Jenn-Air CCE1401 User manual

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ForFutureReference................................................................................1
ImportantSafetyInstructions..............................................................2-5
•ToPreventFireorSmokeDamage....................................................2
•In CaseofFire....................................................................................3
•ChildSafety........................................................................................3
•AboutYourAppliance.........................................................................3
•CookingSafety...................................................................................3
•UtensilSafety.....................................................................................4
•CleaningSafety..................................................................................5
UsingYourCoil ElementCooktop ...........................................................6
•SurfaceControlKnobs.......................................................................6
•SuggestedHeat Settings....................................................................6
Cookware................................................................................................7-8
•SelectingProperCookware................................................................7
•HomeCanning...................................................................................7
•CharacteristicsofCookwareMaterials...............................................8
Careand Cleaningof Coil ElementCooktop.......................................8-9
•PorcelainEnamelCooktop.................................................................8
•CoilElements.....................................................................................8
•ControlKnobs.....................................................................................9
•ControlKnobArea..............................................................................9
•DripBowls..........................................................................................9
BeforeYouCall ForService......................................................BackCover

Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air electric cooktop.As you use your
new cooktop we know you will appreciate the many features that provide excel-
lent performance, ease of cleaning, convenience and dependability.
Read this manual, New features have dramatically changed today's cooking
appliances and the way we cook.Therefore, it is very important to understand
how your new cooktop operates.On the following pages you will find informa-
tion regarding its operation.Byfollowing these instructions carefully, you will be
able to fully enjoy and properly maintain your new Jenn-Air cooktop.
If something goes wrong,check the "Before You Call for Service" section of this
manual. It is designed to solve common problems you may encounter.
Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air cooktop, call or write
us. Besure toprovidethe modeland serial numbers of your cooktop.
Jenn-Air Customer Assistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service
P.O.Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-1100
For future reference,keep this manual in a convenient location. Record the
model number, serial number and purchase date of this cooktop in the spaces
provided. (This information can be found on the data plate located under the
elements/drip bowls.)
ModelNumberSerialNumber
l PurchaseDate
BE SURE YOU READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON
PAGES 2-5 BEFORE YOU START TO USE THIS COOKTOP.
1

• Turnoffapplianceand ventilatinghoodto avoidspreadingthe flame.
• Usedry chemicalor foam-typeextinguisheror bakingsodato smotherfire
orflame.Neverusewater ona greasefire.
• If fire isina pan onthesurfaceelement,coverpan,Neverattemptto pick
upor movea flamingpan.
• Do not leave childrenaloneor unsupervisednearthe
appliancewhen itis in use or is still hot.
• Childrenmust betaught that theappliance and uten-
sils in oron it canbe hot.
• Children should be taught that an appliance is not a
toy.Childrenshould not be allowed to play with con-
trolsor otherpartsoftheunit.Childrenshouldneverbe
allowedto sit or standonanypart of the appliance.
Csution- Do notstoreitemsof interestto childrenin cabi-
nets abovean appliance.Childrenclimbing on the appli-
anceto reachitemscould be seriouslyinjured.
• To preventinjuryor damageto the appliance, do notuse appliance as a
spaceheaterto heator warm a room.
• Do not operateafterany productmalfunctionuntilproper repair hasbeen
done.
• Alwaysturnoff surfaceelementwhen cookingiscompleted.
• Itisnormalfor somepartsof thecooktop,especiallyareassurroundingthe
surfaceelements,to becomehot duringcookingoperations.Do not touch
thecooktop untilit hascooled.
• Neverleavesurfacecookingoperationsunattendedathigh heatsettingor
when deepfat frying. Boiloverscause smokeand greasy spilloversmay
ignite.

• Use dry, sturdypotholders.Damp potholders on hot surfacesmaycause
burnsfrom steam.Towelsor ether bulky itemsshould never beused as
potholders.Do not let potholderstouchhot heatingelements.
• Always letquantitiesof hot fatcool beforeattemptingto moveor handle.
• Do not let greaseor other flammablematerialsaccumulatein or near the
appliance,hoodor ventfan.Cleanhoodfrequentlyto preventgreasefrom
accumulatingonhoodor filter.
• Makesurethe dripbowlsareinplace.Absenceofthesebowlsduring cook-
ingmaysubjectwiring or componentsunderneathto damage.
• Loose fitting or long hanging- _ /----__.,
sleevedapparelshouldnot beworn _ ___j
while cooking.Clothing may ignite
orcatch utensil handles.
• Do not touch the surfaceelements
or areas near the elements. Ele-
mentsmaybehoteventhoughthey
aredarkincolor.Areasnearsurface
elements maybecome hot enough
to cause burns.Duringand after use,do nottouch or let clothing or other
flammablematerialscontactheatingelementsorareas nearelementsuntil
theyhavehad sufficienttimeto cool.Other areasmaybecomehotaswell.
Amongtheseareasarethe cooktopand thesurfacesfacingthe cooktop.
• Do notallowaluminumfoil or anyother metalobject (otherthana panon a
surfaceelement)to contactheatingelements.
• Use properpan size.This applianceis equippedwith oneor moresurface
elementsofdifferentsizes.Selectutensilshavingflatbottomslargeenough
to coverthesurfaceelement.Theuseof undersizedutensilswill exposea
portion ofthe heatingelementto directcontactand may resultJnthe igni-
tion of clothing.The proper relationshipof the utensilto the elementwill
also improveefficiency.
• Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily graspedand stay
cool.Avoidusingunstableor loosehandledpans.
• Besureutensilislargeenoughtoproperlycontainfoodandavoidboilovers.
Pansizeis particularlyimportantin deepfatfrying.

•Tominimizeburns, ignitionofflammable materialsand spillagedue to un-
intentionalcontact with the utensil, do not extend handlesover adjacent
surfaceelements.Alwaysturn pan handlestoward theside or backof the
appliance,not out into the room where they are easily hit or reachedby
smallchildren.
• Neverleta panboildry asthiscoulddamagethe utensilandthe appliance.
• Onlycertain typesofglass,glass/ceramic,ceramic,or glazedutensilsare
suitable for cooktop without breaking due to the sudden change in tem-
perature.
• This appliance has beentested for safe performanceusing conventional
cookware.Donot useanydevicesor accessoriesthat arenot specifically
recommendedinthismanual.Donotuseeyelidcoversforthesurfaceunits
or stovetop grills.The useofdevicesoraccessoriesthatare not expressly
recommendedin this manual cancreate serioussafety hazards,result in
performanceproblems,and reducethe lifeofthe componentsofthe appli-
ance.
• Cleanonlyparts listedin this manualand useprocedures recommended.
• Turnoffallcontrols andwait for appliancepartsto coolbeforetouchingor
cleaningthem.
•Cleancooktopwith caution.Usecaretoavoidsteamburnsif a wetsponge
orclothisusedtowipespillsona hotsurface.Somecleanerscanproduce
noxiousfumesif appliedto a hotsurface.
•Do notsoakor immersetheremovableheatingelementsinwater.Immers-
ing an element in water would damagethe insulatingmaterial insidethe
element.
•Do not usealuminumfoil to line thesurface unit drip bowls. Improperin-
stallationofthese liners mayresultin a riskof electric shockor fire.
-SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS-

Yourcooktopunitisequippedwithcontrol knobsthat provideaninfinitechoice
of heat settingsfrom LO to HI.The knobcan be set on any of the numbered
settingsorbetweenthe numberedsettings.
To operatecontrol: Push down and turn the knob in either direction to the
desiredsetting.A redsignallightwillturnonto indicatethat one or moreofthe
surfaceelementsare on.
Whenthe control is in any position,other than OFF,it may be turned in any
direction without pushing down. After a cooking operation,be sure the ele-
mentsandindicator lightare OFF.
Turnthe controlknobto the desiredheatsetting.Ifin doubt,itisbetterto select
a lowersettingand increaseto a higher one later if needed.It willtake longer
forthe elementto coolto a lowertemperaturethan to heatupto a highertem-
perature.
Usethefollowingchartas a guidelineuntilyoubecomemorefamiliarwith your
newcooktop.Informationinthechartisbasedonthe useof heavygaugemetal
cookware. Otherpan materials may require a different heat setting for the
samecookingoperation.

Heavygaugecookwarewith flat,smoothbottomswill usuallywork in a similar
way.However,there are some differences in the cooking performanceof
variousmaterials.
•Aluminumcookwareheatsquicklyandevenly. Bestsuitedfor simmering,
braising,boilingandfrying.
• Stainlesssteelcookwarewill evenlydistributeheat if constructedoftri-ply
or combined with other metals such as aluminum and copper.Usefor
cookingfunctionssimilar to aluminum.
• Castironcookwareisslewtoheatbutcooksmoreevenlyoncetemperature
is reached. Usefor longterm lowheatcookingorfor browningand frying.
• Glassceramic,earthenware,heat-proofglass or glazedcookwarecanbe
usedif recommendedbythe manufacturerfor surfacecooking.Donot use
with trivets. Best usedon lowto mediumcontrol settings.
• Porce/ainenamel-on-stee/orporcelainenamel-on-castironshouldbeused
accordingto manufacturer'sdirections.Do not allow to boildry.
WARNING:Beforecleaning,becertainall elementsare turnedoffand the
cooktopand elementsarecool.
•All spillovers,especiallyacid spillovers,should be wiped up as soon as
possible with a dry cloth.To preventpossible crackingor chippingof the
porcelain,neverwipe off a warm or hot surfacewith a dampcloth.
•Whenthesurfaceiscool,cleanwithwarm,soapywater.
•Do notuseabrasiveorcausticcleaningagentsontheporcelainenamel
finishfortheywillpermanentlydamagethefinish.
Surfaceelementsareselfcleaning.Donotimmersetheelementsin water.
Toremove; Raisethe elementWHEN COOLand carefullypullout and away
fromthe receptacle.

To replace:Insertthe terminalsof the elementintothereceptacle.Gentlylift
upontheouteredgeoftheelementwhileguidingtheterminalsintotherecep-
tacle.Gentlypressdownontheouteredgeofthe elementuntilthe elementsits
levelonthedripbowl.
Removethe knobsfor cleaningbygently pulling up.Washwith mild detergent
andwater.Donot useabrasivecleaningagentsasthey willscratchthe finishor
removemarkings.Rinse,dry and replaceto the OFF position.Control knobs
mayalsobewashed in a dishwasher.
Usemildcleansers,suchas soapywateror mild liquidsprays,suchas 409 or
Fantastik.Wipe with sponge, damp cloth or paper towel.Do not scrub with
S.O.S.padsor abrasivecleaners.
Makesurethedrip bowlsare in place.Absenceof thesebowlsduring cooking
maysubjectwiringorcomponentsunderneathto damage.
Donotusealuminumfoilto linesurfaceunitdripbowls.Improperinstallationof
these linersmay resultin riskof electricshockor fire.
Dripbowlswilldiscolororcrazeovertimeor if overheated.Thisdiscolorationor
crazingis permanent.However,itwill notaffectcooking performance.
•The drip bowls should bewiped after each use.For lightsoil wipe with a
soapycloth. Formediumsoilusea mildabrasivecleaner or plasticscour-
ing pad.Topreventscratching,donotuseanyabrasivecleaningagents.If
heavilysoiled,placeanammonia-soakedpapertowelon stainsto loosen
soil,thengentlyscrub.Burnedonsoilmaybeimpossibletoremove.Washing
chromedrip bowlsin a dishwasheris not recommended.
•Blue/gold stains are caused by overheating.These stains usually occur
overa periodoftime and are permanent.Tominimizeheat stains:
1.Avoidexcessiveuse ofthe highheatsetting.Use itonlyto startcooking,
then lowerthe heat settingtofinishcooking.
2. Useflat bottompansthat do notextendmore thantwo inches beyond
theelement.If largepansorcannersare used,alternatethe elements
used.