Jenn-Air CCS446 Use And Care Manual page 9

Cooking Procedures
IMPORTANT
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME, HEAT THE ELE-
MENTS WITHOUT A PAN FOR 3 TO 5 MINUTES ON THE HI SETTING. The
elements are shipped with a coating (lacquer) which protects them against
corrosion. Heating the elements allows the coating to be hardened and burned
into the elements. During the curing process, a non-toxic smoke will be created.
Turn on the overhead hood fan if the smoke is objectionable. If the elements are
not cured, the coating can stick to a pan when first used on the solid element.
(Note: The rings around the elements will turn a gold color during the curing
process. This is normal. Remove discoloration as instructed on page 11 .)
• Make sure bottom of cookware is dry before placing on element.
• Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware and
the element.
• Cover cookware with lids to shorten cooking time and save energy. This is
especially important when cooking large quantities of food.
• Use as little water to cook food as is necessary. Covered cookware requires less
water.
• To take advantage of the retained heat in the solid element, turn the element off
5-10 minutes before food is ready and it will continue to cook.
• Do not lay lids (with moisture in them), spatulas, or other food laden utensils on
solid element.
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