Jenn-Air AG340 Use & Care Manual

JENN-AIR

Use & Care Manual

WOK Accessory

Model AG340-For Gas Grill-Range Cooktops

Printed in U.S.A Cat. No. CRA340UB
© 1992Jenn-Air Company Part No. 205970A 4/92

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Read before operating your WOK

All appliances--regardlessofthemanufacturer--havethepotential
through improper or careless use to create safety problems.

Therefore the following safety precautions should be observed:

1. Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician.

2. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

3. Children shouldnot be leftalone or unattended inareawhere
any appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit

or stand on any part of the appliance.

4. Wear properapparel.Loose-fitting or hanging garments
shouldneverbewornwhileusingthe appliance.

5. 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 Con-
tractor.

6. Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or otherflam-
mable vapors and liquid near cooktop.

7. Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame by
covering wok with wok lid, turn control off and ventilation
system on. Note: A dry chemical or foam type extinguisher

may also be used to put out a grease fire.

8. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.

9. Exercise care while stir-frying since the necessary high heat

will cause a lot of popping and steaming when food is added
to the wok.

10. CAUTION: Overheating any oil may cause a fire. If oil
smokes, reduce heat.

11. Remember, the outside of your wok will be HOT, too! Don't
wipe it or otherwise touch it with your unprotected hand while

it is hot.

12. Be extremely cautious if you must move the wok while it
contains hot liquid.

13. CAUTION: To avoid risk offire and injury, do not use for deep
fat frying.

NOTE: For additional safety precautions, please refer to the gas

grill-range or grill-range cooktop use and care manual.

About the

Jenn-Air WOK

The Jenn-Air wok combines the benefits of a centuries old cooking vessel with

modernday technology.

Thewordwokmeans"cookingvessel".OriginallycreatedbytheChineseto save
onfuel(itsunique shapeheats fast and less energyis neededtomaintain a high
temperature), the wok has longserved asa multi-purpose cooking utensil. The
wok canbe usedinsteadofmanyother pansinyourkitchen,such asasaucepan
or sautepan. The wok can also be usedfor preparing foods inways other than
just stir-frying for which it is noted. It can be used for poaching, steaming,

braising, stewing, simmering, parboiling, even popping corn.

The Jenn-Air wok was designed with ease of cleaning, fast heating and
versatility in mind. By removing the surface burnergrate, the wok accessory is

easily and quickly assembled for use. The wok cradle holds the wok to keep it

from rolling ortipping when in use.
The wok ismade from cold rolJedcarbon steelwhich is best for providing even,

steady,and intenseheat.The constant even heatmakespossiblethevery short
cookingtimes so important inOriental cooking. Inthe wok, boththeflaring sides
and the rounded bottom heat upso the entire surface can be used for cooking.

Thewok iscoveredwith ahard non-stickfinish.The finisheliminates theamount
ofcare requiredofan unfinishedcarbonsteelwok,suchas seasoning.Thenon-

stickfinishiseasy toclean andwill notrust. Foodswill heatvery quicklyfrom the
first day you cook in the wok, and it is not necessary to age the wok. Unlike

conventional woks, the wok is cleaned with hot, soapy water.
Thewoodenhandles ofthe wokeliminate the needfor using pothoJdersaswhen

grasping a hot metal wok handle.