Jenn-Air JGC8430, JGC8645 User Manual
JENN-AIR GAS COOKTOP
JENN-AIR GAS COOKTOP
JGC8430, JGC8645
USER
USER
G U I D E
G U I D E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-3
Using Your Cooktop .............................................................. 4-5
Care & Cleaning...........................................................................6
Before You Call for Service ...................................................... 6
Warranty ....................................................................................... 7
Guide de l’utilisateur...................................................................8
Guía del Usuario ....................................................................... 16
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Form No. A/10/00 Part No. 8111P418-60 74005527 Litho U.S.A .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
1-800-688-1100
1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. TTY for hear-
ing 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.
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. 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 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 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.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SMOKE DAMAGE
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Potentially hot surfaces include cooktop,
and areas facing the cooktop.
NEVER use aluminum foil to line burner
spillover area.
may result in unsafe operation.
Restriction of normal air flow
NEVER wear garments made of flammable
material or loose fitting or long-sleeved
apparel while cooking. Clothing may ignite
or catch utensil handles.
• 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
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.
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.
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.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air by blocking the oven vent
or air intakes. Restriction of air flow to the
burner prevents proper performance and
increases carbon monoxide emission to
unsafe levels.
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.
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.
UTENSIL SAFETY
Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that
are easily grasped and stay cool. Avoid using
unstable, warped, easily tipped or loosehandled 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, CONT.
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 lowlevel 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.
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
Appliances which require
electrical power are
equipped with a
three-prong
grounding plug
which must be plugged
directly into a properly grounded threehole 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
CAUTIONS:
• 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. The
knobs can be set on or between any of the
settings.
SETTING THE
CONTROLS
Your cooktop has sealed gas burners with
automatic re-ignition. If the burner flame
should go out, the system will automatically
spark to re-ignite the burner.
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 coun-
terclockwise 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.)
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.
CAUTIONS:
•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 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.
Lo
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.
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USING YOUR COOKTOP, CONT.
COOKTOP AT A
GLANCE
MODEL JGC8430
1 2 3 4
1. Left rear surface burner (10,500 BTUs).
2. Left front surface burner (6,500 BTUs
on Hi, 850 BTUs on Lo).
3. Right front surface burner (12,000
BTUs).
4. Right rear surface burner (9,100 BTUs).
MODEL JGC8645
SEALED BURNERS
The sealed burners of your cooktop 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 burner heads should be
cleaned after each use. The head portion of
the burner is easily removed for cleaning.
(See page 6 for cleaning directions.)
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.
(12,000 BTUS*)
SIMMER BURNER
tions (JGC8645). 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.
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.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Left rear surface burner (10,500 BTUs).
2. Left front surface burner (9,100 BTUs).
3. Center rear surface burner (6,500 BTUs
on Hi, 850 BTUs on Lo).
4. Center front surface burner
(6,500 BTUs on Hi, 850 BTUs on Lo).
5. Right front surface burner (12,000
BTUs).
6. Right rear surface burner (9,100 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 porcelain.
(850 BTUS*)
This burner is located in the left front
position (JGC8430) or in the center posi-
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 range or pan,
the flame must be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
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CARE & CLEANING
CAUTIONS:
• 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 HEADS
• The surface burner heads are removable.
The cap portion of the head is porcelain
and the port area is aluminum. Wash the
burner heads in the sink with mild detergent and a plastic scrubber.
• Check to be sure all ports are open. To
open clogged ports, insert a straight pin
directly into each port. Do not enlarge or
distort the port.
• When replacing the burner heads, carefully align the tab on the burner base with
the indentation in the head. The two pins
will fit in the slots when the tab is aligned
with the in-
Slots Align
with Pins
BURNER HEAD
Ports
Indentation
Ignitor
Tab
BURNER BASE
dentation.
NOTE: When
burner heads
are removed
for cleaning,
do not spill liquids
through the holes in
the burner base.
Cap
Port Area
BURNER GRATES
• Wash with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic, scrubbing pad or in the
dishwasher. For stubborn soils, clean with
a soap-filled, nonabrasive, plastic pad or
Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No.
20000001)** and a sponge.
• 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.
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-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 caus-
tic cleaning agents on exterior finish of
range.
COOKTOP - STAINLESS STEEL
(SELECT MODELS)
• DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PROD-
UCT 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 multisurface 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.
BEFORE YOU
CALL FOR SERVICE
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 head 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 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
YELLOW
• Contact an authorized Jenn-Air servicer.
• Some yellow tips on the flame are acceptable when using LP gas.
IN COLOR.
* Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order direct, call 1-800-688-8408.
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JENN-AIR COOKTOP
WARRANTY
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 and transportation.
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 and transportation.
• 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, 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.
Canadian Residents
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 and transportation.
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
Appliances Sales Company, Jenn-Air Customer Assistance at 1-800-6881100 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 Appliances Sales Company, Attn: CAIR
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-688-1100.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired,
call 1-800-688-2080.
NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem, please include
the following information:
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).
• User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are available from
Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Jenn-Air Customer Assistance.
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Center, P.O. Box 2370,
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