Jenn-Air CCS446 manual Cooking Procedures

Cooking Procedures

IMPORTANT

BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST TIME, HEAT THE ELE- MENTS WITHOUT A PAN FOR 3 TO 5 MINUTES ON THE HI SETTING. The

elements are shipped with a coating (lacquer) which protects them against corrosion. Heating the elements allows the coating to be hardened and burned into the elements. During the curing process, a non-toxic smoke will be created. Turn on the overhead hood fan if the smoke is objectionable. If the elements are not cured, the coating can stick to a pan when first used on the solid element. (Note: The rings around the elements will turn a gold color during the curing process. This is normal. Remove discoloration as instructed on page 11 .)

•Make sure bottom of cookware is dry before placing on element.

•Do not use wire trivets, fire rings, pads or any such item between the cookware and the element.

•Cover cookware with lids to shorten cooking time and save energy. This is especially important when cooking large quantities of food.

•Use as little water to cook food as is necessary. Covered cookware requires less water.

•To take advantage of the retained heat in the solid element, turn the element off 5-10 minutes before food is ready and it will continue to cook.

•Do not lay lids (with moisture in them), spatulas, or other food laden utensils on solid element.

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