The Elite 4290 was Kenmore’s top-tier standalone induction cooktop, using magnetic coils under a ceramic-glass surface rather than a traditional heating element. Because induction only works with ferromagnetic cookware, a zone that won’t activate is checked against the pan itself — a magnet sticking to the pan’s base is a quick way to confirm compatibility — before assuming the induction module underneath has failed.
Key Features
- 36-inch electric induction cooktop
- Multiple induction cooking zones with cookware-detection sensors
- Touch-slider electronic controls
- Flat ceramic-glass surface
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
A zone not detecting cookware that should be induction-compatible
02
Touch controls not responding or registering the wrong zone
03
A zone shutting off mid-cook with a fault indicator