Installer: Please leave this manual
with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep
this manual for future reference.
Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.
Model Number
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Serial Number
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Date of Purchase
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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
For service information, see
page 7.
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or
operating the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not
understand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS,
WORDS, LABELS
WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in minor personal
injury.
Read and follow all instructions
before using this appliance to prevent
the potential risk of fire, electric shock,
personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the
appliance. Use appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in this
guide.
To ensure proper and safe
operation: Appliance must be properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician.
IN CASEOF FIRE
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood
to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish
flame then turn on hood to remove
smoke and odor.
• Smother fire or flame in a pan with a
lid or cookie sheet.
NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.
Do not use water on grease fires. Use
baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher to smother fire or flame.
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GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
If appliance is installed near a window,
precautions should be taken to prevent
curtains from blowing over surface
elements.
NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the
room. Failure to follow this instruction can
lead to possible burns, injury, fire, or
damage to the appliance.
NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Clothing could catch utensil handles or
ignite and cause burns if garment comes
in contact with hot heating elements.
To ensure proper operation and to avoid
damage to the appliance or possible
injury, do not adjust, service, repair or
replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this guide.
Refer all other servicing to a qualified
technician.
NEVER store or use gasoline or other
combustible or flammable materials near
surface units or in the vicinity of this
appliance as fumes could create a fire
hazard or an explosion.
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking
grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in a
steam burn. Do not let potholders touch
hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth which could easily
touch hot heating elements and ignite.
Always turn off all controls when cooking
is completed.
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 manual. Do not use eyelid covers or
stove top 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 this appliance.
NEVER use aluminum foil or foil
containers on the cooktop. These may
become very hot. Use foil only as
directed in this guide.
Aerosol-type cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposed to heat and may be highly
flammable. Do not use or store near
appliance.
Clean only parts listed in this guide and
use procedures recommended.
COOKTOP
NEVER leave surface units unattended
especially when using high heat. An
unattended boilover could cause
smoking and a greasy spillover can
cause a fire.
This appliance is equipped with different
size surface elements. Select pans with
flat bottoms large enough to cover
element. Fitting pan size to element will
improve cooking efficiency.
If pan is smaller than element, a portion
of the element will be exposed to direct
contact and could ignite clothing or
potholder.
Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Follow
utensil manufacturer’s instructions when
using glass.
Turn pan handle toward center of
cooktop, not out into the room or over
another surface element. This reduces
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, or spillage if pan is accidently
bumped or reached by small children.
GLASS-CERAMIC
COOKTOP
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners
can produce noxious fumes if applied to a
hot surface. If a wet sponge, cloth, or
paper towel is used on a hot cooking area,
be careful to avoid steam burn.
Never stand on the cooktop.
DEEP FAT FRYERS
Use extreme caution when moving the
grease pan or disposing of hot grease.
Allow grease to cool before attempting to
move pan.
HEATING ELEMENTS
NEVER touch surface elements or
areas near elements.
Heating elements may be hot even though
they are dark in color. Areas near surface
elements may become hot enough to
cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch or let
clothing or other flammable materials
contact heating elements or areas near
elements until they have had sufficient
time to cool.
Other potentially hot surfaces include:
Cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
CHILD SAFETY
CAUTION
NEVER store items of interest to
children in cabinets above an appliance or on the cooktop. Children
climbing on appliance to reach items
could damage the appliance or be
burned or seriously injured.
NEVER leave children alone or
unsupervised in area where appliance 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 or 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.
VENTILATING HOODS
Clean range hood and filters frequently
to prevent grease or other flammable
materials from accumulating on hood or
filter and to avoid grease fires.
Turn the fan on when flambéing foods
(such as Cherries Jubilee) under the
hood.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
NOTICEAND WARNING
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 during an oven selfcleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to
birds. Fumes released due to overheated
cooking oil, fat, margarine and
overheated non-stick cookware may be
equally harmful.
NEVER cook on broken cooktop. If
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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USING YOUR COOKTOP
HI
LO
8
2
6
4
OFF
HI
LO
HI
LO
8
OFF
2
4
2
4
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SURFACE CONTROLS
Use to turn on the surface elements. An
infinite choice of heat settings is
available from Lo to Hi. The knobs can
be set on or between any of the settings.
CONTROL LOCATIONS
Model JEC8536
1. Left front element
2. Left rear element (bridge element)
3. Center element
4. Right rear element
5. Right front element (dual element)
Model JEC8430
1. Left front element
2. Left rear element
3. Right rear element
4. Right front element (dual element)
DUAL ELEMENT
The cooking surface is equipped with a
dual element located in the right front
position. To operate, push in on the
control knob and turn to the right to
control the small element, or push in
and turn to the left to control the large
element.
Drawing shows control knob markings for
Dual and Bridge (select models) elements
BRIDGE ELEMENT
(SELECTMODELS)
For added flexibility, the cooking surface
is equipped with a bridge element to
accommodate longer gourmet pans and
skillets. The bridge element is located in
the left rear position. To operate, push in
on the control knob and turn to the right
to control the small element, or push in
and turn to the left to control the bridge
element.
ON INDICATORS
All Models - A red indicator light will glow
when any element is turned ON.
SUGGESTED HEAT
SETTINGS
The size, type of cookware and cooking
operation will affect the heat setting.
Hi:Use to bring liquid to a boil.
Always reduce setting to a lower
heat when liquids begin to boil
or foods begin to cook.
6-8:(medium high) Use to brown
meat, heat oil for deep fat frying
or sauteing. Maintain fast boil for
large amounts of liquids.
4-6:(medium) Use to maintain slow
boil for large amounts of liquids
and for most frying operations.
2-4:(medium low) Use to continue
cooking covered foods or steam
foods.
Lo:(low) Use to keep foods warm
and melt chocolate and butter.
SETTINGTHE
CONTROLS
1. Place pan on surface element.
2. Push in and turn the knob in either
direction to the desired heat setting.
3. After cooking, turn knob to OFF.
Remove pan.
HOT SURFACE
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Each element has a hot surface
indicator light. A light will be illuminated
when the matching cooking area is hot.
It will remain on, even after the control
is turned off, until the area has cooled.
The lights are located near the control
knobs.
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GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE
NOTES:
• Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used.
This is normal.
• When a control is turned on, a red glow can be seen through the glass-ceramic
surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting.
• The glass-ceramic surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is normal
and will disappear when the surface cools.
• Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the unit is turned
off. When the HOT SURFACE light turns off, the cooking area will be cool
enough to touch.
• NOTE: Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.
COOKING AREAS
The cooking areas on your range are
identified by permanent patterns on the
glass-ceramic surface. For most efficient
cooking, fit the pan size to the element
size.
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/
Pans should not extend more than
to 1-inch beyond the cooking area.
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TIPSTO PROTECTTHE
GLASS-CERAMIC
SURFACE
• Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See
Cleaning, page 5.)
• Do not use glass pans. They may
scratch the surface.
• Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with
high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop. Should this happen, clean
immediately. (See Cleaning, page 5.)
• Never let a pan boil dry as this will
damage the surface and pan.
• Never use cooktop as a work surface or
cutting board. Never cook food directly
on the surface.
• Never place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and pan. These
items can mark or etch the top.
• Do not slide metal pans across a hot
surface. The pans may leave marks
which can be difficult to remove or
leave permanent marks. Any marks
should be removed promptly. (See
Cleaning, page 5.)
• Make sure the surface and the pan
bottom are clean and smooth before
turning on to prevent scratches.
• To prevent scratching or damage to the
glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar,
salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe
the cooktop surface with a clean cloth
or paper towel before using.
• Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge
to clean the cooktop surface. A film will
remain which may cause stains on the
cooking surface after the area is
heated.
• Do not use a small pan on a large
element. Not only does this waste
energy, but it can also result in
spillovers burning onto the cooking
area which requires extra cleaning
• Do not use non-flat specialty items that
are oversized or uneven such as round
bottom woks, rippled bottom and/or
oversized canners and griddles.
• Do not slide heavy metal pans across
the surface since these may scratch.
• Do not use foil or foil-type containers.
Foil may melt onto the glass. If metal
melts on the cooktop, do not use. Call
an authorized Jenn-Air Servicer.
• If a spillover occurs while cooking,
immediately clean the spill from the
cooking area while it is hot to prevent a
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tough cleaning chore later. Using
extreme care, wipe spill with a clean dry
towel.
• Do not allow spills to remain on the
cooking area or the cooktop trim for a
long period of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansing powders
or scouring pads which will scratch the
cooktop.
• Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia
or other cleansers not specifically
recommended for use on glassceramic.
• To retain the appearance of the glassceramic cooktop, clean after each use.
NOTES:
• Glass-ceramic surfaces retain heat.
Turn the element off a few minutes
before food is completely cooked
and use the retained heat to
complete the cooking.
Because of the heat retention
characteristics, the elements will
not respond to changes in settings
as quickly as coil elements. In the
event of a potential boilover,
remove the pan from the
cooking area.
COOKWARE
To achieve optimum cooking performance, use heavy-gauge, flat, smooth
bottom pans that conform to the diameter
of the cooking area.
WOK COOKING
Use Jenn-Air’s flat bottom wok (Model
AO142) for optimum results. The wok has
a nonstick finish, wood handles, cover,
steaming rack, rice paddles, cooking tips
and recipes. To
order call
1-800-JENNAIR
(1-800-536-6247).
CARE & CLEANING
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.
CONTROL KNOBS
• To remove knobs, turn to the OFF
position. Pull each knob straight up
from the shaft. Do not remove seal
under knob.
• Wash knobs in warm soapy water or
dishwasher; do not use abrasive
cleaners or materials.
• To replace each knob, match flat part
of knob opening with the flat part of
the shaft, returning to OFF position.
COOKTOP – GLASS-CERAMIC
Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach,
ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia.
NOTE: Call an authorized servicer if the
glass-ceramic top should crack, break or
if metal or aluminum foil should melt on
the cooktop.
• Allow the cooktop to cool before
cleaning.
• General – Clean cooktop after each
use, with a damp paper towel and
Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No.
20000001)**. Then, buff with a clean
dry cloth.
NOTE: Permanent stains will develop
if soil is allowed to cook on by
repeatedly using the cooktop when
soiled.
• Heavy Soils or Metal Marks –
Dampen a “scratchless” or “never
scratch” scrubber sponge. Apply
Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No.
20000001)** and scrub to remove as
much soil as possible. Apply a thin
layer of the creme over the soil, cover
with a damp paper towel and let
stand 30-45 minutes (2-3 hours for
very heavy soil). Keep moist by
covering the paper towel with plastic
wrap. Scrub again, then buff with a
clean dry cloth.
NOTE: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP
“scratchless” pad that is safe for
non-stick cookware. The pattern
and glass will be damaged
if the pad is not damp,
if the pad is soiled,
or if another
type of pad is
used.
• Burned-on
or Crusty
Soils – Scrub with a “scratchless” or
“never scratch” scouring pad and
Cooktop Cleaning Creme*. Hold a
razor blade scraper at 30° angle and
scrape any remaining soil. Then,
clean as described above.
NOTE: Do not use the razor blade
for daily cleaning as it may wear
the pattern on the glass.
• Melted Sugar or Plastic – Immediately turn element to LOW and
scrape sugar or plastic from hot
surface to a cool area. Then turn
element OFF and allow to cool. Clean
residue with razor blade scraper and
Cooktop Cleaning Creme*.
STAI NL ES S STEEL
(SELECTMODELS)
• 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 (Jenn-Air Model
A912, 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 Scotch-Brite* 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*.
* Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order direct, call 1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247).
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BEFORE YOU CALLFOR SERVICE
NOTHINGONTHECOOKTOP
OPERATES
• Check for a blown circuit fuse or a
tripped main circuit breaker.
• Check if cooktop is properly connected to electric circuit in house.
.
COOKTOPELEMENTSDONOT
GET
HOTENOUGH.
• Surface controls may not be set
properly.
• Voltage to house may be low.
• Cookware may not be flat or the
correct size or shape.
ELEMENTSEMITASLIGHTODOR
AND
/ORSMOKEWHENFIRST
TURNED
• This is normal.
ON.
GLASS-CERAMIC
SURFACE
1.Tiny scratches or abrasions.
• Make sure cooktop and pan bottom
2.Metal marks.
• Do not slide metal pans across top.
3.Brown streaks and specks.
• Spills not removed promptly. Wiping
4.Areas with a metallic sheen.
• Mineral deposits from water and
5.Pitting or flaking.
• Sugary boilovers that were not
SHOWSWEAR.
are clean. Do not slide glass or
metal pans across top. Make sure
pan bottom is not rough. Use the
recommended cleaning agents.
See pg. 5.
When cool, clean with Cooktop
Cleaning Creme. See pg. 5.
with soiled cloth or sponge. Pan
bottom not clean.
food.
removed promptly. See pg. 5.
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JENN-AIR® COOKING APPLIANCE WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or
furnished with the product, Jenn-Air brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Jenn-Air”) will pay for factory
specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Jenn-Air designated
service company. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used
in the country in which it was purchased. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply. Proof of
original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS
In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions
attached to or furnished with the product, Jenn-Air will pay for factory specified parts for the following components (if applicable to the
product) if defective in materials or workmanship:
■ Electric element
■ Touch Pad and microprocessor
■ Glass ceramic cooktop: if due to thermal breakage
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or
repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.
2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty
coverage.
3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is
contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in
accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Jenn-Air.
5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage
results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Jenn-Air within 30 days from the date of purchase.
6. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.
7. Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs. This major appliance is designed to be
repaired in the home and only in-home service is covered by this warranty.
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
9. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an
authorized Jenn-Air servicer is not available.
10. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance
with published installation instructions.
11. Major appliances with original model/serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be easily determined. This warranty
is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.
■ Electronic controls
■ Magnetron tube
■ Sealed gas burners
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED 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. JENN-AIR 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 FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE
TO PROVINCE.
If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Jenn-Air dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” you may find
additional help by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Jenn-Air. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-688-1100. In Canada,
call 1-800-807-6777.9/07
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Instructions de sécurité importantes................................9-10
Cuisson sur la surface ........................................................ 11-13
Entretien et nettoyage ................................................................ 14
Avant de contacter un réparateur ......................................... 15