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About
Your Halogen
Cartridge
Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air halogen cooktop cartridge. The two
cooking areas are identified by circles on the glass ceramic cooktop. When an element
is turned ON, a circular halogen bulb will glow instantly and within seconds, the red glow
of the heating element can be seen through the glass ceramic top. It is normal to see
the red glow of the element whenever it cycles on. The element will cycle on and off for
all control settings except Hi. However, it may also cycle on Hi if improper cookware is
used.
Cooking
Procedures
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BEFORE FIRST USE. CLEAN COOKTOP CARTRIDGE (See p.7)
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For best results, always use recommended cookware.
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Different cookpots and different amounts of food being prepared will influence the
control settings needed for best results. (See cooktop or range use& care manual
for typical control settings.) For fastest cooking, start with the surface control on
Hi for one minute; then turn the control to the lower desired setting. Covering
pans, whenever possible, speeds cooking and is more energy efficient.
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The glass ceramiccooking area retains heat for a period oftime after the elements
have been turned off. Put this retained heat to good use. Turn the elements off
a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to
complete the cooking. Because ofthis heat retention characteristic, the elements
will not respond to changes in heat settings as quickly as coil elements. In the
event of a potential boil over, remove the cookpot from the cooking area.
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When preparing foods which can be easily scorched or over-cooked, start
cooking at a lower temperature setting and gradually increase temperature as
needed.
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A higher setting than normal may be necessary when using cookpots made with
material that is slow to conduct heat, such as cast iron.
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A lowersetting can be usedwhen cooking small quantities offoods or when using
a cookpot that conducts heat quickly.
IMPORTANT
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Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware
and the element.
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Do not cook foods directly on cooktop.
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Do not allow pan to boil dry as this could damage the cooktop and the pan.
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Do not slide heavy metal or glass cookpots across surface since these may
scratch the surface.
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Do not use or place plastic items anywhere on cooktop.
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Do not use cartridge in the event a break has occurred. Call an authorized
Jenn-Air Service Contractor.
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