Jenn-Air CVEX4100 Series User manual

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Use Care Manua_
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CVEX4370 Series

Read before operating your cooktop
All appliances -regardless of the manufacturer - have the potential
through improper or careless use to create safety" problems. Therefore
the foflowing safety precautions shoutd be observed:
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Be sure your appliance is propedy installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Children should not be teft 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.
Wear proper apparet. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the appliance.
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.
Flammable materials shoutd not be stored near surface units.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemicat or foam-type extinguisher.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do not _et pothoider touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Use proper pan size. Many appliances are equipped with one or
more surface units of different size. Setect cookware having flat
bottoms targe enough to cover the surface unit heating eNemento
The use of undersized cookware wii8 expose a portion of the heating
e_ement to direct contact and may resutt in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of cookware to heating element will also ira=
prove efficiency and performance.
Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boil
over causes smoking and greasy spiliovers that may ignite.
On conventional elemenl cooktops make sure that drip pans are in
place. Absence of these pans during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip pans or grill basin.
installation of these liners may result in an e_ectric shock or fire
hazard.
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G_azed cookware - onay certain types of g_ass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware 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.
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.
Do not soak or immerse removable heating e_ements in water.
CAUTION = Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above cooktop - children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface units or
heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in co,or.
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 is the cooktop.
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.
Qean glass-ceramic coo_ops 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 appiied to a hot
surface.
Do not operate with damaged cooking e_ement after any product
malfunction untit proper repair has been made.
Keep all switches "OFF" when unit is not in use.
Qean only parts tisted in this manual and use procedures recom-
mended.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conven-
tional cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that are not
specifically recommended in this manual Do not use eyelid covers
for the surface units or stovetop grills. The use of devices or
accessories that are not expressly recommended in this manual can
create serious safety hazards, result in performance problems and
reduce the life of the components of the appliance.
oSAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS -
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Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air cooktop. The indoor grilling of meats, fish
or fowl is one of the most attractive and succulent methods of preparing these foods.
As you use your new cooktop, we know you will appreciate the many features that
provide excellent performance, ease of cleaning, convenience and dependability.
Before you begin cooking with your new cooktop, please take a few minutes to read and
become famitiar with the instructions in this book. On the following pages you will find
a wealth of information regarding all aspects of using your new cooktop. By following
the instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and properly maintain your
cooktop and achieve excellent results with the food you prepare.
Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air cooktop or need a use and
care manua! for your cooktop cartridge, write to us: Be sure to provide the modei
number for the manual requested.
Jenn=Air Customer Assistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
JENN-AtR DEALER FROM WHOM PURCHASED
Address
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Phone
AUTHORIZED JENN-AIR SERVICE CONTRACTOR
Address
City
Phone
important: Retain proof of purchase documents for warranty service.
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The bui_t-inventilation 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.
@The fan control is tocated atthe front of the control panel To
operate the ventilation system manually, turn the fan contro_
knob c_ockwise. The variable speed fan can be operated at an
infinite number of settings when using the cooktop cartridges
or the griddle.
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@ The ventilation system will operate automatically when the grin e_ement is in use.
Note: During grilling, the fan speed is automatically set for the Hi setting and cannot
be varied.
@ Besides using the ventilation system to remove cooking vapors and fumes, it can
be used to cool baked pies, cakes or hot pans. To coot an item, set it on the air grille
and turn on the fan. "The air being pulled over the item wil_ quickly cool it. Be careful
not to cover the entire air grille.
@The fan can be used to remove-strong odors from the kitchen as when chopping
onions near the fan.
Air Griltte
The air grille lifts off easily. Wipe clean or wash in sink with mild household detergents.
it may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Filter
Turn off ventilation system before removing. The filter is a
permanent type and shouM be cleaned when soiledo Clean
in sink with warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent or
in the dishwasher.
Important: DO NOT OPERATE SYSTEM WITHOUT F/L-
TER. Filter should always be placed at an angte. As you face
the front of the cooktop, the bottom of the fitter should rest
on the ledge on the left side. The top of the fi_ter should rest
against the right side. There are also tedges on the front and
rear sides for the filter to rest. (Note: ff filter is flat against the
fan wal!, ventilation effectiveness is reduced.)
Ventilation Chamber
This area, which houses the filter, should be cleaned in the event of spills or whenever
it becomes coated with a film of grease. It may be cleaned with paper towel, damp cloth
or sponge and mild household detergent or cleanser. (Note: For easier c_eanin9,
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The variable controls for the cooktop cartridges and grill element provide flexiblity in setting
selection.
® Since the controms are a push-turn type, they must be pushed down before
turning. To set (from the OFF position), push down on contro_ knob and
turn in either direction for desired setting.
o When control is in any position, other than OFF_ it may be turned in any
direction without pushing down.
o When control knob is in the OFF position, the only setting visible is OFF.
When contron knob is turned ON, all other control settings will be shown.
The ring around contro_ knob will glow when surface heating eJement is ON.
o The graphics beside each control knob indicate the element Iocationo
1_ - control used to operate cartridge element or half of the Energy-Saver grill element.
or griddle.
NOTE: The Energy-Saver grill element (shown) is included with
your cooktop. This permits utilizing only half ofthe grill area
or using different settings for the front and rear position of
the element. To use the fult grill, both front and rear controls
must be used.
- control used to operate a cartridge element or half of the Energy-Saver grill etement
Energy Saver
The size and type of cookware used and the amount and type of food being cooked wig! influence
the setting needed for best cooking results. Electrica! 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.
H_ A fast heat to start cooking quickly, to bring _iquids to a boil, to preheat oH for deep fat
frying. Used for most grilling.
74 0 (Medium High) For fast frying or browning foods, to maintain rapid boil of large amounts
of food, to maintain oil temperature for deep fat frying.
5-6 (Medium) For foods cooked in a double boiler, saut6ing, slow boil of large amounts of food
and most frying.
3-4 (Medium Low) To continue cooking foods started on higher settings.
Lo_2 Maintaining serving temperatures of foods, simmering foods, meffing butter or choco-
ante.
-The controls offer flexibility in setting selection. On settings other than N_, you may adjust the
controls above or below the numbered setting for best results. -This applies to settings when
using cooktop cartridges or when using the gril_ or any of the accessories. Suggested settings
are provided as general guidelines.
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Cooktop cartridge options include conventional coil, halogen, or radiant.
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instal! Cartridges
If the grill grates, element, and/or grill liner pans are in place, remove before
installing a cooktop cartridge. Clean basin pan of any grease accumulation. (See
page 12 for cleaning recommendations.)
2. To install any of the optional cooktop cartridges, be sure controls are OFF_ basin
pan is in place, and air gdHe is removed.
3. Position the cartridge terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle. Slide the
cartridge towards the receptacle until the cartridge terminaU plug is completeUy
engaged. Lower the opposite side of the cartridge into the cooktop until it is flush
with the surface.
4. Add the air grille. Your cooktop is now ready to use.
To Remove Cartridges
1o Controls must be OFF and the cartridge should be coo!o
2. Remove the air grille. Note Model CVEX4370: To remove the right bay cartridge,
first remove the center bay cartridge.
3. Lift the cartridge side next to the ventilation chamber until the top of the cartridge
is about 3 inches above the cooktop. Lifting the cartridge too high white still
engaged in the receptacle could damage the terminal p[ug o
4. To disengage terminal, hold cartridge by the ventilation chamber side and slide
away from the terminal receptacle. Lift out when fully unp_uggedo
5o Do not stack cartridges where they may fall or be damaged. Never store other
materials on top of a glass-ceramic cartridge since this couJd damage or mar the
su_ace.
Note: Remember to repJace the air grille before using the ventilation system.
Home Canning
Canning should be done on the conventional coil cartridge only. Canning element
accessory, Mode[ A145A, makes it possiMe to use large oversized canners with the
conventional coil cartridge. For additional information, refer to use and care manual
packaged with your cartridge.
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To _nstai| Gri|i
1. Before installing grill components, be certain surface controls are OFF°
2. Place the grill liner pan into an empty basin pan with the opening next to the terminal
block. The grill Jiner pan must be used since it supports the grill element.
3o Position the grill element with the terminaJ plug towards the terminal receptacle.
SJide the eJement towards the receptacJe until the terminal plug is completely
engaged. The griJt eUement should rest flat on the side ledges of the grill Jiner pan.
4. Place the black grill grates on the top of the basin pan.
Not÷ Mode! CVEX4370: The right hand cooking bay accepts cooktop cartridges and
griddHe onJy.
To Remove Grii|
1. Remove grill components once they are cool. Be sure controt switches are in the
OFF position.
2o To remove grill element, lift the side at the ventiJation chamber untiJ the top of the
eJement is about 1/2inch above the cooktop. (Note: Lifting the eJement too high while
stilJ engaged in the receptacle could damage the terminaJ plug.) To disengage
terminal, slide away from the terminal receptacJe. Lift out when fully URptugge&
GH_I Covers
1o Grill covers can be used to cover the grill, when not in use, or an empty basin pan.
2. To remove the grill covers, push down on front or rear side. The opposite side will
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Before the first use, wash your new grill grates in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Then
"season" the surface by wiping on a thin coating of cooking oil° Remove excess oil
by wiping again with another paper towel. This procedure should be repeated when
either: a)cleaning in the dishwasher since the detergent may remove seasoning or
b) anytime a sugar-based marinade (for example, barbecue sauce) is going to be
used.
Preheat the gdll on Hi for 5 minutes. Preheating 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.
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 normal amount is
necessary to produce the smoke needed for that smoked, "outdoor" flavor. Excessive
fat can create cleaning and flare-up problems.
A/lowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings to constantly flame voids the
warranty on the grill grates. Excessive flare-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 DUR|NG GRILL OPERATION.
Shou|d excess grease cause sustained f|are=ups
1. Turn on the fan manually.
2. immediately turn grill controRs to OFF.
3. Remove meat from grill.
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@ Do not use aluminum foil inside the grilt area.
@Do not use charcoal or wood chips in the grill area.
¢ Do not allow grill liner pan 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 flare-ups.
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Preheat grill on Hi, 5 minutes, for best flavor.
Note: This chart is a suggested guide. Cooking times and control settings are approximate
due to variations in meats, control switches, and vottage.
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With your Jenn,Air grill and accessories, literally any food you've considered "at its best"
when prepared outdoors can now be prepared indoors with less fuss and great flavor.
The following suggestions are good rules to follow and will increase your enjoyment of
the equipment.
e Be sure 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 wet1
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 contro_
settings.
o For best results, buy top grade meat. Meat that is at least si4 inch wiJJ griJJ better than
thinner cuts.
o Score fat on edges of steak, but do not cut into meat, to prevent curling while cooking.
oFor the attractive "branded" look on steaks, be sure grilJ is preheated. Allow one side
of meat to cook to desired doneness, or until juices appear on the top surface, before
turning. 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
_ast 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time unless recipe specifies otherwise. Ptus,
anytime a sugar-based marinade (for example barbecue sauce) is going to be used,
the grates should be "seasoned" prior to preheating. (See p. 9.)
o 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 extrafato Brush with
oH or meRed 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 heJp retain meat juices, salt after turning meat or after cooking is completed.
Q ShouJd grilled foods be prepared and ready before you're ready to serve, turn control
to a low setting and cover meat with a single sheet of foil Food will continue to cook.
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Be sure the grill is cool and controls are in the OFF position.
Grill Grates
These are made from cast aluminum and are coated with the ExcaliburO nonstick
finish.
® After the grill grates have cooled, wipe off grates with a paper towel. Wash coo_
grates (DO NOT iMMERSE HOT GRILL GRATES _N WATER) with soap or
detergent in hot water in the sink or wash them in the dishwasher. Be sure to remove
aH food residue before cooking on the grill grates again.
® Remove stubborn spots with a plastic mesh puff or pad. For best results, use only
those cleaning products which state they are recommended for use when cleaning
nonstick surfaces.
e If grates were washed in the dishwasher, season with oil prior to grilling.
eDo notuse metal brushes or abrasive scouring pads or other scrubbers in@ended to
clean outdoor charcoal grills. These will remove the finish as well as scratch the
grates. Do not clean in self-cleaning oven or use oven cleaners on the grates.
GHH L_ner Pan
The grill liner pan is made from steel and is coated with a nonstick coating.
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After the grill liner pan has cooled, wipe off grill liner pan with a paper towel Wash
cool grill liner pan with soap or detergent in hot water in the sink or wash in the
dishwasher. Be sure to remove all food residue before using the grill Hner pan again.
To remove stubborn spots, first soak grill liner pan in hot sudsy water (use a grease
cutting detergent}. Or, spray with a household cleaner, cover with paper towels,
spray with more household cleaner and soak for 15 minutes or longer. Then, scrub
the spots with a plastic mesh puff or pad. For best results, use only those cleaning
products which state they are recommended for use when cleaning nonstick
surfaces.
GHH Element
The grill e_ement should never be immersed in water. Most soil will burn off during use.
The terminal block may be cleaned with warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaners
or materials. Dry thoroughly before reinserting in the cooktop.
Porcelain Basin Pan
This pan must be used when using the grill and any of the cartridges and accessories.
This pan should be cleaned whenever soiled. Note: The pan may be removed and taken
to the sink.
o To remove light soil, clean with soapy water or spray with cleansers such as Fantastik
or 409. The basin pan may aUso be cleaned in the dishwasher.
® To remove stubborn soil spray with a household c_eanser, cover with paper towe_s,
spray with more househoRd cleanser and soak for 15 minutes or longer.
Hote Model CVEX4370: The right hand grill basin is smaller in width.
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The knobs on the controm pane[ can be removed with the controls in the OFF position. PuH
each knob straight 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 the OFF position.
Use mild cleansers, such as soapy water or mild liquid sprays, such as 409. Wipe with
sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Do not scrub with S.O,S. pads or abrasive cleansers.
Use mild caeansers, such as soapy water or mild liquid sprays, such as Fantastik or 409.
Wipe with sponge, damp cbth or paper towet. Rinse, buff with soft cloth; potish with glass
cleaner if necessary.
Clean with soapy water and cloth or wash in the dishwasher. Rinse, buff with soft ctoth,
and polish with glass cleaner if necessary. Do not scrub with S.O.S. pads or abrasive
cleaners.
Grease Jar
A grease jar is located below each grilt basin (under the counter).
Check periodically to prevent spillovers. Unscrew and remove. Can
be replaced with any heat tempered jar, such as a canning jar, which
has a standard screw neck.
Serial P_ate
DO NOT CLEAN.
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GHddle
Model AO310
Self-draining griddle
makes many favorite
foods easier to fix.
Family-sized surface tets
you cook several
pancakes, hamburgers,
or gdHed sandwiches at a
time. Has a b_ack non-
stick finish.
Gril! Accessory
Modell AO330
Gri_J accessory includes
grill liner pan, Energy-
Saver grill element, and
two black nonstick grill
grates. 2800 watt gritt
element permits you to
control temperatures
under front and rear grills
independently.
Grill Covers
A set of two gdlt covers may
be purchased to cover a
second (optional) griJ_
accessory.
Model AO340S
-Stainless Steel
Mode! AO3608
-£1ack G_ass
ModeJ AO360W
-White Glass
Wok Accessory Canning Element
Modeli AO142 Model A145A
_deat for stir frying, Special canning
steaming, braising, and element piugs into
stewing. Wok has nonstick conventional coil
finish, wood handles, cooktop cartridge
cover, steaming rack, rice raising the heating
paddles and cooking tips. element above the
Hat bottom wok can be cooking surface. Allows
used on ALL cartridges, use of oversized
utensils and those with
warped or rippled
bottoms.
RotissoKebab
_Jodel AO32@
Enjoy the great flavor of
rotissed foods indoors aH
year around and make
parties more fun by serving
attractive shish kebabs°
lnctudes chrome finish
motor, rotiss, shish kebab
skewers and alt brackets.
Fo_ds for easy storage.
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Conventional Halogen
¢enventiona| Coil
Rated 240 volts ...........................
Halogen
Rated for 240 volts ........................
Radiant
Rated for 240 volts ........................
Radiant
AC110B-Black Porcelain
AC110S- Stainless St@e!
ACt 10W-Write Porcelain
AH151B-Black
AH151W-White
AR141 B-Black
AR14 l_¢tf-White
Jenn-Air's ventilation system is designed tocapture both cooking fumes and smoke from any
place on the grill surface. If the system does not, these are some ducting installation situations
to check:
@ 6" diameter round or 31/4" xl 0" rectangular ducting should be used. Note: 5" diameter
round ducting may be used for venting straight out of the back of the cooktop and directly
through the wall for 10' or less.
@ No more than three 90 ° e_bows should be used. Distance between elbows should be at
feast 18".
@ Recommended Jenn-Air wail cap should be used. Make sure damper moves freeay when
ventiDation system is operating.
@ There should be a minimum clearance of 6" for cooktop installed near a side wall.
If there is not an obvious improper installation, there may be a concealed probtem such as a
pinched joint, obstruction in the pipe, etc. Installation is the responsibility of the installer and
questions should be addressed first by the installer. The installer should very carefully check
the ducting installation instructions.
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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.
# grill heating element or coo_op element does not get hot enough:
o check if heating element is pUugged in solidly.
® sudace controls may not be set properly.
voltage to house may be bw.
|f vent|_at|on system |s not capturhg smoke eff|cientiy:
@ check on cross ventilation in room or make up air.
® excessive amount of smoke is being created; check instructions for grilling, trimming
meats. (See p. 9.)
€ cooktop may be improperly installed; check ducfing information. (See p. 15.)
e air flter may be improperly installed. (See p. 5.)
Note: If either element of the cooktop cartridge fails to heat--switch the cartridge to the
other side of cooktop. If it operates on that side, then cooktop contro_ switch may be at
fault. If it does not heat on eitherside--indications are that the cartridge requires service.
h this event, you may speed service by delivering the lightweight cartridge to the
authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor, thus by-passing the time required for normal
home-service schedules.
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