Jenn-Air GAS ON GLASS DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP, Use & Care Manual

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LEANING
CAUTION
Cleaning Procedures
• Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling
or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns.
• To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.
• If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
PART PROCEDURE
Burner Grates - • Allow grates to cool. Remove left and right side grates first.
Porcelain on • Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean
Cast Iron with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part #20000001)** and a sponge. If soil
remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning Creme*, cover with a damp paper towel and soak for 30 minutes. Scrub
again, rinse and dry.
• Do not clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
• Replace grates by placing the air grille first.
Burner Caps Removable Burner Caps
and Sealed • Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water with a plastic scouring pad. For stub-
Gas Burners born soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part #20000001)** and
a sponge.
• Do not clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
Sealed Gas Burner
• Clean after each use. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils,
clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad.
• Be careful not to get water into the center of the burner.
• Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the ignitor is wet or damaged the surface burner will not light.
• To ensure even cooking performance, keep burner ports free of food soils/debris.
Cooktop - Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia. NOTE: Call an authorized
Glass-Ceramic servicer if the glass-ceramic top should crack, break or if metal or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.
• Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning.
• General – Clean cooktop after each use, with a damp paper towel and Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No.
20000001)**. Then, buff with a clean dry cloth.
NOTE: Permanent stains will develop if soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly using the cooktop when
soiled.
• Heavy Soils or Metal Marks –– Dampen a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scrubber sponge. Apply
Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No. 20000001)** and scrub to remove as much soil as possible. Apply a
thin layer of the creme over the soil, cover with a damp paper towel and let stand 30-45 minutes (2-3
hours for very heavy soil). Keep moist by covering the paper towel with plastic wrap. Scrub again, then buff
with a clean dry cloth.
NOTE: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP “scratchless” pad that is safe for non-stick cookware. The
glass will be damaged if the pad is not damp, if the pad is soiled, or if another type of pad
is used.
• Burned-on or Crusty Soils –– Scrub with a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scouring pad and
Cooktop Cleaning Creme*. Hold a razor blade scraper at 30 ° angle and scrape any remaining
soil. Then, clean as described above.
• Melted Sugar or Plastic –– Immediately turn burner OFF and allow to cool. Clean
residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme*.
Control Knobs • Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling up. Do not remove seal under knob.
• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
• Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
• Do not clean in the dishwasher.
* Brand names for cleaning products are registered
trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order direct, call 1-800-JENNAIR
(1-800-536-6247) USA and Canada.
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