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Drip Bowls Cooking Areas
The drip bowls, located under each surface element, are The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent
designed to catch boilovers and must always be used. Ab- patterns on the glass-ceramic surface. For most efficient
sence of these bowls during cooking may damage wiring or cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.
other parts underneath the cooktop. Pans should not extend more than 1/2 to 1-inch beyond the
cooking area. (For more information on cookware, refer to
To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip "Cooking Made Simple" booklet.)
bowls with aluminum foil.
Drip bowls will discolor or craze over time, if overheated. Tips to Protect the Surface
This discoloration or crazing is permanent. However, it will
not affect cooking performance. • Before first use, clean the cooktop as directed in the
To protect drip bowl finish: cleaning chart on page 21.
• Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface.
• Avoid using high heat settings for long periods of time.
• Do not use oversized cookware. Pans should not • Do not allow plastic, aluminum foil, sugar or foods with
high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. If these
extend more than 1-2 inches beyond the element.
accidentally melt onto the cooktop, clean immediately.
• When home canning, use the Canning Element (See cleaning chart, page 21.)
Accessory (ModelCE1). Contactyour Jenn-Airdealer • Never use cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
for details.
• Never cook food directly on the surface.
• Clean frequently. (See cleaning section, page 20.)
• Never let a pan boil dry as this will permanently damage
the surface and pan.
Glass-Ceramic Surface • Never use foil-type disposable containers or place a trivet
(select models) 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 chart, page 21)
• Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean before
• On Canadian models, the right front element will not turning on to prevent scratches.
operate during a self-clean cycle. This is normal.
• Cooktop may emit a light smoke and odor the first few Wok Cooking
times the cooktop is used. This is normal.
• When a control is turned on, a red glow from the element Use Jenn-Air's flat bottom
can be seen through the glass-ceramic surface. The wok accessory (Model hUm-
element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat ber AO 142) for optimum re-
setting, sults. Model AO 142 wok has
a nonstick finish, wood handles,
• Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time
cover, steaming rack, rice paddles,
after the unit is turned off. When the HOT SURFACE cooking tips and recipes.
light turns off (see page 9), the element will be cool
enough to touch.