Jenn-Air SVD48600 User manual

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Use and Care Manual
Gas-Electric Grill-Range
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Model SVD48600
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WARNING: If the information in this man_:_ is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
•Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
• Extinguish any open flame.
- Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE-

Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air grill-range. The indoor grilling
of meats, fish or fowl is one of the most attractive and succulent methods
of preparing these foods ... a unique flexibility made possible by Jenn-Air's
patented integral ventilation system,
YourJenn-Airself-cleaning oven combines the best of four cooking methods,
conventional baking or roasting, convection baking, convection roasting and
broiling.
The Jenn-Air convection oven is actually a conventional oven that circulates
heated air within the oven. As both bake and broil heating elements cycle on
and off with the thermostat, a fan keeps the heated air circulating around the
food. The constantly recirculating heated air in the convection oven strips
away the layer of cooler air that surrounds the food. Consequently, many
foods cook more quickly. Evenly distributed heat makes multiple rack
cooking possible. Convection roasted meats retain their natural flavor and
juiciness with less shrinkage than conventional roasting.
in addition to the many exclusive benefits of convection cooking, your Jenn-
Air oven is also a fine full featured conventional bake and broil oven. You can
cook your "old favorite" recipes as you have in the past. The conventional
bake oven also gives you the flexibility of preparing various foods when
convection cooking may not be as beneficial, as when cooking foods in
covered casseroles or clay pots. The broil element is convenient for top
browning and oven broiling of foods.
Before you begin cooking with your new range, please take a few minutes to
read and become familiar with the instructions in this book. On the following
pages you will find a wealth of information regarding all aspects of using your
new range. By following the instructions carefully, you will be able to fully
enjoy and properly maintain you r range and achieve excellent results with the
food you prepare.
Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air range, write to us.
Be sure to provide the model number.
Jenn-Air Customer Assistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

Appliance Usage
Before You Call For Service .................................................................................................. 50-52
Caring For Your Range
Access Panel ...................................................................................................................... 48
Adjust Oven Temperature ................................................................................................... 48
Child Protection Lock .......................................................................................................... 47
Cleaning Other Parts of Your Range ............................................................................. 45-46
How to Remove the Range ................................................................................................. 48
Oven Light Bulb ................................................................................................................... 47
RangeComponents ..................................................................................................................... 11
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 2, 5-8
Using the Cooktop and Grill
Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 49
Cookware Selection .................................................................................................................... 14
Ducting information ....................................................................................................................... 9
Grilling
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 20-21
Grilling Guide ...................................................................................................................... 19
Grilling Tips ......................................................................................................................... 20
Installation ........................................................................................................................... 17
Using the Grill ...................................................................................................................... 18
How aSurface Burner Works
AirShutter Adjustment .................................................................................................. 12-13
How to Operate in the Event of a Power Failure .................................................................. 12
Low Flame Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 13
Surface Burner Module ................................................................................................................ 16
Surface Controls ......................................................................................................................... 15
Ventilation System ....................................................................................................................... 10
Using the Oven
Baking
Baking Charts ..................................................................................................................... 31
Causes of Cake Failure ...................................................................................................... 32
Convect Baking ............................................................................................................. 32-33
General Recommendations ................................................................................................ 30
Broiling .................................................................................................................................. 38-39
Clock Controls
Clock Contrelled Baking and Roasting .......................................................................... 28-29
Time of Day Clock .............................................................................................................. 26
Timer ................................................................................................................................... 27
Oven Cleaning
Self-Cleaning Process ................................................................................................... 40-44
Oven Operation
Oven Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 22-23
Rack Positions .................................................................................................................... 25
SettingControls ................................................................................................................... 24
Roasting
Convection Roasting ............................................................................................................ 36
Frozen Convenience Foods ................................................................................................. 37
General Roasting Recommendations .................................................................................. 34
Roasting Chart ..................................................................................................................... 35

Read before operating your range
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. This
warning is based on safety considerations.
3. Children should not be left 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.
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. Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquid near cooktop. This also applies to aerosol sprays
and aerosol spray cans.
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 use a towel or other bulky
cloth.
9. Select cookware large enough to properly contain food and avoid
boilovers or spillovers. This will save on cleaning and prevent
hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy splattering or
spillovers left on a cooktop can ignite. Pan size is especially
important in deep fat frying.
10. Never leave rangetop unattended at Hi heat settings. Boilover
causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
11. TYPE OF COOKWARE -Avoid pans that are unstable and easily
tipped. In choosing pans, look for easily-grasped handles that will
stay cool. Pans that are too heavy when filled with food can also
be a hazard. If pan handles twist and cannot be tightened, discard
the pan.

12. HANDLES -Always turn pan handles to the side or back of the
rangetop - not out into the room where they are easily hit.
COOKWARE HANDLES SHOULD BE TURNED INWARD AND
NOT EXTEND OVER ADJACENT SURFACE BURNERS to
minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due
to unintentional contact with the cookware.
13. CAUTION - Do not store items ofinterest to children in cabinets
above range - children climbing on the range to reach items could
be seriously injured.
14. Do not touch grill and surface burner areas, or perimeter trim
around rangetop or interior surfaces of oven. During and after use,
these areas may be hot enough to cause burns. Avoid contact with
these areas by clothing or other flammable materials until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces may become hot
enough to cause burns - among these surfaces are the upper door
frame and door, oven vent opening and surfaces near the opening,
and the top edge of the control panel.
15. Do not heat unopened food containers. Buildup of pressure may
cause container to burst and result in injury.
16. Keep all controls "Off" when unit is not in use.
17. Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven is vented under the
air grille,
18. GREASE - Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully.
Never leave any cooking operation unattended. Let fat cool before
attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease to collect around the
rangetop or in the vents. Wipe up spillovers immediately.
19. If the range is installed near a window, proper precautions should
be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners creating a
FIRE HAZARD.
20. Do not use aluminum foil to line aeration tray or burner basin.
Restriction of normal air flow may result in unsafe operation.
21. Do not use cookware on the grill section of this appliance.
22. Before servicing your appliance, disconnect power to the range at
the main fuse or circuit breaker panel and at the electrical receptacle.
23. Always allow hot pans to cool in a safe place out of the reach of
small children.
24. A faint gas odor may indicate a gas leak. if a gas odor is detected,
shut off the gas supply to the range. Call your installer or local gas
company to have the possible leak checked. Never use a match
or other flame to locate a gas leak.

25. Clean only parts listed in this manual and use procedures
recommended.
26. Ftame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the cookware, this instruction is based on safety
consideration.
27. 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 for the surface burners, stovetop grills or add-on
convection systems. 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.
28. Glazed cookware - only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookpots are suitable for
rangetop surface without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Use only such cookware as you know has been
approved for this purpose.
29. Avoid placing the range in a main "traffic path" or in an isolated
location with no counter space nearby. Visualize the oven in use
before selecting a location. Remember that open oven doors may
block a passageway and create a hazard.
30. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food.
31. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If
rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact
hot heating element in oven.
32. Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good
seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
33. Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
34. CAUTION: BEFORE SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN, REMOVE
FOOD, BROILER PAN AND OTHER UTENSILS.
35. Listen for fan. A fan noise should be heard during the broil and
cleaning cycles, tf not, call a serviceman before self-cleaning
again.
36. Always remove soiled broiler pan from the broiler compartment
after cooking for grease left in the pan may become hot enough
to ignite.

37. Do not use oven for storage space.
38. Do not allow aluminum foil to contact heating element.
39. WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance, the appli-
ance must be secured by properly installed anti-tip devices. To
check if devices are installed properly, remove the access panel
and verify that the anti-tip devices are engaged.
40. PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's in-
structions. If aplastic frozen food container and/or its film cover
distorts, warps or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immedi-
ately discard the food and its container. The food could be
contaminated.
Important Safety Notice and Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
(Proposition65) requiresthe GovernorofCalifornia topublishalist ofsubstances
known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and
requiresbusinesses towarn customersofpotentialexposurestosuch substances.
Users ofthis appliance are hereby warned thatwhen the range isengaged inthe
self-clean cycle, there may be some low level exposure to some of the listed
substances, including carbon monoxide. Additionally, users are also hereby
warned that the burning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some of the
listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to
theincompletecombustion ofnatural gasor liquidpetroleum (LP) fuels. Properly
adjusted burners will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized by properly venting the range to the outdoors.
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MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER (numbersappear onthe sedal plate onthe ovenfront frame)
DATE PURCHASED
JENN-AIR DEALER FROM WHOM PURCHASED
ADDRESS
CITY
PHONE
AUTHORIZED JENN-AIR SERVICE CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS
CiTY
PHONE
Impo_ant:Retainproofofpumhasedocumen_forwarmn_ sewice.
Jenn-Air's ventilation system is designed to capture both cooking fumes and smoke
white grilling, tf the system does not, these are some ducting installation situations to
check:
• 6" diameter round or 3¼" x 10" rectangular ducting should be used for duct lengths
10'-60'. Note: 5" diameter round ducting must be used if the duct length is 10'
or less.
• No more than three 90° elbows should be used. Distance between elbows should
be at teast 18".
• Recommended Jenn-Air wall cap should be used. Make sure damper moves freely
when ventilation system is operating.
•There should be a minimum clearance of 6" for cooktop installed near aside wall.
Ifthere is not an obvious improper installation, there may be aconcealed problem 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.
9

Thebuilt-inventilationsystemremoves cookingvapors,odorsandsmokefrom foods prepared
on the cooktop, grill and grill accessories, Regular use of this system will insure a more
comfortableandless humidkitchen which isfreeofheavy cookingodors and fumesthat normally
create afrequent need for cleaning and redecorating.
•The downdraft ventilationsystemfeatures atwo speed fan.
The fan positions are: Hi, Lo, and Off, To turn on the
ventilation system, touch the Fan Pad. The fan willcomeon
at the Hi speed. To set on Lo speed, touch the Fan Pad
(once from Hi setting or twice from the Off position).
•A beep willsound every time the Fan Pad is touched.
•Toturn the ventilation systemOff, touch the Fan Pad (once from Lo speed or twice from
Hi speed),
•TheventilationsystemwilloperateautomaticallyonHispeedwhenthegrillburnerisinuse.
During grilling, the fan speed isautomatically setfortheHi settingANDcannot be changed
toLo speed.
•Usethe Hi fan speed for capturingsteam. Use Lo fan speed for capturingsmoke when
pan frying.
•Thefancanbeusedtoremovestrongodorsfromthekitchenaswhenchoppingonionsnear
thefan.
•Besidesusingtheventilationsystemtoremovecookingvaporsandfumes, itcanbeused
to coolbakedpies orcakes. Tocool an item,setiton theair grilleand turn onthe fan, The
airbeing pulled overthe item willquicklycool it. Be careful not to cover theoven vent or
the entireairgrille.
Air Grille
The airgrilleliftsoff easily. Wipe clean orwash insink withmildhousehold detergents. Itmay
be cleanedinthe dishwasher. Note: The ovenvent is_ocatedunder the airgrille. When using
orcleaningtheoven, hotand moist airmay be noticedinthisarea. Becareful nottospil_anything
intothisvent. Remove the air gdllebefore self-cleaningthe oven. (See p. 40.)
Filter
Turnoffventilationsystem beforeremoving. The filter isa permanent
typeandshouldbe cleanedwhensoiled. Cleaninsinkwithwarmwater
and liquiddishwashingdetergent or in dishwasher. Important: DO
NOT OPERATE SYSTEM WITHOUT FILTER. Filtershouldalwaysbe
placed at an angle. As youface thefront of the range, the topof the
filtershou[d restaga{nsttheleft sideoftheventopeningandthe bottom ........................................o.....................
of the filter should rest against the right side of the ventilation chamber at the bottom.
Ventilation Chamber
Thisarea, whichhousesthefilter,shouldbe cleanedintheeventofspillsorwheneveritbecomes
coatedwithafitmofgrease.Theventilationchambermaybe c_eanedwithpapertowel,dampcloth,
orspongeandmildhouseholddetergentorcleanser.
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Ventilation System Oven Vent
Oven
Controls
Controls Controls
•Use to capture smoke and steam. (See p. 10.)
• Usetoprovideflexibility insetting selectionwhenusingthecooktopburnersorgrill
burner. (See p. 15.)
•Use the electronic touch controls to set Clock or Oven functions. (Clock - see pp,
26-29, Oven Operation - see pp. 22-25.)
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Your newcooktopbumers havebeen presetfor an"average" setofconditions.Regional
variancesin gaspressureand atmospheric conditionssuchas heightabovesea level
may affect yourinitialflame performance.
When the control knob isturned on, gas enters the mixer tube and mixes with air. This
air and gas mixture flows to the burner head and is lighted by aspark from the solid state
igniter.
Aproperly adjusted burner with clean ports will light within a few seconds. The cone-
shaped flame willbe clear blue in color with a clearly defined inner cone. There should
be no trace of yellow in the flame. A yellow flame indicates an improper mixture of air
and gas. ffyour flame does not resemble the "correct" flame as described above, follow
the air shutter adjustment instructions below.
The infinite surface controlsfor the surface burners and grillburner provide flexibility in
setting selection.
Note; The grillcan be replaced with an optional surface burner module, Model AG202.
Surface Burners
In case of prolonged power failure, you can manually light the surface burner by holding
a lightedmatchnear the burner portsand slowlytuming the control knob counterclockwise
(after depressing) untilthe gas ignites. There is nofan so smoke and condensation can
gather.
Grill
IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE DO NOT USE GRILL. VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL
NOT OPERATE.
To adjust surface burner air shutter (some models)
Loosen fastening screw with a phillips
screwddver and rotate air shutter to increase
or decrease the size of the air opening. As the
shutter is turned observe change in flame
appearance. Adjustment is satisfactory when
aclearly defined, even blue flame results at
the Hi flame setting. After adjustment, tighten
screw,
SURFACE BURNER rROTATE AIR
AIR SHU'I-rER |SHUTTER ON
|MI}_:'R HEAD TO
SCREW |MAKE AIR
LADJUSTMENT
A_R OPEN|NG TO
OPEN
_TO
CLOSE
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To adjust grill burner air shutters and surface burner air shutters
(some models)
The left hand air shutter controls the rear half of the gdll burner, or the rear surface
burner. The right hand shutter controls the front half of the gdll burner or the front surface
burner.
Slide air shutter backward or forward to
increase ordecreasethe size ofthe air opening.
Air shutters fit snugly on the burner, so a
screwdriver blade may be required to make
this adjustment, Observe change in flame
appearance as the air shutter is moved.
Adjustment is satisfactory when aclearly
defined, even blue flame results at the Hi
flame setting. The snug fit of the air shutter
assures it will remain positioned correctly.
GRILL BURNER AIR SHUT£ER
On any burner, closing the air shutter too far will cause the flame to become soft and
yellow tipped. Opening the air shutter too wide will cause the flame to blow away from
the burner ports. Proper adjustment will produce a sharp, cleady defined even, blue
flame.
This appliance has been shipped from the factory with Lo and Med flame settings
adjusted for use with natural gas and average installations. There is a wide variety of
conditions caused by altitude and gas mixtures controlled by utility companies which will
vary and affect the gas flame and performance. Adjustments should be made at time
of installation. If conditions change, follow the procedures outlined below to adjust the
Lo setting.
To adjust the Lo setting
1, Light burner and set control knob for low flame.
2, Remove control knob from valve stem.
CAUTION: Never use a metal blade to pry
knob off. If knob cannot be easify removed
tuck the folds of a cloth dishtowel under the
knob skirt and pull the towel forward with
steady, even pressure.
3. Insert a slender, thin-btade screwdriver into
the recess at center of valve stern and engage
blade with slot in adjusting screw,
4. Turn center stem adjusting screw slightly to
setflame size. Note: Turn clockwise to reduce
or counterclockwise to increase flame size,
5. Replace control knob when adjustment is completed.
CO_Jt_TERCLOCKWIS_
TO INCRF.ASE FLAME
S_ZE
Proper adjustment will produce astable, steady blue flame of minimum size. The final
adjustment should be checked by turning knob from Hi to Lo several times without
extinguishing the flame. This adjustment, at the Lo setting, will automaticalLy provide
the proper flame size at Med setting. 13

Toachieveoptimumcookingperformanceusecookpotswithfiat bottoms and tight fitting
covers. Flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
cookware. This instruction is based on safety considerations. Adjusting the size of the
flame to fit the size of the cookware also helps to save fuel.
Important: Leave a minimum of 1½" between side of pan and surrounding surfaces,
such as countertop backsplash or side walls, to allow heat to escape to avoid possible
damage to these areas.
•Aluminum cookware heats evenly and quickly. A slightly larger flame size can be
used, The flame can be adjusted so it comes to the edge of the cookware. However,
the flame should NEVER be adjusted so that it extends beyond the bottom of the
cookware.
•Stainless steel cookware with copper or aluminum cores heat evenly and fairly
quickly. The flame size should be adjusted to extend only halfway between center
and edge of the cookware bottom for best results.
• Cast iron cookware heats slowly.
• Check manufacturer'srecommendationsbefore using porcelainonsteel, porcelain
oncast iron,glass,glass-ceramic,earthenware,or otherglazed cookpots.
Ifthecookwareiscovered,lessfuelwillbe needed. Therefore,a lowerflame sizecan
be used.
Note: Food witi not cook any faster when more than the amount of heat needed to
maintain a gentle boil is used.
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• Sincethe controlsare a push-tum type, they must be pushed in before turning. To
set (from the Off position), push in on control knob and immediately turn counterclock-
wise to the Lite position until burner ignites. After ignition, turn knob clockwise to
desired setting.
•Igniter will continue to spark until knob is turned clockwise back to or past Hi position
on knob.
1. Left rear surface burner or grill
2. Left front surface burner or gdll
3. Right rear surface burner
4. Right front surface burner
1. 2. 3, 4,
Note: When using an AG202 surface burner
assembly with control locations #1 and #2, the
control knob may be turned to a position lower
than the Lo setting. (The Lo setting is set for the
grill burner.)
The controlsoffer flexibilityin heat setting selection. An infinite number of settings exist
between Hi and Lo. At the HI setting, a detent may be felt. For all settingsother than Hi,
simply adjust your flame for best results.
The size and type ofcookware and the amount and type offood being cooked willinfluence
the setting needed for best results. Suggested settings are provided as guidelines.
Hi: A fast heat to start cooking quickly, to bdng liquidsto
a boil, to preheat oil for deep fat frying.
(Med. High) For fast frying or browning of foods, to maintain rapid
boil of large amounts of food, to maintain oil
temperature for deep fat frying.
Meal: For most frying, sauteing, and slow bolt of large
amounts of food.
(Meal. Lo) For simmering, maintaining boil of small amounts of
food.
Lo: Maintaining serving temperature of foods, me_ing
butter or chocolate.
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Thesurfaceburnermodule consists of two surface burner grates, an aeration tray and
a burner assembly.
To Install Burner Module
1, Be sure control knobs are turned Off.
2. If the gdl_burner and gritl grates are in place, remove before installing a surface
burner module. Clean burner basin of any grease accumulation. (See page 21 for
cleaning recommendations.)
3. Position the burner assembly withthe mixer tube openings toward the orifices, Slide
the burner assembly toward the orifices until opening for igniter is over the igniter,
Lower intoplace untilside openings are resting on the burner supports and igniter
is centered between the two flash tubes.
4. install the aeration tray by insertingthe prongat the end of the pan intothe opening
in the end of the burner basin. Lower the opposite end intothe rangetop.
Note: Before first use, read the Surface Burner Grates Care instructions found on
page 46.
To Remove Burner Module
1. Control knobs should be in the Off position and the rangetop should be cool.
2. Remove the aeration tray by liftingup the front end on the rightside (back end on
the left side) untilthe top clears the opening of the rangetop by about 5 inches.
3. Hold aeration tray by the sides and slide away to remove the prong from the opening
and clear the surface burners.
4. Lift up on the sides of the surface burner assembly bracket about 2 inches. Slide
away from the orifices.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Optional surface burner assembly, Model AG202, can reprace the grill burner
assembly. Model AG202 airshutters have been adjusted for compatibility on
the left side.
Do not disassemble the surface burner assembly.
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Thegrillconsistsof two bfack grill grates and agrillburner. Only install the grillon the
left side of your range,
To Install Grill Module
1. Before installing grill components, be certain control knobs are in the Off position,
2. Position the grill burner with mixer tube openings toward the orifices. Slide the
burner towards the orifices untilthe igniter isin between front and rear grillsections,
Lower into place until side openings are resting on the burner support pins.
3. Place the grill grates on the top of the rangetop.
NOTE: Before using the grill for the first time, heat the E-ven HeatTM grill burner to t
remove the protective shipping coating. Heat the grill on Hi for 10 minutes and
use the vent system to remove any add tonal smoke during coot ng. J
To Remove Grill Module
1. Be sure control knobs are in the Off position. Remove grillcomponents once they
are cool
2. Remove grill grates.
3. Liftthe grill burner up off the support pins about 2 inches. Slide the burner away
from the orifices.
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• Before the first use, wash your new grill grates in hot soapy water, rinse and dr,,,.
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: 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.
•Use nonmetallic spatulas or utensils toprevent damaging the Excalibur ®nonstick
grill grate finish.
•Preheat the grillon Hi for 5minutes, Preheating improvesthe flavor and
appearanceofmeats and quickly searsthe meatto helpretainthejuices.
•Excessive amounts of fat should be trimmed from meats. Some fat is necessary
to produce the smoke needed for that smoked, "outdoor" flavor. However,
excessive fat can create cleaning and flare-up problems.
•Allowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings to constantly flame voids the
warranty on the grillgrates. 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 DURING GRILL OPERATION.
Should excess grease cause sustained flare-up
1. Turn on FAN manually.
2. Immediately turn grillcontrol knobs to Off position.
3. Remove meat from grii!,
IMPORTANT
•Do not use aluminum foil inside the grillarea.
• Do not use charcoal or wood chips in the grillarea.
• Do not allow burner basin to become overloaded with grease. Clean after each
use.
• 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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I
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 and gas pressure.
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WithyourJenn-Air grill 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 foltow and will increase your enjoyment of
the equipment.
• Be sure to follow directions on page t8 for using the grill.
• Suggested cooking times and control settings are approximate due to variations
in meats. Experience willquickly indicate cooking times as well as which settings
work best.
•For best results, buy top grade meat. Meat that is at least _ inch will grillbetter
than thinner cuts.
•Score fat on edges of steak, but do not cut into meat, to prevent curling while
cooking.
•For the attractive "branded" look on steaks, be sure grilt is preheated. Allow one
side of meat to cookto desired doneness, or untiljuices appear onthe top surface,
before turning. Turn steaks and hamburgers just once. Manipulating food
causes loss ofjuices.
• 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 last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time unless recipe specifies
otherwise. Plus, any time a sugar-based marinade, (for example, barbecue
sauce) is goingto be used, the grates should be "seasoned" prior to preheating.
(See p. 18.)
• There are many meat marinades which will help tenderize tess expensive cuts of
meat for cooking on the grill.
•Certain foods, such as poultry and non-oily fish, may need some extra fat. Brush
with oil or melted 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 help retain meat juices, salt after turning meat or after cooking iscompleted.
Besurethe grillis cooland controlsare Off.
Grill Grates
These are made from cast aluminum and are coated withthe Excalibur_ nonstick finish.
• After the grill grates have cooled, wipe off grates with a paper towel. Wash cool
grates (DO NOT IMMERSE HOT GRILL GRATES IN WATER) with soap or
detergent in hotwater inthe sink orwash them inthe dishwasher. Be sure to remove
all 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 whencleaning
nonstick surfaces.
•Ifgrates are washed in the dishwasher, season with oil prior to grilling. (See p. 18.)
•Do not use metal brushes or abrasive scouring pads or other scrubbers intended
to clean outdoor charcoa/ grills. These will remove the finish as well as scratch the
grates. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven or use oven cleaners on the grates.
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