Readbeforeoperatingyour cooktop
Allappliances- regardlessofthe manufacturer-havethepotential
through improper or careless use to create safety problems.
Thereforethe followingsafety precautionsshould beobserved:
1. Never useyour appliancefor warmingor heatingthe room.
2. Childrenshouldnotbeleft aloneor unattendedinareawhere
applianceis in use. They shouldnever be allowed to sit or
stand on any partof the appliance.
3. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never beworn while using the appliance.
4. Do not repairor replace any part of the appliance unless
specificallyrecommendedinthis manual. All otherservicing
should be referred to an authorized Jenn-Air Service
Contractor.
5. Flammablematerialsshouldnotbestorednearsurfaceunits.
6. Donotusewaterongreasefires. Smotherfireorflameor use
dry chemicalor foam-typeextinguisher.
7. Useonly dry potholders. Moistor damp potholderson hot
surfacesmayresultinburnsfromsteam. Donotletpotholder
touchhotheatingelements. Donotuseatowel orotherbulky
cloth.
8. Useproperpansize. Manyappliancesareequippedwithone
or more surface units of different size. Select cookware
havingflat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will
exposea portionof the heatingelementto directcontactand
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
cookwareto heatingelementwill also improveefficiencyand
performance.
9. Never leavesurface units unattendedat high heat settings.
Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite.
Read before operating your cooktop
All appliances - regardless of the manufacturer - have the potential
through improper or careless use to create safety problems.
Therefore the following safety precautions should be observed:
1. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
2, Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the appliance.
3. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance.
4. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to an authorized Jenn-Air Service
Contractor.
5. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.
6. Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
7. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in bums from steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth.
8. Use proper pan size. Many appliances are equipped with one
or more surface units of different size. Select cookware
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will
expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
cookware to heating element will also improve efficiency and
performance.
9. Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.
Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite.
10. Glazed cookware - only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are suitable
for cooktop surface without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Use only such cookware as you know
has been approved for this purpose.
11. Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend
over adjacent surface heating elements to avoid burns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the cookware.
12. Do not soakor immerse removable heating elements in water.
13. CAUTION - Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above cooktop - children climbing on the cooktop to
reach items could be seriously injured.
14. Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface units
or heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact these areas until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces may become
hot enough to cause burns - among these surfaces is the
cooktop.
15. Do not cook on glass-ceramic cooking surface if the cooktop
is broken. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a shock hazard. Contact an
authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor.
16. Clean glass-ceramic cooktops with caution. If wet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
17. Do not operate with damaged cooking element after any
product malfunction until proper repair has been made.
18. Keep all switches "OFF" when unit is not in use.
Congratulationsonyour choiceofa Jenn-Airhalogencooktopcartridge.The twocooking
areasareidentifiedbycircles onthe glass-ceramiceooktop. Whenanelementis turned
ON, a circular halogenbulb will glow instantlyand withinseconds,the red glow of the
heatingelementcan be seen throughthe glass-ceramictop. It is normalto see the red
glowofthe elementwheneveritcycleson. Theelementwill cycle onandoffforall control
settingsexcept Hi. However,it may also cycle on Hi if improper cookware isused.
• BEFOREFIRSTUSE CLEAN COOKTOPCARTRIDGE(Seep.7).
• For best results,always use recommendedcookware.
• Differentcookpotsanddifferent amounts of food being preparedwill influencethe
controlsettingsneededfor best results.(Seecooktop or range use & care manual
for typical controlsettings.) Forfastest cooking,start withthe surface controlon Hi
for one minute;then turn the controlto the lower desired setting. Coveringpans,
whenever possible,speedscooking and is more energy efficient.
• The glass-ceramiccookingarea retainsheat for a periodof time afterthe elements
have beenturned off. Put this retained heat to gooduse. Turn the elementsoff a
fewminutesbeforefood iscompletelycookedandusethe retainedheatto complete
the cooking. Because of this heat retention characteristic,the elements wi(Inot
respondto changesin heat settings as quickly as coil elements. In the event of a
potentialboil over, removethe cookpotfrom the cookingarea,
• When preparingfoodswhich can be easilyscorchedor over-cooked,start cooking
at a lower temperaturesetting and gradually increasetemperatureas needed.
• A higher setting than normal may be necessarywhen using cookpots made with
materialthatis slow to conduct heat, suchas cast iron.
• A lower setting can be used when cookingsmall quantitiesof foodsor when using
a cookpotthat conductsheat quickly.
IMPORTANT
• Donot usewiretrivets,fire rings,pads oranysuch itembetweenthe cookwareand
the element.
• Do not cookfoods directly on cooktop.
• Do not allow pan to boildry as this could damage the cooktop and the pan,
• Do notslide heavymetalorglasscookpotsacrosssurfacesincethesemayscratch
the surface.
• Do not use or place plastic itemsanywhereon cooktop.
• Do not use cartridgein the eventa break has occurred. Call an authorizedJenn-
Air ServiceContractor,
• Select heavy gauge cookpots, Usuallyheavygauge cookpotswill not change
shape when heated.
• Usecookpots with flat, smeothbottems. Todetermineifthecookpotisflat, place
the edgeof a ruler onthe bottom. Hold up to the light. No light should be visible
betweenthe edge of the ruler and the pan. Rejectany pans that do not fit flush
againstruler's edge.
• Matchthesize ofthe coekpot to the sizeofthe element. Cookpotshouldbe the
same sizeor slightly larger.
• Donot use cookwarethat extendsmore than 1 inch beyond the cookingarea.
• Cookwarethat is smallerindiameterthan the cookingareashould notbe used. Not
onlycan thiscausethe elementto requiremoreenergy andtime,but can also result
in spillovers burningonto the cooking area resultingin a cleaning chore.
• Do not usenonflatspecialtyitemsthatare oversized,unevenordo not meetproper
cookware specificationssuch as round bottom woks with rings, griddles, rippled
bottomcanners, lobsterpots, large pressurecanners, etc. Large utensils,such as
pressurecanners or oversized skillets, should be used onlyon conventional coil
cartridgesif they de not meet thistest.
• Glass-ceramic,earthenware,heat proofglass or glazed cookpotsmay scratchthe
glass-ceramiccooktopand thereforeare not recommended.
• Aluminumcookpots maycausethe elementto cycle even whenthe controlsetting
is Hi.
• Do not allowplastic objects,sugar,orfoods withhighsugar contentto meltonto the
hot cooktop. Meltedmaterialscan causepermanentdamageto the cooktop. Ifyou
accidentallymeltanythingontothe cooktop,ora sugarysolutionboilsover,remove
it immediatelywhile the cooktopis still hot. Carefully,use asingle edge razorblade
heldwitha potholdertoscrapethe meltedmaterialorsugaryboiloverto acoolerarea
of the cooktop. Use several layersof papertowels to wipe upthe spillover, being
careful not to burnyourself. When the elementhas cooled, use the razor bladeto
scrape offthe remaining soil and clean as you would for heavy spills.
• Donotusealuminumfoilorfoil-typecontainersunderanycircumstances. Aluminum
foil will damagethe cooktop if it melts onto the glass. If metal meltson cooktop,do
not use. Call an authorizedJenn-Air ServiceContractor.
• Do not use the glass-ceramiccooktop as a cutting board.
• DoNOTuseabrasivecleansingpowdersorscouringpads (includingmetalscouring
pads),whichwill scratchthe cooktop.
• Do NOT use chlorine bleach, ammonia, rust removers, oven cleaners, or other
cleansersnot specifically recommendedfor use on glass-ceramic.
• Test cast ironwaresinceall are notflat. Also becautionedagainstpossible"impact
damage"should the heavycookpot be droppedon the glass-ceramicsurface.
Use Jenn-Air's flat bottom wok accessory _' /'_
(Model AO142) for optimum results. Model
AO142wokhasanonstickfinish,woodhandles,
cover, steaming rack, rice paddles, cooking
tips, and recipes.
BEFORECLEANING, BE CERTAIN ALL ELEMENTSARE TURNED OFF AND THE
COOKTOPIS COOL.
CAUTION: Do NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be
hazardousto your health, and can chemicallyattack the glass-ceramic
surface.
• The cartridgedoes not needto be removedfromthe cooktopfor normal cleaning. If
removed, bottom may be wiped clean with damp cloth. If electrical terminals on
cartridgeare cleaned,dry them thoroughlybefore using.
• For generaldailycleaningandlightsurfacesoil,use acleandishclothor papertowel
and washsurface with solutionof water andany of these cleansers:dishwashing
liquidsuchas IvoryorJoy, baking soda,fine polishingpowderssuchas BonAmi,or
commercialceramiccooktopcleanserssuchas CooktopCleaningCreme(PartNo.
20000001). Wipewith cleandamp clothor papertowel. Rinseand drythoroughly.
• To removeresiduefrom burnedon spills,makea pasteof waterandbakingsoda or
Bon Ami, Bar Keepers Friend,Comet, Shiny Sinksor nonabrasivesoft scrubbing
cleansers,suchas CooktopCleaningCreme(Part No.20000001).Scrubwithpaper
towels,nylon or plasticscrubber,such as Tully. Rinseand dry thoroughly. Ifstain
is not removedeasily,allow pasteto remainon surface for 30to 40 minutes. Keep
moist by coveringwith wet papertowel.
• To remove burnedon spot, use a single edge razor blade. Place blade edge on
cooktopat 30angle;scrapeoffspot. Clean remainderof soilwith methoddescribed
above.
NOTE:Plasticobjects,sugar ol foodswith highsugar contentallowed to melt ontothecooktopcan causedamage. See p.6 for cleaning nstructions.
• Make sure bottomsof cookpotsare always clean anddry. (Soil from the cookpot
bottom can be transferredto the cooktop surface.) Before using cookpots on the
glass-ceramic cooktop for the first time, and periodically as needed, clean the
bottomswith scouringpads orother cleansers. Rinseand dry thoroughly.
• Make it a practiceto wipe cooktop surface with a clean damp cloth or papertowel
beforeeach use; drythoroughly. Invisiblespatters,dustspecks,cleansersorwater
cancausestainsthatappearafterunit is heated, Aspongeor dishclothwhichis not
clean will leave film and soil laden detergent water which may cause stains on
surface after area is heated.
• When frying, use a spattershield to reduce spattering.
• Use correct controlsettings and cookwarelarge enoughto hold food and liquidto
prevent boiloversandspattering.
• ffabad spilloveroccurswhilecooking,spillsmaybe cleanedfromthe cooktopwhile
it ishotto preventatoughcleaningchorelater. Usingextremecare,wipewithaclean
damptowel. Becarefulto avoidburnsfromsteam orhandtouchingthe hotcooktop.
JENN-AIR WARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty
For one (1) year fromthe date of original retailpurchase, any part which failsin normal home
use willbe repaired or replaced free of charge.
Limited Warranty
Afterthe firstyear from thedate of original retail purchase, throughthe second year, parts
whichfail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself,
withtheowner paying all othercosts,including labor, when the appliance is located inthe
UnitedStates orCanada.
Afterthesecond year fromthedate oforiginal retailpurchase,throughthefifth year, glass-
ceramictop due tothermalbreakage, radiant, halogenand solidelement failure whichfail
in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself,withthe
owner paying all othercosts, including labor, when the appliance is located in the United
States or Canada.
ustoroer Copy - Retain for your records.
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Thecustomerhascertain responsibilitieswhich mustbe satisfiedto qua(ifyforcoverage under
thesewarrantfes.
For a_l products, the owner is responsible for providing normal care and maintenance in
accordance with the Use & Care instructions, providing proof of purchase on request, proper
installationand making the appliance reasonably accessible for service. Warranties are for
failurein normal home use.
WARRANTY SERVICE
Under the full warranty, service must be performed by an Authorized Jenn-Air Service
Contractor. To obtain service, contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased, an
authorizedservicecontractor,orcontact Jenn-AirCustomerAssistance,c/oMaytag Customer
Service,P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, (1-B00-688-1100 for U.S. and Ontarioor
1-615-472-3333). Please include model number, serial number, and date of original retail
purchase in all correspondence. Service will be provideddudng normal business hours. All
replacementparts assume the unused portionof thiswarranty.
Limitedpartswarranty coverscostof partsonly. Trip charge,transportation antilabor costsare
the responsibilityof the owner.
Thiswarranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may alsohaveother rights whichvary from
state to state.
CANADIAN RESIDENTS
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with
Canadian Standards Association or Canadian Gas Association unless the appliances are
broughtInto Canada due to transferof residence from the UnitedStates to Canada,
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Recordthe followinginformation and retainthis entire sheet foryour future reference,
, Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased
