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USING YOUR COOKTOP
Glass-Ceramic Surface

Notes

• Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few
times the cooktop is used. This is normal.
• The glass-ceramic surface may appear discolored when
it is hot. This is normal and will disappear when the
surface cools.
• Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time
after the unit is turned off.
• Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.

Tips to Protect the Glass-Ceramic

Surface

• Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See Cleaning, page 8.)
• Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with high sugar content
to melt onto the hot cooktop. Should this happen, clean
immediately. (See Cleaning, page 8.)
• Never use cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.
• Do not slide metal pans across a hot surface. The pans may
leave marks which can be difficult to remove or leave
permanent marks. Any marks should be removed promptly.
(See Cleaning, page 8.)
• To prevent scratching or damage to the glass-ceramic top,
do not leave sugar, salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe
the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel
before using.
• Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to clean the
cooktop surface. A film will remain which may cause stains
on the cooking surface after the area is heated.
• 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 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.
• To retain the appearance of the glass-ceramic gas cooktop,
clean after each use.

Notes

• A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light
within a few seconds. If using natural gas, the flame will
be blue with a deeper blue inner cone.
If the burner flame is yellow or is noisy, the air/gas
mixture may be incorrect. Contact a service technician to
adjust. (Adjustments are not covered by the warranty.)
With LP gas, some yellow tips on the flames are accept-
able. This is normal and adjustment is not necessary.
• With some types of gas, you may hear a “popping” sound
when the surface burner is turned off. This is a normal
operating sound of the burner.
• To improve cooking efficiency and to prevent possible
damage to the cooktop or pan, the flame must be ad-
justed so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
Ventilation System
The built-in ventilation system
removes cooking vapors, odors and
smoke from foods prepared on your
cooktop.
• To operate the ventilation system,
turn the vent fan knob located at
the center-front of the air grille
clockwise to Low or High.
• The fan can be used to remove
strong odors from the kitchen as
when chopping onions near the fan.
• Never cover the downdraft opening when the fan is on.
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