Jenn-Air SCE4320 Use And Care Manual page 11

Radiant Element Cooktop
(Model SCE4340)
Cooking Procedures
• BEFORE FIRST USE. CLEAN COOKTOP (See pg.39)
• 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.
• The glass ceramic cooking area retains heat for a period oftime after the elements
have been turned off. Put this retained heat to good use. Turn the elements off
a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to
complete the cooking. Because of this heat retention characteristic, the elements
will not respond to changes in heat settings as quickly as coil elements. In the
event of a potential boil over, remove the cookpot from the cooking area.
• When preparing foods which can be easily scorched or over-cooked, start
cooking at a lower temperature setting and gradually increase temperature as
needed.
• A higher setting than normal may be necessary when using cookpots made with
material that is slow to conduct heat, such as cast iron.
• A lower setting can be used when cooking small quantities of foods or when using
a cookpot that conducts heat quickly.
IMPORTANT
• Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware
and the element.
• Do not cook foods directly on cooktop.
• Do not allow pan to boil dry as this could damage the cooktop and the pan
• Do not slide heavy metal or glass cookpots across surface since these may
scratch the surface.
• Do not use or place plastic items anywhere on cooktop.
Hot Indicator Light
A red light will come on to indicate that cooking area is hot and will remain on until area
has cooled.
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