Kenmore 911.9554591 Owner's Manual page 9

RADIANT COOKING
The Temperature Limiters of the cooking zones
provide a protection for your new cooktop.
The Limiters will turn the radiant coils on and
off while cooking or canning_ This procedure
helps maintain an even cooking temperature
without allowing the cooking zones to
overheat.
HI
Used for quick starts, such as
bringing water to a boil.
To use the large 9" cooking area, push to
turn the control knob to desired setting and
push in the top portion of the rocker switch
next to the control knob,.
9- ZONE @
6" ZONE o
To use the small 6" cooking area, push to
turn the control knob to desired setting and
push in the bottom portion of the rocker
switch.
MED
Used for slow boil and sauteing.
ILO
Used for steaming foods or
keeping cooked foods at
serving temperature_
I. Push down to turn the
knob,
2. Set on or between
marks for desired
heat
The left rear element has two
cooking zones:
DUAL COOP'JNG ZONES
(_FT FRONT ELEMENT ONLY)
9" ZONE FOR LARGE UTENSILS
Water-bath or pressure canners and large
diameter pots extending more than 1"
beyond the edge of the cooktop zones maybe
used when canning.. This is because the
temperature needed to boil water is not
harmful to the surfaces surrounding the
cooktop zones,.
However, do not use large diameter
canners, pots or pans for anything
other than boiling water.
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1. Be sure the canner is centered over the
zones,,
2. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom,,
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Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources, These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr
and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Use caution while canning, to prevent
burns from steam or heal