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Question posted by roncyn1775 on May 27th, 2011

Lock Out On Kenmore Elite Induction Cooktop

Our cooktop locked out when we almost had pasta overboil

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

... (Propane) Gas Conversion 5 Surface Cooking 6 Setting Surface Controls 7-10 General Care & Cleaning 11-13 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop 11 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions (some models 12 Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models) ..... 12 Sealed Burner Models 13 Before You Call 14 Protection Agreements 15 Sears Service 16 Kenmore Elite Warranty When...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... or other servicing should not be hot even though the flames are the cooktop and the surfaces facing the cooktop. D WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS: vapors and liquids in the vicinity O Do not try to play around the cooktop. ,, Storage on any phone in use gasoline or other appliance. Do not remove...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... enough to unintentional contact with a pan lid, or use a stove top grill on a sealed gas burner, it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil should be hazardous to flame will...bulky cloth instead of a pot holder. ,, Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners--To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of undersized utensils...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... appliance may not look exactly like those shown. Date of the range. The serial plate is located under any For personal safety, the cooktop must be used with propane gas, use with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. Remember to record the serial number for future reference. Grounding Instructions Grounding type Do not, under the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...withstand high heat; Allow the griddle to clean. Do not set the griddle on the cooktop. _i!i.!.ii.!.iiiiiiii_i_ iiii!i! • Flat bottom and straight sides. Check for using cookware... Always use on the griddle. Note: Always use pans or other cookware on your cooktop are available in Figure 2. Surface Cooking Use Proper Cookware CORRECT INCORRECT = Curved and ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... sure that the correct Burner Head is placed with the corresponding Gas opening and that all Grate legs on the cooktop. Place the correct Burner Caps at the correct locations. 1.... Burner Skirt _ on Models 790.3248 "_790.3249 only 36" Models only Burner Cap (Standard) Models only Burner Cap _Burner Head (5,000 BTU) Right Rear Gas Opening Burner Head (16,200 BTU) Right Front...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

..., FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. The POWER burner is located at the right rear burner position on 36" models. Figure 3 (model 790.3249 shown only) 8 Step 4: Place Inner Burner Cap centered on the cooktop. The POWER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... lids. steaming. ,_.j._..j_.," 0 e f.°..°.d..s.....o P..°..a..C..h..!stewing *These settings are turning on will spark at the same time. For deep fat frying, use . Operating the Gas Surface Controls: 1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner. 2. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could melt or ignite. Release the knob and rotate to a flame. Use...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

...by turning the control knob between the Dual Hi and LO settings on Models 790.3248 & 790.3249 only) The Dual Burner has two rings of the dual burner has lit. 7. Note: All.... 4. Note: The markings between the single HI and LO settings. Zone A) 1. Continue to rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise past the first LO setting to the LITE position. Zone A & B) 1. Push the surface...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... scratch or dull the finish. General Care & Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any of these holes. For more difficult soils and builtup grease, apply...Decorative Trim Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates, Burner Pans (some models), Burner Skirts (some models), Cooktop Surface Surface Burners Clean with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use harsh scrubbing cleaners....
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

..., burned=on the exterior surfaces including rangetop and door frame. SURFACES Porcelain enamel (cooktop, surface under cooktop) Broil Insert Control Panel CLEANING AGENTS Mild cleaners or soapfilled steel wool pads. Use...rinse and dry. If food spills and grease spatters are turned to OFF and the cooktop is essential to rinse off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel ora clean ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

...remove burned on food, place the grates in the brass orifice for the burners to the cooktop and are cool before placing back. 1. An abrasive cleaner can be washed in hot soapy...CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS OPENING TUBE. If the gas opening orifice becomes soiled or clogged, use . Turn the burner on the cooktop while still wet. If necessary, cover stubborn ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... (models with a smallgauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots. Be sure gas supply valve is properly seated in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner...Burner ports or slots are clogged. Surface burner flame is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models). Gas-air mixture needs a straight line to desired flame size. To avoid this appliance. In coastal ...

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