mmmJENN-AIR Use and Care Manual Electric Cooktops and Downdraft with Grill Options Models CCE1400, CVE1400, CVE4180, CVE4210, CVE4270, CVE4370 Model CVE1400 Model CVE4270
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 following safety precautions should be observed: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 1!. 12. 13. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use.
14. 15. 16. Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface heating elements to avoid burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the cookware. Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements 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. 17. Do not touch surface units or areas near units.
Congratulationson your choice of a Jenn-Air electric cooktop. The chart below describes the differences between models. Model# Convertible no no CVE'1400 CVE4180 ........................ yes CVE 4210 ,., yes . Yes yes ,, no left bay 2 bays ............. 2 bays 3 bays _ Grill/Elements included, ...... 4 _il elements 4 coil elements 1"grill, 2 c0il elements " none ............................
The built-in ventilation 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. I,',','Using the Ventilation System i • To operate the ventilation system manually, push the switch located in front of the air grille.
The infinitesurfacecontrolsprovideflexibilityin settingselectionwhen usingthe cooktop or grill. i To Set Control s J • Since the controls are a push-turn type, they must be pushed down before turning. To set (from the OFF position), push down on control knob and turn in either direction to desired setting. • When the control is in any position, other than OFF, it may be turned in any direction without pushing down.
Cooktop cartridges can be installed in most cooktops. conventional coil, halogen, radiant, or solid element. [ To Install Cartridges Cartridge options include ] 1. If the grill grates, element, and/or grill-rocks are in place, remove before installing a cooktop cartridge. Clean basin pan of any grease accumulation. (See page 16 for cleaning recommendations.) 2. To install any of the optional cooktop cartridges, be sure controls are OFF.
To achieve optimum cooking performance, use heavy gauge, f/at, smooth bottom cookpots that conform to the diameter of the element (no more than one inch overhang). 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 element to the food in the cookpots which results in hot spots, burned or underdone food.
[ ImproPer C0okware I • Do not use cookware that extends more than 1 inch beyond the edge of the element. • Do not use a small cookpot on a large element. Not only can this cause the element to require more energy and time, but it can also result in spillovers burning onto the element which cause extra effort in cleaning.
Ic°°king''''Pr°cedures I • For best results, always use recommended cookware. • Different cookpots and different amounts of food being prepared will influence the control settings needed for best results. For fastest cooking, start with the surface control on Hi for one minute; then turn the control to the lower desired setting. Covering pans, whenever possible, speeds cooking and is more energy efficient. • Do not allow pans to boil dry as this could damage both the cooktop and the pan.
[ Follow These Procedures When Canning • • • • • • Bring water to boil atHi setting; after boiling has begun, reduce heat to lowest setting that will maintain boiling. Make certain canner fits over center of surface unit. Flat-bottomed canners give the best canning results. Use canning recipes from a reputable source such as the manufacturer of your canner and manufacturers of canning jars. Remember that canning is a process that creates large amounts of steam.
The grill accessory consists of two black grill grates, a grill element and two grill-rocks [ To Install Grill ] 1. Before installing grill components, be certain surface controls are OFF. 2. Place the two grill-rocks into an empty basin pan with their handles running parallel to the front of the cooktop. These grill-rocks must be used since they support the grill element. 3. Position the grill element with the terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle.
I Using the Grill O 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 surgar-based marinade (for example, barbecue sauce) is going to be used. • Preheat the grill on Hi for 5 minutes.
i,, ,,,i i,,,,,,,,, I Grill Guid e J Preheat grill on Hi, 5 minutes, for best flavor. Type Setting Steak (1/2 - 3/4") Rare Medium Well Steak (1 - 1 1/4") Rare Medium Well Hamburgers (3-4 oz.) Cooking Time Procedure Hi Hi Hi 9 to 12 minutes 12 to 19 minutes 16 to 23 minutes Tum after 5 to 6 minutes. Tum after 6 to 9 minutes. Turn after 8 to 11 minutes. Hi Hi Hi 10 10 to 17 19 to 26 24 to 32 15 to 25 Turn after 5 to 8 minutes. Turn after 9 to 12 minutes. Tum after 12 to 16 minutes.
[Grilling Tips i 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. • Be sure to follow directions on page 13 for using the grill. • Suggested cooking times and control settings are approximate due to variations in meats and electrical voltage.
[ Cleaning the Grill J Be sure the grill is coo] and controls are OFF. Grill Grates: These are made from cast aluminum and are coated with the 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 hot water in the sink or wash them in the dishwasher. Be sure to remove all food residue before cooking on the grill grates again.
j, i i i,,,,,,, i !,,,Control Knobs I The knobs on the control panel can be removed with the controls in the OFF position. Pull each knob straight from the shaft. Wash knobs in warm soapy water or dishwasher; do not use abrasive cleansers or materials. To replace each knob, match flat part of knob opening with the spring on the shaft, returning in OFF position. [control Knob Area Use mild cleansers, Wipe with sponge, sive cleansers.
I Porcelainized • Steel Cooktop J Wash cool cooktop with warm soapy water and rinse. Polish with a dry cloth. • To clean stubborn spots, clean with Cook'top Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001) and a sponge. Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning agents which may permanently damage the finish. • NEVER WIPE OFF A WARM OR HOT PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACE WITH A DAM P CLOTH. NOTE: • The porcelain enamel used on your cooktop is acid resistant, not acid proof.
Jenn-Air's ventilation system is designed to capture both cooking fumes and smoke while grilling, if the system does not, these are some ducting installation situations to check: • 6" diameter diameter round or 3 1/4" x 10" rectangular round ducting ducting may be used if the duct length should be used. Note: 5" is 10' or less. • No more than three 90° elbows should be used. Distance between elbows should be at least 18". • Recommended Jenn-Air wall cap should be used.
Griddle Model A302 Self-draining griddle makes many favorite foods easier to fix. Family-sized surface lets you cook several pancakes, hamburgers, or grilled sandwiches at a time. Has a black nonstick finish. Grill Accessory A158 Grill accessory grill-rocks, Model includes Energy- Saver grill element, and two black nonstick grill grates. 2800 watt grill element permits you to control temperatures under front and rear grills Grill Cover Model A341 Attractive grillcover protects grill when not in use.
Wok Accessory Model AO142 Ideal for stir-frying, steaming, braising, and stewing. Wok has Canning Element Model A145A Special canning element plugs into conventiona/ coi/cooktop/cartridge raising the heating element above the cooking surface. Allows use of oversized utensils and those with warped or rippled bottoms. nonstick finish, wood handles, cover, steaming rack, rice paddles and cooking tips. Flat bottom wok can be used on ALL cartridges.
Checkthe followinglist to be sure a servicecall 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. If grill heating element or cooktop does not get hot enough: • check if heating erement is plugged in solidly. • surface controls may not be set properly. • voltage to house may be low.