Jenn-Air C228 User manual

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Useand Care Manual
Convertible Cooktop
MODEL C228
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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Read before operating your range
All appliances -- regardless of the manufacturer -- have the
potential through improper or careless use to create safety prob-
lems. Therefore the following safety precautions should be
observed:
1. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded
by aqualified technician.
2. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
3. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area
where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
4. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance.
5. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual.All other servicing
should be referred to an authorized Jenn-Air Service
Contractor.
6. Flammablematerials should not be stored near surface
units.
7. Do not use water on grease fires.Smother fire or flame or
use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
8. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam.Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
9. Use proper pan size.Many appliances are equipped with
one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The useof undersized utensils will expose
a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil
to heating element will also improve efficiency and perfor-
mance.
10. Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.
Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite.

11. On conventionalelement ranges make sure that drip pans
are in place. Absence of these pans during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
12. Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip pans or
grill basin. Installation of these liners may result in an elec-
tricshock or fire hazard.
13. Glazed cooking utensils -- only certain types of glass,
glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed uten-
sils are suitable for range top surface without breaking due
to the sudden change in temperature. Use only such uten-
sils as you know have been approved for this purpose.
14. Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend
over adjacent surface heating elements to avoid burns,
ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to uninten-
tional contact with the utensil.
15. Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements in
water.
16. CAUTION -- Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range
--children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
17. Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface
units or heating elements may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch
or let clothing or other flammable materials contact these
areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces may become hot enough to cause burns-- among
these surfaces are the cooktop.
18. Do not cook on glass-ceramic cooking surface if the cook-
top is broken. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may pene-
trate the broken cooktop and create a shock hazard.
Contact an authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor.
19. Clean glass-ceramic cooktops with caution. If wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce
noxious fumes if applied toa hot surface.
20.Do not operate with damaged cooking element after any
product malfunction until proper repair has been made.
21. Keep all switches "OFF" when unit is not in use.
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"Ventilation System
The built-in ventilation system removes cooking vapors,odors and smoke from foods
prepared on the cooktop, grill and grill accessories.
Regular use of this system will insure a more comfortable and less humid kitchen which
is free of heavy cooking odors and fumes that normally create a frequent need for
cleaning and redecorating.
Using the Ventilation System
• To operate the ventilation system manually, push the on/off switch located in
front of the ventilation grille.
• Theventilation system will operate automatically when thegrill element is in
use.
• Besides using the ventilation system to remove cooking vapors and fumes, it
can be used to cool baked pies, cakes or hot utensils. To cool an item, set it on
the ventilation grille and turn on the fan. The air being pulled over the item will
quickly cool it. Be careful not to cover the entireventilation grille.
• The fan can be used to remove strong odors from the kitchen aswhen chopping
onions near the fan.
Cleaning the Ventilation System
Ventilation Grille: The surface grille
lifts off easily. Wipe clean or wash in sink
with mild household detergents. May be
cleaned in dishwasher.
Rl_r: Turn off ventilation system be-
fore removing. Turn filter retainer clip to
remove filter.The filter is a permanent
type and should be cleaned when soiled.
Clean in sink with warm water and liquid
dishwashing detergent or in dishwasher.
IMPORTANT: Filter should always be
placed at an angle.As you face the front of
the cooktop, the top of the filter should
rest against the left side of the vent open-
ing and the bottom of the filter should rest
against the right side of the vent chamber
at the bottom. DO NO T OPERA TE system
without filter. If filter is flat against thefan
wall, ventilation effectiveness is reduced.
Ventilation Chmber: This area, which houses the filter, should be cleaned in the
event of spills or whenever it becomes coated with afilm of grease.May be cleaned with
paper towel, damp cloth, or sponge and mild household detergent.
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Surface Controls
The variable heat controls for the cooktop cartridges and grill element provide flexibil-
ity in heat setting selection.
To Set Controls
• Since thecontrols areapush-turn type, they must bepushed down beforeturning.Toset
(fromthe OFFposition), push down on control knob and turn in either direction to desired
heat setting.
• When control is in any position, other than OFF, it may be turned in any direction without
pushing down.
• A red indicator light will glow when a surface heating element in ON. There is a light
for each cooking bay area.
IIIII ControlLocations
1. Left rear heating element (rear Energy-Saver)
2. Left front heating element (front Energy-Saver)
3. Right front heating element (front Energy-Saver)
4. Right rear heating element (rear Energy-Saver)
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Suggested Control Settings E.e,g-S.,er
The size and type of utensils used and the mount and type of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Electrical current may also vary,
which will affect theneededcontrol setting.Thesetting indicated should serve asa
guide while you become familiar with your cooktop.
HI Afastheatto startcooking quickly, tobring liquidsto aboil,to preheatoil for deepfatfrying.
Used formost grilling.
7-10 (MediumHigh) Forfastfryingorbrowningfoods, tomaintainrapidboiloflargeamountsof
food, to maintain oil temperature for deep fat frying.
5-6 (Medium) For foodscooked inadoubleboiler,sauteing, slow boil of largeamounts of food.
3-4 (Medium Lo) To continuecooking foods started on higher settings.
LO-2 Maintaining serving temperatures of foods, simmering foods, melting butter or chocolate.
Theheat controls offer flexibility in heatsettingselection. Onsettings other thanHI, you mayadjust
the controls above or below the numbered setting for best results. This applies to settings when
using cooktop cartridges or when using the grill or any ofthe grill accessories.Suggested settings
are provided asgeneral guidelines.
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Using Cooktop
Cartridges
Cooktop cartridges, either conventional coil, glass-ceramic or solid element, can be
installed on either side of the range.
To Install Cartridges
1, If the grill element, grill-r0cks or grates are in place, remove before installing a
cooktop cartridge.Clean grill basin of any grease accumulation. (See page 12 for
cleaning recommendations.)
2. To install any of the optional cooktop cartridges, first be sure control knobs are
turned OFF. Position the cartridge terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle.
This receptacle is located at the front of the left side and at the back of the right side
of the cooktop.
3. Slide thecartridge towards the receptacle until the cartridge terminal plug is
completely engaged.
4.Lower the opposite end of the cartridge into the cooktop until it is flush with the
surface. Your cooktop is now ready to use.
To Remove Cartridges
1. Control knobs must be in the OFF position and the cartridge should be cool.
2. Lift up on the "tab" located on the cartridge until top of cartridge clears the opening
on the cooktop by about 2 inches.Lifting the cartridge too high while still engaged
in the receptacle could damage the terminal plug.
3. To disengage terminal, hold cartridge by the sides and slide away from the
terminal receptacle. Lift out when fully unplugged.
4. A storage tray,Model A350,is available and can be used for storing a cartridge.
5. Do not stack cartridges where they may fall or be damaged. Never store other
materials on top of the glass-ceramic cartridges since this could damage or mar
the surface.
Home Canning
Canning should be done on the conventional coil or induction cartridge only. Canning
element accessory, Model A145, makes it possible to use large oversized, flanged or
rippled bottom utensils with conventional coil cartridge.
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GiUig
The grill accessory consists of two black grill grates, a grill element and two grill-rocks.
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1. Before installing grill components, be certain surface controls are in the OFF position.
2.Place the two grill-rocks into an empty grill basin with their handles running parallel to
the front of the cooktop. These grill-rocks must be used since they support the grill
element.
3.Position the grill element with the terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle.This
receptacle is located at the front of the left side and at the back of the right side of the
cooktop. Slide the element towards the receptacle until the terminal plug is completely
engaged.
4. The grill element should now rest on the handles of the grill-rocks.
5. Place the black grill grates on the top of the cooktop.
To Remove Grill
1.Remove grill components once they are cool. Be sure control switches are in the OFF
position.
2. To remove grill element, pull away from receptacle until it is unplugged.Do not lift the
element while it is engaged in the receptacle since this could damage the terminal.
3.A storage tray, Model A350, is available for purchase and can be used for storing the
grill assembly.
Installing Other Accessories
1.Remove the two black grill grates from the grill.Now you are ready to use the optional
grill accessories.
2. Review the instructions for installing and using the accessories that are packaged with
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Using the Grill
• Before using the grill for the first time, wash grill grates in hot soapy water; rinse
and dry.
• Precondition new grates and grill-rocks by brushing with vegetable oil or spraying
with a non-stick coating such as Pam. This procedure should be repeated after
cleaning in a dishwasher since the detergent removes seasoning.
• For easier clean-up, aswell as preventing meats from sticking to grates until they
are seasoned, spray grates, grill-rocks and grill basin with a non-stick coating.
• Preheat grill on HI setting for 5 minutes.Preheat'ing improves the flavor and
appearance of meats and quickly sears the meat to help retain the juices. The
heating element should glow a bright cherry red.
•Excessive amounts of fat should be trimmed from meats. Only a normal amount
is necessary to produce the smoke needed for that smoked, "outdoor" flavor.
Excessive fat can create cleaning and flame-up problems.
• Allowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings to constantly flame voids the
warranty on grill grates. Excessive flame-ups indicate that either the grill interior
needs to be cleaned or that excessive amounts of fat are in the meat or the meat
was not properly trimmed.
• Grease drippings will occasionally ignite to produce harmless puffs of flame for
a second or two. This is a normal part of the cooking process.
•NEVER LEAVE GRILL UNATTENDED DURING GRILL OPERATION.
Should excess grease cause sustained flame-up
1.Immediately turn grill heat control switch to OFF position.
2. Turn on FAN manually.
3.Removemeat from grill.
IMPORTANT
• Do not use aluminum foilinside the grill area.
• Do not use charcoal or wood chips in the grill area.
• Do not allow grill-rocks to become overloaded with grease. Clean frequently.
• Do not cover grates completely with meat. Leave air space between each steak, etc. to
allow proper ventilation as well as prevent flame-ups.
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Grill Guide
Season grill grates. Preheat grill on HI, 5 minutes, for best flavor.
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Grilling Tips
With your Jenn-Air grill and accessories, literally any food you've considered "at its
best" when prepared outdoors over charcoal can now be prepared indoors with less
fuss and great flavor.
Many grilling ideas are contained in Jenn-Air's Cookbook, Complete Cooking With Jenn-
Air. There are also many cookbooks containing recipes for outdoor grilling which can
be used on a Jenn-Air.
The following suggestions are good rules to follow and will increase your enjoyment of
the equipment.
• Besure to follow directions on page 9 for using the grill.
• Suggested cooking times and control settings are approximate due to variations
in meats and electrical voltage. Experience will quickly indicate cooking times as
well as which settings work best.
• Use the Energy-saver grill element for grilling small amounts of food on half of
the grill or for keeping cooked foods warm or preparing food requiring different
heat control settings.
• For best results, buy top grade meat.Meat that is at least 3/4-inch will grill better
than thinner cuts.
• Score fat on edges of steak, but do not cut into meat, to prevent curling while
cooking.
• For the attractive "branded" look on steaks, be sure grill is preheated.Allow one
side of meat to cook to desired doneness, or until juices appear on the top
surface, before turning. It takes fewer minutes to cook the second side. Turn
steaks and hamburgers just once.Manipulating food causes loss of juices.
• When basting meats or applying sauces to foods, remember that excessive
amounts wind up inside your grill and do not improve the food flavor. Apply
sauces during the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time unless recipe specifies
otherwise. Sugar-based sauces, excessively used, will caramelize on the grill-
rocks and will create a cleaning chore.
• There are many meat marinades which will help tenderize less expensive cuts of
meat for cooking on the grill.
• Certain foods, such as poultry and non-oily fish, may need some extra fat. Brush
with oil or melted butter occasionally while grilling.
• Use tongs with long handles or spatulas for turning meats. Do not use forks as
these pierce the meat, allowing juices to be lost.
• To help retain meat juices, salt after turning meat or after cooking is completed.
• Should grilled foods be prepared and ready before you're ready to serve, turn
heat control to a low setting and cover meat with a single sheet of foil. Food will
continueto cook.
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