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JENN.AIR
Use and Care Manual
Halogen, Induction &
Radiant Cooktops
Models CCE3401, CCE3451,
CCE3531 & CVE3400
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Model CCE3401
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Readbefore operatingyour cooktop All appliances - regardless of the manufacturer - have the potential through improperor careless useto createsafety problems. Therefore the following safety precautionsshould be observed: 1. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualifiedtechnician. 2. Never use your appliancefor warmingor heating the room. 3. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use or still hot. They should neverbe allowedto sit
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12. 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. 13. CAUTION - Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a cooktop - children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. 14. Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near sur
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Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air electric cooktop. The cooking areas are identified by circles on the glass-ceramic cooktop. This chart below describes the differences between models. Cooktop ModeINo. Type of Elements Downdraft 30"- 4 elements CCE3401 3 radiant& ldualradiant no CCE3451 2induction&2radiant no CVE3400 3 radiant& 1dualradiant yes 36"-5elements CCE3531 3radiant, ldualradiant& no I halogen Before you begin cooking with your new cooktop, please take a few minutes to read a
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About Your Cooktop ..................................................................... 4 Before You Call for Service ................................................... 18-19 Cleaning ...................................................................................... 16 Ducting ........................................................................................ 15 Induction Cooking Procedures ................................................... 13 Induction Cookware .....................
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1 5 4 I_ 1 element on select models) 2, Leftfront element 2 1. Left rearelement (dual _. 3. Rightfront element _:_. _ 4 4. Right rearelement 2- -3 :i_': (ModelCCE3531only) ,,- 5. Centerrear heating :_: __ CVE3400 Controls • The controls are a push-turntype. To turn on the 3 L0 radiantand halogenelements,pushdownandturn 5_ ",_Hi element, turn clockwisefrom OFF to control the 7 largeelement and counterclockwisefrom OFFto ineitherdirection. Toturn onthedualradiant (/ x/9 controlthe smallelement. To
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The size and type of cookware used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Electrical 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. Hi A fast heat to start cooking quickly, to bring liquids to a boil or blanch. 7-10 (Medium High) For fast frying or browning foods, to maintain rapid boil of large amounts of food. 5-
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To achieve optimum cooking performance, use heavy gauge, flat, smooth bottom cookpetsthatconformto the diameterofthe cookingarea. Propercookpotswillminimize cookingtimes,use lesselectricity,cookfood more evenlyand requireless water oreil. Cookpotswith thin, uneven bottoms do not adequatelyconduct heatfrom the cooking areato the food in the cookpotswhich results in hot spots,burned or underdonefood. Imprepercookpotsrequiremore water, time andenergy to cook food. • Selectheavygauge¢ookpots. Mosthe
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• Donot use cookwarethatextendsmorethan 1inch beyondthe edgeof the cooking area. • Donot usea small cookpotona largeelement. Notonlycan this causethe element to requiremore energyandtime, but it can also resultin spilloversburningonto the elementwhichcause extra effort in cleaning. • Donot use nonflatspecialtyitemsthat areoversized,uneven ordonot meetproper cookware specifications such as round bottom woks with rings, rippled bottom canners,andoversizedor non-flatbottomlobsterpots, largepressure
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The cooking areas are identifiedby circles on the glass-ceramic cooktop. When an elementis turned ON,the cooktopwill heat up andthe red glow of the heatingelement can beseenthroughthe glass-ceramictop. Itis normaltosee the redglowof theelement wheneverit is ON. • BEFOREFIRSTUSE CLEAN COOKTOP.(See p. 16.) • For best results,always use recommendedcookware. • Makesure bottomof cookware is clean before placing on cooktop. • Coveringpans, wheneverpossible, speeds cooking and is more energy efficient.
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• Do NOT allow plastic objects,sugar,or foods with high sugar contentto melt onto the hot cooktop. Meltedmaterialscan causepermanentdamageto the cooktop. If you accidentallymelt anything onto the cooktop, or a sugary solution boils over, removeit immediatelywhilethecooktopis stillhot. Carefully,useasingleedgerazor bladeheld with a pot holderto scrape the meltedmaterial or sugary boilover to a coolerareaof thecooktop. Useseverallayersof papertowelto wipeupthespillover, beingcarefulnottoburnyourse
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When choosingeookwarefor the inductionelements,considerthe material,gauge, and size of the cookware. Note: Cookware does NOT have to be flat for optimum performanceon the inductionelements. The cookware MUST be made of a ferromagnetic material in order to work on the inductioncooktop. Todetermineifamaterialis magnetic,testthe bottomofthe cookware witha magnet, Ifthe magnetsticks to the outsidebottom of thecookware,the cookware will workon your inductionelement. Examplesof magnetic materialare: •
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An inductioncooktop respondslike a gas cooktop, quick to heat and instant response when turned off. The cooking areas are identified by circles on the glass-ceramic cooktop. When an element is turned ON, the inductioncoils located under the glass create a magneticfield. When a ferromagneticpot at least4" in diameteris placedon the element,the pot gets hot. • Placethe cookpet on the cookingarea beforeturning onthe controls. • DO NOT HEATAN EMPTYCOOKPOTOR SKILLET. • Since induction cooking is fast
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The built-in ventilation system removes cooking vapors, odors, smoke and steam from foods prepared on the cooktop. 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 located at the front of the control panel. To operate the ventilation system manually+ turn the fan control knob clockwise. The variable speed fan can be operated at an
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Jenn-Air's ventilation system is designed to capture both cooking fumes, smoke and steam. If the system does not, these are some ducting installation situations to check: • 6" diameter round or 3 V4" 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 freely when
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BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN ALL ELEMENTS ARE TURNED OFF AND THE COOKTOP iS COOL. CAUTION: Do NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically attack the glass-ceramic surface. NOTE: Plastic objects, sugar or foods with high sugar content allowed to melt onto the cooktop can cause damage. See page 11 for cleaning instructions. • For general daily cleaning and light surface soil, use a clean dishcloth orpaper towel and wash surface with solut
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Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased JENN-AIR DEALERFROM WHOM PURCHASED Address City Phone AUTHORIZEDJENN-AIRSERVICE CONTRACTOR Address City Phone Important: Retain proof of purchase documents for warranty service. 17
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Check the following listto be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual maypreventan unneededservice call. If nothing on the cool{top operates: • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. • check if cooktop is properlyconnected to electriccircuit in house. If cooktop elements do not get hot enough: • surfacecontrols may not be set properly. • voltage to house may be low. • cookwaremay not beflat or the correct size or shape. If elements emi
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Model CCE3451 Only: If pan frying results are poor: • bottom diameterof skillet maybetoolarge. (Forbetterbrowning,matchthe bottom diameterof the skillet with the size of the cookingarea.) • thin gaugeskilletstend to have hot spots. • too highof control settingwas selected initially. Inductionelements produce HOT skillets instantly. Model CVE3400 Only: If ventilation system is not capturing smoke efficiently: • check on cross ventilationin room or make up air. • excessive amountof smoke is being
