Jenn-Air A130 R User manual

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Use and Care Manual
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MODELS A130 R -- A130 F -- A135 R -- A135 F

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read before operating your induction cooktop.
All appliances -- regardless of the manufacturer -- have the
potential through improper or careless use to create safety
problems. Therefore the following safety precautions should be
observed.
1. Be certain your appliance has been properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
2. Never use the cooktop for heating anything other than the
proper cooking utensils.
3.Wear proper apparel -- loose fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance.
4. Do not attempt to open the cabinet housing the cartridge
components, service, repair or replace any part of the
appliance. All servicing should be referred to a qualified
authorized Jenn-Air Servicing Contractor.
5. Do not use water on grease fires.Smother fire or flame or
use dry chemical (such as baking soda) or foam type
extinguisher.
6, Children should not be left alone or unattended in area when
the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the appliance.
7. Caution -- do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range --
children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
8.Do not touch surface of cooking areas immediately after
removing a utensil since the surface may be hot where the
utensil was sitting. Do not place any plastic items on a hot
surface.
9.Use only cooking utensils made of ferromagnetic materials
(porcelain enamel-on-steel, cast iron, magnetic stainless
steel) and with a diameter over 4 inches.

10. Be sure utensils are centered over the cooking area and use
the proper size utensil for the cooking area.
11. Never leave surface unit unattended while using high heat
setting since boilover could occur.
12. Do not use aluminum foil or foil containers on the cooktop;
these may become very hot.
13. Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over
adjacent cooking areas to minimize danger of accidental
contact with hot utensils or spillage.
14. Since the glass-ceramic cooktop can be broken, do not hit
the top surface of the cooktop or drop anything heavy on it;
do not store heavy objects in cabinet over cooktop since
these could fall onto the cooktop.
15. Do not cook on a cooktop with broken glass. If the glass is
broken, cleaning solutions or spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock or ruin
the cooktop. If the glass is broken, remove cooktop from
range and contact an authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor
to have it repaired.
16. Do not submerge cartridge in water or allow water to enter
through the air inlets or outlets since this may damage the
cartridge.
17. Do not insert objects into or block the air inlets or outlets.
18.Do not stack cartridge where it may fall or be damaged.
19. Never store other materials or items on top of the cartridge
or use it for a counter since these could damage or mar the
glass surface.
20.Control switches on the range or cooktop must be OFF when
the cartridge is installed or removed.
21. Do not use the cooking surface for a cutting board.
22. Do not use theappliancefor other than its intended use.
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Induction Cooking
Induction cooking is a revolutionary way of cooking.
The physical principle that makes induction cooking possible is not a new one.
For over 50 years, industry has used the induction process to heat-treat or melt
metals.
Experimenting with induction cooking began as early as 1890. However, the
technology necessary to make induction cooking available in the home is a more
recent development.
Induction cooking makes surface cooking faster and easier.The induction
cooktop cartridge also has some built-in design features that provide greater
performance and energy efficiency.For these reasons,it is destined to become a
favored way of surface cooking by anyone who has the opportunity to cook with
induction.
The Induction Process
The cooking process is based on a unique application of electromotive force.
Underneath the glass-ceramic cooktop surface there is a flat coil of wire for each
cooking surface area.Each coil has its own solid state power supply.
When the range surface control know is turned on HI,this solid state circuit con-
verts the electrical current into a high frequency alternating current.
This alternating current flows through the coil and creates an alternating
magnetic field. The intensity of this field can be varied by using the slide control
on the induction cartridge.
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When a utensil containing magnetic materials (ferromagnetic elements such as
iron, nickel, cobalt, or various alloys) is brought into the oscillating magnetic
field, thecurrent will flow through the utensil.This is an induced current; hence,
the name induction.Because this current flow is in the opposite direction of the
coil under the glass cooktop,the molecules in the utensil are caused to move
back and forth rapidly. This movement,resistance to electrical flow,causes the
utensil to heat very rapidly. It is the hot utensil that cooks the food not the
electrical heating element or glass-ceramic cooktop as is the case with
conventional electric ranges.
Glass-ceramic does not contain any ferromagnetic materials; it is transparent to
thecurrent. Sinceit is unaffected by thecurrent, it provides an easy tocarefor
surface that remains relatively cool during the cooking process.
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The cooktop surface will remain cooler than the utensil.The heat that is felt on
the surface underneath the utensil is reflected from the utensil.Because the
surface does not get very hot, spillovers will not burn on.The glass surface is
easily cleaned with a damp sponge.
The area surrounding the utensil will
remain at room temperature. (See
Fig.A)
There is no flame or hot electrical coil
to ignite clothing, dishtowels or hot
pads.
The induction cooktop cooks faster
than other electrical cooktops. Its ......
performance is similar to that of gas
ranges. It responds instantly to provide
heat desired from a high speed boiling
to a simmer.The heat level is so Fig.A
sensitive that even chocolate can be
melted on a low temperature without
burning or cheese sauce can be made
without sticking or burning. (See Fig. B)
Induction cooking is energy efficient. It
never uses more energy than what is
needed. Only the utensil is heated. If
the utensil is smaller than the cooking
area, the cooktop converts energy
needed to the size utensil being used.
If the utensil is lifted from the cooktop
surface, the electronic circuit shuts Fig.B
down automatically; no heating power
is provided to the cooking area until
the utensil is replaced on the cooktop.
(See Fig. C)
Since only certain size magnetic
utensils are heated, small items, such
as spatulas or other cooking tools (if
placed on the cooking surface) are not
heated and thus pose no danger of
becoming hot.
The cooktop also has other built-in
protective devices that prevent the unit
from overheating or which detect Fig.C
whether the correct utensil (size,
material) is being used.(See pages 18
and 19 for more details).
The following information explains in
more detail how the design features
can make surface cooking on the
induction cooktop such a unique and
enjoyable experience.

Parts of the Cartridge
Cooking Area (large)
Cooking Area (small)
Cooking Area Indicator
Air Inlet (Front, small)
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.... Settings
Air
Air Inlet
Cooking Area Indicator Cartridge SlideControl
(Rear, large)
Heat Settings CartridgeTerminal Plug
MODEL A130 F Cartridge Slide Control
Cartridge Models
MODEL A130R
MODEL A130F
Also available black glasscartridges, Models A135Rand A135F
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Installing and Removing
the Induction Cartridge
There are four models of the induction cartridge: A130 R and A135 R (rear) and
A130 F and A135 F (front).The F models (cartridge terminal plug is located at the
front of the cartridge) should be plugged into a terminal receptacle located in the
front of the grill basin. A R model (cartridge terminal plug is located on the end
oppositethe slide control) is plugged into the terminal receptacle located in the
rear of the grill basin. (See Fig. D)
Fig. D Fig. E
For ranges with terminal plugs located only in thefronts of the grillbasins, only F
model cartridges can be used. For ranges with terminal plugs located in both the
front and back of the grill basin, both the R and F model cartridges can be used
with the range. If only one induction cartridge is purchased, the one selected
would depend on the cooking bay desired to be used on the convertible cooktop
or grill range.
Whenever the induction cartridge is installed properly, the slide controls will be
located in the front of therange. (See Fig. E)
To Install Cartridge
1. Determine into which grill basin area the cartridge is to be installed.
2. Be sure range surface control knobs are in the OFF position. (See Fig.F)
Fig. F

3.Removethegrillelement,grill-rock cartridges or grill gratesif these areinthe
grill basin area.
4. Clean the grill basin if there is any grease accumulation or food soil. Refer to
the use and care manual for the convertiblecooktop or grill-range for cleaning
instructions.5. Hold cartridge by placing hands into
air outlet holes.Position the
cartridge terminal plug towards the
terminal receptacle. Slide the
cartridgetowardsthe receptacle
until the cartridgeis completely
engaged.(See Fig. G)
6. Lower the opposite end of the
cartridge into the range top until it is
seated properly.
7. Once the cartridge is installed, the
Fig.G slide controls onthe cartridge
should befacing the front of the
rangewhere the surface control knobsare located. The cartridge is now ready
for use.
To Remove Cartridge
1. Turn range surface control knob to the OFF position.
2. Lift cartridge slightly,no more than 1 or 2 inches,or untilbase of cartridge
clears the range top. Lifting the cartridge too high while cartridge is still
engaged in the receptacle could damage the terminal plug on the cartridge.
3.To disengageterminal, hold cartridgeby thesidesand pull away from the
terminal receptacle.Lift out when fully unplugged.
To Store Cartridge
1. Do not stackacartridge where it mayfall or be damaged.Do not store other
items or materials on top ofthe glass sincethesecould damage or mar the
surface,
2. Do not store a cartridge in areassuch as garage,attic or basement where it can
beexposed to dust or insects.
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Control Operation
To Set Controls
• The induction cartridge is operated by using two controls, one on the range
and one on the induction cartridge, to control heat to the cooking surface to
be heated. (See Fig. H)
• To provide power to the cartridge, turn therange surface control knob for the
appropriate cooking surfacefrom OFF to HI and leaveit on this setting while
cooking. (See Fig. I) Using a setting other than HI voids thewarranty.
Fig.H Fig.I
•Do not turn the range surface
control knob from the HI position.
On the HI setting, 100 percent
power is provided to the induction
cartridge. If the knob is turned
from HI to another setting, the
incoming power to the cartridge
will be reduced and the fan will
cycle on and off; this will affect
the cartridge's performance
(speed of cooking) and could dam-
age the cartridge.(See Fig. J)
•A red indicator light on the range
top will glow when a range surface
control is turned from the OFF
position. (Note: this light will glow
even if the induction cartridge is Fig. J
not properly installed).
• Use the slide control on the induction cartridge to regulate the degree of
power to the cooking area. When the induction slide control is set on the HI
setting, 100 percent of the power to the unit is available for cooking. As the
stide control is moved from the HI position, the percentage of power is
reduced. It is not necessary to move the slide control very much to increase
or decrease the desired heat to the utensil. Refer to the information on page
11 for suggested control settings. The line on the slide control knob
indicates the power level position.(See Fig.K)
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Fig. K
•When theslidecontrol is on any setting other than HI,a light clicking sound
may be noticed. This is the sound ofthe unit cycling on and off,which is
normal.
•If theproper typeofutensil is on theselected cooking area, it will begin
heating as soon as therangesurfacecontrol knob is turned on.
•To turn off theinduction cartridge, turn therange surfacecontrol knob to the
OFF position.Theinduction cartridgeslide control can be left on at any
position. However, a good practiceto follow would be to set thecontrol on
the LO setting. This might prevent the cook from later starting to cook at too
high atemperature.
Slide Control Cooking Guide
START COOKING AT RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE (See page 16)
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Simmer
Keeping Maintain boil,
oil
warm Bacon temperature
Melt Eggs
chocolate, Saute
butterWhite sauce
Gravy Bring to boil,
Pudding Preheat oil
for deep-fat
Pancakes frying
French toast
Omelet
Hamburgers
Brown meats
Panfry
Note: Theseare only suggested control settings. The differences in volume and amount of
food, utensils used and theavailable voltage will affect thecontrol setting.
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