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I_ L I TE®

INDUCTION COOKTOP

CUBIERTA DE INDUCCION

Models, Modelos 790.4290*

* = Color number, nQmero de color

www.sears.com Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 318200639 Rev. A (0604)

Table of Contents

Cooktop Warranty ........................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................... 3 - 4

Product Record ............................................................... 4

Serial Plate Location ..................................................... 4

Induction Cooktop Features ...................................... 4 - 5

Induction Cooktop Display Messages ............................ 6

Before Using the Cooktop ......................................... 7 - 9

Setting Cooktop Controls .......................................... 9 -12

• Operating the Cooking Zones ................................... 9-10

• Preheat Recommendations .......................................... 10

• KeepWarm Feature ..................................................... 10

• Minute Timer ................................................................ 11

• Lockingthe Controls .................................................... 11

• Power Sharing .............................................................. 12

• Operational Noises ....................................................... 12

General Care & Cleaning ......................................... 12-14

• Cleaning Various Parts of your Cooktop ....................... 12

• CooktopCleaning Maintenance ............................... 13-14

Before You Call ......................................................... 15-16

Protection Agreements ................................................. 17

Sears Service ................................................. Back Cover

Kenmore Elite Appliance Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to

a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free

repair, tf this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of

purchase.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For five years from the date of purchase, when this range is installed, operated, and maintained according to all instructions

supplied with this product, Sears will replace the following range parts free of charge if they fail for the reasons below. After

the first year, customer must pay labor cost of installation.

• Cooktop glass if it fails due to thermal shock.

• Cooktop elements if they are defective.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with

the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those

recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied

warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest

period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not

allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of

merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Printed in United States

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains important safety symbols & instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols & follow all instructions given.

This symbo! will help alert YOUto situations that may cause sedous bodilY harrnl death or property damagel

This symbol will help alert you to situati0ns that may cause b0dily injury 0r pr0perty damagel

This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC

rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-

sion reception, which can be determined by turning the unit

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.

• Increase the distance between the unit and receiver.

• Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical

device should exercise caution using or standing near an

induction unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic

field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar

medical device. It would be advisable to consult your Doctor

or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer

about your particular situation.

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using

the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags

after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to

play with packaging material.

• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician in accordance with National Electrical

Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-1atest edition and local code

requirements. Install only per installation instructions

provided in the literature package for this appliance.

• In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect

the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit

breaker or fuse box.

• User Servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance unless specifically recommended in

the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by

a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury

and damage to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the

recommended repair service for this appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of an

appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any

other part of the product.

• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should

not be stored near or on the cooking surface. This

includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as

cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable

liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on

or near the appliance. Flammable materials may explode

and result in fire or property damage.

Do not store items of interest to children

in the cabinets above the appliance.

•Do not leave children alone. Children should not be

left alone or unattended in the area where an

appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit

or stand on any part of the appliance.

DO NOT TOUCH COOKING ZONES OR

AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES. Cooking Zones may be

hot from residual heat even though they are dark in color.

Areas near the Cooking Zones may become hot enough to .......

cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let

clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until

they have had sufficient time to cool.

Never use your appliance for warming or

heating a room.

• Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging

garments should never be worn while using the

appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials

contact hot surfaces.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother

the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry

chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or

grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

the potholders touch hot heating surface units. Do not use

a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of

pressure may cause the container to burst and result

in injury.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP

• Know which touch key pads controls each surface of

the Cooking Zones.

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of

grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation

hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow

grease to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in

the fan could catch fire. When flaming food under the hood,

turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for

cleaning.

Important Safety Instructions

•Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one

or more COOKING ZONES of different sizes. Select

utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the

minimum Cooking Zones. The pan detection sensors will

not allowthe affected Cooking Zone to operatewithout a pan

of sufficient size present.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should

Not Extend Over Adjacent Cooking Zones. To reduce

the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and

spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.

• Never Leave Prepared Food on the Cooking Zones

Unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may

melt or become damaged.

• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any

part of the cooktop. Only use aluminum foil as

recommended after the cooking process, if used as acover

to be placed over the food. Any other use of aluminum foil

may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or short circuit.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed

utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking

due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the

manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.

• Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your cooking

surface should be cleaned frequently, so the grease from

cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter.

FOR CERAMIC COOKTOP ONLY

•Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. lfcooktop

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may

penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric

shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is

used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid

a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes

if applied to a hot surface.

• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass.

This could cause glass to break.

• Do not slide pans across the cooktop surface. They may

scratch the cooktop surface.

• Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause permanent

damage inthe form of breakage, fusion, or marring that can

affect the ceramic-glass cooktop. (This type of damage is

not covered by your warranty).

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement

Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of

substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth

defects or other productive harm, and requires businesses

to warn customers of potential exposure to such

substances.

Product Record

(See serial plate location illustration below)

Model No. 790.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase:

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Save your sales receipt for future reference.

Serial Plate Location

You will find the model and serial number printed on the

serial plate. The serial plate is located under the cooktop.

Please see the illustration for exact location. Remember to

record the serial number BEFORE INSTALLATION of the

cooktop (See Product Record above). Serial plate is located under

the burner box of cooktop.

Induction Cooktop Features

ACOOLER COOKTOP -A unique feature of the Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or OFF, the cooktop surface

remains cooler than standard ceramic cooktops.

The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The glass

surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.

MAGNETIC DETECTOR - The coil sensor automatically detects whether the pan is magnetic and eliminates accidental

"turn-ONs."

PAN SIZE DETECTION - The pan detection sensor automatically adapts the size of Cooking Zones to the pan sizes in use.

EFFICIENT - Induction cooking heats faster while using less energy. Induction power boils more quickly and simmer more

evenly.

Induction Cooktop Features

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE INDUCTION COOKTOP

Fig 1.

Fig2. Fig3.

1. Left Rear Cooking Zone.

2. Left Front Cooking Zone.

3. Right Rear Cooking Zone.

4. Right Front Cooking Zone.

5. Center Cooking Zone.

6. Left Front Cooking Zone Control Pads.

7. Left Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads.

8. Center Cooking Zone Control Pads.

9. Right Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads.

10. Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads.

11. Main Cooktop Controls (See Fig 2).

12. Cooktop Power Key Pad (See p. 6).

13. Cooktop Power Indicator Light (See p. 6).

14. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad (See pages 6 & 10).

15. Controls Lock Key Pad (See pages 6 & 11).

16. Controls Lockout Indicator Light (See pages 6 & 11).

17. Minute Timer Setting Up/Down Arrow Key Pads (See p. 11).

18. Minute Timer LED (displays up to 99 minutes - (See p. 11).

19. Cooking Zone ON/OFF Key Pad (for each Cooking Zone).

20. Cooking Zone ON/OFF Indicator Light (for each Cooking Zone).

21. Cooking Zone UpArrow Power Key Pad (for each Cooking Zone).

22. Cooking Zone Down Arrow Power Key Pad (for each Cooking Zone).

23. Cooking Zone Power Level LED (for each Cooking Zone).

Induction Cooktop Display Messages

LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Main Control

CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked only when the cooktop is

switched to OFE Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 5 seconds. A beep will sound and the

Lock indicator light will glow (Fig. 5). Once locked, no other displays will glow and no Cooking

Zones will activate. To turn the Controls Lock OFF, touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 5

seconds. A beep will sound, the Lock indicator light will turn OFF (Fig. 4) and the cooktop may

Fig. 4 Fig. 5be used normally (See p. 11 for more instructions).

Fig. 6 Fig. 7

Fig. 8 Fig. 9

Fig. 10 Fig. 11

Fig. 12 Fig.13

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

COOKTOP POWER - The Cooktop POWER key pad activates the entire Cooktop. To power

the cooktop, touch and hold the POWER key pad for 2 seconds. A beep will sound and the

Power LED will glow (See Fig. 7). The cooktop will be in a ready mode for 20 seconds, tf no

other key pads are touched the Cooktop Main POWER will turn OFF automatically. To turn the

Main Power OFF touch and hold the Main POWER key pad for 1 second. A beep will sound

and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF (See Fig. 6).

Error Codes EXX- The control displays Ein Cooking Zone LEDs (Fig. 8) and digits in Main

Control LED (Fig. 9) together showing an error code. For service call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

(See back cover of this manual).

LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Zone Controls

COOKING ZONE ON/OFF PAD - Each of the five Cooking Zones have separate ON/OFF key

pads. Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop, touch the

corresponding Cooking Zone ON/OFF key pad once to activate the Cooking Zone needed. 0

will appear in the LED display, tfthe corresponding UP/DOWN Arrow key pad is not touched

within 10 seconds, the request to turn the Cooking Zone ON will cancel and the Cooktop will

go back to ready mode. To set a Cooking Zone power level touch the corresponding Cooking

Zone UP or DOWN Arrow key pad once. The Cooking Zone ON/OFF Indicator Light will glow

(Fig. 11). To turn OFF a Cooking Zone, touch the Cooking Zone ON/OFF key pad once. The

Cooking Zone Indicator Light will turn OFF (Fig. 10).

POWER LEVEL SETTINGS - The Cooking Zones have five separate Power Level LEDs. Once active, the

Cooking Zones will provide 15 Power Levels to choose from. These include 7(Fig. 12), 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 7, 8, 9;

including precise half-increment Cooking Zone Power Levels of 2. (2.5), 3. (3.5), 9'.(4.5), 5. (5.5) and 5.

(6.5; See Fig. 14). The highest setting of Por "Power Boost" provides 125% power for 10 minutes (See

Fig. 13). Each key pad touch (or just holding down the Power Level key pad) will scroll through all the

available power levels for any Cooking Zone quickly (See pages 9-11 for complete instructions).

RESIDUAL HEAT - Once any Cooking Zone has been used for cooking and turned OFF, and if the cooktop

surface temperature on any of the Cooking Zones is still too HOT, H(See Fig. 15) will appear in the LED

display for the affected Cooking Zone. The Hwill continue to display if the temperature is still too HOT.

The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned

OFF. The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may

occur if surface is touched.

KEEP WARM - Use the WARM (or LOW) key pad to activate the Warm setting for any of the Cooking

Zones. The ON/OFF key pad for the desired Cooking Zone must be activated first, then touch the WARM

key pad located in the Cooktop Main Control area once to set. L(LOW) should appear in the corresponding

Cooking Zone LED (See Fig. 16 & page 10 for complete information).

PAN DETECTION -All five Cooking Zones will provide a Pan Detection message, tfa Cooking Zone is turned

ON and no pan is detected, or the pan has been moved or is not centered correctly, or is not made of

magnetic material, F(See Fig. 17) will appear in the affected Cooking Zone LED display.

Before Using the Cooktop

USE THE CORRECT COOKWARE TYPE - The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors

located below the cooktop surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic

material in order to start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones.

When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer

for use with Induction cooktops. If you are not sure, use a magnet to test whether the

cookware type will work. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the material

type is correct for Induction cooking (See Fig. 18). Fig. 18

It is recommended to always use heavier high quality stainless steel cookware on your Induction Cooktop surface. This will

greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the ceramic surface.

Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface, especially if cookware is slid over the ceramic cooktop surface

without being lifted up. Overtime sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter the overall appear-

ance of the cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall

appearance of the cooktop.

Minimum Pan Size Requirements for each Cooking Zone

Left Left Rear Right Right Front

Cooking Zone Cooking Zone Sooking Zone Cooking Zone Cooking Zone

Fig. 19

USE THE CORRECT SIZE COOKWARE -The 5 Cooking Zones available on the Induction Cooktop require a MINIMUM pan

size to be used at each location (Fig. 19). The inner ring of each Cooking Zone is your guide to the correct MINIMUM pan

size. The pan bottom must FULLY cover the inner ring for proper cooking to occur.

The thicker outer ring at each Cooking Zone is helpful to determine the pan MAXIMUM size. After centering the cookware on

the cooktop, make sure the cookware does not extend more than 1/2" beyond the thicker line on the Cooking Zone (See

example in Fig. 19). The pan must make FULL contact on the glass surface without the bottom of the pan touching the metal

cooktop trims (Shown in Fig. 19).

NOTE: If a pan made of the correct material is centered properly on any of the active Cooking Zones but is TOO SMALL, the

affected Cooking Zone LED will display an Fcode and the pan will not heat.

Before Using the Cooktop

Use Quality Cookware in Good

Condition

The cookware used with the Induction

Cooktop should have flat bottoms that

make good contact with the entire surface

of the Cooking Zone. Check for flatness by

rotating a ruler across the bottom of the

cookware (See Fig. 21 ). Be sure to follow

all the recommendations for using

cookware as shown in Fig. 20.

Also remember to:

• Use cookware made with the correct

material type for Induction Cooking (See

Fig. 18).

• Use quality cookware with heavier

bottoms for better heat distribution

allowing for more even cooking results.

• The pan size should match the amount

of food being prepared.

•Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause

permanent damage in the form of breakage,

fusion, or marring that can affect the

ceramic cooktop. (This type of damage is

not covered by your warranty).

• Do not use dirty pans with grease

buildup, Always use pans that are easy

to clean after cooking,

Fig. 21

The Cooking Zones may

appear to be cool while turned ON and after

they have been turned OFR The glass

surface may be HOT from residual heat

transfered from the cookware and burns

may occur.

DO NOT TOUCH HOT

COOKWARE or PANS directly with

hands. Always use oven mitts or pot

holders to protect hands from burns.

DO NOT SLIDE Cookware

across the cooktop surface. Doing so

may permanently damage the appearance

of the ceramic cooktop.

Induction Cookware Recommendations

INCORRECT

• Cookware not centered on Cook-

ing Zone surface.

• Curved or warped pan bottoms or

sides.

I_ Min. size _1

• Pan does not meet the minimum

size required for the Cooking Zone

used (See Fig. 19).

• Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim

or does not rest completely on the

cooktop surface.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

CORRECT

• Cookware centered correctly on

Cooking Zone surface.

• Flat pan bottom & straight sides.

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I÷ Min. size _1

• Pan size meets or exceeds the

recommended minimum size for

the Cooking Zone (See Fig. 19).

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• Pan rests completely on the

Cooktop surface.

• Pan is properly balanced.

Fig. 20

PLEASE NOTE - ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above in

Fig. 20 may be detected by the sensors located below the ceramic

cooktop surface. If the cookware does not meet any of these

conditions, one or more of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated

by an Fin the affected Cooking Zone display. Correct the problems

before attempting to reactivate the cooktop.

Before Using the Cooktop

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme (on the web visit

www.sears.com for replacement cleaner, item number40079) to the ceramic surface. Buffwith a non-abrasive cloth or no-

scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves

a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Setting Cooktop Controls

Using the Touch Control

The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in Fig. 22.

Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad as shown, tf the

finger is not placed on the center of a pad, the cooktop may not respond to the

selection made.

Lightly contact the pad with the fiat part of your entire fingertip. Do not just use the

narrow end of your fingertip.

Fig. 22

Operating the Cooking Zones

The Induction cooktop has five Cooking Zones designed for cookware of various sizes. Be sure to place cookware that

meets the minimum and maximum pan size requirements (Fig. 19) for the Cooking Zone desired and is best for the amount

of food being prepared. Place the cookware with the prepared food on the Cooking Zone BEFORE setting any of the

Cooktop controls.

To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones:

1. Place the prepared food using the correct type and size cookware on the desired Cooking Zone. Be sure to center the

cookware on Cooking Zone completely covering the minimum ring marked on the Zone surface. PLEASE NOTE: If the

cookware requirements for the Cooking Zone (See Fig. 20) are not met the sensors will detect a problem and display

the letter Fin the affected Cooking Zone LED. Any problems must be corrected before proceeding.

2. Touch and hold the _ key pad for 2 seconds (or until a beep sounds). The Power Indicator light located above the

(_key will turn ON. NOTE: If other is touched within 20 seconds the to Power ON the

pad no key pad request

cooktop will clear.

3. To start one or more of the five Cooking Zones lightly touch the O key pad for the Cooking Zones needed. A beep

will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level digital display will show 0indicating no power level for the Zone

has been set yet. NOTE: If no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the Cooktop Zone

will clear.

4. Set the desired power level for the Cooking Zone by touching either the Q or Q key pad. If the Q key pad is

touched the Cooking Zone will start at a "Power Boost" maximum power level (the Cooking Zone LED will display P

and the control will beep once), tfthe Q key pad is touched once the Cooking Zone will start at 1.0 (the Cooking

Zone LED will display 7and the control will beep once).

NOTE: Touch once, or repeatedly touch the _ or _ key pads to adjust or scroll through power levels at any

time during the cooking process (To scroll through the power levels quickly touch and hold the Q or Q key

pads until the power level desired is reached). Once the Cooking Zone power level has been set the food will begin to

heat at that level until the power level is manually changed. For more information about the available Cooktop Zones

power levels available see "Power Level Settings" section on page 6.

Setting Cooktop Controls

To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones (cont'd)

IMPORTANT OPERATING NOTES:

• Fluids spilled or objects lying on the controls area of the cooktop may cause the cooktop to display an error code and

turn OFF while cooking. Clean the spills or remove the objects from the cooktop.

• Be sure the cooktop vent holes are NOT blocked. If the vent holes are blocked the cooktop internal sensor may shut

OFF the cooktop to avoid overheating the appliance.

• If the cookware or pan is moved from the center of any active Cooking Zone for any reason, a sensor will detect the

situation and the cookware will no longer heat. The affected Cooking Zone LED will flash between Fand the last

power level set for the Cooking Zone. The Cooking Zone will remember the power level setting for up to 3 minutes

before the Cooking Zone will automatically shut OFF.

To Turn OFF the Cooking Zones:

1. Once cooking is complete, touch the Q key pad to turn the Cooking Zone OFF.

2. The corresponding Cooking Zone ON/OFF Indicator light located above the Q key pad will turn OFF. A beep will

sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level LED will display 0. If no other key pads are touched the Cooking Zone

will shut OFF automatically in 10 seconds. If no other Cooking Zones are active and no other key pads are touched the

entire cooktop will shut OFF automatically in 20 more seconds.

3. When any Cooking Zone is OFF, the corresponding Cooking Zone LED may display/1' if the Cooking Zone temperature

is too HOT. The LED will continue to display H, and even if the Cooktop is switched OFF the LED will continue to

display/-/as long as the cooktop remains HOT.

The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The

glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.

Preheat Recommendations

When preheating a pan on the cooktop always watch carefully. Whenever using the cooktop, always pay attention to any

items cooking and remain attentive until the cooking process is complete.

Keep in mind that induction may decrease the amount of time required to preheat a cooking utensil.

Keep Warm Feature

The Warm feature may be used with any of the Cooking Zones.

To Turn the Keep Warm Feature ON:

1. To select the Keep Warm feature for any Cooking Zone touch the _ key pad for the corresponding Cooking Zone.

2. Touch the _._ key pad located in the main control area. The Cooking Zone will display /(LOW) indicating that the

Cooking Zone is properly set to Keep Warm. If no other key pads are pressed the control will activate the desired

Cooking Zone at the Keep Warm setting (See Fig. 16).

Setting Cooktop Controls

Minute Timer

The Minute Timer feature may be useful in the kitchen if a recipe calls for keeping track of time. This feature will keep track

of time from 1 to 99 minutes. The LED display located to the left of the Timer UP/DOWN arrow key pads will begin to count

down minutes once set.

To Set the Minute Timer:

1. Touch the @ listed under the word "TIMER". Touching and releasing the @ or the @ key pads will increase

or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key press (up to 99 minutes).

.Once the Timer LED displays the desired amount of time, release the UP or DOWN Arrow key pads. The Minute Timer

LED will flash the time with a small dot to the right. Once the LED quits flashing and the dot disappears the

MinuteTimer will begin the countdown with remaining minutes. Once the Minute Timer reaches 00 a long beep will

sound indicating that the time is up.

To Cancel the Minute Timer:

1. Touch the @ and @ key pads at the

scroll to 00.

same time or touch and hold either the @ or Q key pad and

2. Ifcancellingthe Minute Timerusingthe scrolling method, oncethe Main ControlLED reaches OO,releasethe Arrow

key pad.

3. The LED will flash momentarily and then quit flashing. The set time will disappear from the LED indicating that the

MinuteTimer is no longer active.

Locking the Controls

The Induction Cooktop may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being turned ON.

To Turn ON the Controls Lock Feature:

1. The Cooktop Lock will not activate until the cooktop is OFF. If the cooktop power is not OFF, touch and hold the (_

key pad until a beep sounds (about 1 second). The Power Indicator light located above the _ key pad will turn

OFF.

2. Touch the _--_ key pad until a beep sounds (about 5 seconds). The Lock Indicator Light above the _ key pad will

turn ON indicating the cooktop is locked. This will keep any Cooking Zone or Cooktop functions from being accidentally

turned ON (See Fig. 5)

To Turn OFF the Controls Lock Feature:

1. Touch the (_ key pad until a beep sounds (about 5 seconds). The Lock Indicator Light above the (_) key pad will

turn OFF indicating the cooktop is unlocked. The Cooking Zones or any of the other Cooktop functions may now be

used (See Fig. 4).

.If the cooktop is needed you must touch and hold the _ key pad until a beep sounds (about 1 second). The Power

Indicator Light located above the (_ key pad will turn ON. (See Fig. 7). You may now activate any of the Cooking

Zones.

Setting Cooktop Controls

Power Sharing

The cooktop is equipped with five

cooking zones within three heating

sections: right, left and center. Each

section is powered by one induction

inverter. The two cooking zones in the

right and left section share the power of

one inverter. The center section has its

own inverter.

If you are cooking in both zones of a

heating section, the last zone that began

to heat will cook at the power setting you

selected. The other zone will experience

a slight decrease from its power setting.

Power Sharing Tips: Remember to select

the power setting last for the cooking

zone you want to maintain at full setting

heat. To maintain full setting heat for two

items, place one item on a zone in one

section, and the other item on a zone in

another section.

Left-hand

Cooking Zones section

Right-hand

Cooking Zones section

Fig. 23

Operational Noises

The electronic processes involved with Induction Cooking create some unusual background noises. These noises are

normal and part of the Induction Cooking process.

Please note that these noises are more noticeable while cooking at the Power BOOST level. Very loud noises are not part

of normal Induction Cooking.

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 SPILLOVERS

AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND

EXTENT OFA MAJOR CLEANING LATER.

Surfaces

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Decorative Trim

How to Clean

Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and cloth. Do

not use cleaners with 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.

Ceramic Glass See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in this Use and Care

Cooktop Guide.

General Care & Cleaning

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface (on the

web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch

cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective

finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause

metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed

immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning

cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future

use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark

or scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass

across the cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work

surface in the kitchen. Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface

without a pan. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop,

because they may cause it to crack.

Fig. 24

Cleaning Recommendations for Ceramic Glass Cooktop

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.

DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can

chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.

For light to moderate soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-abrasive plastic type

no-scratch pad to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply afew drops of CookTop@ Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area usinga non-abrasive plastic

type no-scratch pad, applyingpressure as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface.

Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buffsurface clean.

Fig. 25

IMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass 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, wear a hand mitt

and use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula to scrape the soil from the hot surface

(as illustrated). Avoid contact between the mitt and hot surface. Allow the cooktop to

cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils.

General Care & Cleaning

Do not use the following on the ceramic cooktop (Soo Fig. 26):

• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon

pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean.

• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven

cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.

• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soil or lint

on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration.

Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils

1) Aluminum foil

Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circum-

stances.

2) Aluminum utensils

The molting point of aluminum being 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 (Stainless Steel models only)

Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning

are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table

provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section.

IMPORTANT CLEANING NOTE:

Liquid, cleaning towel or objects on the control area of the cooktop could cause the

cooktop to display an error code or momentarily disable touch control operation.

Fig. 26

DO NOT use

a cooktop cleaner on a hot

cooktop. The fumes can be

hazardous to your health, and

can chemically damage the

ceramic-glass surface. Do not

use commercial oven

cleaners on any part of the

cooktop. Damage to the

finish or parts could result.

Before You Call

• Solutions to Common Problems

Before you call for service, review this list. tt may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that

are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Entire cooktop does not operate

Cooktop turns OFF while cooking

Cooktop controls are locked. Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop

(See p. 11 for further instructions).

Make sure household electrical circuit breaker is ON and that power is properly

supplied to the Cooktop.

Service wiring is not complete. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for installation

assistance (See back cover).

Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric

companyfor service.

The automatic shut-off feature will turn all of the Cooking Zones and the entire

Cooktop OFF after any Cooking Zone has been in continuous use for 18 hours.

Cooktop internal heat sensor has detected high temperatures inside the

appliance. Be sure the appliance vent holes are not blocked. Refer to the

Installation Instructions supplied with the cooktop for more detailed

cooktop installation information.

Fluids spilled or object lying on controls area of cooktop. Clean spills or remove

object. Repowercooktop.

Cooking Zone does not heat food No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone or cookware material type

incorrect for Induction Cooking (See Figs. 18 & 20).

Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone (See Fig. 19).

Cookware is warped or in poor condition (See Figs. 20 & 21).

Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone (See Fig. 20).

Cookware resting on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on cooktop surface

(See Figs. 19 & 20).

No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire cooktop does not

operate" in this checklist.

Incorrect Cooking Zone control setting. Make sure the correct control is ON for

the Cooking Zone being used.

Cooking Zone heats food too hot or Incorrect power level setting. Adjust the power level setting higher or lower and

not hot enough refer to recipe for guidance and adjust accordingly.

Food does not heat evenly Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use good quality cookware

(Refer to Figs. 20 & 21 ).

Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware. Heavy

and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly,

foods may burn more easily (See p. 8 for further information).

Adjust Cooking Zone power level setting until the proper amount of heat is

obtained.

Poor cooking results Many factors affect cooking results. Adjust the recipe's recommended power

levels or cooking times.

Cookware is too lightweight or warped. Use heavier quality cookware so foods

being prepared may cook more evenly.

Before You Call

• Solutions to Common Problems (cont'd)

OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Cooktop Zone Control displays EInduction Cooktop main control has detected a fault or error condition. Try turning

and LED Main Control displays a 2 electrical power supply OFF and back ON to cooktop in order to reset Cooktop

digits error code. main controls. If fault recurs, record fault number and turn power supply to

Cooktop OFF. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME,for assistance (See back cover).

Cooking Zone LED continuously

flashes F

Induction Cooktop pan detection sensors do not see the correct cookware. Test

with a magnet to be sure cookware is made with Induction compatible material.

Cookware has been removed from the Cooking Zone without turning the Cooking

Zone OFF. Place cookware back on to the Cooking Zone or if finished cooking

turn off the affected Cooking Zone.

Cookware is not centered over the Cooking Zone properly. Refer to Fig. 20 for

correct cookware placement.

Metal marks on ceramic cooktop

surface Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. DO NOT slide cookware

or cooking utensils across the cooktop surface. Use the recommended ceramic

glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks. See "Cooktop Cleaning &

Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning section (Refer to p. 13).

Scratches or abrasions on ceramic

cooktop surface

Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and cookware or cooking

utensils can cause scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils

are clean before placing on cooktop. Small scratches do not affect cooking and

will become less visible with time.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used.

See "Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning

section.

Cookware with rough bottoms were used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware

ONLY (See Figs. 20 & 21 ).

Brown streaks or specks on ceramic Boil overs are cooked onto cooktop surface. Use a razor blade scraper to remove

cooktopsurface soil. See "Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning

section (Refer to p. 13).

Areas of discoloration with metallic

sheen on ceramic cooktop surface

Mineral deposits from food and/or water. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop

cleaning creme. Remember to use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. For more

information See "Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance" in the General Care &

Cleaning section.

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