Kenmore 790.4101 - Manual (Page 9)

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 Element message
After using any of the radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot.
After turning any of these elements OFF, the cooktop will remain HOT for some
time. The “HE ” message (Figure 8) will appear in its associated display whenever
any of the element positions is still HOT and the element has been turned OFF.
The Hot Element message will remain ON while hot and turn OFF once the
cooktop has cooled sufficiently.
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 any display window (See Figure 9).
ESEC PF message
The ESEC will display the PF message (Figure 10) whenever there has been a
power interruption to the appliance. The PF message will disappear by itself after a
few seconds.
Setting Surface Controls (cont’d)
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure ’ Figure 8
Figure 9 Figure 10
Recommended Surface Cooking Settings
Setting
HIGH ( 8 . 0 - H i )
MEDIUM HIGH (5.0-8.0)
MEDIUM (3.0-5.0)
MEDIUM LOW (2.0-4.0)
LOW/SIMMER(Lo-2.0)
Recommended Settings for Single, & Double Surface Elements
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
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.