Jenn-Air CVE3401 Tips to Protect Your Cooktop, Ventilation System, Using Your Cooktop, Air Grille

Using Your Cooktop

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Tips to Protect Your Cooktop

•Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See page 5.)

•Make sure bottom of pants clean before placing on cooktop.

•Do not use a small pan on a large element. Not only does this waste energy, but it can also result in spillovers burning onto the cooking area which requires extra cleaning,

•Do not use non-flat specialty items that are oversized or uneven such as round bottom

woks, rippled bottom and/or oversized canners and griddles,

•Do not cook foods directly on the

cooktop or use the cooktop as a	'	'
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•Do not allow a pan to boil dry as this could damage the cooktop and the pan.

Ventilation System

The built-in ventilation system removes cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on your cooktop.

• The pop-up fan controlis located at the front of the air grille.
To operate the ventilation system,	Air Grille

push the knob down to pop it up. Turn the knob clockwise until it

stops for low fan speed. The fan can be set at any speed between low and high by turning the knob counter- clockwise toward the OFF position.

• The fan can be used to remove strong

odors from the kitchen as when chopping onions near the fan.

Control

•Do not slide heavy metal or glass pans across the surface since these may scratch.

•Donotuseatrivet, fireringormetalstandbetweenpansand the elements,

•Do not use foil or foil-type containers. Foil may melt onto

the glass. If metal melts on the cooktop, do not use. Call an authorized Jenn-Air Servicer.

•Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. Melted materials left on the cooktop can cause permanent damage,

If you accidentally melt these items on the cooktop, turn

control to low and immediately scrape the melted material to a cooler area on the cooktop using a razor blade scraper held carefully with a potholder. Turn element off. When the element has cooled, scrape off the remaining soil and clean as indicated on page 5.

•Wipe the cooktop surface with a clean damp cloth or paper towel before each use. Invisible grease spatters, water spots, etc., can cause stains after the element is heated.

•Ifa spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill with a clean dry towel,

•Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time.

•Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads which will scratch the cooktop.

•Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic.

Care and Cleaning of the

Ventilation System

•Air Grille: The air grille lifts off easily by grasping the opening at the rear of the grille. Wipe clean or wash in dishwasher or sink with mild household detergents. Tf prevent scratching the surface, do not use abrasiv_ cleaners or scrubbing pads.

•Filter: Turn off ventilation system before removing. The filter is a permanent type and should be cleaned wher soiled. Clean in sink with warm water and detergent or ir dishwasher.

IMPORTANT: DO NOTOPERATE SYSTEM WITHOU'

FILTER. Filter should always be placed [	//'t_
at an angle. As you face the front of the
cooktop, the bottom of the filter should
rest on the ledgeon theright side. The top
of the filter should rest against the left
side. There are also ledges on the front
and rear sides for the filter to rest. (Note:
Iffilter is flat against the fan wall, ven-
tilation effectiveness is reduced.)

•Ventilation Chamber: This area, which houses the filt¢ should be cleaned in the event of spills or whenever

becomes coated with a film of grease. It can be cleaned wi paper towel, damp cloth, or sponge and mild househo

detergent or cleanser.