Jenn-Air C1200 Series, C2000 Series, C2200 Series, C3200 Series, CR2200 Series Use And Care Manual

JENN-AIR

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Use and Care Manual

T Electric Grill-Range Cooktops

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MODELS C1200,C2000, C2200,C3200, CR2200Series

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Read before operating your cooktop

All appliances -- regardless of the manufacturer _ have the

potential through improper or careless useto create safety prob-
lems, Therefore the following safety precautions should be

observed:

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

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

3. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area

where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

4. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the 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 Contractor.

6. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface
units.

7. Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame
or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

8. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.

9. Use proper pan size. Many appliances are equipped with
one or more surface units of different size. Select cookware

having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit

heating element. The use of undersized cookware will
expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship

of cookware to heating element will also improve efficiency
and performance.

10. Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.
Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may

ignite.

11. On conventional element cooktops make sure that drip

"- pans are in place. Absence of these pans during cooking

may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

12. Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip pans
or grill basin. Installation of these liners may result in an

electric shock or fire hazard.

13. Glazed cookware -- only certain types of glass, glass-

ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware
are suitable for cooktop surface without breaking due to

the sudden change in temperature. Use only such
cookware asyou know has been approved for this purpose.

14. Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend

over adjacent surface heating elements to avoid burns,
ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to uninten-

tional contact with the cookware.

15. Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements in
water.

16. CAUTION -- Do not store items of interest to children
in cabinets above cooktop--children climbing on the cook-

top to reach items could be seriously injured.

17. Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface
units or heating elements may be hot even though they

are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become
hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not

_"" touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact

these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Other surfaces may become hot enough to cause burns

among these surfaces is the cooktop.

18. Do not cook on glass-ceramic cooking surface if the cook-
top is broken. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may pene-
trate the broken cooktop and create a shock hazard.

Contact an authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor.

19. Clean glass-ceramic cooktops with caution. If wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be

careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

20. Do not operate with damaged cooking element after any
product malfunction until proper repair has been made.

21. Keep all switches "OFF" when unit is not in use.

Ventilation System

_-" The built-in ventilation system removes cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods

prepared on the cooktop, grill and grill accessories.
Regular use of this system will insure a more comfortable and less humid kitchen

which is free of heavy cooking odors and fumes that normally create a frequent

need for cleaning and redecorating.

Using the Ventilation System

• The fan control is located normally at the rear
of the control panel. To operate the ventilation
system manually, turn the fan control knob

clockwise. The variable speed fan can be
operated at an infinite number of settings when

using the cooktop cartridges or the griddle.

• The ventilation system will operate automatically when the grill element is
in use. NOTE: During grilling, the fan speed is automatically set for the Hi

setting and cannot be varied.

• Besides using the ventilation system to remove cooking vapors and fumes,
it can be used to cool baked pies, cakes or hot pans. To cool an item, set

it on the air grille and turn on the fan. The air being pulled over the item

will quickly cool it. Be careful not to cover the entire air grille.

• The fan can be used to remove strong odors from the kitchen as when chopping
onions near the fan.

Cleaning the Ventilation System

Grille: The air grille lifts off easily. Wipe clean or wash in sink with mild

'_,,_,lousehold detergents. May be cleaned in dishwasher.

Filter: Turn off ventilation system before

removing. The filter is a permanent type and

should be cleaned when soiled. Clean in sink
with warm water and liquid dishwashing

detergent or in dishwasher.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE SYSTEM

WITHOUT FILTER. Filter should always be

placed at an angle. As you face the front of the
cooktop, the bottom of the filter should rest on
the ledge on the left side. The top of the filter
should rest against the right side. There are also

ledges on the front and rear sides for the filter
to rest. (NOTE: If filter is flat against the fan wall,

ventilation effectiveness is reduced.)

Ventilation Chamber-" This area, which houses the filter, should be cleaned

in the event of spills or whenever it becomes coated with a film of grease. May
be cleaned with paper towel, damp cloth, or sponge and mild household detergent

or cleanser. (Note: for easier cleaning, remove the basin pans.)

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Surface Controls

The variable heat controls for the cooktop cartridges and grill element provide flexibil-

ity in heat setting selection. --..-

To Set Controls

• Since the controls are a push-turn type, they must be pushed
down before turning. To set (from the OFF position), push down
on control knob and turn in either direction to desired heatsetting.

• When control is in any position, other than OFF, it may be turned
in any direction without pushing down.

• Control Panel A: A red indicator light will glow when a surface
heating element is ON.There is a light for each control.

• Control Panel B: When control knob is in the OFF position, the
only setting visible is OFF. When control knob is turned ON,
all other control settings will be shown. The ring around control
knob will glow when surface heating element is ON.

ControlA Control B

Control Locations

• The graphics beside each control knob indicate the element locations.

_I -control used to operate cartridge element, or half of the Energy-Saver

grill element.

IIIII -control used to operate a ca,ridge element, half of the Energy-Saver

grill element, griddle or entire standard grill element.

NOTE:The Energy-Savergrill element(shown)is includedwith some
cooktopsor maybe purchasedasan option.Thispermitsutilizingonly
half of the grill area or usingdifferent heat settingsfor the front and

rear positionof the element.To use the full grill, both front andrear
controlsmustbeused.

Suggested Control Settings
for Surface Elements Energy-Saver

The size and type of cookware used and the amount and type of food being cooked
will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Electrical line voltage

may also vary, which will affect the needed control setting. The setting indicated
should serve as a guide while you become familiar with your cooktop.

HI A fast heat to start cooking quickly, to bring liquids to a boil, to preheat oil for deep

fat frying. Used for most grilling.

7-10 (Medium High) For fast frying or browning foods, to maintain rapid boil of large amounts

of food, to maintain oil temperature for deep fat frying.

5-6 (Medium) For foods cooked in a double boiler, sauteing, slow boil of large amounts

of food, and most frying.
3-4 (Medium Lo) To continue cooking foods started on higher settings.
LO-2 Maintaining serving temperatures of foods, simmering foods, melting butter or chocolate.
The heat controls offer flexibility in heat setting selection. On settings other than Hi, you may

adjust the controls above or below the numbered setting for best results. This applies to settings
when using cooktop cartridges or when using the grill or any of the grill accessories. Suggested

settings are provided as general guidelines.

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Using Cooktop

Cartridges

.._. Cooktop cartridges options include conventional coil, halogen, radiant, or solid element.

To Install Cartridges

1. If the grill grates, element, and/or grill liner pans are in place, remove before
installing a cooktop cartridge. Clean basin pan of any grease accumulation. (See
page 12 for cleaning recommendations.)

2. To install any of the optional cooktop cartridges, be sure control knobs are

turned OFF, basin pan is in place, and air grille is removed.

3. Position the cartridge terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle. Slide the

cartridge towards the receptacle until the cartridge terminal plug is completely
engaged. Lower the opposite side of the cartridge into the cooktop until it is

flush with the surface.

4. Add the air grille. Your cooktop is now ready to use.

To Remove Cartridges

1. Control knobs must be in the OFF position and the cartridge should be cool.

2. Remove the air grille.

3. Lift the cartridge side next to the ventilation chamber until the top of the cartridge

is about 3 inches above the cooktop. Lifting the cartridge too high while still

engaged in the receptacle could damage the terminal plug.

4. To disengage terminal, hold cartridge by the ventilation chamber side and slide
away from the terminal receptacle. Lift out when fully unplugged.

5. Do not stack cartridges where they may fall or be damaged. Never store other
materials on top of a glass-ceramic cartridge since this could damage or mar

the surface.

NOTE: Remember to replace the air grille before using the ventilation system.

Home Canning

Canning should be done on the conventional coil cartridge only. Canning element
accessory, Model A145, makes it possible to use large oversized canners with the
conventional coil cartridge.

For additional information, refer to use and care manual packaged with your cartridge.

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The grill accessory consists of two black grill grates, a grill element and a grill .....

liner pan.

To Install Grill

1. Before installing grill components, be certain surface controls are in the OFF position.

2. Place the grill liner pan into an empty basin pan with the opening next to the terminal
block. The grill liner pan must be used since it supports the grill element.

3. Position the grill element with the terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle. Slide

the element towards the receptacle until the terminal plug is completely engage r'

The grill element should rest flat on the side ledges of the grill liner pan. _._

4. Place the black grill grates on the top of the basin pan.

To Remove Grill

1. Remove grill components once they are cool. Be sure control switches are in the
OFF position.

2. To remove grill element, lift the side at the ventilation chamber until the top of the

element is about 1/2 inch above the cooktop. (NOTE: Lifting the element too high

while still engaged in the receptacle could damage the terminal plug.) To disengage
terminal, slide away from the terminal receptacle. Lift out when fully unplugged.

Grill Covers

1. Grill covers can be used to cover the grill, when not in use, or an empty basin pan.

2. To remove the grill covers, push down on front or rear side. The opposite side will
lift slightly for easy removal.

Using the Grill

• Before the first use, wash your new grill grates in hot soapy water, rinse and
dry. Then "season" the surface by wiping on a thin coating of cooking oil. Remove
excess oil by wiping again with another paper towel. This procedure should

_._ be repeated after cleaning in the dishwasher since the detergent may remove

seasoning.

• Seasoning prior to each use is NOT necessary. However anytime a sugar-based
marinade (for example, barbecue sauce) is going to be used, the grates should
be "seasoned" prior to preheating.

• Preheat the grill on Hi for 5 minutes. Preheating improves the flavor and
appearance of meats and quickly sears the meat to help retain the juices. The

heating element should glow a bright cherry red.

• Use nonmetalfic spatulas or utensils to prevent damaging the grill grate finish.

• Excessive amounts of fat should be trimmed from meats. Only a normal amount
is necessary to produce the smoke needed for that smoked, "outdoor" flavor.
Excessive fat can create cleaning and flame-up problems.

• Allowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings to constantly flame voids
the warranty on the grill grates. Excessive flare-ups indicate that either the grill

interior needs to be cleaned or that excessive amounts of fat are in the meat
or the meat was not properly trimmed.

• Grease drippings will occasionally ignite to produce harmless puffs of flame

for a second or two. This is a normal part of the cooking process.

• NEVER LEAVE GRILL UNATTENDED DURING GRILL OPERATION.

Should excess grease cause sustained flame-up

1. Turn on FAN manually.

2. Immediately turn grill heat control switch to OFF position.

3. Remove meatfrom grill.

IMPORTANT

• Do not use aluminum foil inside the grill area.

• Do not use charcoal or wood chips in the grill area.

• Do not allow grill liner pan to become overloaded with grease.Clean frequently.

• Do not cover grates completely with meat. Leave air space between each steak, etc.
to allow proper ventilation aswell as prevent flame-ups.

Grill Guide

Preheat grill on Hi, 5 minutes, for best flavor.

Type Setting Cooking Time Procedure
Steak (1,__H")

Rare Hi 10 to 12minutes Turn after 5to 6 m nutes.
Medium I Hi 16 to 21 minutes Turn after 8to 11 minutes. .

Well Hi 21 to 28 minutes Turn after 11 to 14minutes.

Steak (1 - 1W')

Rare Hi 20to 26 minutes Turn after 10to 13 minutes.
Medium Hi 26 to 30 minutes Turn after 13 to 15minutes. '

Well Hi 30 to 34 minutes Turn after 15to 17minutes.

Hamburgers (3- 4 oz.) 10 22 to 32 minutes Turn after half the time.
Pork Chops (V2"- 3/4") 10 25 to 40 minutes Turn occasionally.

Fully-cooked

Smoked Pork Chops Hi Turn once.

Ham Slices (1/2") Hi 8 to 10 minutes Turn once.
Fully-cooked Sausages

Hot Dogs H Turn occasionally.
Polish Hi 10to 20 minutes Turn once.

Italian Sausage 10 25to 35 minutes , Pierce casing with afork. Turn

once.

Lamb Chops

Med Hi Turn occasionally. Brush with

Well Hi 20 to 30 minutes glaze, if desired.

Chicken

Boneless Breasts 10 30 to 40 minutes Turn occasionally.

Bone-in: Turn occasionally. Brush with

Breasts 10 50 to 70 minutes I marinade Orglaze during last
Drumsticks & Thighs 10 35 to 55 minutes 10 minutes. _"

Fish

Steaks(1") 10 20 to 35 minutes Brushwith butter.Turn after half

the time.

Fillets(1,_") 10 12 to 20minutes Startskinside down.Brushwith
(withskin on) butter.Turn after halfthe time.

Shrimp Hi 8 to 12minutes Turn and brushwith butteror
(skewered) marinadefrequently.

GarlicBread Hi 2 to 4 minutes Turn after halfthe time.
Hot DogBuns,

HamburgerBuns 10 2to3 minutes

NOTE: This chart is a suggested guide. Cooking times and control settingsare approximate

due to variationsin meats,control switches, and voltage.

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Grilling Tips

With your Jenn-Air grill and accessories, literally any food you've considered "at
its best" when prepared outdoors can now be prepared indoors with less fuss and

great flavor.

The following suggestions are good rules to follow and will increase your enjoyment

of the equipment.

• Be sure to follow directions on page 9 for using the grill.

• Suggested cooking times and control settings are approximate due to variations

in meats and electrical voltage. Experience will quickly indicate cooking times
as well as which settings work best.

• Use the Energy-Saver grill element for grilling small amounts of food on half

of the grill or for keeping cooked foods warm or preparing food requiring
different heat control settings.

• For best results, buy top grade meat. Meat that is at least 3/4-inch will grill

better than thinner cuts.

• Score fat on edges of steak, but do not cut into meat, to prevent curling while
cooking.

• For the attractive "branded" look on steaks, be sure grill is preheated. Allow
one side of meat to cook to desired doneness, or until juices appear on the
top surface, before turning. Turn steaks and hamburgers just once. Manipulating

food causes loss of juices.

• When basting meats or applying sauces to foods, remember that excessive
amounts wind up inside your grill and do not improve the food flavor. Apply
sauces during the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time unless recipe specifies
otherwise. Sugar-based sauces, excessively used, will caramelize on the grill

grates and grill liner pan and will create a cleaning chore.

• There are many meat marinades which will help tenderize less expensive cuts
of meat for cooking on the grill.

• Certain foods, such as poultry and non-oily fish, may need some extra fat.
Brush with oil or melted butter occasionally while grilling.

• Use tongs with long handles or spatulas for turning meats. Do not use forks

as these pierce the meat, allowing juices to be lost.

• To help retain meat juices, salt after turning meat or after cooking is completed.

• Should grilled foods be prepared and ready before you're ready to serve, turn
heat control to a low setting and cover meat with a single sheet of foil. Food

will continue to cook.

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Cleaning the Grill

Be sure the grill is cool and control knobs are in the OFF position.

Grill Grates: These are made from cast aluminum and are coated with a nonstick "---
finish.

• After the grill gates have cooled, wipe off grates with a paper towel. Wash cool
grates (DO NOT IMMERSE HOT GRILL GRATES IN WATER) with soap or
detergent in hot water in the sink or wash them in the dishwasher. Be sure to

remove all food residue before cooking on the grill grates again.

• Remove stubborn spots with a plastic mesh puff or pad. For best results, use
only those cleaning products which state they are recommended for use when

cleaning nonstick surfaces.

• If grates were washed in the dishwasher, season with oil prior to grilling.

• Do not use metal brushes or abrasive scouring pads or other scrubbers intended
to clean outdoor charcoal grills. These will remove the finish as well as scratch

the grates. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven or use oven cleaners on the

grates.

Grill Liner Pan: The grill liner pan is made from steel and is coated with a

nonstick coating.

• After the grill liner pan has cooled, wipe off grill liner pan with a paper towel.
Wash cool grill liner pan with soap or detergent in hot water in the sink or wash

in the dishwasher. Be sure to remove all food residue before using the grill liner
pan again.

• To remove stubborn spots, first soak grill liner pan in hot sudsy water (use a

grease cutting detergent). Or, spray with a household cleaner, cover with par
towels, spray with more household cleaner, and soak for 15 minutes or Iong__.

Then, scrub the spots with a plastic mesh puff or pad. For best results, use only
those cleaning products which state they are recommended for use when cleaning

nonstick surfaces.

Grill Element: The grill element should never be immersed in water. Most soil
will burn off during use. The terminal block may be cleaned with warm soapy water.

Do not use abrasive cleansers or materials. Dry thoroughly before reinserting in the

cooktop.

Porcelain Basin Pan- This pan must be used when using the grill and any

of the cartridges and accessories. This pan should be cleaned whenever soiled.
NOTE: The pan may be removed and taken to the sink.

• To remove light soil, clean with soapy water or spray with cleansers such as

Fantastik or 409. The basin pan may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

• To remove stubborn soil, spray with a household cleanser, cover with paper towels,

spray with more household cleanser, and soak for 15 minutes or longer.

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Cleaning Parts of

Your Cooktop

Control Knobs

The knobs on the control panel can be removed with the controls in the OFF position.
Pull each knob straight from the shaft.Wash knobs inwarm soapywater ordishwasher;

do not use abrasive cleansers or materials. To replace each knob, match flat part
of knob opening with the spring on the shaft, returning in OFFposition.

Control Knob Area

Use mild cleansers, such as soapy water or mild liquid sprays, such as 409. Wipe

with sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Do not scrub with S.O.S. pads or abrasive
cleansers.

Stainless Steel Trim

Use mild cleansers, such as soapy water or mild liquid sprays, such as Fantastik

or 409. Wipe with sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Rinse, buff with soft cloth;

polish with glass cleaner if necessary.

Grill Covers

Clean with soapy water and cloth or wash in the dishwasher. Rinse, buff with soft

_th, and polish with glass cleaner if necessary. Do not scrub with S.O.S. pads

abrasive cleaners.

Under Counter

Grease Jar: A grease jar islocated

below each grill basin (under the
counter). Check periodically to prevent

spillovers. Unscrew and remove. Can be
replaced with any heattempered jar, such

as a canning jar, which has a standard
screw neck.

Serial Plate: DO NOT CLEAN.

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Accessories

Griddle Grill Accessory Grill Covers
Model A0310 Model A0330 A set of two grill covers

Self-draining griddle Grill accessory includes may be purchased to
makes many favorite grill liner pan, Energy- cover a second

foods easier to fix. Saver grill element, and (optional) grill accessory.

Family-sized surface lets two black nonstick grill Model A0340B -

you cook several pan- grates. 2800 watt grill Black Porcelain

cakes, hamburgersj or element permits you to Model A0340S -
grilled sandwiches at a control temperatures Stainless Steel
time. Has a black non- under front and rear Model A0360B -
stick finish, grills independently. Black Glass

Model A0360W -

White Glass

Wok Accessory C_nning Element
Model A141 Model A145

For use with conven- Special canning element
tional coil cartridge only. plugs into conventional

Includes special plug-in coil cooktop cartridge
contoured element that raising the heating ele-

replaces the large ele- ment above the cooking

ment. Wok has nonstick surface. Allows use of
finish, wood handles, oversized utensils and
cover, steaming rack, those with warped or

rice paddles, cooking rippled bottoms.
tips and recipes.

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Cooktop Cartridges

Conventional Halogen Radiant Solid

Coil Element

Conventional Coil

Rated 240 volts .................................... AC110B - Black Porcelain

AC110S - Stainless Steel

Halogen AC110W - White Porcelain

Rated for 240 volts ................................. AH150B - Black

Radiant

Rated for 240 volts ................................. AR140B - Black

Solid Element

Rated for 240 volts ................................. AS130B - Black

AS130W - White

Ducting

Information

Jenn-Air's ventilation system is designed to capture both cooking fumes and smoke
from any place on the grill surface. If the system does not, these are some ducting

installation situations to check:

• 6" diameter round or 31/_'' x 10" rectangular ducting should be used. Note: 5"
diameter round ducting may be used for venting straight out the back of the

cooktop and directly through the wall for 10' or less.

• No more than three 90° elbows should be used. Distance between elbows should

be at least 18".

• Recommended Jenn-Air wall cap should be used. Make sure damper moves
freely when ventilation system is operating.

• There should be a minimum clearance of 6" for cooktop installed near a side
wall.

If there is not an obvious improper installation, there may be a concealed problem

such as a pinched joint, obstruction in the pipe, etc. Installation is the responsibility
of the installer and questions should be addressed first by the installer. The installer

should very carefully check the ducting installation instructions.

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Service Information

Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. Aquick reference
of this manual, as well as reviewing additional information on items to check, may .._-

prevent an unneeded service call.

If nothing on the cooktop operates:

• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

• check if cooktop is properly connected to electric circuit in house.

If grill heating element or cooktop does not get hot enough:

• check if heating element is plugged in solidly.

• surface controls may not beset properly, j

• voltage to house may be low. ._

If ventilation system is not capturing smoke efficiently:

• check on cross ventilation in room or make up air.

• excessive amount of smoke is being created; check instructions for grilling,
trimming meats. (Seepage 9.)

• cooktop may be improperly installed; check ducting information. (Seepage 15.)

• air filter may be improperly installed. (See page 5.)

NOTE: If either element of the cooktop cartridge fails to heat--switch the cartridge

to other side of cooktop. If it operates on that side, then cooktop control
switch may be at fault. If it does not heat on either side--indications are
that cartridge requires service.

In this event, you may speed service by delivering the lightweight cartridge

to the authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor, thus by-passing the time

required for normal home-service schedules.

If You Need Service

• call the dealer from whom your appliance waspurchased or the authorized'---_
Jenn-Air Service Contractorlistedin the Yellow Pages.

• your Jenn-Air Service Contractor can provide better and faster service if
you can accurately describe problemsand give model and serial number
oftheappliance.Besureto retain proof of purchasetoverifywarrantystatus.

Refer to WARRANTY for further information of owner's responsibilitiesfor
warranty service.

NOTE: Complete service and parts literature are available from any auth-

orized Jenn-Air Parts Distributor.

All specifications subject to change by manufacturer without notice.

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