Jenn-Air JGC8430B, JGC8536 User Manual
JENN-AIR GAS COOKTOPS
USE & CARE
GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .....................................1-4
Using Your Cooktop ......................................................5-6
Care & Cleaning ..................................................................7
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 8
Warranty & Service............................................................. 9
Guide de l’utilisation et entretien................................10
Guía de Uso y Cuidado...................................................19
Form No. A/11/03 Part No. 8111P457-60 ©2003 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Litho U.S.A.
Installer: Please leave this manual with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this manual for
future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled
check as proof of purchase.
Model Number_______________________________
Serial Number _______________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________________
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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 9.
IMPORTANT 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
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance
must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified servicer. Have the
installer show you the location of the gas shut off valve
and how to shut it off in an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
WARNING
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 flam-
mable 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
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
– Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
WARNING
Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a
dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected
by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install an UL approved gas detector. Install
and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To Prevent Fire or
Smoke Damage
CAUTION
NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air
may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to
burst.
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
appliance before operating it.
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.
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.
In Case of 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.
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
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
NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user
and damage to the appliance. Also, do not use the
cooktop as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.
Potentially hot surfaces include cooktop, and areas
facing the cooktop.
NEVER use aluminum foil to line burner spillover area.
Restriction of normal air flow may result in unsafe
operation.
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 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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 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.
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 during
an oven self-cleaning 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Connection
Appliances which require electrical
power are equipped with a threeprong 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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USING YOUR COOKTOP
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 to the OFF position
prior to supplying gas to the cooktop.
• NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled. Expect some
parts of the cooktop, especially around the burners, to
become warm or hot during cooking. Use potholders to
protect hands.
Surface Control
Knobs
Use to turn on the surface burners. An
infinite choice of heat settings is available
from Lo to Hi. At the Hi 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.
Setting the Controls
Your cooktop has sealed gas burners with automatic reignition. If the burner flame should go out, the system will
automatically spark to re-ignite the burner.
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. The automatic re-ignition feature
will not operate during a power failure.
Suggested Heat Settings
The size and type of cookware will affect the heat setting.
For information on cookware and other factors affecting heat
settings, refer to “Cooking Made Simple” booklet.
SETTINGS USES
Hi
Lo
Use Hi to bring liquid to a boil, or reach
pressure in a pressure cooker. Always
reduce setting to a lower heat when
liquids begin to boil or foods begin to
cook.
An intermediate flame size is used to
continue cooking. Food will not cook any
faster when a higher flame setting is
used than needed to maintain a gentle
boil. Water boils at the same temperature whether boiling gently or vigorously.
Use Lo to simmer foods, keep foods
warm and melt chocolate or butter.
Some cooking may take place on the
Lo setting if the pan is covered. It is
possible to reduce the heat by rotating
the knob toward OFF. Be sure flame is
stable.
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 desired 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.)
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USING YOUR COOKTOP
Cooktop at a Glance
MODEL JGC8536
1 2 3 4 5
1. Left rear surface burner (9,200 BTUs).
2. Left front surface burner (5,000 BTUs on Hi, 650 BTUs on
Lo).
3. Center surface burner (15,000 BTUs).
4. Right front surface burner (12,500 BTUs).
5. Right rear surface burner (5,000 BTUs on Hi, 650 BTUs on
Lo).
MODEL JGC8430B
1. Left rear surface burner (10,500 BTUs).
2. Left front surface burner (5,000 BTUs on Hi, 650 BTUs on
Lo).
3. Right front surface burner (15,000 BTUs).
4. Right rear surface burner (9,200 BTUs).
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.
High Performance Burner*
There is one high speed burner on your cooktop, located in
the center or 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.
Simmer Burners*
These burners are located in the left front position and/or the
right 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.
Improper installation of the grates may result in chipping 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.
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.
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 is easily removed for cleaning.
(See page 7 for cleaning directions.)
Burner caps must be correctly placed on the burner base for
proper operation of the burner.
• 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
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.
PART PROCEDURE
Removable • Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water with a plastic scouring pad. For
Burner Caps stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part #20000001)**
and a sponge.
• Do not clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
Sealed Gas • Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean
Burner 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.
Burner Grates • Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean
with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or a sponge and 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.
• The grates are made of porcelain on cast iron and are very durable, however, they will gradually lose
their shine and/or discolor. This is due to exposure to high temperatures from the gas flame.
• Do not clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
Control Knobs • Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling up.
• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
• Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Cooktop and Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid proof.
Porcelain All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
Enamel • 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 range.
Cooktop- • DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
Stainless Steel • ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.
(select models) • DO NOT USE ORANGE OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
• 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 multipurpose 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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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Surface burner fails to light. • Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
• 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 • Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate above.
off ports. • Contact an authorized Jenn-Air servicer.
The flame is uneven. • Burner ports may be clogged.
• Flame may need to be adjusted. Contact an authorized Jenn-Air servicer.
Surface burner flame is • Some yellow tips on the flame are acceptable when using LP gas.
yellow in color. • Contact an authorized Jenn-Air servicer.
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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.
Limited Warranties - Parts Only
Second Year - After the first year from
the original purchase date, parts 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, transportation,
trip charge and diagnostic charge, if
required.
Third Through Fifth Year - From the
original purchase date, parts listed below
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, transportation, trip charge and diagnostic charge,
if required.
• Sealed Gas Burners
Canadian Residents
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, or unreasonable use.
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. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
4. 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.
5. 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.
The above warranties only cover an
appliance installed in Canada that has
been certified or listed by appropriate test
agencies for compliance to a National
Standard of Canada unless the appliance
was brought into Canada due to transfer
of residence from the United States to
Canada.
Limited Warranty Outside the United
States and Canada - Parts Only
For two (2) years from the date of original
retail purchase, any part which fails 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, transportation,
trip charge and diagnostic charge, if
required.
The specific warranties expressed above
are the ONLY warranties provided by the
manufacturer. These warranties give you
specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
If You Need Service
• Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call
Maytag ServicesSM, Jenn-Air Customer Assistance at 1-800-JENNAIR
(1-800-536-6247) to locate an authorized servicer.
• Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to
WARRANTY for further information on owner’s responsibilities for warranty
service.
• If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to
Maytag ServicesSM, Attn: CAIR® Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN
37320-2370, or call 1-800-JENNAIR (1-800-536-6247).
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired,
call 1-800-688-2080.
• User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are available from
Maytag ServicesSM, Jenn-Air Customer Assistance.
Notes
When writing or calling about a service problem, please include:
a. Your name, address and telephone number;
b. Model number and serial number;
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
d. A clear description of the problem you are having;
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
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