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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I
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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IFollowTheseProceduresWhen Canning J
• BringwatertoboilatHi setting;after boilinghasbegun,reduceheatto lowestsetting
thatwillmaintainboiling.
•Make certaincannerfits overcenterofsurfaceunit.
•Flat-bottomedcannersgivethebestcanningresults.
•Use canningrecipesfrom a reputablesourcesuchas the manufacturerofyour
canner and manufacturersof canningjars.
•Rememberthat canning is a processthat creates large amountsofsteam.Be
carefulandfollowequipmentinstructionstoavoidburnsfromsteamorhotcanners.
•Rememberthatifyourareahas lowvoltageattimes,canningmaytakelongerthan
indicatedbythe directions.
I Cleaning the Conventional Coil Cooklop I
Be sure all control knobs are in the OFF position beforecleaningor removingheating
elements.
Neverimmerse cartridge in waterto clean. Thiscandamagewiring.Adrainholewithin
thecartridgepermitsdrainageofnormalspillsintothe porcelainbasinpanwhere itwill
drainintothegreasecontainer.Bottomofcartridgemaybewipedcleanwithdetergent
solutionif necessary.
I Heating ElementsI
Undernormal conditions,mostsoilwillburnoffelements.The heatingelementsunplug
foryourconvenienceincleaningthedrippans. Liftthe elementsslightlyandpullaway
fromreceptacle. DO NOT IMMERSE ELEMENTS IN WATER.To replace elements,
pushcompletelyintothe receptacle. Make surethe elementsfit flat.
I Drip Pans I
Tokeepthelike-newappearance,oldenfreouent/v and never allow an_vthinato burn on
twice. Remove soiledpans byfirstremovingcooledheatingelement.
•For light to moderate soil: Clean by wipingwith soapy dishclothor Cooktop
CleaningCreme (Part No. 20000001) and spongeor clean in dishwasher. Rinse
and dry,
•To loosen baked on soils: Place drippansin panwith2 quartsofwater andboil
for 20 minutes. Remember,alldrip pans cannotbe boiledat once because ele-
mentbeing usedmusthaveadrip pan in place.
•For stubborn stains:RublightlywithsoapyS.O.S. padsornonabrasivecleansers.
Note on Chrome Drip Pans: Do notuse abrasivecleansers,steelwoolorcleansers
not recommendedfor use on chrome. A bluingofthe drip pans indicatesimproper
cookwareselectionand/or usingexcessivelyhighheat and cannot beremoved.
Noteon Porcelain Drip Pans: For extremely stubbornstains,usean oven cleaner.
Allow to sit overnight,then rinse. CAUTION: When usingan oven cleaner, avoid
sprayingotherareas.
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The grillaccessoryconsistsoftwoblackgrillgrates,a grillelement andtwogrill-rocks.
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ITo Install Grill I
1. Beforeinstallinggrillcomponents,be certainsurface controlsare OFF.
2. Placethetwo grill-rocksintoan empty basinpanwiththeirhandlesrunningparallel
to the frontofthe cooktop. These grill-rocksmustbeusedsincetheysupportthe
grillelement.
3. Positionthe grillelementwiththe terminal plugtowardsthe terminalreceptacle.
Slide the element towards the receptacle untilthe terminal plug is completely
engaged.The grillelementshouldrestonthe handlesof the grill-rocks.
4. Place the blackgrillgrateson the top ofthe cooktop.
Note: The cookingbayon the extreme rightof Model CVE4370 acceptscooktop
cartridgesonly.
ITo Remove Grill I
1. Removegrillcomponentsoncethey are cool. Besure controlsare OFF.
2. To removegrillelement, pullaway from receptacle untilit is unplugged. (Note:
Liftingtheelementtoohighwhilestillengagedin the receptaclecoulddamagethe
terminalplug.)
3. A storagetray,ModelA350, isavailablefor purchaseand can be usedforstoring
the grillassembly.
IInstalling Other Accessories I
1. Remove the two black grillgratesfromthe grill. Now you are ready to use the
optionalgrillaccessories.
2. Reviewthe instructionsfor installingand usingthe accessoriesthatare packaged
withthe accessory.
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I Using the Grill I
• Before the first use, wash your new grill grates in hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
Then "season"the surface by wipingon a thin coatingof cookingoil. Remove
excessoil by wipingagain with anotherpaper towel. This procedureshouldbe
repeated when either: a) cleaning in the dishwashersince the detergent may
removeseasoning,orb)anytimeasurgar-basedmarinade(forexample,barbecue
sauce)isgoingto be used.
•Preheatthe grillonHi for5 minutes.Preheatingimprovestheflavor, appearance
ofmeats andquicklysearsthemeatto helpretainthejuices. The heatingelement
shouldglowa brightcherry red.
•Use nonmetallic spatulas or utensils to prevent damaging the Excalibur ®nonstick
grill grate finish.
•Excessive amounts of fat should be trimmed from meats. Only a normalamount
is necessary to producethe smoke needed for that smoked, =outdoor"flavor.
Excessivefat can create cleaningand flare-upproblems.
•Allowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings to constantly flame voids the
warranty on thegrill grates. Excessiveflare-upsindicatethateitherthegrillinterior
needsto be cleanedor thatexcessiveamountsoffat are inthe meat or the meat
was notproperlytrimmed.
•Grease drippingswilloccasionallyigniteto produceharmlesspuffsofflame for a
secondortwo.This isa normalpart ofthe cookingprocess.
•NEVER LEAVE GRILL UNA'I-rENDED DURING GRILL OPERATION.
I Should excess grease cause sustained flare-up I
1. Turn on Fan manually.
2. Immediately turn grill control(s)OFF.
3. Remove meat from grill.
IMPORTANT
•Do notusealuminumfoil insidethe grillarea.
• Do notusecharcoalor woodchipsin the grillarea.
•Do notallowgrill-rocksto become overloadedwithgrease.Clean frequently.
•Do notcovergratescompletelywithmeat. Leaveairspace between each steak,
etc. toallow properventilationas well as preventflare-ups.
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JGrill Guide I
Preheat grill on Hi,5 minutes, for best flavor.
Type Setting Cooking Time Procedure
Steak(1/2-3/4")
Rare Higto12 minutes Turnafter5to 6 minutes.
Medium Hi 12to19 minutes Tumafter6 to9 minutes.
Well Hi 16to23 minutes Tumafter8to 11 minutes.
Steak(1 -1 1/4")
Rare Hi 10to17 minutes "rumafter5to8 minutes.
Medium Hi 19to26 minutes Turnafter9to 12minutes.
Well Hi 24to 32minutes Turnafter12to 16minutes.
Hamburgers(3-4oz.) 10 15to25 minutes Tum afterhalfthetime.
PorkChops(1/2-3/4") 10 30to40 minutes Turnoccasionally.
Fully-cooked
SmokedPorkChops Hi 10to15 minutes Turnonce.
HamSlices(1/2") 10 15to20 minutes Turnonce.
Fully-cookedsausages
HotDogs Hi 5to10minutes Turnoccasionally.
Polish Hi 10to20 minutes Turnonce.
FreshSausage
l.inks 10 10to 15minutes Turnoccasionally.
Patties(21/2"
diameter) 10 15to20 minutes Tumoccasionally.
ItalianSausage 10 25to35 minutes Piercecasingwithafork.
Turnonce.
LambChops 1025to35 minutes Tumoccasionally.Brushwith
glaze,ifdesired.
Chicken
BonelessBreasts10 25to35 minutes Turnoccasionally.
Bone-in 10 45to60 minutes Turn occasionally.Brush
withmarinadeorglazeduring
last10 minutes.
Fish
Steaks(1")10 20to 30minutes Brushwithbutter. Turnafterhalf
thetime,
Fillets(1/2") 1010tot5minutes Start skinside down.Brush
(withskinon) withbutter.Turn afterhalf
thetime.
Shrimp 10 8to12minutes Tumandbrushwithbutteror
(skewered) marinadefrequently.
GarlicBread Hi 2to4 minutes Turnafterhalfthetime.
HotDogBuns
HamburgerBuns 10 2to3 minutes
Note: Thischartisa suggestedguide.Cookingtimesandcontrolsettingsareapproximatedue
tovariationsinmeatsandvoltage.
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JGrilling Tips I
With yourJenn-Airgrillandaccessories,literallyanyfoodyou'veconsidered"at itsbest"
whenpreparedoutdoorscannowbe preparedindoorswithlessfussand greatflavor.
The followingsuggestionsaregood rulestofollowand willincreaseyourenjoymentof
the equipment.
•Be suretofollowdirectionsonpage 13 for usingthe grill.
•Suggestedcookingtimesandcontrolsettingsare approximateduetovariationsin
meatsandelectricalvoltage. Experiencewillquicklyindicatecookingtimesaswell
as whichsettingswork best.
•Usethe Energy-Savergrillelementforgrillingsmallamountsoffoodonhalfofthe
gdllorfor keepingcookedfoodswarm or preparingfood requiringdifferentcontrol
settings.
•Forbest results,buytopgrademeat. Meat that is at least3/4 inchwillgrillbetter
than thinnercuts.
•Scorefat on edges ofsteak, but do not cut into meat, to preventcurlingwhite
cooking.
•Forthe attractive=branded"tookon steaks,be suregrillis preheated. Allow one
sideofmeattocookto desireddoneness,oruntiljuicesappearonthetopsurface,
beforeturning. Turnsteaksand hamburgersjustonce. Manipulatingfoodcauses
loss ofjuices.
• When bastingmeats or applying sauces to foods, remember that excessive
amounts wind up insideyourgrill and do not improvethefood flavor. Apply sauces
duringthe last 15 to 20 minutesof cooking time unless recipe specifies otherwise.
Sugar-basedsauces, excessively used,will caramelize onthegrill-rocks and create
extra cleaning.
•Thereare many meat marinades which will help tenderize lessexpensive cuts of
meat for cooking on the grill,
• Certain foods, such as poultry and non-oily fish, may need someextra fat.Brush
with oil or melted butter occasionally whilegrilling.
• Usetongswith long handles orspatulasfor turning meats. Donotuseforksas 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 beforeyou'reready to serve, turn
control to alow setting and cover meat with a single sheetoffoil. FoodwiUcontinue
to cook.
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ICleaning the Grill J
Be sure the grill iscool and controlsare OFF.
Grill Grates: These are madefromcastaluminumandare coatedwiththe Excalibur_
nonstickfinish.
•Afterthe grillgrateshavecooled,wipe offgrateswitha papertowel. Wash cool
grates (DO NOT IMMERSE HOT GRILL GRATES IN WATER) with soap or
detergentinhotwaterinthesinkorwashtheminthedishwasher.Besuretoremove
all food residuebeforecookingonthe grillgrates again.
•Removestubbornspotswithaplasticmeshpufforpad. Forbestresults,useonly
thosecleaningproductswhichstatetheyare recommendedforusewhencleaning
nonstick surfaces.
•If grateswere washedin the dishwasher,seasonwith oil priorto grilling.
•Do not use metal brushes or abrasive scouring pads or other scrubbers intended
to clean outdoor charcoal grills. Thesewillremovethe finishaswellas scratchthe
grates. Do not clean in self-cleaning oven or use oven cleaners on the grates.
Grill-rocks: These are made fromcast-ironwhichhave been coated withporcelain
enamel.
•The grill-rocksshouldbe cleaned frequentlyor after any excessive build-upof
grease. Tocleanlightsoil,usedetergentand a plasticscrubber,suchasTufty,or
washinthe dishwasherifburnedonresidueisfirstremoved. For heavysoil,soak
in hot soapywater to whicha cleanser,such as householdammonia, has been
added.Stubbornspotson grill-rocks,such as burnedon residuefrom sauces,
can be scrubbedwitha stiffbristlebrush.
•An oven cleaner, such as Easy-Off, can be used for burned on soil. Follow
manufacturer'sdirections:sprayon cleanerand letsoakovernight. Do not clean
grill-rocks in the self-cleaning oven.
Grill Element: The grillelementshouldnever be immersedin water. Most soilwill
burnoffduringuse. The terminalblockmay becleanedwithwarmsoapywater. Donot
useabrasivecleanersor materials. Dry thoroughlybeforereinsertinginthe cooktop.
Porcelain Basin Pan: This area is locatedunderthe grill-recksand/or cartridges.
Clean after each heavyuse ofthe grill.
•To removelightsoil,clean withsoapywater or withcleanerssuchas Fantastikor
409.Foreasier cleanup, a ) spraywith householdcleaner; b) cover with paper
towels;c) add smallamountofwater to keepthe papertowelmoist;d) coverand
wait 15 minutes;and e) wipe clean.
•To remove moderatesoil,scrubwithComet, Bon Ami, a soft scrubcleanseror
plasticscrubber.
•To removestubbornsoil,spraywith an oven cleaner,let soakovernight,wipe
clean, rinseand dry.
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[Control Knobs I
Theknobsonthecontrolpanelcan beremovedwiththecontrolsin theOFF position.
Pulleach knob straightfrom the shaft. Wash knobsin warm soapy water or dish-
washer;do notuseabrasivecleansersor materials. Toreplaceeach knob,matchflat
partofknobopeningwiththespringonthe shaft, returninginOFF position.
I Control Knob Area I
Use mildcleansers, suchassoapywaterormildliquidsprays,suchas409 orFantastik.
Wipe withsponge,dampclothorpapertowel. Do not scrub with S.O.S.pads or abra-
sive cleansers.
IStainlessSteel Cooktop [
• To clean light soil, wipe withsoapy clothor nonabrasivecleanser, suchas Soft
Scrub. Rinse,buffwith softcloth;polishwithglasscleaner if necessary.
•To clean moderatesoilordiscolorationofthe surface(excessiveheatwillcausea
goldendiscoloration),clean with Zud, Bar Keepers Friend, or Luneta (Jenn-Air
ModelA912, PartNo.712191). Witha spongeorcloth,rubcleanserwiththegrain
to avoidstreakingthesurface.Rinsewell, buffdry; polishwith a glass cleanerif
necessary to removecleanser residueand smudgemarks.
• Heavysoil, such as burned onfood soil, canberemoved by first cleaning as perthe
instructionsfor moderatesoil. Stubborn stainscanberemoved with adamp
Scotch-Brite scour-pad; rub evenly with the grain to avoid streaking the surface.
Rinse well,buff with dry cloth; polish with glass cleaner if necessary to remove
cleanser residue and smudgemarks. Scotch-Briteis also useful in buffing and
removing minor scratches.
• Stubborn food stains mayalso beremoved by sprayingwith Easy-Off oven cleaner.
Allow to set overnight, then rinse.If stainsremain, clean with recommended
cleansers suchas Zud, Luneta (Jenn-Air ModelA912, Part No.712191),or Scotch-
Brite scour-pad. CAUTION: When using Easy-Off,avoid sprayingareas otherthan
the stainless steel such as theair grille and control knob area. Immediately wipe
up any spray from these areas with adamp cloth. Read the manufacturer's
precautionson using oven cleansers. Hint: Easy-Off can be used to clean the
porcelain burner basinarea.
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JPorcelainizedSteel Cooktop I
• Wash cool cooktop with warm soapy water and rinse.Polishwitha drycloth.
•To cleanstubbornspots,cleanwithCooktopCleaningCreme (PartNo.20000001)
and a sponge. Do not use abrasive or causticcleaning agents which may
permanentlydamagethe finish.
•NEVER WIPE OFF A WARM OR HOT PORCELAIN ENAMELSURFACE WITH A
DAMP CLOTH.
NOTE:
•The porcelainenamel used on your cooktopis acid resistant,not acid proof.
Therefore,acidfoods(suchasvinegar,tomato,milk,etc.) spilledonthe cooktop
shouldbe wipedupimmediatelywitha dry cloth.
•Removesugar spillsimmediately.
IUnder Counter Ir 1
Grease Jar: A grease jar is located I I
beloweachgrillbasin(underthecounter).
Check periodicallyto preventspillovers.
Unscrewand remove. The grease jar
can bereplacedwith anyheat tempered
jar, such as a canningjar, whichhas a
standardscrewneck.
Serial Plate: DO NOT CLEAN.
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Jenn-Air's ventilationsystem is designedto capture both cookingfumesand smoke
whilegrilling.Ifthe systemdoes not,these are someductinginstallationsituationsto
check:
• 6"diameterroundor 3 1/4"x 10" rectangularductingshouldbe used. Note: 5"
diameterroundductingmay be usediftheductlengthis 10' orless.
•No morethanthree90°elbowsshouldbeused. Distancebetweenelbowsshould
beat least18".
•RecommendedJenn-Airwallcap shouldbeused. Makesuredamper moves
freely whenventilationsystemis operating.
•Thereshouldbea minimumclearanceof6" for cooktopinstallednearasidewall.
Ifthereisnot an obviousimproperinstallation,theremay bea concealed problem
suchas a pinchedjoint,obstructioninthe pipe,etc. Installationistheresponsibilityof
the installerand questionsshouldbe addressedfirst by the installer. The installer
shouldverycarefullycheckthe ducting installationinstructions.
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