Jenn-Air DOWNDRAFT RADIANT COOKTOP, Use & Care Manual

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5
S
URFACE
C
OOKING
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 surface will not respond to changes in settings
as quickly as coil elements.
• In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from
the cooking surface.
• The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when hot.
This is normal and will disappear when the surface cools.
Smoothtop Surface
Cooking Areas
The cooking areas on your cooktop are identified by perma-
nent circles on the smoothtop 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.
When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the
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 6.
Tips to Protect the
Smoothtop Surface
Cleaning
(see page 7 for more information)
• Before first use, clean the cooktop.
• Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep
your cooktop looking good and can prevent damage.
• If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the
spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a 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 for a long period of time.
• Never use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads
which will scratch the cooktop.
• Never use chlorine bleach, ammonia or other cleansers not
specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic.
To Prevent Marks & Scratches
• Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface.
• Never place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and
pan. These items can mark or etch the top.
• Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot surface. The pans
may leave marks which need to be removed promptly. (See
Cleaning, page 7.)
• Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean 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 slide heavy metal pans across the surface since these
may scratch.
To Prevent Stains
• 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.
• Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in a
permanent stain.
To Prevent Other Damage
• 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 7.)
• 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.
• 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 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.
Cookware Recommendations
Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such
as food taking longer to cook or achieving inconsistent
results. Proper pans will reduce cooking times, use less
energy, and cook food more evenly.
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