Kenmore Elite Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 7

Before Setting Surface Controls
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:
- two 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left
rear positions;
- a 6 / 9 / 12 inch triple element located at the right front
position;
- a 9 inch turbo boil radiant element located at the left front
position.
- a Warm & Ready Zone located at the center rear position;
Note: (White glass cooktops only) Due to the high intensity
of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface
will turn 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.
Radiant surface elements may appear to have
cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may
still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched
before it has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of
the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface elements.
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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.
Figure 1
Figure 2