JENNoAIR S C©OKTO J
JGC8430, JGC8645
_ABLE 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 I'utilisateur ...................................................................8
Guia del Usuario ....................................................................... 16
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Form No A/10/00 Part No. 8111P418-60 74005527 Litho USA
, PORTANT SAPEI"" Y IRUCTIONS
installer: Please leave this manual
with this apphance.
Consumer: Please read and keep
this manual for future reference. Keep
sales receipt and/or cancelled check
as proof of purchase.
Hodei Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Read and follow all instructions be-
fore using this appliance to prevent the
potential risk of fire, electric shock, per-
sonalinjury or damageto the applianceas
aresult of improper usageof the appliance.
Useapplianceonly for its intendedpurpose
asdescribed in this guide.
To ensure proper and safe operation:
Appliance must be properly installed and
grounded byaqualifiedtechnician, Do not
attempt to adjust, repair, service, or re-
placeany part of your applianceunlessit is
specificallyrecommended in this guide. Ail
other servicing should be referred to a
qualified servicer. Have the installer show
youthe location of thegasshut offvalveand
how to shut it off in an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliancebe-
fore servicing.
TO PR:EVEN' ' F :RF: O:R
SJV OXE
Be sure ai[ packing materials are removed
from the appliance before operating it.
Keep area around appliancedear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammablevapors and mater@s.
ffappiianceisinstallednearawindow, proper
precautions should be taken to prevent
curtains from blowing over burners,
NEVER leaveany items on the cod<top.
The hot air may igniteflammableitems and
may increasepressure in closedcontainers
which maycausethem to burst.
Nany aerosol-type spray cansare EXPLO-
SIVEwhen exposed to heat and may be
highlytlammabie.Avoid their useor storage
near an appliance.
Nany plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep
plastics away from parts of the appliance
that maybecomewarmor hot. Do not leave
plastic items on the cod<top asthey may
reek or soften if [eft too dose to a lighted
surfaceburner,
if you have questions, call:
Jenn-Air Customer Assistance
1-800-688-i i O0
i-800-688-2080 ( U.S.TTY forhear-
ing or speechimpaired)
(Non.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm EasternTime)
interne:: http://www@nnair.com
For service information, seepage 7o
[n our continuing effort to
products, k may be neces-
sary to make changes to the
this guide.
- Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liq-
uids in the vicinity of this or any
- (F YOU SHELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch,
• Do not use any phone in your
• 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 tire
- installation and service must be
performed by aqualltied installer,
service agency or the gas
To eliminatethe hazardof reachingover hot
surfaceburners, cabinet storageshould not
be provided directly abovea unit. [f storage
is provided, it should be limited to items
which are used infrequendy andwhich are
safely stored in an area subjected to heat
from an appliance. Temperatures may be
unsafefor some items, such asvolatile liq-
uids, cleanersor aerosol sprays.
A faint gasodor mayindicate agas leak.[fa
gasodor isdetected, shut offthe gassupply
to the cod<top. Call your installer or local
gas company to have the possible leak
checked. Never use a match or other
:lame to locate a gas leak.
£AS:B
Turn off applianceandventilating hood to
avoid spreadingthe flame. Extinguishflame
then turn on hood to remove smoke and
odor.
Potentially hot surfaces include cod<top,
and areasfacing the cod<top.
NEVER use aluminumfoil to line burner
spit[overarea.Restriction of normal air flow
may result in unsafeoperation,
N EVER wear garmentsmadeof flammable
material or loose fitting or long-sleeved
@pard while cooking. Clothing mayignite
or catch utensil handles.
• Smother fire or flamein a panwith a [@
or cookie sheet.
NEVER pkk 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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NEVER leavechildren alone or unsuper-
visednear the appliancewhen it isin useor
is still hot.
NEVER allow children to sit or standon
any part of the applianceasthey could be
injured or burned.
Children must be taught that the appliance
andutensilson itcan behot.Lethot utensils
cool in a safe place,out of reach of small
children. Children shouldbetaughtthat an
applianceis not atoy. Children should not
be allowed to playwith controls or other
parts of the unit.
CAUTION: NEVER store items of in-
terest to children in cabinets above an
appliance. Children climbing on the appli-
ance to reach items could be seriously
injure&
AB,H F Y()U:R
NEVER useapplianceasaspaceheaterto
heat or warm a room to prevent potent@
hazard to the user and damage to the
appliance.Also, do not use the cod<top as
a storageareafor food or cookingutensils.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
andventilation air byblockingthe ovenvent
or air intakes. Restriction of air flow to the
burner prevents proper performance and
increases carbon monoxide emission to
unsafelevels.
(_O©][IN(I SAFETY
Always place a pan on a surface burner
before turning it on. Be sure you know
which knob controls which surfaceburner.
Hake surethe correct burner isturned on
and that the burner has ignited. When
cooking is completed, turn burner off be-
fore removing panto prevent exposure to
burner flame.
Alwaysadjust surfaceburner flame sothat
it does not extend beyond the bottom edge
ofthe pan.Anexcessiveflame ishazardous,
wastes energy and may damagethe appli-
ance,pan or cabinets abovethe appliance.
N EVER leaveasurfacecooking operation
unattended especially when using a high
heat setting or when deep fat frying.
Boi[overs cause smoking and greasy
spit[oversmayignite. Clean upgreasyspills
assoonaspossible.Do not usehighheatfor
extended cooking operations.
NEVER heat an unopened container on
the surfaceburner. PressurebuiN-up may
causecontainer to burst resulting in seri-
ouspersonal injury or damageto the appli-
ance.
Use dry, sturdy potho[ders. Damp pot-
holders may cause burns from steam.
Dishtowels or other substitutes should
never be usedas potholders becausethey
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 coo[ before attempting to
move or handle.
Do not let cooking grease or other flare-
mane materials accumulate in or near the
appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean hood
frequently to prevent greasefrom accumu-
lating on hood or fitter. When flaming
foods under the hood turn the fan on.
[,]T:ENS[L SAF:N'Y
Usepanswith flat bottoms and handlesthat
areeasilygraspedandstaycoo[.Avoid using
unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-
handled pans.Also avoid usingpans,espe-
cially smallpans,with heavyhandlesasthey
could be unstable and easily tip, Pansthat
areheavyto movewhenfilledwith food may
also be hazardous.
Be sure utensil islarge enough to properly
contain food andavoid boilovers. Pansizeis
particularly important in deep fat frying. Be
sure panwill accommodate the volume of
food that is to beaddedaswell asthe bubble
action of fat.
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable
materials and spit[agedue to unintentional
contact with the utensil, do not extend
handlesover adjacent surfaceburners. Al-
waysturn pan handles toward the side or
backofthe appliance,not out into the room
where they areeasilyhit or reached bysmall
children.
Never letapanboildry asthiscoulddamage
the utensil and the appliance.
Only certain types of glass,glass/ceramic,
ceramic or glazedutensils are suitablefor
cooktop usagewithout breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Follow
manufacturer'sinstructionswhenusingglass.
This appliance has been tested for safe
performance usingconventional cod<ware.
Do not useany devicesor accessoriesthat
are not specifically recommended in this
guide. Do not use eyelid covers for the
surface units or stovetop grills. The useof
devices or accessories that are not ex-
pressly recommended in this manual can
create serious safetyhazards,result in per-
formance problems, and reduce the life of
the components of the appliance.
, PORTANT SAPE7 Y NSTAUCTIONS,
J
(} LEANIN(; _AFETY
Turn off all controls and wait for appliance
parts to coo[ before touching or cleaning
them. Do not touch the burner grates or
surrounding areas until they have had suffi-
cient 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 ap-
plied to a hot surface.
..... }(_ *.....,}RrAS SAra'KS
M,} _£g AND
The California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986(Proposi-
tion 65) requires the Governor ofCalifor-
niato publishalist of substancesknown to
the State of California to causecancer or
reproductive harm,andrequiresbusinesses
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-
[eve[ exposure to some of the listed sub-
stances, including benzene, formaldehyde
and soot, due primarily to the incomplete
combustion of natural gas or liquid petro-
leum (LP) fuels. Properly adjusted burners
w@ minimize incomplete combustion. Ex-
posure 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 fumesfrom
the kitchen could reach. Birds have avery
sensitive respiratory system, Fumes re-
leased during an oven self-cleaning cycle
may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes
releaseddueto overheated cooking oil, fat,
margarineandoverheated non-stick cook-
ware may be equally harmful.
Appliances which require
electrical power are
equipped with a
three-prong
which mustbeplugged
directly into a properly grounded three-
hole 120 volt electrical outlet.
Alwaysdisconnectpowerto appliancebefore
servicing.
Thethree-pronggrounding plugoffers pro-
tection against shock hazards. DO NOT
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD
GROUNDING PRONG FROH THE
POWER CORD PLUG.
if an ungrounded, two-hole or other type
electrical oudet is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility of the appli-
ance owner to have the outlet re-
placed with a properly grounded
three-hole electrical outlet.
SAVE THESE INSIRUCI ONS FOR FUTURE REFE ENCE
, Ifflame should go out during acooking
operanon, turn the burner off. ff a
strong gas odor is detected, open a
window and wait five minutes before
relJghdngthe burner.
• Besure all surface controls are set to
the OFFposition prior to supplyinggas
to the cooktop.
° NEVER touch cooktop und] it has
cooled. Expect some parts of the
cooktop, espedaiiy around the burn°
ers, to aecome warm or hot during
coo]ring. Use potholders to protect
hands.
)URFA(:[: (}ONT_(
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Use to turn on the
surface burners. An
infinite choice of heat
settings is available
from Lo to Hi. Atthe
Hi setting a detent or
notch may be fek. The
knobs can be set on or between any of the
settings.
SETTING T: tE
Your cooktop has sealedgasburners with
automatic re-ignition. If the burner flame
shouldgo out, the systemwiii automatically
spark to re-ignite the burner.
1° Place a pan on the burner grate. (To
preserve the grate finish, do not oper-
ate the burners without a pan on the
grateto absorbthe heatfrom the burner
flame.)
2. Pushinknobandturn immediatelycoun-
terclockwise to the desired setting.
• A clicking (spark) soundwill beheard
and the burner will light. (All ignitors
wiii spark when anysurface burner
knob isturned on. However, only
the selected burner wiil light.)
m. Hold a lighted match to the desired
surface burner head.
2. Push in and turn the control knob slowly
to the desired setting.
*When lighting the surfaceburners, be
hold it in position before turn!ng the
The automatic re,!gnido n feature wii]
n°t °perate during a powe r failure:
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HgAs SFIT:[:N(:;S ]
The size and type of cool<ware will affect the heat setting. For informaqon on cool<ware
and other factors affecting heat settings, refer to "Cooldng Made Simple" booklet.
Settings
Hi
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Uses
Use Hi to bring liquid to a boil, or reach pressure in a
pressure cooker. Always reduce setting to alower heatwhen
liquids beginto boil or foods beginto cook.
An intermediate flame size is used to continue cooking. Food
wiii 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 andreek
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.
C )N Fo
MODEL JGC8430
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1. Left rear surfaceburner (10,500BTUs),
2. Left front surface burner (6,500 BTUs
on Hi, 850 BTUs on Lo).
3. Right front surface burner (12,000
BTUs).
4. Rightrear surfaceburner (9,100BTUs).
MODEL ]GC8645
SEALED BURNERS
The sealed burners of your cooktop are
secured to the cooktop and are not de-
signed to be removed. Since the burners
are sealed into the cooktop, boilovers or
spillswill 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 (12,000 BT J ;
There is one high speed burner on your
cooktop, located in the right front position.
This burner offers higher speed cooking
that canbe usedto quickly bringwater to a
boil and for large-quantity cooking.
SIJV_JV_ER BURNER
tions (JGC8645). The simmer burner offers
a lower BTU flame for ddicata sauces or
melting chocolate.
* BTUratingswill varywhen usingLPgas.
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 porce-
lain finish may chip without a pan to
absorb the heat from the burner
flame.
Akhough the burner grates are duraNe,
they will gradually lose their shine and/or
discolor, due to the high temperatures of
the gas flame.
12 3 4 56
1. Leftrear surface burner (10,500BTUs),
2. Left front surfaceburner (9,100 BTUs),
3. Center rearsurfaceburner (6,500BTUs
on Hi, 850 BTUs on Lo),
4. Center front surface burner
(6,500 BTUs on Hi, 850 BTUson Lo).
S. Right front surface burner (12,000
BTUs).
6. Rightrear surfaceburner (9,100BTUs).
To prevent the cooktop from discol-
oring or staining:
• Clean cool<top after each use.
• Wipe acidic or sugary spillsas soon
as the cooktop has cooled as these
spills may discolor the porcelain.
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This burner is located in the left front
position (JGC8430) or in the center posi-
natural gas, the flame will be bhe with a deeper bhe inner cone.
Ifthe burner flame isyellow 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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CA UTION$:
- Besureappm anceoffandamm
parts are coo[ before handming or
cleaning. This is to avoid dam°
age and possibmeburns.
° To prevent sr_aimng or discolorauon
cleanappliance after eachuse,
° [f a part is removed, be sure it is
correctly replaced
BURNER HEADS
• The surfaceburner headsare removable.
The cap portion of the head is porcelain
andthe port area isaluminum. Wash the
burner headsin the sink with mild deter-
gent 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, care-
fully alignthe tabon the burner basewith
the indentation in the head. The two pins
will fit in the slots when the tab isaligned
with the in-
dentation. BU..E..EAO
NOTE:When .... _"
burner heads ...._'__'_'_ .........
are removed _'_'"'_
for cleaning, _ ,_.,
donotspillliquids __
throughtheholesin *o_
theburnerbase.
BURNER GRATES
• Wash with warm, soapy water and a non-
abrasive, plastic, scrubbing pad or in the
dishwasher. For stubborn soils, clean with
a soap-filled, nonabrasive, plastic pad or
Cool<top 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 dis-
color. This is due to exposure to high
temperatures from the gas flame.
BURNER BASE
CONTROL KNOBS
• Remove knobs in the OFF position by
• Wash, rinseand dry. Do not use abrasive
cleaningagents as they may scratch the
finish.
° Turn on eachburnerto besurethe knobs
havebeen correctly replaced.
COOKTOP-PORCELAIN ENAMEL
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and
may crack or chip with misuse. [t is acid
resistant, not acid proof. Allspillovers, espe-
cially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be
wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
• When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse
and dry.
• Never wipe offa warm or hot surface with
a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or
° Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caus-
tic cleaning agents on exterior finish of
range.
COOKTOP - STAINLESS STEEL
(SELECT :_,ODELS}
" DO NOTUSEANYCLEANING PROD-
UCT CONTAINING CHLORINE
BLEACH.
• ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAtN
WHEN CLEANING.
• Daily Cleaning/Light Soil _Wipe with
one of the following - soapywater, white
vinegar/water solution, Formula409 @ass
and Surface Cleaner* or a similar muki-
surface cleaner - using a sponge or soft
cloth. Rinse and dry. To polish and hdp
prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless
Steel Magic Spray {Jenn-Air Model A9[ 2,
Part No. 20000008)**.
• Moderate/Hea W Soil -- Wipe with
one of the following - Bon Ami*, Smart
Cleanser*, or Soft Scrub* - usinga damp
spongeor soft cloth. Rinseanddry. Stub-
born soils may be removed with a damp
Scotch-Brite* pad; rub evenly with the
grain.Rinseanddry. To restore luster and
remove streaks,follow with StainlessSteel
MagicSpray.
Discoloration-- Usinga damp spongeor
soft cloth, wipewith Cameo StainlessSteel
Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To
remove streaks and restore luster, follow
with StainlessSteel MagicSpray.
SURFACE BURNER FALLS 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 isdry 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 headis correctly
seatedon the burner base.
SURFACE BURNER FLAME LIFTS
OFF PORTS.
• Check to be sure a pan issitting 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 IN COLOR.
• Contact an authorized Jenn-Air servicer.
• Some yellow tips on the flame are accept-
able when using LP gas.
* Brand namesfor cleaningproducts are registeredtrademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order direct, ca[[ [-800-688-8408. 6
_u umOne Year Warranty - Parts and Labor
For one (1) year from the ofiginaHretaii purchase
date.anypart wNch failsin normal home usewii[ be
repaired or replacedfree of charge
Limited Warranties - Parts Only
Second Year - After the first year from the
original purchase dater parts which fail in normal
homeusew[[[ berepairedor replacedfreeof charge
for the part [tseff, with the owner paying all other
costs, including [abor_ mileage and transportation,
Third Through Fifth Year - From the original
purchase date. parts hsted below which fail in
normal home usewi[[ be repaired or replaced free
of chargefor the part itself, with the owner paying
ail other costs, including labor, mileageand transo
portat[on.
o Sealed Gas Burners
WH£T [S C{,}VERED BY THESE
m. Conditions and damagesresulting from any of the following:
ao[mproper insta[[aqon, delivery, or maintenance.
boAnyrepair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the
manufacturer or anauthorized servicer.
coMisuse,abuse,accidents, or unreasonable use.
do[ncorrect electric current, voltage, or supply.
e°Improper setting of anycontrol
2 Warranties are void if the original serialnumbers have been removed,
altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
4. The cost of serviceor service ca[[ to:
aoCorrect installation errors.
bo[nstruct the user on the proper useof the product.
coTransport the applianceto the servicer.
5° Consequential or incidental damagessustainedby any person as a result
of anybreach of these warranties. Somestatesdo not allow the exclusion
or [imitation of consequenqa[or incidental damages,sotheaboveexclusion
may notapply.
Canadian Residents
The above warranties only cover an appliance
installed in Canadatha_hasbeen certified or listed
by appropriate test agenciesfor compliance co a
National Standard of Canadaunlessthe appliance
was brought into Canadadue to transfer of resu-
dencefrom the United Statesto Canada.
Limited Warranty Outside the United States
and Canada- Parts onmy
For two (2) years from the date of original retail
purchase,any part which fails in normal home use
will be repaired or replacedfree of chargefor the
part itse[f_with the owner payingall other costs.
includinglabor, mileageandtransportation
Thespedficwarrantiesexpressedabovearethe ONLY
warrantiesprovidedbi_the manufacturer.Thesewar°
randesave youspedf!clegalrights,andyoumay also
haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state
IF YOU
° Ca[[the dealer from whom your apphancewas purchasedor cai[ Haytag
Appliances SalesCompany,]enn-Air Customer Assistanceat [-800-688-
[[ 00 to locate an authorized servicer.
o 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 (' Center, P.O. Box 2370,
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-688- l 100o
U.S.customers usingTTY for deaf,hearing impaired or speechimpaired,
ca[[ [-800-688-2080.
NOTE: When writing or callingabout a service problem, pleaseinclude
the following information:
a. Your name,address and telephone number;
boPlode[number and serial number;
c°Name and addressof your dealer or servicer;
doA dear description of the problem you are having;
eoProof of purchase (salesreceipt).
User's guides,service manualsand parts information are availablefrom
NaytagAppliances SalesCompany,Jenn-Air Customer Assistance.