USING YOUR COOKTOP
Cooktop at a Glance
MODEL JGD8430
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1.Left front surface burner (5,000 BTUs on Hi, 900 BTUs on Lo).
2.Left rear surface burner (10,500 BTUs).
3.Vent fan control
4.Right rear surface burner (9,200 BTUs).
5.Right front surface burner (15,000 BTUs).
Sealed Burners
The sealed burners are secured to the cooktop and are not designed to be removed. Since the burners are sealed into the cooktop, boilovers or spills will not seep underneath the cooktop.
However, the burners should be cleaned after each use. The head portion of the burner is easily removed for cleaning. (See page 8 for cleaning directions.)
Burner caps must be correctly placed on the burner base for proper operation of the burner.
High Performance Burner*
There is one high speed burner on your cooktop, located in right front position. This burner offers higher speed cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a boil and for
Boil performance with the high speed burner is better with the downdraft fan off. Once boiling begins, turn the downdraft fan on to capture steam as necessary.
Simmer Burner*
This burner is located in the left front position. The simmer burner offers a lower BTU flame for:
•Holding delicate sauces warm.
•Melting chocolate or butter.
The “Melt and Hold” performance of the simmer burner can be enhanced by turning the downdraft fan on.
Always hold food at proper food temperatures. The USDA recommends food temperatures between 140° - 170° F.
* BTU ratings will vary when using LP gas.
Grease Filter
Install grease filter per illustration. Unit must not be operated without first properly installing filter as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate system without filter. Filter should always be placed at an angle. As you face the front of the cooktop, the top of the filter should rest against the left side of the vent opening. The bottom should rest against the right side of the vent chamber at the bottom.
Note: If the filter is flat against the fan wall, ventilation effectiveness is reduced.
Burner Grates
The grates must be properly positioned before cooking.
Improper installation
of the grates may result in chipping of the cooktop. To ensure proper positioning, insert the center air grille first. Make sure the bottom legs fit into the locators inside the filter cavity.
Next, put the right and left side grates in place so that the tab on the grate fits over the tab on the center air grille.
Do not operate the
burners without a pan on the grate. The grate’s porcelain
finish may chip without a pan to absorb the heat from the burner flame.
Although the burner grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine and/or discolor, due to the high temperatures of the gas flame.
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