookware should not rest on or touch the metal edges
of the cooktop.
Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteristics.
Cookware centered correctly
on cooking zone.
Flat pan bottom and straight
sides.
Pan size meets or exceeds the
recommended minimum size
for cooking zone.
Pan rests completely and is
level on the cooktop surface.
Pan is properly balanced.
Figure 6: Troubleshooting guide
Figure 7).
Figure 7: Induction zones minimum pan size requirements
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Correct
Cookware base material is non-
magnetic.
Cookware not centered on
cooking zone.
Curved or warped pan
bottoms or sides.
Pan does not meet the
minimum size required (too
small) for cooking zone.
Pan bottom rests on cooktop
edge.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
6"
4.25" (110 mm)
minimum
8"
6.75" (170 mm)
minimum
Incorrect
5"
3.5" (90 mm)
minimum
10"
8.25" (210 mm)
minimum