Jenn-Air JGC8645, JGC8645BDB, JGC8645BDS, JGC8645BDQ, JGC8645BDW Use & Care Manual

JENN-AIR GAS COOKTOPS

_JENN-AIR

Form No. A/11/03 Part No, 8111 P458-60

¢;)2003 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.

Litho U,S,A.

InstaHe_ Peaseleavethis manua! with this app!iance,

Consumer; Please read and keep this manuaJ for
future reference, Keep sales receipt and!0r canceled

check as proof 0f pumhase.
Model Number

T

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance
must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repamr,service, or
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifi-
cally 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

1.80O_JENNAIR (1-800-536-62

1-800,688.2080 (U,S,_ for hearing or speech !mpaired)

per[0rrnance Of our cooking products, it maybe

Fer senfice i#formade#, see #a#e &

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, maintain-
ing, or operating the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not

understand.

Recognize Safety Symboms, Words, Labels

Jfthe information in this manuaJ is not followed

exactJy, a fire or e×pJosion may result causing

properly damage, personaJ inju_ or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any appJiance.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

- Do not try to Jight any appliance.
Do not tooth any eJectricaJ switch.

° Do not use any phone in yoor buiJding.

- lmmediateJy col| your gas suppJier from a
neighboCs phone. Follow the gas sopplier's

instroctions°

- If you cannot reach yoor gas sapplier, call

the fire department°

installation and service must be performed by

a quahfied installer, service agency or the gas
su pplier°

dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected

and use in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

COULD result in severe personal injury or'death.

COULD resu!t in minor personaJ injury.

Read and foJlow aJl 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 Prevent Fire or

S oke Damage

Child Safety

burst,

Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
appliance before operating it.

Keep area around appliance clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable

vapors and materials.

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precau-

tions 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.

above an appliance. Children climbing on the applic

ance to reach !terns could be serious!y !njured.

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 Appmianee

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 inchde 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 exces-
sive flame is hazardous, wastes energy and may dam-
age 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. Boflovers cause smoking and greasy
spfllovers may ignite. Clean up greasy spills as soon as
possible. Do not use high heat for extended cooking
operations.

NEVERheatanunopenedcontaineronthesurface
burner.Pressurebuild-upmaycausecontainerto burst
resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordamagetothe
appliance.

Usedry,sturdypothoiders.Damppothoidersmaycause
burnsfromsteam.Dishtowelsorothersubstitutes

shouldneverbeusedaspothoidersbecausetheycan

trail acrosshotsurfaceburnersandigniteorgetcaught

onapplianceparts.
Alwaysletquantitiesofhotfatusedfordeepfatfrying

coolbeforeattemptingto moveor handle.
Donotletcookinggreaseorotherflammablematerials

accumulateinorneartheappliance,hoodorventfan.
Cleanhoodfrequentlyto preventgreasefromaccumu-
lating onhoodorfilter.Whenflamingfoodsunderthe

hoodturnthefanon.
NEVERweargarmentsmadeofflammablematerialor

loosefittingorlong-sleevedapparelwhilecooking.
Clothingmayigniteorcatchutensilhandles.

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 fiammabJe materials and

spiJJage due to unintentiona[ contact with the utensil do
not extend handJes over adjacent surface burners.
AJways turn pan handJes toward the side or back of the
appJiance, not out into the room where they are easily
hit or reached by sma[[ ch[Jdren_

Never Jeta pan boil dr}, as this couJd damage the
utensil and the app[Jance.

Only certain types of gJass, gJass/ceramic, ceramic or
gJazed utensiJs are suitabJe for cooktop usage without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Follow manufacturer's instructions when using gJass.

This appJiance has been tested for safe performance
using conventiona[ cookware. Do not use any devices or
accessories that are not specificaJJy recommended in
this guide. Do not use eyeJid covers for the surface
units or stovetop gr[[Js. The use of devices or accesso-
ries that are not expressJy recommended in this manua[
can create serious safety hazards, resuJt in performance
probJems, and reduce the fife of the components of the
appliance.

Cleaning Safety

Turn off a[[ controls and wait for appliance paRRsto coo[
before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the
burner grates or surrounding areas until they have had

surf[dent time to coo[.
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

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act of 1986 (Proposition 65} requires the Governor
of California to publish a fist 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, formalde-
hyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combus-
tion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP} fue[s.
Properly adjusted burners will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can also be
minimized by properly venting the burners to the

outdoors.

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UMPORTANT NOTUCE REGARDUNG PET BURDS:
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.

E ectricam Connection

Appmiances which require emectricam
power are equipped with a three-prong

grounding pmug 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 NO'[ CDT OR REMOVE

THE TNURD GROUNDUNG PRONG IFROM THE
POWER CORD PLUG.

If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical
outlet is encountered, it is the personam responsibimity
of the appliance owner to have the outlet replaced
with a properly grounded three+home electrical

outmeto

Save These instructions for Future Reference

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Surface Controms

o 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 betore relighting the burner.

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

o 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

Use to turn on the surface burners. An
infinite choice of heat settings is available

from Loto Hi. At the Hi setting a detent
or notch may be felt. The knobs can be set

on or between any of the settings.

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Setting the Controls

Your cooktop has sealed gas burners with automatic re-

ignition= if the burner flame should go out, the system wiii
automatically spark to re-ignite the burner=

1= Place a pan on the burner grate. (To preserve the (;rate

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 wiii be heard and the burner

will lighL (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.

' When lighting the Surface burners, be sure all of the

De net 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=

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. Foodwill not cook any
faster when a higher flame setting is

used than needed to maintain a gentle
boil. Water boils at the same tempera-

ture 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.

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Cooktop at a Gmance

MODEL JGC8645

3 4 56

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 (15,000 BTUs).

6. Right rear surface burner (9,100 BTUs).

To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or

staining:

, CHeancooktop after each use.
° Wipe acidic or sugary spiHHsas soon as the cooktop has

cooHedas these spiHHsmay discoHorthe porceHain.

Sealed Burners

The seaHedburners are secured to the cooktop and are not

designed to be removed. Since the burners are seaHedinto
the cooktop, boiHoversor spiHHswiHHnot seep underneath the

cooktop.
However, the burners shouHdbe cHeanedafter each use. The

head portion of the burner is easiHyremoved for cHeaning.
(See page 7 for cHeaningdirections.)

High Performance Burner

(15,000 BTUs*)

There is one high speed burner on your cooktop, Hocatedin

the right front position. This burner offers higher speed
cooking that can be used to quickHybring water to a boiHand

for Harge-quantity cooking.

Simmer Burners (850BTUs*]

These burners are Hocatedin the center positions, The

simmer burners offer a HowerBTUflame for deHicatesauces
or meriting chocoHate.

BTU ratings will vary when using LPgas.

Burner Grates

The grates must be properHypositioned before cooking.
Improper instaHHationof the grates may resuHtin 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.

AHthough the burner grates are durabHe,they wiHHgraduaHHy
Hosetheir shine and/or discoHor,due to the high temperatures

of the gas flame.

° A properHyadjusted burner with dean ports wiHHHight

within a few seconds. If using naturaHgas, the flame wiHH
be bHuewith a deeper bHueinner cone.

If the burner flame is yeHHowor is noisy, the air!gas
mixture may be incorrect. Contact a service technician

to adjust. (Adjustments are not covered by the war-
ranty.)

With LPgas, some yeHHowtips on the flames are accept-
abHe.This is normaHand 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
normaHoperating sound of the burner.

° To improve cooking efficiency and to prevent possibHe

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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Cleaning Procedures

PART PROCEDURE

Burner Heads , The surface burner heads are removaMe. The cap portion of the head is --BURNER"_AD

Rap Pe_ts

porcelain and the port area is aluminum. Wash the burner heads in the _,

sink with mild detergent and a plastic scrubber.

Pert Alea

, Check to be sure all ports are open. To open clogged ports, insert a .....[_,,

with Pil_s \

straight pin directly into each port. Do not enlarge or distort the port. _

, When replacing the burner heads, carefully align the tabs on the burner _____,_,,,,_,_

base with the indentations in the head. The three pins will fit in the slots

when the tab is aligned with the indentation. _-T_,
NOTE: When burner heads are removed for cleaning, do not spill liquids
through the hobs in the burner base. BURN_RBAS_

Burner Grates , Wash with w,arm, 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 sponge. If soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning Creme, cover with a damp paper

towel and soak for 30 minutes. Scrub again, rinse and dr},.

, 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 OFFposition 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 isglass fused on metal and maycrack or chip with misuse. It isacid resistant, notacid proof.
Porcelain Enamel All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary' spillovers, should bewiped up immediately with a dry cloth.

° When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
, Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with adamp 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 THEGRAtN WHEN CLEANING.

(select models} * DO NOT USE ORANGE ORABRASIVE CLEANERS.

• Daily CmeaninglLight sail -- Wipe with one of the following - soapy water, white vinegar/water

solution, Formula @9 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}_*.
Maderate/Heavy Sail -- 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
multi-purpose Scotch-Brite * pad; rub evenly with the grain. Rinseand dry. To restore luster and

remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray_.
[}iscoJaration -- Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel CleaneP.

Rinse immediately and dr},. 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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PROBLEM SOLUTION

Surface burner fails to light. . Check to be sure phg is securely hserted hto receptade_

° Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or repHacefuse.
° Check power suppHy.

° Check to besure burner is correctHyrated for your kind of gas.

Check to besure burner ports or ignition ports are not dogged.
Check to besure ignitor is dry and cHicking. Burner wflHnot Hightif ignitor is damaged.

soiled or wet. If ignitor doesn't chick,turn control knob OFF.

° Check to besure burner cap is correctly seated on the burner base.

Sarface bamer 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 aneven, oBurner ports may be clogged.

oFlame may need to be adjusted. Contact an authorized Jenn-Air servicer.

Sarface barrier flame is , Some yellow tips on the flame are acceptable when using LPgas.
yellow in color. , Contact an authorized Jenn-Air servicer.

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Full One Year Warra_ ty =
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

Limited Warranties =Parts Only
Second Year - After tile first year from

the original purchase date. parts which
fail in iormal 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 Threugh Fifth Year = From the

original purchase date. parts Jisted below
wNch fail in normal home use will be

repaired or replaced free of charge for the
part itseJf,with the owner paying all other

costs, including labor, mileage, transpor-
tation, trip charge and diagnostic charge.

if required.

- Sealed Gas Burners

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 ou
replaced free ot charge for the part itself.

with the owner paying al other costs,
including labor, mileage, transportation.

trip charge and diagnostic charge, if
required.

Thespecific warranties expressed above

are the ONL Y warranties prodded by the
manufacturer. These warranbesgive you

specific legal ridhts:,dndyou mayalso have
other rights which vary from state to state.

What is Not Coveted 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 exclu-
sion may not apply.

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

C1-800-536-6247} 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.

• Ifthe dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to

May'tag Services'sM,Attn: CAIR_:Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN
37320-2370, or call 1-800-JENNAmR (1-800-536-6247}.

U.S.customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired,

caii 1-800-688-2080.

• User's guides, service manuals and parts information are available from

May'tag Servicess_J_,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}.