Kenmore 790.4392* Cooktop User Manual


 
General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop
iMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic gloss cooktop
may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad. Only use
cleaning products that have been specifically designed for
ceramic glass cooktop.
Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:
These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled
or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent
damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur
if not removed immediately. After turning the surface
elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula
with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as
illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same
method for heavy or burned on soils.
Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktap:
* Do nat use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such
as metal and same nylon pads. They may scratch the
caaktap, making it mare difficult to clean.
* Do nat use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach,
ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or dlscaiar
the caoktap.
* Do nat use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they
can leave soll or llnt an the caaktap which can burn and
cause discoloration.
$peclal Caution far Aluminum Fall and Aluminum Cooking
Utensils
* Aluminum fall
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not
use under any circumstances.
" Aluminum utensils
Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower
than that of other metals, care must be taken when
aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry may
permanently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or
marking it.
Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel
(some models)
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior
parts. Special care and cleaning are required for
maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Refer to
the General Care & Cleaning table for detailed cleaning
instructions.
Before You Call
Entire cooktop does not Cool<top controls are locked. Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop.
operate. Make sure household electrical circuit breaker is ON and that power is properly supplied to the Cooktop.
Service wiring is not complete. Call I=800=4-MY=HOME® for installation assistance.
Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Cooktop turns OFF while Cooktop internal heat sensor has detected high temperatures inside the appliance. Be sure the
cooking, appliance vent holes are not blocked. Refer to the Installaflon Instructions supplied with the
cooktop for more detailed cooktop installaflan information.
Fluids spilled or object lying on controls area of cooktop. Clean spills or remove object. Repower cooktop.
Cooking Zone does not No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone, or the cookware material type is incorrect for
heat food (Power _evel Induction Cooking.
flashing). Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone.
Cookware is warped or in poor condition.
Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone.
Cookware resting on cool<top trim or does not rest completely on cooktop surface.
Cooking Zone does not No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire cooktop does not operate" in this checklist.
heat food. Incorrect Cooking Zone control setting. Make sure the correct control isON for the Cooking Zone being used.
Cooking Zone heats Incorrect power level setting. Adjust the power level setting higher or lower and refer to recipe
food too hot or not hot for guidance and adjust accordingly.
enough.
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