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Using the Cooktop
(cont'd)
Using the Smoke Control Grill
or Griddle
Before using the grill grate or griddle accessory for the first time, wash it
with warm soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Lightly wipe the top of the
grill or griddle surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking (do not use
shortening or butter). Do not use metal cooking utensils on either the grill or
griddle.
1. While cooktop is cool, insert grill burner in cooktop well.
2. Place grill grate OR griddle accessory over the burner.
2. Push in right front and right rear and control knobs and turn.
Burner sparks until burner control knob is turned from
LITE
.
If using the grill, allow it to preheat for approximately 10 minutes at
MED HI.
Fan turns on at low speed.
If the rear knob is used, the indicator light glows but the grill will not
heat, and the fan will not operate.
Grill or griddle should not be set at HI setting without food. It will
damage the non stick finish.
3. Place food on cooking surface.
If food begins to cook too quickly, reduce heat.
When using the griddle, do not allow grease to accumulate.
4. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF and allow cartridge to cool.
5. Once cool, clean the pan and the grill grate or griddle. Do not clean the
grill burner. Any residue left on the actual burner will burn off with future
use.
Do not use abrasive cleaners that may harm the non stick finish.
Grill grate and griddle may be washed in a dishwasher.
HI
LO
OFF
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of smoke damage
or fire, do not operate cooktop
without filter.
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of serious personal
injury, property damage, or fire,
do not leave surface burners
unattended while in operation.
Grease and spillovers can ignite
causing a fire.
Removing Vent Filter
1. Lift filter cover to remove vent
filter.
Duct filter lifts out of vent.
2. Clean and reinstall filter and
vent cover.
Clean in the dishwasher or
with damp cloth and warm
soapy water.
Exhaust Fan
The variable speed fan is built into the center of the cooktop. The
fan is located beneath the vent area and is used to remove cooking
vapors, odors and smoke.
The fan automatically turns on at low speed when using grill or griddle.
Fan must be manually turned to high speed.
Fan cannot be turned off while grill or griddle are operating.
Clean fan vents and filters frequently. Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on vent or filter.
