Jenn-Air Expressions CVEX4100 Series, Expressions CVEX4270 Series, Expressions CVEX4370 Series Use And Care Manual

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Use Care Manua_

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lVlodels CVEX4100, CVEX4270,

CVEX4370 Series

Read before operating your cooktop

All appliances - regardless of the manufacturer - have the potential
through improper or careless use to create safety" problems. Therefore
the foflowing safety precautions shoutd be observed:

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Be sure your appliance is propedy installed and grounded by a

qualified technician.

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

Children should not be teft 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.
Wear proper apparet. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should

never be worn while using the appliance.
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.

Flammable materials shoutd not be stored near surface units.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry

chemicat or foam-type extinguisher.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do not _et pothoider touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Use proper pan size. Many appliances are equipped with one or
more surface units of different size. Setect cookware having flat
bottoms targe enough to cover the surface unit heating eNemento

The use of undersized cookware wii8 expose a portion of the heating

e_ement to direct contact and may resutt in ignition of clothing.

Proper relationship of cookware to heating element will also ira=
prove efficiency and performance.
Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boil
over causes smoking and greasy spiliovers that may ignite.
On conventional elemenl cooktops make sure that drip pans are in
place. Absence of these pans during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip pans or grill basin.

installation of these liners may result in an e_ectric shock or fire
hazard.

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G_azed cookware - onay certain types of g_ass, 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 as you know has been
approved for this purpose.

Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over
adjacent surface heating elements to avoid burns, ignition of flam-

mable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
cookware.

Do not soak or immerse removable heating e_ements in water.
CAUTION = Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets

above cooktop - children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could
be seriously injured.

Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface units or
heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in co,or.

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.

Do not cook on glass-ceramic cooking surface if the cooktop is

broken. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a shock hazard. Contact an authorized Jenn-Air

Service Contractor.
Qean glass-ceramic coo_ops 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 appiied to a hot

surface.
Do not operate with damaged cooking e_ement after any product
malfunction untit proper repair has been made.
Keep all switches "OFF" when unit is not in use.
Qean only parts tisted in this manual and use procedures recom-

mended.

This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conven-
tional cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that are not

specifically recommended in this manual Do not use eyelid covers

for the surface units or stovetop grills. The use of devices or

accessories that are not expressly recommended in this manual can
create serious safety hazards, result in performance problems and
reduce the life of the components of the appliance.

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Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air cooktop. The indoor grilling of meats, fish
or fowl is one of the most attractive and succulent methods of preparing these foods.
As you use your new cooktop, we know you will appreciate the many features that
provide excellent performance, ease of cleaning, convenience and dependability.
Before you begin cooking with your new cooktop, please take a few minutes to read and
become famitiar with the instructions in this book. On the following pages you will find
a wealth of information regarding all aspects of using your new cooktop. By following

the instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and properly maintain your

cooktop and achieve excellent results with the food you prepare.
Should you have any questions about using your Jenn-Air cooktop or need a use and
care manua! for your cooktop cartridge, write to us: Be sure to provide the modei
number for the manual requested.

Jenn=Air Customer Assistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service

P.O. Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

Model Number

Serial Number

Date Purchased

JENN-AtR DEALER FROM WHOM PURCHASED

Address

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Phone

AUTHORIZED JENN-AIR SERVICE CONTRACTOR

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important: Retain proof of purchase documents for warranty service.

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The bui_t-inventilation 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.

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The fan control is tocated atthe front of the control panel To
operate the ventilation system manually, turn the fan contro_
knob c_ockwise. The variable speed fan can be operated at an
infinite number of settings when using the cooktop cartridges
or the griddle.

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@ The ventilation system will operate automatically when the grin e_ement 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 coot an item, set it on the air grille
and turn on the fan. "The air being pulled over the item wil_ 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.

Air Griltte

The air grille lifts off easily. Wipe clean or wash in sink with mild household detergents.

it may be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Filter

Turn off ventilation system before removing. The filter is a
permanent type and shouM be cleaned when soiledo Clean
in sink with warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent or

in the dishwasher.
Important: DO NOT OPERATE SYSTEM WITHOUT F/L-

TER. Filter should always be placed at an angte. As you face

the front of the cooktop, the bottom of the fitter should rest

on the ledge on the left side. The top of the fi_ter should rest
against the right side. There are also tedges on the front and
rear sides for the filter to rest. (Note: ff filter is flat against the

fan wal!, 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. It may be cleaned with paper towel, damp cloth

or sponge and mild household detergent or cleanser. (Note: For easier c_eanin9,

remove the basin pans.)

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