Kenmore 790.4380* Cooktop User Manual


 
Setting Cooktop Controls
Power Sharing
To get the highest power output from your cooking zones, cook
with only one cookware per heating section. If you need to use
most of your cooking zones at once, start your cooking process
on only one cooking zone within the heating section and then
add your second cookware on the second cooking zone when
the first one has already reached its cooking temperature.
Remember to select the power setting last for the cooking
zone you want to maintain at full power or set the altered
power to where you want it.
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Operational Noises
The electronics generating the induction fields are pretty
much noiseless but they do produce heat at high power
level. A soft-sounding cooling fan activates when the unit is
running multiple cooking zones at once or when a cooking
zone is set at very high power settings.
The buzzing sound you could hear from your cooktop is not
coming from the electronics but from the cookware you are
using. Here are some causes of this noise:
° Most induction-ready cookware are made of several
layers of materials. An encapsulated steel layer is usually
used to harness the induction field and transform it into
heah which is then transferred to the other materials by
radiant energy. The induction field will cause the steel
layer to vibrate against the other materials in which it
is encapsulated. This is the most common cause of noise
from the induction process. This buzzing only happens
at the higher power level settings. Note that high quality
cookware manufacturers weld this steel layer in place
which lowers or cancel this noise.
° Light weight cookware may also vibrate. We recommend
using heavy weight quality cookware.
° Cookware with warped bottoms can vibrate on the
ceramic glass surface at high power settings.
° _ The power output of your induction cooktop
is capable of warping an empty pan. Never use the
higher power settings on an empty pan. Even the highest
quality cookware is vulnerable to warping.
° Riveted handles on cookware can also cause buzzing
sounds from the vibrations.
° Solid cast iron and enamelware cookware should not emit
any noise. Top quality cookware made of several layers
should also be relatively quiet.
General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop
Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILL OVERS
AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT
OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)
Painted and Plastic
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and
Decorative Trim
Stainless Steel, Chrome parts
Decorative Trim Cooktop
Ceramic Glass Cooktop
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Use hob soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth.
For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more dimcult soils and
built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to
60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of
these materials; they can scratch or dull the finish.
Clean with hof_soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do
not use cleaners wlfh high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use harsh
scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning
stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off: from the surface as bluish stains
may occur during heating that cannot be removed.
See Ceramic Glass Cookfop Cleaning & Maintenance in this Use & Care Guide.