Jenn-Air ELECTRIC COOKTOPS WITH CUSTOM CONTROL User manual

JENN-AIR ELECTRIC COOKTOPS
WITH CUSTOM CONTROL
JENN-AIR ELECTRIC COOKTOPS
WITH CUSTOM CONTROL
USER
GUIDE
Important Safety Instructions ................................................ 1-3
Cooktop at a Glance ..................................................................... 4
Using Your Cooktop ................................................................. 5-7
Care & Cleaning ............................................................................. 8
Before You Call for Service ........................................................ 9
Warranty .......................................................................................... 11
Guide de l’utilisateur .................................................................. 12
Guía del Usuario .......................................................................... 24
USER
GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form No. A/08/06 Part No. 8111P492-60 Rev. 1 ©2006 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. All rights reserved. Litho U.S.A.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow all instructions before
using this appliance to prevent the
potentialriskoffire,electricshock,personal
injury or damage to the appliance as a
result of improper usage of the appliance.
Useapplianceonly for its intendedpurpose
as described in this guide.
To ensure proper and safe operation:
Appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
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If appliance is installed near a window,
precautions should be taken to prevent
curtains from blowing over surface
elements.
NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the
room. Failure to follow this instruction can
lead to possible burns, injury, fire, or
damage to the appliance.
NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Clothing could catch utensil handles or
ignite and cause burns if garment comes
in contact with hot heating elements.
To ensure proper operation and to avoid
damagetotheapplianceorpossibleinjury,
do not adjust, service, repair or replace
anypartoftheapplianceunlessspecifically
recommendedinthisguide. Refer all other
servicing to a qualified technician.
NEVER store or use gasoline or other
combustible or flammable materials near
surface units or in the vicinity of this
appliance as fumes could create a fire
hazard or an explosion.
Installer: Please leave this manual
with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep
thismanualforfuturereference. Keep
salesreceiptand/or cancelled check
as proof of purchase.
Model Number
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Serial Number
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Date of Purchase
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If you have questions, call:
Jenn-Air Customer Assistance
1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247)
1-800-688-2080( U.S. TTY for hearing
or speech impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.jennair.com
For service information, see
page 11.
In our continuing effort to
improve the quality and
performanceofour cooking
products, it may be
necessary to make changes
to the appliance without
revising this guide.
INCASE OF FIRE
Turnoff appliance and ventilating hood to
avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish
flame then turn on hood to remove smoke
and odor.
•Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid
or cookie sheet.
•NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.
Do not use water on grease fires. Use
baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher to smother fire or flame.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WarningandImportantSafetyInstructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
coverallpossibleconditionsand situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution,
andcaremustbeexercised wheninstalling,
maintaining, or operating the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not
understand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS,
WORDS, LABELS
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in minor personal
injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
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To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking
grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in a
steam burn. Do not let potholders touch
hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth which could easily
touch hot heating elements and ignite.
Always turn off all controls when cooking
is completed.
This appliance has been tested for safe
performance using conventional
cookware. Do not use any devices or
accessories that are not specifically
recommended in this manual. Do not use
eyelid covers or stove top 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 this appliance.
NEVERuse aluminum foil orfoilcontainers
on the cooktop. These may become very
hot. Use foil only as directed in this guide.
Aerosol-type cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposed to heat and may be highly
flammable. Do not use or store near
appliance.
Clean only parts listed in this guide and
use procedures recommended.
COOKTOP
NEVER leave surface units unattended
especially when using high heat. An
unattendedboilover could cause smoking
and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
This appliance is equipped with different
size surface elements. Select pans with
flatbottoms largeenoughtocoverelement.
Fitting pan size to element will improve
cooking efficiency.
If pan is smaller than element, a portion of
the element will be exposed to direct
contact and could ignite clothing or
potholder.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop service
without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Follow utensil
manufacturer’s instructions when using
glass.
Turnpanhandletoward center of cooktop,
not out into the room or over another
surface element. This reduces the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials, or
spillage if pan is accidently bumped or
reached by small children.
GLASS-CERAMIC
COOKTOP
NEVER cook on broken cooktop. If
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktopandcreateariskof electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
Cleancooktopwithcaution.Some cleaners
can produce noxious fumes if applied to a
hot surface. If a wet sponge, cloth, or
paper towel is used on a hot cooking area,
be careful to avoid steam burn.
Never stand on the cooktop.
DEEP FAT FRYING
Use extreme caution when moving the
grease pan or disposing of hot grease.
Allow grease to cool before attempting to
move pan.
HEATING ELEMENTS
NEVER touch surface elements or
areas near elements.
Heatingelementsmaybe hot even though
they are dark in color. Areas near surface
elements may become hot enough to
cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch or let
clothing or other flammable materials
contact heating elements or areas near
elements until they have had sufficient
time to cool.
Other potentially hot surfaces include:
Cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
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CHILD SAFETY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NEVER store items of interest to
childrenincabinets above an appliance
or on the cooktop. Children climbing
on appliance to reach items could
damage the appliance or be burned or
seriously injured.
CAUTION
NEVER leave children alone or
unsupervised in area where appliance is
in use or is still hot.
NEVER allow children to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance as they could be
injured or burned.
Childrenmustbetaughtthattheappliance
and utensils in or on it can be hot. Let hot
utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach
ofsmall children.Childrenshouldbetaught
that an appliance is not a toy. Children
shouldnotbe allowed to playwithcontrols
or other parts of the unit.
VENTILATING HOODS
Clean range hood and filters frequently to
prevent grease or other flammable
materials from accumulating on hood or
filter and to avoid grease fires.
Turn the fan on when flambéing foods
(suchasCherries Jubilee) underthehood.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
NOTICE AND
WARNING
IMPORTANTNOTICEREGARDING PET
BIRDS:Never keeppetbirdsinthekitchen
or in rooms where the fumes from the
kitchen could reach. Birds have a very
sensitive respiratory system. Fumes
releasedduringanovenself-cleaning cycle
may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes
released due to overheated cooking oil,
fat, margarine and overheated non-stick
cookware may be equally harmful.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, CONT.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Appliances which require
electrical power are
equipped with a
three-prong
grounding plug
which must be
plugged directly into a properly grounded
three-hole 120 volt electrical outlet.
Always disconnect power to appliance
before servicing.
The three-prong grounding plug offers
protectionagainst shockhazards.DO NOT
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE
POWER CORD PLUG.
If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type
electrical outlet is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility of the
appliance owner to have the outlet
replaced with a properly grounded
three-hole electrical outlet.
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CONTROL LOCATIONS
1. Left front element
2. Left rear element
3. Center element (warming element)
4. Right rear element
5. Right front element (custom control
element)
1. Left front element
2. Left rear element
3. Center element (dual element)
4. Right rear element (warming element)
5. Right front element (custom control
element)
Model JEC9536
Model JEC9530
COOKTOP AT AGLANCE
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USING YOUR COOKTOP
SURFACE CONTROLS
Use to turn on the surface elements. An
infinite choice of heat settings is available
from Lo to Hi. The knobs can be set on or
between any of the settings.
CUSTOM CONTROL
ELEMENT
The cooking surface is equipped with a
Custom Control element located in the
right front position.
The Custom Control element uses an
electronic sensor to constantly monitor
and adjust heat output for precise and
consistent temperature control.
To operate both large and small elements
simultaneously, push in on the control
knob and turn to the left. To operate the
inner element only, push in on the control
knob and turn to the right.
COOKING
GUIDELINES
The size, type of cookware and cooking
operation will affect the heat setting.
UltraHi: Offers higher speed cooking
that can be used to quickly
bring water to a boil, searing,
blackening and for large-
quantity cooking.
Hi: Use to bring liquid to a boil.
Alwaysreduce setting toalower
heat when liquids begin to boil
or foods begin to cook.
6-8: (medium high) Use to brown
meat, heat oil for deep fat frying
or sauteing. Maintain fast boil
for large amounts of liquids.
4-6: (medium) Use to maintain slow
boilfor large amounts of liquids
and for most frying operations.
2-4: (medium low) Use to continue
cookingcovered foods orsteam
foods.
Lo: Use to melt butter or chocolate.
UltraLo: Offers a lower temperature for
keeping delicate sauces warm
without scorching.
DUAL ELEMENT
(SELECT MODELS)
The cooking surface is equipped with a
dualelementlocated in the center position.
To operate, push in on the control knob
and turn to the right to control the small
element, or push in and turn to the left to
control the large element.
SETTING THE
CONTROLS
1. Place pan on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the knob in either
direction to the desired heat setting.
3. After cooking, turn knob to OFF.
Remove pan.
ONINDICATORS
All Models - A red indicator light will
glow when any element is turned ON.
HOT SURFACE
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Each element has a hot surface indicator
light. A light will be illuminated when the
matchingcookingareaishot.Itwillremain
on, even after the control is turned off,
until the area has cooled. The lights are
located near the control knobs.
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COOLING FAN
The cooling fan will automatically turn on
when any element is turned on. It is used
to keep internal parts on the cooktop cool.
The fan will automatically turn off when all
the elements are off.
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Use the Warming Center to keep cooked
foods warm, such as vegetables and
gravies.
SETTING THE
CONTROL
1. Push in and turn the knob. Warming
temperaturesareapproximateandare
indicated on the control as MIN, 2, 4,
6, 8 and MAX. However, the control
can be set to any position between
MIN and OFF.
2. When done, turn the control to OFF
and remove food. The Hot Surface
Indicator light will go off when the
Warming Center surface has cooled.
Suggested Settings
Setting Type of food
MIN - 2 Pastries/Breads
Breakfast Foods (Eggs)
Delicate Foods
2 - 4 Soups (Cream)
Stews
Vegetables
Meats
4-6 Sauces
Gravies
6 - MAX Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups (Liquid)
WARMING CENTER
• All foods should be covered with a lid
or aluminum foil to maintain food
quality.
• When warming pastries and breads,
the cover should have an opening to
allow moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover
foods. Plastic may melt on to the
surface and be very difficult to clean.
• Use only cookware and dishes rec-
ommended as safe for oven and
cooktop use.
• Always use oven mitts when remov-
ing food from the Warming Center as
cookware and plates will be hot.
•Never warm food for longer than
one hour (eggs 30 minutes), as food
quality may deteriorate.
• It is not recommended to heat cold
food on the Warming Center.
• The quantity and type of food being
held may affect the required heat
setting.
• Do not use large utensils or large
amounts of food as this may cause
uneven heating.
• Always hold food at proper food tem-
peratures. USDA recommends food
temperatures between 140°- 170°F
(except pastries).
NOTES:
• Cooktop may emit light smoke and
odor the first few times the cooktop
is used. This is normal.
• When a control is turned on, a red
glowcanbe seen through the glass-
ceramic surface. The element will
cycle on and off to maintain the
preset heat setting.
• The glass-ceramic surface may
appear discolored when it is hot.
This is normal and will disappear
when the surface cools.
• Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat
for a period of time after the unit is
turnedoff. WhentheHOTSURFACE
light turns off, the cooking area will
be cool enough to touch.
•NOTE: Do not attempt to lift the
cooktop.
NOTES:
COOKING AREAS
The cooking areas on your range are
identified by permanent patterns on the
glass-ceramic surface. For most efficient
cooking,fit thepan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend more than
1
/ 2 to
1-inch beyond the cooking area.
TIPS TO PROTECT THE
GLASS-CERAMIC
SURFACE
• Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See
Cleaning, page 8.)
• Do not use glass pans. They may scratch
the surface.
• Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with
high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop. Should this happen, clean
immediately. (See Cleaning, page 8.)
• Never let a pan boil dry as this will
damage the surface and pan.
GLASS-CERAMIC
SURFACE
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USING YOUR COOKTOP, CONT.
• Glass-ceramic surfaces retain heat.
Turn the element off a few minutes
before food is completely cooked and
use the retained heat to complete the
cooking.
Because of the heat retention
characteristics, the elements will not
respond to changes in settings as
quickly as coil elements. In the event
of a potential boilover, remove the
pan from the cooking area.
NOTES:
• Never use cooktop as a work surface or
cutting board. Never cook food directly
on the surface.
• Never place a trivet or wok ring between
the surface and pan. These items can
mark or etch the top.
• Do not slide metal pans across a hot
surface.The pansmayleavemarks which
can be difficult to remove or leave
permanent marks. Any marks should be
removed promptly. (See Cleaning,
page 8.)
• Make sure the surface and the pan
bottom are clean and smooth before
turning on to prevent scratches.
• To prevent scratching or damage to the
glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar,
saltor fats on thecooking area. Wipe the
cooktop surface with a clean cloth or
paper towel before using.
• Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge
to clean the cooktop surface. A film will
remain which may cause stains on the
cooking surface after the area is heated.
• Do not use a small pan on a large
element.Not onlydoesthiswaste energy,
butitcanalsoresult in spillovers burning
onto the cooking area which requires
extra cleaning
• Do not use non-flat specialty items that
are oversized or uneven such as round
bottom woks, rippled bottom and/or
oversized canners and griddles.
• Do not slide heavy metal pans across
the surface since these may scratch.
• Do not use foil or foil-type containers.
Foil may melt onto the glass. If metal
melts on the cooktop, do not use. Call an
authorized servicer.
• Do not allow spills to remain on the
cooking area or the cooktop trim for a
long period of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansing powders
or scouring pads which will scratch the
cooktop.
• Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia or
other cleansers not specifically
recommendedforuse on glass-ceramic.
• To retain the appearance of the glass-
ceramic cooktop, clean after each use.
COOKWARE
Toachieveoptimumcookingperformance,
useheavy-gauge,flat, smooth bottom pans
thatconformtothediameterofthecooking
area.
CANNING AND OVERSIZE
COOKWARE
All canners and large pots must have
flat bottoms and must be made from
heavy-gauge materials. This is critical
on smoothtop surfaces. The base must not
be more than 1 inch larger than the ele-
ment.
When canners and pots do not meet these
standards, cooking times may be longer,
and cooktops may be damaged.
Some canners are designed with smaller
bases for use on smoothtop surfaces.
When canning, use the High heat set-
ting only until the water comes to a
boil or pressure is reached in the canner.
Reduce to the lowest heat setting that
maintains the boil or pressure. If the heat
is not turned down, the cooktop may be
damaged.
WOK COOKING
Use a flat bottom wok for optimum results.
Use caution when removing wok from
cooktop, handles could be hot.
Important: Use care when lifting pans
over the knobs to prevent sliding the
pan across the knob. This could cause
surface scratching of the knob.
Topreventthe cooktop fromdiscoloring
or staining:
• Clean cooktop after each use.
• Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon
as the cooktop has cooled as these
spills may discolor the surface.
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* Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order direct, call 1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247).
CARE & CLEANING
NOTE: Permanent stains will develop if
soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly
using the cooktop when soiled.
• Heavy Soils or Metal Marks –
Dampen a “scratchless” or “never
scratch” scrubber sponge. Apply
Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No.
20000001)** and scrub to remove as
much soil as possible. Apply a thin
layer of the creme over the soil, cover
with a damp paper towel and let stand
30-45minutes(2-3hoursfor very heavy
soil). Keep moist by covering the paper
towel with plastic wrap. Scrub again,
then buff with a clean dry cloth.
NOTE: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP
“scratchless” pad that is safe for
non-stick cookware. The pattern
and glass will be damaged if the
pad is not damp, if the pad is soiled,
or if another type of pad is used.
• Burned-on or Crusty Soils – Scrub
with a “scratchless” or “never scratch”
scouring pad and Cooktop Cleaning
Creme*. Hold a razor blade
scraper at 30°angle and
scrape any
remaining soil.
Then, clean as
described
above.
NOTE: Do not use the razor blade
for daily cleaning as it may wear the
pattern on the glass.
• Melted Sugar or Plastic –
Immediately turn element to LOW and
scrapesugarorplastic from hot surface
to a cool area. Then turn element OFF
and allow to cool. Clean residue with
razor blade scraper and Cooktop
Cleaning Creme*.

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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.
COOKTOP ELEMENTS DO NOT
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.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
ELEMENTS EMIT ASLIGHT ODOR
AND/OR SMOKE WHEN FIRST
TURNED ON.
• This is normal.
GLASS-CERAMIC
SURFACE SHOWS WEAR.
1.Tiny scratches or abrasions.
• Make sure cooktop and pan bottom
are clean.
• Do not slide glass or metal
pans across top.
• Make sure pan bottom is not rough.
• Use the recommended cleaning
agents. See pg. 8.
2.Metal marks.
• Do not slide metal pans across top.
• When cool, clean with Cooktop
Cleaning Creme. See pg. 8.
3.Brown streaks and specks.
• Remove spills promptly.
• Do not wipe with soiled cloth
or sponge.
• Be sure pan bottom is clean.
4.Areas with a metallic sheen.
• May be caused by mineral deposits
from water and food.
5.Pitting or flaking.
• Remove sugary boilovers promptly.
See pg. 8.
A FAN SOUND CAN BE HEARD.
• This is the cooling fan and is normal.
The fan will run when any element is
turned on.
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