Jenn-Air CCR467 Series User manual

JENN-AIR
Use and Care Manual
Radiant Cooktop
Model CCR467 & CCR567 Series

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read beforeoperating your 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 sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified 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 or still hot. 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. Flammable materials 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 cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating
element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of cookware to heating element will also improve
efficiency and performance.
10. Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boil over
causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
11.Glazed cookware - only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookpots are suitable for
cooktop surface without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Use only such cookware as you know has been
approved for this purpose.

12. Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over
adjacent surface heating elements to avoid burns, ignition of flam-
mable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
cookware.
13. CAUTION - Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above a cooktop - children climbing on the cooktop to reach items
could be seriously injured.
14. Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface units 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.
15, Do not cook on glass-ceramic cooking surface if the cooktop is
broken. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a shock hazard. Contact an authorized Jenn-Air
Service Contractor.
16. 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 to a
hot surface.
17. Do not operate with damaged cooking element after any product
malfunction until proper repair has been made.
18.Keep all switches "OFF" when unit is not in use.
19.Clean only parts listed in this manual and use procedures recom-
mended.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Surface Controls
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Control Locations
1. Left rear heating element
2. Left front heating element
3. Right front heating element -3
4. Right rear heating element
5. Center rear heating element (Model CCR567 only)
To Set Controls
• Since the controls are a push-turn type, they must be pushed down before turning.
To set (from theOFF position), push downoncontrol knob and turnin either
direction to desired setting.
•When control is in any position, other than OFF, it may be turned in any direction
without pushing down.
• When control knob is in the OFF position, the only setting visible is OFF.When
control knob is turned ON, the ring around the control knob will glow and all other
control settings will be shown.
Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The cooktop has a Hot Surface Light for each cooking area.The red light will come
on to indicate that the cooking area is hot.The red light will remain on until the area
has cooled.
Suggested Control Settings
The size and type of cookware used and the amount 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 control setting.The setting indicated should serve as
a guide while you become familiar with your cooktop.
HI A fast heatto start cooking quickly,to bring liquids to a boilor blanch.
7-10 (Medium High) Forfast frying or browning foods,to maintain rapid boilof large amounts of
food.
5-6 (Medium) Forfoodscooked inadouble boiler,sauteing,slow boilof largeamounts offood,
and mostfrying.
3-4 (Medium Lo)Tostew, steam,simmer;to continue cookingfoods startedon highersettings.
LO-2 Maintainingserving temperatures of foods, simmering foods, melting butteror chocolate.
The heat controls offer flexibility in heat setting selection.On settings other than Hi, you
may adjust the controlsabove or below the numbered setting for best results. Suggested
settings are provided as general guidelines.
AdditionalTips
• When preparing foods which can be easily scorched or overcooked, start cooking
at a lower setting and gradually increase setting as needed.
• A lower settingcanbe used when cooking small quantities of foods orwhenusing
a cookpot that conducts heat quickly.
• A higher setting than normal may be necessary when using cookpots made with
material that is slow to conduct heat, such as cast iron.
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Cookware
To achieve optimum cooking performance, use heavy gauge, flat, smooth bottom
cookpots that conform to the diameter of the cooking area. Proper cookpots will minimize
cooking times, use less electricity, cook food more evenly and require less water or oil.
Cookpots with thin, uneven bottoms do not adequately conduct heat from the cooking
area to the food in the cookpots which results in hot spots, burned or underdone food.
Using bad cookpots also requires more water, time, and energy to cook food.
Selecting Proper Cookware
•Select heavy gauge cookpots.Usually heavy gauge cookpots will not change
shape when heated.
• Use cookpotswith flat, smooth bottoms. The two ways to determine if
cookpots have a flat, smooth bottom are the ruler test and the cooking test.
Ruler Test:
1. Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the pot.
2. Hold up to the light.
3. No light should be visible under the ruler.
Cooking Test:
1. Put 1 inch of water into the cookpot.
2. Place cookpot on the cooking area. Turn
control to the HI setting.
3. Observe the bubble formation to deter- _, =, _, _, _,
mine the heat distribution. Ifthe bubbles {_
are uniform across the cookpot, the
cookpot will perform satisfactorily. Ifthe
bubbles are not uniform, the bubbles will
indicate the hot spots.
•Match the size of the cookpot to the size of the element. Ideally, the cookpot
will be thesamesizeor slightly larger.

ImproperCookware
• Do not use cookware that extends more than 1inch beyond the edge ofthe cooking
area.
• Do not use a small cookpot on a large element. Not only can this cause the
element to require more energy and time, but itcan also result in spillovers burning
onto the element which cause extra effort in cleaning.
• Do not use nonflat specialty items that are oversized, uneven or do not meet
proper cookware specifications such as round bottom woks with rings, griddles,
rippled bottom canners, lobster pots, large pressure canners, etc.
• Testcastironwaresinceallarenotflat.AIso be cautioned against possible "impact
damage" should the heavy cookpot be dropped on the glass-ceramic surface.
HomeCanning
Acceptable canning pots should not be oversized and must have a flat bottom. When
canners do not meet these standards, the use of the HI heat setting becomes excessive
and may result in damage to the cooktop. In addition, water may not come to a boil and
canners may not reach 10 Ibs. of pressure.
The acceptable canning procedure uses the HI setting just long enough to bring the water
to a boil, then lower thesetting to maintain the water temperature.
Characteristics of Cookware Materials
Heavy gauge cookpots with fiat,smooth bottoms will usually work in a similar way.
However, there are some differences in the cooking performance of various materials.
•Aluminum cookpots heat quickly and evenly. Best suited for simmering, braising,
boiling and frying.
NOTE: Aluminum cookpots will cause metal marks on the glass-ceramic if you
slide them across the cooktop. Remove metal marks immediately.
•Stainless steel cookpots will evenly distribute heat if constructed of tri-ply or
combined with other metals such as aluminum and copper.Use for cooking
functions similar to aluminum.
•Cast iron cookpots are slow to heat but cook more evenly once temperature is
reached.Use for long term low heat cooking or for browning and frying,
•Porcelain enamel-on-steel or porcelain enamel-on-cast iron should be used
according to manufacturer's directions.Do not allow to boil dry.
• Glass-ceramic, earthenware, heat proof glass or glazed cookpots may scratch the
glass-ceramic cooktop and thereforearenot recommended.
• Halogenelement: Aluminum cookpots maycausethe element to cycle even
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Cooking Procedures
• BEFORE FIRST USE CLEAN COOKTOP (See p.10).
• For best results, always use recommended cookware.
• Make sure bottom of cookware is clean before placing on cooktop.
• Covering pans, whenever possible, speeds cooking and is more energy efficient.
This is especially important when cooking large quantities of foods.
• The glass ceramic cooking area retains heat for a period of time after the elements
have been turned off. Put this retained heat to good use.Turn the elements off
a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to
complete the cooking.Because of this heat retention characteristic, the elements
will not respond to changes in heat settings as quickly as coil elements.In the
event of a potential boil over, remove the cookpot from the cooking area.
IMPORTANT
• Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware
and the element.
• Do not cook foods directly on cooktop.
• Do not allow pan to boil dry as this could damage the cooktop and the pan.
• Do not slide heavy metal or glass cookpots across surface since these may
scratch the surface.
• Do not use or place plastic items anywhere on cooktop.

Avoid Damageto Cooktop
• Do not allow plastic objects, sugar, or foods with high sugar content to melt onto
the hot cooktop.Melted materials can cause permanent damage to the cooktop.
Ifyou accidentally melt anything onto the cooktop, remove it immediately while the
cooktop is still hot. Carefully, use a single edge razor blade held with a pot holder
to remove melted on material.
• Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type containers under any circumstances.
Aluminum foil will damage the cooktop if it melts onto the glass. If metal melts on
cooktop, do not use. Call an authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor.
• Do not use the glass-ceramic cooktop as a cutting board.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads (including metal
scouring pads), which will scratch the cooktop.
• Do NOT use chlorine bleach, ammonia, rust removers, oven cleaners, or other
cleanser not specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic.
SaveonClean-up Time
• Make sure bottoms of cookpots are always clean and dry. (Soil from the cookpot
bottom can be transferred to the cooktop surface.) Before using cookpots on the
glass-ceramic cooktop for the first time, and periodically as needed, clean the
bottoms with scouring pads or other cleansers. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Make it a practice to wipe cooktop surface with a clean damp cloth or paper towel
before each use; dry thoroughly. Invisible spatters, dust specks, cleansers or
water can cause stains that appear after unit is heated. A sponge or dishcloth
which is not clean will leave film and soil laden detergent water which may cause
stains on surface after area is heated.
• When frying, use a spatter shield to reduce spattering.
• Use correct control settings and cookware large enough to hold food and liquid to
prevent boilovers and spattering.
• If a bad spillover occurs while cooking, spills may be cleaned from the cooktop
while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe
with a clean damp towel. Be careful to avoid burns from steam or hand touching
the hot cooktop.

Cleaning
BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN ALL ELEMENTS ARE TURNED OFF AND THE
COOKTOP IS COOL.
Glass-Ceramic Cooktop
CAUTION: Do NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be
hazardous to your health, and can chemically attack the glass-ceramic
surface.
• For general daily cleaning and light surface soil, use aclean dishcloth or paper towel
and wash surface with solution of water and any of these cleansers: dishwashing
liquid such as Ivory or Joy, baking soda, fine polishing powders such as Bon Ami, or
commercial ceramic cooktop cleansers such as Elco Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part
No. 20000001). Wipe with clean damp cloth or paper towel. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• To remove residue from burned on spills, make a paste of water and baking soda or
Bon Ami, Bar Keepers Friend, Comet, Shiny Sinks or nonabrasive soft scrubbing
cleansers, such as Elco Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No.20000001). Scrub with
paper towels, nylon or plastic scrubber, such as Tufty. Rinse and dry thoroughly. If
stain is not removed easily, allow paste to remain on surface for 30 to 40 minutes.
Keep moist by covering with wet paper towel.
• To removeburned on spot,use a single edgerazor blade. Placebladeedgeon
cooktop at 30° angle; scrape off spot.Clean remainder ofsoil with method described
above.
Control Knobs
To remove knobs, turn to the OFF position. Pull each knob straight up from the shaft.
Wash knobs in warm soapy water or dishwasher; do not use abrasive cleaners or
materials.To replace each knob, match flat part of knob opening with the spring on the
shaft, returning to OFF position.
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Service Information
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference
of this manual may prevent an unneeded service call.
If nothing on the cooktop operates:
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.
•check if cooktop is properly connected to electric circuit in house.
Ifcooktop elements donot get hot enough:
• surface controls may not be set properly.
•voltage to house may be low.
•cookware may not be flat or the correct size or shape.
If elements emit aslightodorand/orsmoke when first turned on:
• this is normal.
If'tinyscratches or abrasions appear oncooktop:
• coarse particles (i.e. sugar, dust, salt) was between cookware bottoms and
cooktop.
•incorrect cleaning materials wereused to clean cooktop.
•glass cookware was slid across the cooktop.
•cookware with rough bottoms was used.
Ifmetal-markingsappear on cooktop:
• metal cookpots or utensils were slid across the cooktop.
If brown streaks and/or areas of discoloration with a metallic sheen
appear on cooktop:
•boilovers burned onto the cooktop.
•mineral deposits from water of food burned onto the cooktop.
•soil from cookpot bottom was transferred to the cooktop.
•incorrect cleaning materials were used.
If You Need Service
• call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or the authorized Jenn-
Air Service Contractor listed in the Yellow Pages. Your Jenn-Air Service
Contractor can provide better and faster service if you can accurately describe
problems and give model and serial number of the appliance. Be sure to retain
proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further
information of owner's responsibilities for warranty service.
•if the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to MAYCOR
Parts and Service Co., P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, 615-472-
3333
•use and care manuals, service manuals, and parts catalogs are available from
MAYCOR for a nominal charge.
All specifications subject to change by manufacturer without notice.
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