Dual Zone Element; Downdraft Vent System; Home Canning; Cookware - Whirlpool GJD3644L Use & Care Manual

Dual Zone Element

(on some models)
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1. Single size
2. Dual size
The Dual Zone Element is located on the left front surface
cooking area. Use single size for average-size cookware and
average quantities of food. Use dual size for home canning,
large-diameter cookware and large quantities of food.
To Use SINGLE Size:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise from the OFF
position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.
To Use DUAL Size:
1. Push in and turn knob clockwise from the OFF position to the
DUAL zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.

Downdraft Vent System

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1. Downdraft Vent Cover
2. Filter
3. Vent (fan not shown)
The downdraft vent system consists of a vent cover, filter and a
vent fan. The vent system removes cooking vapors, odors and
smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop.
Do not run the vent system without the filter.
The downdraft vent cover and filter should be cleaned often to
prevent grease buildup. See "General Cleaning" section for more
information.
To Use Vent System:
1. Turn vent fan knob to the desired setting. The fan can be set
anywhere between MAX (high) and MIN (low).
2. Turn vent fan knob to the OFF position when finished
cooking, or when the cooktop is not in use.
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Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
Center the canner on the grate or the largest surface cooking
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements
or surface burners at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.
For more information, contact your local U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact
Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home
canning products can also offer assistance.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid. The material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly.
Suitable for all types of cooking.
Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Heats slowly and evenly.
Cast iron
Good for browning and frying.
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain enamel- See stainless steel or cast iron.
on-steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper on
stainless steel provides even heating.