Jenn-Air CCE1400 User manual

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Read beforeoperating your cooktop
All appliances - regardless of the manufacturer- have the potentialthrough
improperor careless use to createsafety problems. Therefore thefollowing
safetyprecautionsshouldbeobserved:
1. Besureyourapplianceis properlyinstalledand groundedby a qualified
technician.
2. Never useyourappliancefor warmingorheatingthe room.
3. Childrenshouldnotbeleftaloneorunattendedinareawhereapplianceis
in use. They shouldnever be allowedto sit or standon any part ofthe
appliance.
4. Wear properapparel. Loose-fittingor hanginggarmentsshouldneverbe
wornwhileusingtheappliance.
5. Donotrepair or replace any part of theappliance unless specifically
recommendedinthismanual. Allotherservicingshouldbe referredto an
authorizedJenn-AirService Contractor.
6. Flammablematerialsshouldnotbe storednear surfaceunits.
7.Donotusewaterongreasefires.Smotherfireorflameorusedrychemicai
or foam-typeextinguisher.
8. Use onlydry potholders. Moistordamp potholderson hotsurfacesmay
resultinburnsfromsteam.Donotletpotholdertouchhotheatingelements.
Do notusea towelorotherbulkycloth.
9. Use properpan size. Many appliancesare equippedwith one ormore
surface unitsofdifferentsize. Selectcookwarehavingflat bottomslarge
enoughtocoverthesurface unitheatingelement. The use ofundersized
cookwarewillexposeaportionoftheheatingelementtodirectcontactand
may resultinignitionofclothing.Properrelationshipofcookwaretoheating
elementwillalso improveefficiencyand performance.
10. Never leave surface unitsunattendedat high heat settings. Boil over
causes smokingand greasyspilloversthatmay ignite.
11.Onconventionalelementcooktopsmakesurethatdrippansareinplace.
Absence ofthese pans duringcookingmay subjectwiringorcomponents
underneathto damage.
12. Do not use aluminumfoil to line surfaceunit drip pans or grillbasin.
Installationof these linersmay resultin anelectricshock orfire hazard.
13. Glazed cookware - onlycertain types of glass, glass-ceramic,ceramic,
earthenware, or otherglazed cookwareare suitablefor cooktopsurface
withoutbreakingduetothesuddenchangeintemperature. Useonlysuch
cookwareas you knowhasbeen approvedfor thispurpose.
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14. Cookwarehandlesshouldbe turnedinwardand notextendoveradjacent
surface heatingelementsto avoid burns,ignitionof flammablematerials
and spillagedue to unintentionalcontactwiththe cookware.
15. Do notsoakor immerseremovableheatingelementsinwater.
16. CAUTION - Donot store itemsofinterestto childrenin cabinetsabove
cooktop-childrenclimbingonthecooktoptoreachitemscouldbeseriously
injured.
17. Do nottouchsurface unitsor areas near units. Surface unitsor heating
elements may be hoteven thoughthey are dark in color. Areas near
surface unitsmaybecome hotenoughto cause burns. Duringand after
use,donottouchorletclothingorotherflammablematerialscontactthese
areas untilthey have had sufficienttime to cool.Other surfaces may
become hot enough to cause burns - among these surfaces are the
cooktop.
18. Do notcookon glass-ceramiccookingsurface ifthe cooktopis broken.
Cleaningsolutionsand spilloversmay penetratethe brokencooktopand
createashockhazard.ContactanauthorizedJenn-AirServiceContractor.
19. Cleanglass-ceramiccooktopswithcaution.Ifwetspongeorclothisused
towipespillsonahotcookingarea, becarefultoavoidsteamburns.Some
cleanserscanproduce noxiousfumes ifapplied to a hotsurface.
20. Donotoperatewithdamagedcookingelementafter anyproductmalfunc-
tionuntilproperrepair hasbeen made.
21. Keep allswitches"OFF"whenunitisnotinuse.
22. Cleanonlypartslistedinthismanualand useproceduresrecommended.
23. Thisappliancehasbeen testedfor safe performanceusingconventional
cookware. Donotuseanydevicesoraccessoriesthatare notspecifically
recommendedinthismanual.Donotuseeyelidcoversforthesurfaceunits
orstovetopgrills.The useofdevicesoraccessoriesthatarenotexpressly
recommendedinthismanualcancreate serioussafety hazards,resultin
performance problems, and reduce the life ofthe componentsofthe
appliance.
- SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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Congratulationsonyourchoice ofa Jenn-Airelectriccooktop. The chart belowde-
scribesthedifferencesbetweenmodels.
Model# Downdraft ConvertibleGrill/Elements included
CCE1400 no no 4coilelements
CVE1400 yes no 4 coil elements
CVE4180 yes leftbay1grill, 2coil elements
CVE 4210 yes 2 baysnone
CVE4270 yes 2 bays 1grill
CVE4370 yes 3 bays1 grill
Beforeyoubegin cookingwithyour newcooktop,pleasetakeafew minutesto read
andbecomefamiliar withtheinstructionsin thisbook. On thefollowingpagesyouwill
finda wealthofinformation regardingall aspectsofusing yournew cooktop. By
followingtheinstructionscarefully,you will be abletofullyenjoyandproperlymaintain
yourcooktopandachieveexcellentresultswiththefoodyou prepare.
Shouldyou haveanyquestionsaboutusingyourJenn-Aircooktoporneed a useand
caremanualfor your cooktop cartridge,writeto us atJenn-Air Customer Assis-
tance,c/o Maytag CustomerService, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN U.S.A. 37320-
2370. Besureto providethemodel numberforthemanualrequested.
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Accessories...................... Installing................................................................... 12
Optional ................................................................... 20
Cartridges........................ Installing........... :......................................................... 7
Optional ................................................................... 21
Cleaning........................... Cooktop Parts.................................................... 17-18
Grill........................................................................... 16
ConventionalCdilCooktop........................................................................... 10-11
Cookwsre ......................... General ............................................................ 8-9, 10
Canning................................................................ 9,11
Ducting................................................................................................................ 19
Grill .................................. Cleaning................................................................... 16
Grill Guide................................................................ 14
GrillingTips.............................................................. 15
Installing................................................................... 12
Usage ...................................................................... 13
Safety Precautions........................................................................................... 2-3
Service Information............................................................................................. 22
Surface Controls................................................................................................... 6
VentilationSystem................................................................................................ 5
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The built-inventilationsystem removescookingvapors, odors and smokefrom foods
prepared on the cooktop,grill and grill accessories. Regular useof this system will
insure a more comfortable and less humid kitchen which is free of heavy cooking
odors and fumes that normally createa frequent need for cleaning and redecorating.
IUsing the Ventilation System I
•Tooperatetheventilationsystem manually, pushtheswitch locatedinfrontof the
air grille.If you pushon the left side of the switch,the fanwill operateat the Lo
speed. If you pushon the rightsideof the switch,the fan willoperate at the Hi
speed. To turn the fanoff, the switchshouldbe returned tothe middle (level)
position.
•The ventilationsystemwill operateautomatically whenthe grillelementis in use.
DuringgdllJng,thefan speedisautomaticallysetforthe HisettingAND cannotbe
changedto Lo speed.
•Use Hifan speed for capturingsteam. Use Lo fan speed for capturingsmoke
when pan frying.
•The fan can be usedto removestrongodorsfromthe kitchenas when chopping
onionsnearthe fan.
I NOTE CVE1400 OWNERS: The cooktopis designedwith an automatic
controlthatmayturnonthedowndraftfan whenlargecookpotsare used
for extendedperiodsonthe largeelements. The fan will shutoffwhen
the cooktophas cooled down. (Seep.10.)
ICleaning the Ventilation System I
Air Grille: The airgrilleliftsoffeasily. Wipe cleanorwashinsinkwithmildhousehold
detergents. May be cleaned indishwasher.
Filter: Turnoffventilationsystembeforeremoving.Turnfilter
,retainerclipto removefilter.Thefilterisa permanenttype and
should becleaned when soiled. Clean insinkwithwarm water
and liquid dishwashing detergent or in dishwasher.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE SYSTEM WITHOUT
FILTER. Filtershouldalways beplaced at an angle.As you
facethefront of the cooktop, the top of the filter should rest
against the left side of the vent opening and the bottom of the
filter should rest against theright sideof thevent chamber at
thebottom.(NOTE: Iffilter isflatagainst the fanwall,ventilation
effectiveness is reduced.)
Ventilation Chamber: This area,which housesthefilter,
shouldbecleanedintheeventofspillsorwheneveritbecomes
...........................................coatedwithafilmofgrease.The ventilationchamber maybe
cleanedwithpapertowel, damp cloth, or spongeand witha
mildhouseholddetergentor cleanser.
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Theinfinite surfacecontrols provideflexibility in setting selection when using the cook-
top or grill.
JTo Set Controls J
• Since the controls are a push-turn type, they must be pushed down before turn-
ing.To set (from the OFF position), push down on controlknob and turn in either
direction to desired setting.
•When the control is in any position, other than OFF, itmay be turned in any direc-
tion without pushing down.
•The red light bar (in front of the control knob area) will glow when any control knob
is ON.
I Control Location s j _1. 4.7
1,Leftrearelement(rearEnergy-SaverorStandardgrill) /\_i_ I2.Leftfrontelement(frontEnergy-Saver) //I_ _
3.Rightfrontelement (frontEnergy-Saveror Standard grill)
4,Rightrear element (rear Energy-Saver) _ _"
Note: FormodelCVE4370, the rightbay isfor /2. 3.-_
cooktopcartridgesonly. ,- .,-
NOTE: The =Energy-Saver"grillelement (right)isincludedwithsome cook--I---
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tops or may be purchased as an optionfor most models.This permits I
utilizingonly halfofthe grillarea, if desired, orusingdifferent controlset- ,. -...- - ,.
tingsfor the front and rear positionofthe element.Whenusing thisele-
ment, both cooktopcontrols,front and rear, must beturned on inorderto I
usethefullgrill area. For model CVE4180, thestandardgrillwas included. I
See directions above. , _ _"
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JSuggested ControlSettings for SurfaceElementsI
The size and type of cookware used and theamount and type of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Electrical line voltage may also
vary, which will affect the needed controlsetting. The setting indicated should serve as
a guide while you become familiar with your cooktop.
Hi Afastheattostartcookingquickly,tobringliquidstoa boil,topreheatoilfordeepfatfrying.
Usedformostgrilling.
7-10 (MediumHigh)Forfastfryingorbrowningfoods,tomaintainrapidboiloflargeamountsoffood,
tomaintainoiltemperaturefordeepfatfrying.
5-6 (Medium)Forfoodscookedinadoubleboiler,saut6ing,slowboiloflargeamountsoffood,and
mostfrying.
3-4 (MediumLo)Tocontinuecookingfoodsstartedonhighersettings.
Lc-2 Maintainingservingtemperaturesoffoods,simmeringfoods,meltingbutterorchocolate.
The controls offerflexibility in setting selection, On settings other than Hi, you may adjust
thecontrolsabove or below thenumbered setting for bestresults. This applies to
settings when usingcooktop cartridges or when using the grillor any of the accessories.
Suggested settings are provided as general guidelines.
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Cooktopcartridgescan be installedinmost cooktops.Cartridge options include
conventionalcoil, halogen,radiant,orsolidelement.
1. Ifthe grillgrates,element,and/orgrill-rocksare in place,removebeforeinstalling
acooktopcartridge. Clean basinpan ofanygreaseaccumulation. (See page16
for cleaningrecommendations.)
2. To installanyoftheoptionalcooktopcartridges,be surecontrols are OFF. Position
the cartridgeterminalplugtowardsthe terminalreceptacle.
3. Slidethe cartridge towardsthereceptacleuntil the cartridgeterminal plug is
completely engaged.
4. Lowerthe oppositeend ofthe cartridgeintothe cooktopuntilit isflush withthe
surface.Your cooktopis now readyto use.
ITo Remove Cartridges I
1, Controlsmustbe OFF andthe cartridgeshouldbe cool
2.Liftuponthe"tab"locatedonthecartridgeuntiltopofcartridgeclearsthe opening
ofthecooktopby about2 inches,Liftingthe cartridgetoohighwhilestillengaged
inthe receptaclecoulddamage the terminalplug.
3. To disengageterminal,holdcartridgebythesidesandslideawayfromtheterminal
receptacle. Liftoutwhenfully unplugged.
4. A storagetray,ModelA350 is availableand can be used forstoringa cartridge.
5. Do notstackcartridgeswhere they may fall or be damaged.Never storeother
materialsontopofa glass-ceramiccartridgessincethiscoulddamage or marthe
surface.
Note: Rememberto replacetheair gdlle before usingthe ventilationsystem.
For best results,canningshouldbe done on the conventionalcoilcartridge/cooktop.
Canningelement accessory,ModelA145A, makes it possibleto use largeoversized
cannerswiththeconventionalcoil cartridge/cooktop.
For additiona/ information, refer to useand care manua/packaged with your cartridge.

To achieveoptimumcooking performance,use heavy gauge, f/at, smooth bottom
cookpotsthatconformtothediameteroftheelement (nomorethanoneinchoverhang).
Propercookpotswillminimizecookingtimes,uselesselectricity,cookfoodmoreevenly
and requirelesswater oroil.
Cookpotswiththin,unevenbottomsdonotadequatelyconductheatfrom theelement
tothefoodinthecookpotswhichresultsinhotspots,burnedorunderdonefood. Using
bad cookpotsalsorequiresmore water, time, and energyto cookfood.
I Selecting Proper Cookware I
• Select heavy gauge cookpots. Usually heavy gauge cookpots will not change
shapewhen heated.
•Usecookpots with flat,smooth bottoms. Thetwowaystodetermineifcookpots
havea flat, smoothbottomare the rulertest and the cookingtest.
I RulerTest: I
1.Place the edge of ruleracrossthe --
bottomofthepot. i.,._.,.,.,
2. Holdupto the light.
3. No lightshould be visible under the
ruler.
I Cooking Test: I
1. Put 1 inch of water intothe cookpot.
2. Place cookpoton the element. Turn
controlto the HI setting.
3. Observethebubbleformationtodeterminetheheatdistribution.Ifthe bubblesare
uniformacrossthe cookpot,the cookpotwillperformsatisfactorily.If the bubbles
are notuniform,the bubbleswillindicatethe hotspots.
•Match the size of the cookpot to the size of the element. Ideally,thecookpot
willbe the same size or slightlylarger.
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IImproper Cookware J
• Do not use cookware that extends more than 1 inch beyondthe edge of the
element.
•Donotuseasmallcookpotona largeelement.Notonlycan thiscausetheelement
torequiremoreenergyandtime, butitcanalsoresultinspilloversburningontothe
elementwhichcauseextra effortin cleaning.
•Do not usenonflatspecialty itemsthat are oversized,uneven or do not meet
propercookwarespecificationssuch as roundbottomwokswith rings, griddles,
rippledbottomcanners,lobsterpots, largepressurecanners, etc.
[ Home Canning I
Acceptable canning potsshould not be oversizedand must have a flat bottom. Note:
Canning element accessory, A145A, makes it possibleto use large oversized, flanged
or rippled bottom canners. (See p 11.) When canners do not meet these standards, the
use ofthe HIheat setting becomesexcessive and may resultin damage to the cooktop.
Inaddition, water may not cometo aboil and canners may not reach 10 lb. of pressure.
The acceptable canning procedure uses the HI setting just long enough to bring the
water to a boil, then lower the setting to maintainthe water temperature.
ICharacteristics of Cookware Materials I
Heavy gaugecookpotswithflat, smoothbottoms will usuallywork in a similarway.
However,thereare somedifferencesinthe cookingperformanceofvariousmaterials.
•Aluminum cookpotsheat quicklyand evenly. Bestsuitedforsimmering,braising,
boiling and frying.
•Stainless steel cookpots will evenly distribute heat if constructed of tri-ply or
combined with other metals such as aluminum and copper. Usefor cooking
functions similar to aluminum.
•Cast iron cookpots areslow to heat but cook moreevenly once temperatureis
reached. Use for long term low heat cooking or for browning and frying.
•Glass ceramic, earthenware, heat-proof glass or glazed cookpots can be used if
recommended by the manufacturer for cookpot cooking. Do not usewith trivets.
Best used on low to medium control settings.
•Porcelain enamel-on-steel or porcelain enamel-on-cast iron should be used
accordingto manufacturer'sdirections.Donotallow toboildry.

• For best results,always use recommendedcookware.
•Differentcookpotsand differentamountsoffoodbeingpreparedwillinfluencethe
controlsettingsneededfor bestresults. Forfastestcooking,startwiththe surface
controlon Hi for one minute;then turnthe controlto thelower desiredsetting.
Coveringpans, wheneverpossible,speedscookingand is moreenergyefficient.
•Do notallowpansto boildryas thiscoulddamage boththe cooktopand the pan.
•Do notdropheavycookwareon thecooktopsurface.
I Selecting Proper Cookware I
•Select cookware with flat bottoms. Flat bottom pans are the fastest and best
conductorsofheat and providethe mostconsistentand satisfactoryresults. The
entirebottomofthepanshouldtouchthe heatingelementevenly,Avoidusingpans
withconvex,concaveorirregularbottoms.Apanwhichisnotfiat receivesthemost
heat atthe pointof contact,whichcauses "hotspots"andunevenheatdistribution.
Hotspotscanresultinscorchingor burningofthe food. Unevenheat distribution
slowsthecookingprocessand wastesenergy.
•To determineifpanisflat, laya straightedgeruleragainstthe bottom.(Seep.8)
•Do notusea panwithaturneddownflange aroundthe bottomoraripplebottom.
•Donotusea pansthatextendmorethan 1inchon eithersideofthe element. Use
thecorrectsizepanforthesizeoftheheatingelement.(Seeexceptionsforcanners
and stockpotsbelow.)
•Do not use wire trivetsor any kind ofheat retardingpad betweenthe panand
element.Reduce the controlsettinginstead.
•Specialcookingequipmentwithoutflat bottoms,suchas the Orientalwok, should
not be used on the cooktop. Use the Jenn-Air wok accessory, Mode/A0142, on
the cooktop. It has a flat bottomand isdesignedto beusedonthe smallelement.
•Largestockpotsand cannersshouldbe used withJenn-Air's"Big-pot"canning
elementonly(ModelA145A). The use oflargepansonthelargeelementon Hifor
extendedperiodsoftimecan causedamageto the cooktop,discolorchromedrip
pans,shortenthelifeofthe element,aswellastrapexcessheatinsidethecooktop.
NOTE:CCE1400OWNERS:Sustainedtrappedheatcancausethelargeelements
tocycleoff.Elementswillcyclebackonafterthecooktophascooleddown.
CVE1400OWNERS:Sustainedtrappedheatcancausethedowndraftfantocycle
on.Downdrafffanwillc)/cleoffafterthecooktophascooleddown.
J Large Stockpots or Canners J
Canning element accessory, Model
A145A,makesitpossibleto uselarge L J
oversized flanged or rippled bottomi i
ca.nners. RIGHT
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