Kenmore 9802 Use and Care Guide - Page 8

Setting Surface Controls The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC) feature provides a digital display of the radiant surface elements on the cooktop. The ESEC display in combination with the touch pads is designed to replace conventional control knobs. The available ESEC Window Display Settings The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure 6) and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.0 (Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3) decrease or increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.2 (Figure 5) are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to Lo (Figure 6; lowest Simmer setting) for more precise settings at lower heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. Hot Surface Indicator Light When using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot. The hot surface indicator light will turn ON when the element is hot enough to cause burns, and will remain ON until the cooktop has cooled enough to be safe to touch. Note: The hot surface message can turn ON when the upper oven is in self-clean mode. ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - ) The ESEC feature will not operate during a Self-Clean cycle or when the Cooktop Lockout feature is active. Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, " - - " will appear in all display windows (See Figure 8). ESEC PF message The ESEC will display briefly the PF message (Figure g) whenever there has been a power interruption to the appliance. The PF message will disappear by itself after a few seconds. Figure 1 Figure 3 Figure 5 Figure 7 Figure 2 Figure 4 Figure 6 Figure 8 Figure 9 Recommended Surface Cooking Settings Recommended Settings for Single, & Double Surface Elements Setting HIGH (8.0 - Hi) MEDIUM HIGH (5.0 - 8.0) MEDIUM (3.0 - 5.0) MEDIUM LOW (2.0 =4.0) LOW/SIMMER (Lo - 2.0) Type of Cooking Start most foods, bring water to a boil or pan broiling Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables Keep foods cooking, poach, stew (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting). Keep warm, melt, simmer (2.8 or lower is a simmer setting). Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. The higher Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter.