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mmmJENN-AIR
Use and Care Manual
Electric Cooktops with Grill
and Downdraft Options
Models CCE1400, CVE1400, CVE4180,
CVE4210, CVE4270, CVE4370
Model CVE1400
Model CVE4270
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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. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. 2. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. 3. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or
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14. 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. 15. Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements in water. 16. 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. Surface units or
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Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air electric cooktop. The chart below de- scribes the differences between models. Model# Convertible _ Grill/Elements included, ...... no no 4 _il elements CVE'1400 4 coil elements no ........................ yes CVE4180 1"grill, 2 c0il elements " left bay CVE 4210 none 2 bays yes ,., ,, ............................ 1 grill ............. 2 bays . Yes 3 bays 1 grill yes Before you begin cooking with your new cooktop, please take a few minutes to read and b
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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. If you push on the left side of
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The infinitesurfacecontrolsprovideflexibilityin settingselectionwhenusingthe cook- top or grill. i To Set Control s J • Since the controls are a push-turn type, they must be pushed down before turn- ing. 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 direc- tion without pushing down. • The red light bar (in front of the control knob area) will glow when any c
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Cartridge options include Cooktop cartridges can be installed in most cooktops. conventional coil, halogen, radiant, or solid element. [ To Install Cartridges ] 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. Position the cartridge terminal plug towards the terminal r
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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. Using bad cookpots also requires more water, time,
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[ 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. • Do not use nonflat specialty items that are oversized, uneven or do not meet proper cookware specifications such as round bottom woks with rings, griddles, rippled bottom can
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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. • Do no
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[ 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. Be careful and follow equipment inst
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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. Slide the element towards the receptac
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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. Preheating improv
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i,, ,,,i i,,,,,,,,, I GrillGuid e J Preheat grill on Hi, 5 minutes, for best flavor. Type Setting Cooking Time Procedure Steak (1/2 - 3/4") Hi 9 to 12 minutes Tum after 5 to 6 minutes. Rare Medium Hi 12 to 19 minutes Tum after 6 to 9 minutes. Well Hi 16 to 23 minutes Turn after 8 to 11 minutes. Steak (1 - 1 1/4") Rare Hi 10 to 17 minutes Turn after 5 to 8 minutes. 19 to 26 minutes Turn after 9 to 12 minutes. Medium Hi Hi 24 to 32 minutes Tum after 12 to 16 minutes. Well 10 15 to 25 minutes Turn
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[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. Experience will quickly ind
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[ 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. • Remove stubborn spots with a plastic
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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 dish- washer; 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, such as soapy water or mild liquid sprays, such as 409 or Fantastik. Wipe with sponge, damp clo
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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. Therefore, acid foods (such as vinegar, tomat
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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 round or 3 1/4" x 10" rectangular ducting should be used. Note: 5" diameter round ducting may 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 least 18". • Recommended Jenn-Air wall cap should be used. Make sure damper moves fre
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Grill Cover Griddle Grill Accessory Model A158 Model A341 Model A302 Grill accessory includes Attractive grillcover Self-draining griddle grill-rocks, Energy- protects grill when makes many favorite not in use. Tex- foods easier to fix. Saver grill element, and tured steel with two black nonstick grill Family-sized surface lets molded handles. grates. 2800 watt grill you cook several element permits you to pancakes, hamburgers, control temperatures or grilled sandwiches at under front and rear g
