Surface Controls - Jenn-Air C1200 Series Use And Care Manual

Surface Controls
The variable heat controls for the cooktop cartridges and grill element provide flexibil-
ity in heat setting selection. --..-
To
Set Controls
• 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 heat setting.
• When control is in any position, other than OFF, it may be turned
in any direction without pushing down.
• Control Panel A: A red indicator light will glow when a surface
heating element is ON. There is a light for each control.
• Control Panel B: When control knob is in the OFF position, the
only setting visible is OFF. When control knob is turned ON,
all other control settings will be shown. The ring around control
knob will glow when surface heating element is ON.
Control A Control B
Control Locations
• The graphics beside each control knob indicate the element locations.
_I -control used to operate cartridge element, or half of the Energy-Saver
grill element.
IIIII -control used to operate a ca,ridge element, half of the Energy-Saver
grill element, griddle or entire standard grill element.
NOTE:The Energy-Saver g rill element(shown)is includedwith some
cooktopsor may be purchasedasan option. This permitsutilizingonly
half of the grill area or using different heat settingsfor the front and
rear position of the element.To use the full grill, both front and rear
controlsmustbe used.
Suggested Control Settings
for Surface Elements
Energy-Saver
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, to preheat oil for deep
fat frying. Used for most grilling.
7-10 (Medium High) For fast frying or browning foods, to maintain rapid boil of large amounts
of food, to maintain oil temperature for deep fat frying.
5-6 (Medium) For foods cooked in a double boiler, sauteing, slow boil of large amounts
of food, and most frying.
3-4 (Medium Lo) To continue cooking foods started on higher settings.
LO-2 Maintaining serving temperatures of foods, simmering foods, melting butter or chocolate.
The heat controls offer flexibility in heat setting selection. On settings other than Hi, you may
adjust the controls above or below the numbered setting for best results. This applies to settings
when using cooktop cartridges or when using the grill or any of the grill accessories. Suggested
settings are provided as general guidelines.
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