Jenn-Air GAS COOKTOPS User Manual

JENN-AIR® GAS COOKTOPS

USE & CARE

GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions.....................................1-3

Surface Cooking..............................................................4-5

Care & Cleaning ..................................................................6

Troubleshooting ..................................................................6

Warranty & Service.............................................................7

Guide de l’utilisation et entretien..................................8

Guía de uso y cuidado ....................................................18

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Form No. A/07/06 Part No. 8111P498-60 ©2006 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. All rights reserved. Litho U.S.A.

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for future

reference. Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as
proof of purchase.

Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number _______________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________________
If you have questions, call:

Jenn-Air Customer Assistance
1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247)
1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. TTY for hearing or speech
impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.jennair.com

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and
performance of our cooking products, it may be neces­sary to make changes to the appliance without revising
this guide.

For service information, see page 7.

If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any appliance.

– IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
materials.

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions
should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over
burners.

NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot surface may
ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed
containers which may cause them to burst.

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed
to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or
storage near an appliance.

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away
from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt
or soften if left too close to a lighted surface burner.

To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface
burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly
above a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to
items which are used infrequently and which are safely
stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance.
Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, such as
volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.

A faint gas odor may indicate a gas leak. If a gas odor is
detected, shut off the gas supply to the cooktop. Call your
installer or local gas company to have the possible leak
checked. Never use a match or other flame to locate a

gas leak.

Child Safety

CAUTION

NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets

above an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance
to reach items could be seriously injured.

NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the
appliance when it is in use or is still hot.

NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance as they could be injured or burned.

Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in
and on it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place,
out of reach of small children. Children should be taught
that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be
allowed to play with controls or other parts of the unit.

About Your Appliance

WARNING

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm
a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the oven.

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages with materials
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow and may
cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil may also
trap heat causing a fire hazard.

NEVER obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air by
blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Doing so restricts air to
the burners and may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Do not use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cooking
utensils.

Potentially hot surfaces include cooktop, and areas facing the
cooktop.

Cooking Safety

Always place a pan on a surface burner before turning it
on. Be sure you know which knob controls which surface
burner. Make sure the correct burner is turned on and that
the burner has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn
burner off before removing pan to prevent exposure to
burner flame.

Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not
extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive
flame is hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the
appliance, pan or cabinets above or beside the
appliance.

NEVER leave a surface cooking operation unattended
especially when using a high heat setting or when deep fat
frying. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may
ignite. Clean up greasy spills as soon as possible. Do not
use high heat for extended cooking operations.

NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface
burner. Pressure build-up may cause container to burst
resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the
appliance.

Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders may cause
burns from steam. Dishtowels or other substitutes should
never be used as potholders because they can trail across
hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance
parts.

Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
before attempting to move or handle.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan.
Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from
accumulating on hood or filter. When flaming foods under
the hood, turn the fan on.

NEVER wear garments made of flammable material or
loose fitting or long-sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing
may ignite or catch utensil handles.

Deep Fat Frying

Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or
disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before at­tempting to move pan.

Utensil Safety

Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily
grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily
tipped or loose-handled pans. Also avoid using pans,
especially small pans, with heavy handles as they could be
unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when
filled with food may also be hazardous.

Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and
avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in deep fat
frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the volume of food
that is to be added as well as the bubble action of fat.

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, do
not extend handles over adjacent surface burners. Always
turn pan handles toward the side or back of the appliance,
not out into the room where they are easily hit or reached
by small children.

Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil
and the appliance.

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop usage without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions when using glass.

This appliance has been tested for safe performance using
conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
guide. Do not use element 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.

Cleaning Safety

Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool
before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the burner
grates or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient
time to cool.

Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns
if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.

Important Safety Notice
and Warning

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to the State
of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burning
of gas can result in low-level exposure to some of the listed
substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and soot, due
primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Properly adjusted burners will
minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can also be minimized by properly venting the
burners to the outdoors.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS: Never
keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes
from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive
respiratory system. Fumes released due to overheated
cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick
cookware may be harmful or fatal to birds.

Electrical Connection

Appliances which require electrical
power are equipped with a three-

prong grounding plug which must

be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-hole 120 volt electrical outlet.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

The three-prong grounding plug offers protection against
shock hazards. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD

GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG.

If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical outlet is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility of the

appliance owner to have the outlet replaced with a
properly grounded three-hole electrical outlet.

Save These Instructions for Future Reference

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SURFACE COOKING

Surface Controls

CAUTION

• If flame should go out during a cooking operation,
turn the burner off. If a strong gas odor is detected,
open a window and wait five minutes before relighting
the burner.

• Be sure all surface controls are set in the OFF position
prior to supplying gas to the cooktop.

• Expect some parts of the cooktop, especially around
the burners, to become warm or hot during cooking.

Surface Control Knobs

Use to turn on the surface burners. An
infinite choice of heat settings is avail­able from LOW to HIGH. At the HIGH
setting a detent or notch may be felt.

Pilotless Ignition

Pilotless ignition eliminates the
need for a constant standing pilot
light. Each surface burner has a
spark ignitor. Use care when
cleaning around the surface burner.

If the surface burner does not
light, check if ignitor is broken,
soiled or wet.

Suggested Cooking
Guidelines

The size and type of cookware, type and amount of food
and BTU of the burner will determine where to set the
knob for cooking operations. Use the graphics printed
around the knobs as a guide. The following descriptions
will aid in choosing the setting that will give optimum
results:

Hold or Warm: Food maintains a temperature above
140° F without continuing to cook. Food is heated on a
higher flame size until it reaches this temperature and then
the flame size is reduced. Never use a hold or warm
setting to reheat cold food. Be sure knob is adjusted to
produce a stable flame. (Use the LOW setting or the
simmer burner to keep food warm.)

Simmer: Food forms bubbles that barely break the
surface. Foods are between 185° F and 200° F. A simmer
setting can also be used to steam or poach foods or
continue cooking covered foods. (Adjust the knob between
HIGH and LOW to obtain the desired simmer action.)

Slow Boil: Food forms bubbles at a moderate pace. A
slow boil setting can also be used for most frying and for
maintaining the cooking of large amounts of liquids.
(Adjust the knob between HIGH and LOW to obtain the
desired boil action.)

Boil: Liquid forms bubbles at a rapid pace. A fast boil
setting can be used to bring liquid to a boil, brown meat,
stir fry, saute, and heat oil for frying before turning to a
lower setting. The HIGH setting is always used to bring
liquids to a boil. Once the liquid boils, always reduce the
flame size to the lowest setting that will maintain the boil
action. (Turn the knob to HIGH then adjust the flame size
to fit the size of the pan.)

Setting the controls

1. Place a pan on the burner grate. (To preserve the grate
finish, do not operate the burners without a pan on the
grate to absorb the heat from the burner flame.)

2. Push in knob and turn immediately counterclockwise to
the LIGHT setting.

• A clicking (spark) sound will be heard and the burner

will light. (All ignitors will spark when any surface
burner knob is turned on. However, only the selected
burner will light.)

3. Turn knob to desired setting. Visually check setting to
ensure proper flame size.

4. Do not leave cooktop unattended.

Operating During a Power
Failure

1. Hold a lighted match to the desired surface burner
head.

2. Push in and turn the control knob slowly to the desired
setting.

CAUTION

• When lighting the surface burners, be sure all of the
controls are in the OFF position. Strike the match first
and hold it in position before turning the knob.

• Do not leave the cooktop unattended when cooking
during a power failure.

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SURFACE COOKING

Cooktop at a Glance

Model JGC1430

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2

3
4

1. Left rear burner (5,000 BTUs 3. Left Front burner (12,000 BTUs).
on HIGH, 700 BTUs on LOW). 4. Right front burner (17,000 BTUs).

2. Right rear burner (9,200 BTUs).

Model JGC1536

1 2 3 4 5

1. Left front burner (9,200 BTUs). 4. Right rear burner (9,200 BTUs).

2. Left rear burner (12,000 BTUs). 5. Right front burner (17,000 BTUs).

3. Center burner (5,000 BTUs
on HIGH, 700 BTUs on LOW).

Important: Use care when lifting pans over the knobs to
prevent sliding the pan across the knob. This could cause
surface scratching of the knob.

To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining:

• Clean cooktop after each use.

• Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has
cooled as these spills may discolor the surface.

Simmer Burner*

This burner is located in the center or left rear position. The
simmer burner offers a lower BTU flame for delicate
sauces or melting chocolate.

* BTU ratings will vary when using LP gas.

Burner Grates

The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. In
the proper position the grates should be flush and level
(see the graphic to the left). Improper installation of the
grates may result in chipping or scratching of the cooktop.
To ensure proper positioning, align bumpers on grate
bottom with the indentations in the cooktop.

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.

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 has a removable cap that is
easily removed for cleaning. (See page 6 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
the right front position. This burner offers higher speed
cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a boil
and for large-quantity cooking.

Wok

Use flat bottom wok accessory for
optimum results. Use caution when
removing wok from cooktop, handles
could be hot.

Notes:

• A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light
within a few seconds. If using natural gas, the flame
will be blue with a deeper blue inner cone.

• If the burner flame is yellow or is noisy, the air/gas
mixture may be incorrect. Contact a service
technician to adjust. (Adjustments are not covered by
the warranty.)

• With LP gas, some yellow tips on the flames are
acceptable. This is normal and adjustment is not
necessary.

• With some types of gas, you may hear a “popping”
sound when the surface burner is turned off. This is a
normal operating sound of the burner.

• To improve cooking efficiency and to prevent
possible damage to the cooktop or pan, the flame
must be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the pan.

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CARE & CLEANING

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective
manufacturers.
** To order call 1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247).

Cleaning Procedures

CAUTION

• Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling

or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns.

• To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.

• If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.

Burner Grates

• Allow to cool before touching or removing.

• Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabra­sive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part #20000001)** and a
sponge. If soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning Creme, cover with a
damp paper towel and soak for 30 minutes. Scrub again, rinse and
dry.

• Do not clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.

Burner Caps and Sealed Gas Burners
Removable Burner Caps

• Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water
with a plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a soap­filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part
#20000001)** and a sponge.

• Do not clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.

Sealed Gas Burner

• Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic
scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive
pad.

• Be careful not to get water into the center of the burner.

• Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the ignitor is wet or damaged
the surface burner will not light.

• To ensure even cooking performance, keep burner ports free of food
soils/debris.

Control Knobs

• Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling up.

• Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive
cleaning agents or abrasive pads as they may scratch the finish.

• Do not soak.

• Knobs may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any water marks
with hot soapy water to prevent permanent stains.

• After replacing the knobs, turn on each burner to be sure the knobs
have been correctly replaced.

Cooktop - Porcelain Enamel

Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with
misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid proof. All spillovers, especially acidic
or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.

• When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.

• Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may
cause cracking or chipping.

• Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on
exterior finish of cooktop.

Cooktop - Stainless Steel (select models)

• DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT

CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.

• ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.

• Daily Cleaning/Light Soil –– Wipe with one of the following - soapy
water, white vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface
Cleaner* or a similar glass cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with
Stainless Steel Magic Spray (Part No. 20000008)**.

• Moderate/Heavy Soil –– Wipe with one of the following - Bon Ami*,
Smart Cleanser*, or Soft Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp Scotch­Brite* pad; rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To restore luster
and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

• Discoloration –– Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with
Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To remove
streaks and restore luster, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Surface burner fails to light.

• Check to be sure power plug is securely inserted into wall outlet.

• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.

• Check power supply.

• Check to be sure burner is correctly rated for your kind
of gas.

• Check to be sure burner ports or ignition ports are
not clogged.

• Check to be sure ignitor is dry and clicking. Burner will not light if
ignitor is damaged, soiled or wet. If ignitor doesn’t click, turn control
knob OFF.

• Check to be sure burner cap is correctly seated on the burner base.

Surface burner flame lifts off ports.

• Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate above.

• Contact an authorized servicer.

The flame is uneven.

• Burner ports may be clogged.

• Flame may need to be adjusted. Contact an authorized servicer.

Surface burner flame is yellow in color.

• Contact an authorized servicer.

• Some yellow tips on the flame are acceptable when using LP gas.

Igniter continues to click.

• Be sure ignitors are dry.

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WARRANTY & SERVICE

Full One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor

For one (1) year from the original retail purchase
date, any part which fails in normal home use will be
repaired or replaced free of charge.

Please Note: This full warranty applies only when
the appliance is located in the United States or
Canada. Appliances located elsewhere are covered
by the limited warranties only, including parts which
fail during the first year.

Limited Warranties - Parts Only

Second Through Fifth Year - From the original

purchase date, parts listed below (If applicable to the
appliance purchased) which fail in normal home use
will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the
part itself, with the owner paying all other costs,
including labor, mileage and transportation, trip
charge and diagnostic charge, if required.

• Touch pad and microprocessor

• Magnetron tube

• Glass-ceramic Cooktop: Due to thermal
breakage

• Electric Heating Elements: Surface, broil and
bake elements on electric cooking appliances.

• Electronic Controls

• Sealed Gas Burners

What is Not Covered By These Warranties

1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:
a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by

the manufacturer or an authorized servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, unreasonable use, or acts of God.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.

2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed,
altered, or cannot be readily determined.

3. Light bulbs.

4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.

5. The cost of service or service call to:
a. Correct installation errors.
b. Instruct the user on the proper use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the servicer and back.

6. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result
of any breach of these warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply.

If You Need Service

First see the Troubleshooting section in your Use and Care Guide or call
Maytag Services, LLC, Jenn-Air Customer Assistance at 1-800-JENNAIR
(1-800-536-6247) U.S.A. and Canada.

Canadian Residents

This warranty covers only those appliances installed
in Canada that have been listed with Canadian
Standards Association unless the appliances are
brought into Canada due to transfer of residence
from the United States to Canada.

The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY
warranties provided by the manufacturer. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state.

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY
LAW. MAYTAG CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND
PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON
THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY STATE TO STATE
OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Use and Care guides, service manuals and parts information are available
from Maytag Services, LLC, Jenn-Air Customer Assistance.

To Obtain Warranty Service

To locate an authorized service company in your area, contact the dealer
from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services, LLC,
Jenn-Air Customer Assistance. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty
service, call or write:

Maytag Services, LLC
Attn: CAIR
P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

U.S. and Canada 1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247)
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

Note:

Assistance about a service problem, please include the following:
a. Your name, address and telephone number;

b. Model number and serial number of your appliance;
c. Name and address of your dealer and date appliance was purchased;
d. A clear description of the problem you are having;
e. Proof of purchase.

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GUIDE D’UTILISATION

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Instructions de sécurité importantes.................... 9-11

Cuisson sur la surface .............................................12-13

Nettoyage et entretien....................................................14

Dépannage..........................................................................15

Garantie et service ...........................................................17

Guía de uso y cuidado....................................................18

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