Glass--Ceramic Surface; Cooking Areas; Wok Cooking - Jenn-Air JEC8430BDB10 User Manual

i GLASS--CERAMIC SURFACE
NOTES:
• Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used.
This is normal.
• When a control is turned on, a red glow can be seen through the glass-ceramic
surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting.
• The glass-ceramic surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is normal
and will disappear when the surface cools.
• Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the unit is turned
off. When the HOT SURFACE light turns off, the cooking area will be cool
enough to touch.
• NOTE: Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.
COOKING AREAS
The cooking areas on your range are
identified by permanent patterns on the
glass-ceramic surface. For most efficient
cooking, fit the pan size to the element
size.
Pans should not extend more than 1/2
to 1-inch beyond the cooking area.
Tips
TO PROTECT THE
• Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See
Cleaning, page 50
• Do not use glass pans. They may
scratch the surface.
• Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with
high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop. Should this happen, clean
immediately. (See Cleaning, page 5.)
• Never let a pan boil dry as this will
damage the surface and pan.
• Never use cooktop as a work surface or
cutting board. Never cook food directly
on the surface.
• Never place a trivet or wok ring be-
tween the surface and pan. These
items can mark or etch the top.
• Do not slide metal pans across a hot
surface. The pans may leave marks
which can be difficult to remove or
leave permanent marks. Any marks
should be removed promptly. (See
Cleaning, page 50
• Make sure the surface and the pan
bottom are clean and smooth before
turning on to prevent scratches.
• To prevent scratching or damage to the
glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar,
salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe
the cooktop surface with a clean cloth
or paper towel before using.
• Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge
to clean the cooktop surface. A film will
remain which may cause stains on the
cooking surface after the area is
heated.
• Do not use a small pan on a large
element. Not only does this waste
energy, but it can also result in
spillovers burning onto the cooking
area which requires extra cleaning
• Do not use non-flat specialty items that
are oversized or uneven such as round
bottom woks, rippled bottom and/or
oversized canners and griddles.
• Do not slide heavy metal pans across
the surface since these may scratch.
• Do not use foil or foil-type containers.
Foil may melt onto the glass. If metal
melts on the cooktop, do not use. Call
an authorized Jenn-Air Servicer.
If a spillover occurs while cooking,
immediately clean the spill from the
cooking area while it is hot to prevent a
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tough cleaning chore later. Using
extreme care, wipe spill with a clean dry
towel.
• Do not allow spills to remain on the
cooking area or the cooktop trim for a
long period of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansing powders
or scouring pads which will scratch the
cooktop.
• Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia
or other cleansers not specifically
recommended for use on glass-
ceramic.
To retain the appearance of the glass-
ceramic cooktop, clean after each use.
NOTES:
iiii" Glass-ceramic surfaces retain heat.
the element off a few minutes
before food is completely cooked
j Turn
and use the retained heat to
i omplete the cooking.
Because of the heat retention
characteristics, the elements will
not respond to changes in settings
j s quickly as coil elements. In the
event of a potential boilover,
remove the pan from the
cooking area. 'i
To achieve optimum cooking perfor-
mance, use heavy-gauge, flat, smooth
bottom pans that conform to the diameter
of the cooking area.
WoK COOKING
Use Jenn-Air's flat bottom wok (Model
A0142) for optimum results. The wok has
a nonstick finish, wood handles, cover,
steaming rack, rice paddles, cooking tips
and recipes. To
order call
1-800-JENNAIR
(1-800-536-6247).