Jenn-Air JER8885QAF Use & Care Manual page 7

SURFACE CO KiNG
Smoothtop Surface
Smoothtop Surface Notes:
Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few
times the cooktop is used. This is normal.
Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time
after the element is turned off. Turn the elements off
a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use
the retained heat to complete cooking. When the hot
surface light turns off, the cooking area will be cool
enough to touch. Because of the way they retain heat, the
smoothtop elements will not respond to changes in
settings as quickly as coil elements.
In the event of a potential believer, remove the pan from
the cooking surface.
Never attempt to lift the cooktop.
The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is
hot. This is normal and will disappear when the surface
cools.
Cooking Areas
The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent
circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking,
fit the pan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend mere than 1/2to 1-inch beyond
the cooking area.
When a control is turned on, a glow car/be seen through tile
smoothtop surface. The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the preset heat setting, even on Hi.
For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware
Recommendations on page 7.
WARMING CENTER
SINGLE _ _ELECT MODELS)
ELEMENT
__ SINGLE
ELEMENT
DUAL
ELEMENT
Not Surface Light
The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the
control panel. The light will be illuminated when @
any cooking area is hot. It will remain on, even after Hot
the control is turned off, until the area has cooled. Surface
Warming Center (select models)
Use the Warming Center to keep cooked foods warm, such as
vegetables, gravies and oven-safe dinner plates.
Setting the Controh off
1. Pushinandturntheknob.Warm-
_
ing temperatures are approxi-
mate and are indicated on the
control as Nlin, 2, 4, 6 and
Max. However, the control can
be set to any position between
Nlin and Max.
2. When done, turn the control to Offand 4
remove food. The Hot Surface indicator light will go off when
the Warming Center surface has cooled.
Notes:
, Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for
30 minutes), as food quality may deteriorate.
• Do not heat cold food on the Warming Center.
• Heat settings will vary depending on type and amount of
food. Always hold food at proper food temperatures.
USDA recommends food temperatures between
140°-170° F.
Min = 2
2=6
6 = Max
Suggested Settings
I
Breads/Pastries Gravies
Casseroles Eggs
Meats Dinner Plate with Food
Soups (Cream) Sauces
Stews Vegetables
Fried Foods Hot Beverages
Soups (Liquid)
Warming Center Notes:
Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for
oven and cooktop use.
Always use oven mitts when removing food from the
Warming Center as cookware and plates will be hot.
All foods should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
When warming pastries and breads the cover should have
an opening to allow moisture to escape.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt
on to the surface and be very difficult to clean.