Jenn Air C116, C203, C206, C206B, C206W Owner's Manual

Surface Controls

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

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 heat setting.

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

• A red indicator light will glow when a surface heating element is ON. There is a light

for each cooking bay area.

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Control Locations

1. Left rear heating element (rear Energy-Saver)

2. Left front heating element (front Energy-Saver)

3. Right front heating element (front Energy-Saver)

4. Right rear heating element (rear Energy-Saver)

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Note:The"Energy-Saver"grill e}ement(right) is includedwith somecooktopsor

may be purchasedasan option.This permitsutilizingonly halfof the grill area,
if desired,orusingdifferentheatsettingsforthefrontandrearpositionoftheelement.

Whenusingthis element,both cooktopcontrols,front and rear,must beturned
on inorder to usethe fullgrill area.FormodelC203and C206(withstandardgrill --

element)leftrearheatingelementcontrolsgrill.

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 areprovided as general guidelines.

Using Cooktop

Cartridges

.__. Cooktop cartridges, either conventional coil, glass-ceramic, solid element or induction,

can be installed in most cooktops.

To Install Cartridges

1. If the grill element, grill-rocks or grates are in place, remove before installing
a cooktop cartridge. Clean grill basin of any grease accumulation. (See page

14 for cleaning recommendations.)

2. To install any of the optional cooktop cartridges, first be sure control knobs are
turned OFF. Position the cartridge terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle.

3. Slide th_e cartridge towards the receptacle until the cartridge terminal plug is
completely engaged.

4. Lower the opposite end of the cartridge into the cooktop until it is flush with
the surface. 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. Lift up on the "tab" located on the cartridge until top of cartridge clears the opening
on the cooktop by about 2 inches. Lifting the cartridge too high while still engaged

in the receptacle could damage the terminal plug.

3. To disengage terminal, hold cartridge by the sides and slide away from the terminal

receptacle. Lift out when fully unplugged.

4. A storage tray, Model A350, is available and can be used for storing a cartridge

(except the induction cartridge).

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

the surface.

Home Canning

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

with conventional coil cartridge or right side of C203 and C206.
For additional information, refer to use and care manual packaged with your cartridge.

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Conventional

Coil Cooktop

For best results, most efficient use of electricity and to prevent damage to the conven-

tional coil elements, select cookware as described below.

The variable control setting allows flexibility in selecting desired heat. The HI setting

should be used only to start cooking. The control should then be turned to a lower

setting. Energy can be saved by avoiding unnecessary rapid boiling of foods and
covering pans when bringing water to a boil. Use the lowest setting possible to

maintain correct frying temperature to avoid excessive splattering. Use a tight fitting
lid on pans to speed cooking.

Retained heat in the elements can be used to finish cooking.

Do not allow pans to boil dry as this could damage both the cooktop and pan.
Do not drop heavy cookware on the surface.

Selecting Proper Cookware

• Select cookware with flat bottoms. Flat bottom pans are the fastest and best
conductors of heat and provide the most consistent and satisfactory results.

The entire bottom of the pan should touch the heating element evenly. Avoid
using pans with convex, concave or irregular bottoms. A pan which is not

flat receives the most heat at the point of contact, which causes "hot spots"
and uneven heat distribution. Hot spots can result in scorching or burning
of the food. Uneven heat distribution slows the cooking process and wastes
energy.

• To determine if a pan is flat, lay a straight edge ruler against the bottom.

• Do not use a pan with a turned down flange around the bottom or a ripple

bottom.

• Do not use a wire trivet or any kind of heat retarding pad between the pan
and element. Reduce the heat control setting instead.

• Do not use pans that extend more than 1 inch on either side of the element.
Use the correct size pan for the size of the heating element. (See below for
exception for canners and stockpots.)

• Large stockpots and canners should be used with Jenn-Air's "Big-pot" canning
element only (Model A145). The use of large pots on the large element on

HI for extended periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop, discolor
the drip pans, as well as shorten the life of the element.

• Special cooking equipment without flat bottoms, such as the Oriental wok,
should not be used on the cooktop without the proper Jenn-Air accessory.

Only use the Jenn-Air accessory, Model A141, on the cooktop. It has a special
heating element designed to eliminate problems associated with using

traditional round bottom woks on the conventional coil cartridge, such as
shortening the life of the heating element.

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Canning element accessory, Model A145, makes it possible to use large oversized, flanged

or rippled bottom canners with conventional coil cartridge.

Follow These Procedures When Canning

• Bring water to boil at HI setting; after boiling has begun, reduce heat to lowest
setting that will maintain boiling.

• Make certain canner fits over center of surface unit.

• Flat-bottomed canners give the best canning results.

• Use canning recipes from a reputable source such as the manufacturer of your
canner, manufacturers of canning jars and the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Extension Service.

• Remember that canning is a process that creates large amounts of steam. Be careful
and follow equipment instructions to avoid burns from steam or hot canners.

• Remember that if your area has low voltage at times, canning may take longer
than indicated by the directions.

Cleaning the Conventional Coil Cooktop

The cooktop cartridge does not need to be removed for normal cleaning.

Never immerse cartridge in water to clean. This can damage wiring. A drain hole

within the cartridge permits drainage of normal spills into the porcelain grill basin
where it will drain into the grease container. Bottom of cartridge may be wiped clean
with detergent solution if necessary.

_,, Cartridge terminals, if dirty, may be polished with S.O.S. pad, but must be cleaned

thoroughly of soap and dried thoroughly before being inserted into the cooktop.

Heating Elements: Under normal conditions, most soil will burn off elements.
The heating elements unplug for your convenience in cleaning the drip pans. Lift

slightly and pull away from receptacle. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. To replace
elements, push completely into the receptacle. Make sure the elements fit flat.

Drip Pans: To keep the like-new appearance, clean frequently and never allow

anything to burn on twice. Remove soiled pans (first remove heating element). Clean

lightly soiled pans with soap and water or clean in dishwasher. Difficult to remove
spots can be cleaned by rubbing lightly with soapy S.O.S. pads or nonabrasive

cleansers such an Bon Ami. To help release burned on soil, soak in a solution
of 1/2 cup ammonia and 1 gallon warm water or boil in 2 quarts of water for 20
minutes. (All drip pans cannot be boiled at once because element being used must
have a drip pan in place.) Do not use abrasive cleansers, steel wool or cleansers

not recommended for use on chrome. A bluing of the drip pans indicates improper
cookware selection and/or using excessively high heat and cannot be removed.

Grllllng

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

To Install Grill

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

2. Place the two grill-rocks into an empty grill basin with their handles running parallel
to the front of the cooktop. These grill-rocks must be used since they support 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 iscompletely engaged.

4. The grill element should now rest on the handles of the grill-rocks. ._,-,

5. Place the black grill grates on the top of the cooktop.
NOTE: The cooking bay on the extreme right of Model C316 accepts cooktop

cartridges only.

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, pull away from receptacle until it is unplugged. Do not
lift the element while it is engaged in the receptacle since this could damage the

terminal.

3. A storage tray, Model A350, is available for purchase and can be used for storing .,

the grill assembly.

Installing Other Accessories

1. Remove the two black grill grates from the grill. Now you are ready to use the
optional grill accessories.

2. Review the instructions for installing and using the accessories that are packaged
with the accessory.

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