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About Your Solid Element
Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air solid element cooktop cartridge.
The Solid elements are made from a cast iron plate into which electrical heating
coils have been embedded. The coils are arranged to provide a uniform heat
distribution. The elements are equipped with a thermal protector or limiter to
prevent the cooking surface from becoming excessively hot (the element will
not glow red). The limiter reduces wattage to the element when overheating
could occur, such as turning the element on without a pan in place or using an
improper cookpot.
The cooktop is equipped with two different types of solid elements.
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The large element is a 2600 w. UltraPower TM*Solid Element, designated
by a saturn ring aroung the bullseye. (*UltraPower is a trademark of
E.G.O. Products, Inc.)
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The small element is a 1500 w. Standard Solid Element, designated by a
bullseye.
Cooking
Procedures
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BEFORE FIRST USE, heat elements without a pan for 3 to 5 minutes on
the Hi setting.
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For best results, always use recommended cookware.
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Different cookpots and different amounts of food being prepared will
influence the control settings needed for best results. (See cooktop or
range use & care manual for typical control settings.) Forfastest 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.
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The solid elements retainheat for a period of time after the elements have
beenturned off. Putthis residual heat to good use. Turn the elements off
a few minutes beforefood is completely cooked and use the retained heat
to complete the cooking operation.
Because of this heat retention
characteristic, the elements will not respond to changes in heat settings
as quickly as coil elements. Inthe event of a potential boil over, move the
cookpot to a cool element or remove from the cooking surface.
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When preparing foods which can be easily scorched or over-cooked, start
cooking at a lower temperature setting and gradually increase tempera-
ture as needed.
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A higher setting than normal may be necessary when using cookpots
made with material that is slow to conduct heat, such as cast iron.
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A lower setting can be used when cooking small quantities of foods or
when using a cookpot that conducts heat quickly.
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Once liquid comes to a boil on Hi, reduce the control setting to a medium
or medium low to maintain steam or to simmer foods.
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Make sure bottom of cookware is dry before placing on element.
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Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the
cookware and the element.
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Do not lay lids, spatulas, or other food laden utensils on solid element.
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