Jenn-Air ELECTRIC COOKTOPS WITH CUSTOM CONTROL Cooktop User Manual


 
USING YOUR COOKTOP
SURFACE CONTROLS
Use to turn on the surface elements. An
infinite choice of heat settings is available
from Lo to Hi. The knobs can be set on or
between any of the settings.
CUSTOM CONTROL
ELEMENT
The cooking surface is equipped with a
Custom Control element located in the
right front position.
The Custom Control element uses an
electronic sensor to constantly monitor
and adjust heat output for precise and
consistent temperature control.
To operate
both large and small elements
simultaneously, push in on the control
knob and turn to the left. To operate the
inner element
only, push in on the control
knob and turn to the right.
COOKING
GUIDELINES
The size, type of cookware and cooking
operation will affect the heat setting.
UltraHi: Offers higher speed cooking
that can be used to quickly
bring water to a boil, searing,
blackening and for large-
quantity cooking.
Hi: Use to bring liquid to a boil.
Always reduce setting to a lower
heat when liquids begin to boil
or foods begin to cook.
6-8: (medium high) Use to brown
meat, heat oil for deep fat frying
or sauteing. Maintain fast boil
for large amounts of liquids.
4-6: (medium) Use to maintain slow
boil for large amounts of liquids
and for most frying operations.
2-4: (medium low) Use to continue
cooking covered foods or steam
foods.
Lo: Use to melt butter or chocolate.
UltraLo: Offers a lower temperature for
keeping delicate sauces warm
without scorching.
DUAL ELEMENT
(SELECT MODELS)
The cooking surface is equipped with a
dual element located in the center position.
To operate, push in on the control knob
and turn to the right to control the small
element, or push in and turn to the left to
control the large element.
SETTING THE
CONTROLS
1. Place pan on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the knob in either
direction to the desired heat setting.
3. After cooking, turn knob to OFF.
Remove pan.
ON INDICATORS
All Models - A red indicator light will
glow when any element is turned ON.
HOT SURFACE
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Each element has a hot surface indicator
light. A light will be illuminated when the
matching cooking area is hot. It will remain
on, even after the control is turned off,
until the area has cooled. The lights are
located near the control knobs.
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COOLING FAN
The cooling fan will automatically turn on
when any element is turned on. It is used
to keep internal parts on the cooktop cool.
The fan will automatically turn off when all
the elements are off.
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