Jenn-Air S161, S156, S136 Owner’s Manual

_JEN N-AI R

Useand CareManual

Grill-Range with Self-Cleaning

Radiant Bake and Convection

Oven

MODELS $136, S156,$161

About Your

Jenn-Air

Congratulations onyour choice of aJenn-Air Grill-Range.The indoor grilling of meats,fishorfowl isoneofthe mostattractiveandsucculent

methodsof preparingthesefoods.., a uniqueflexibility madepossible by Jenn-Air's patented integral ventilation system.

Your Jenn-AJrself-cleaning oven combines the best of two cooking methods, convection and radiant bake (conventional) baking or

roasting. (Note: Only Models S156 and $161 have the convection option.)

The Jenn-Air convection oven is actually a conventional oven that circulates heated air within the oven.As both bake and broil heating elementscycleon and offwith the thermostat, afan keepsthe heated

air circulating around the food.

The constantly recireulating heated air in the convection oven strips away the layerof cooler air that surrounds food. Consequently, many foods cook more quickly. Distributed heat makes multiple rack

cooking possible.Convection roastedmeatsretaintheir natural flavor and juicinesswith lessshrinkage than radiant bakeroasting.

In addition to the many exclusive benefits of convection cooking,

your Jenn-Air oven isalso a finefull featured "bakeand broil" oven. You can cook your "old favorite" recipes as you have in the past.

Theradiantbakeovenalso givesyou theflexibility of preparingvarious foods when convection cooking may not be as beneficial, as when

cooking foods in coveredcasserolesor clay pots. The broil element is convenient for top browning and oven broiling

of foods. Before you begin cooking with your new grill-range, pleasetake a

few minutes to read and become familiar with the instructions in this book. Onthe following pagesyou will find awealth of information

regarding all aspects of using your new grill-range. Byfollowing the instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and properly

maintain your grill-range and achieve excellentresults with the food you prepare.

Shouldyou haveanyquestions about usingyourJenn-Air grill-range or need a use and care manual for your cooktop cartridge, write to us.Be sureto providethe model number.

ConsumerRe|atlonsDepartment Jenn-AIrCompany

3035ShadelandAvenue

Indianapolis, IN 46226-0901

Index

Using the Cooktop and Grill

Accessories.................. Installing..................................... 12

Optional................................... 46-47

Cleaning..................... Other RangeParts............................. 17

Cooktop and Grill Controls................................................... 8

Cooktop Cartridge Installing, Removing....................................... 11

Ducting Information........................................................ 44

Grill ......................... Cleaning..................................... 16

Installing..................................... 12

UsageandGrilling Tips..................... 13-15

HomeCanning............................................................. 11

Surface Controls........................................................... 10

Ventilation System............ Operation and Cleaning......................... 9

Using the Oven

Baking...................... General Recommendations..................... 24

Convection Baking......................... 25-28

Baking Charts.............................. '..26

Broiling ................................................................. 32-33

Cleaning..................... AUTO-CLEAN ................................ 35

Self-Cleaning Process...................... 34-39

Other Cleaning Tips........................ 40-41

Clock-Controlled Baking or Roasting...................................... 22-23

Clock Controls............................................................. 20

Light Bulb Replacement..................................................... 40

Minute Timer............................................................... 21

OvenControls and Operation ............................................. 18-19

OvenThermostat Knob Adjustment .......................................... 41

RackPositions............................................................. 19

Roasting..................... General Recommendations..................... 29

Convection Roasting........................ 30-31

Appliance Usage

Safety Precautions......................................................... 5-7

ServiceInformation...................................................... 42-43

MODELNUMBER

SERIALNUMBER

(Numbersappearontheserialplateontheovenfrontframe.)

DatePurchased

JENN-AIRDEALERFROM WHOM PURCHASED

ADDRESS

CITY

PHONE

AUTHORIZEDJENN-AIRSERVICECONTRACTOR

ADDRESS

CITY

PHONE.

IMPORTANT:Retainproofofpurchasedocumentsfor warrantyservice

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Readbefore operating your range

All appliances-- regardlessof the manufacturer-- have the

potentialthroughimproperorcarelessusetocreatesafetyprob- lems.Thereforethe followingsafety precautionsshould be

observed:

1. Besureyourapplianceisproperlyinstalledandgrounded bya qualifiedtechnician.

2. Neveruseyourapplianceforwarmingorheatingtheroom.

3. Childrenshouldnot be left alone or unattendedinarea whereapplianceisinuse.Theyshouldneverbeallowedto

sitorstandonanypartoftheappliance.

4. Wearproperapparel.Loose-fittingor hanginggarments shouldneverbewornwhileusingtheappliance.

5. Do notrepairor replaceanypart of the applianceunless specificallyrecommendedinthismanual.Allotherservicing

should be referred to an authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor.

6. Flammablematerialsshouldnot be storedin an oven or nearsurfaceunits.

7. Do not usewateron greasefires. Smotherfire or flame orusedrychemicalor foam-typeextinguisher.

8. Useonlydrypotholders.Moistordamppotholderson hot

surfacesmay result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholdertouchhot heatingelements.Do not usea towel

orotherbulkycloth.

9. Useproperpansize.Manyappliancesareequippedwith oneormoresurfaceunitsofdifferentsize.Selectcookware

havingflat bottomslargeenoughtocoverthesurfaceunit heating element.The use of undersizedco(_kwarewill exposea portionof the heatingelementto directcontact

and may resultin ignitionof clothing.Properrelationship ofcookwareto heatingelementwillalsoimproveefficiency

andperformance.

10. Neverleavesurfaceunitsunattendedathighheatsettings. Boil overcausessmokingand greasyspilloversthat may ignite.

11. On conventionalelementrangesmakesurethatdrip pans are in place.Absenceof thesepansduringcookingmay

subjectwiringorcomponentsunderneathtodamage.

12. Do not usealuminumfoil to line surfaceunit drip pans, grill basinor ovenbottom.Installationof theselinersmay

resultin anelectricshockorfirehazard.

13. Glazedcookware-- only certain types of glass,glass- ceramic,ceramic,earthenware,or otherglazedcookpots

are suitablefor range top surfacewithout breakingdue to the sudden change in temperature.Use only such

cookwareasyouknowhavebeenapprovedforthispurpose.

14. Oookwarehandlesshouldbeturnedinwardandnotextend over adjacentsurfaceheating elementsto avoid burns,

ignitionofflammablematerialsandspillageduetouninten- tionalcontactwiththecookware.

15. Do not soak or immerseremovableheatingelementsin water.

16. CAUTION -- Do notstoreitemsof interestto childrenin cabinetsabovea rangeor on the backguardof a range

--children climbingon the rangeto reach itemscould be seriouslyinjured.

17. Do not touch surface units or areasnear units,heating elementsor interiorsurfacesof oven. Surface units or

heatingelementsmay be hot eventhoughthey are dark in color.Areasnearsurfaceunitsand interiorsurfacesof

an oven may become hot enough to cause bums. During

and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact these areas until they have had sufficient

time to cool. Other surfaces may become hot enough to cause burns -- among these surfaces are the cooktop, the

upper door frame and glass, oven vent opening and surfaces near the opening, and the top edge of the control panel.

18. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

19. Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of pres- sure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

20. Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.

21. Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not

let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

22. Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

23. Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used

in or around any part of the oven.

24. Clean only parts listed in this manual and use procedures recommended.

25. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan and other utensils.

26. Listen for fan. A fan noise should be heard during the cleaning cycle. If not, call a serviceman before self-cleaning again.

27. Do not cook on glass-ceramic cooking surface if the cook- top is broken. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may pene-

trate the broken cooktop and create ashock hazard. Contact an authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor.

28. Clean glass-ceramic cooktops with caution. If wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be

careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce

noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

29. Do not operate with damaged cooking element after any product malfunction until proper repair has been made.

30. Keep all switches "OFF" when unit is not in use.

31. Do not allow aluminum foil or meat probes to contact heating elements.

32. WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance,

the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti- tip devices. To check if devices are installed properly,

remove the access panel and verify that the anti-tip devices are engaged.

Cooktopand

Grill Operation

oktop and Grill Cntrols

Ventilation System and Air

Oven Light Switch Grille Oven Vent Clock

Clean Indicator and

and Minute

Indicator Light Timer

Indicator Light

Light

Controls

Grease Indicator

Container

Oven Selector Door Lock Lever Oven Light

Knob Knob

Temperature

Ventilation System and Oven Light Switch

• Use to turn on ventilation system or oven light manually. (See page 9.)

Controls

Indicator

Surface Controls

Oven

Surface Indicator Light

• Will glow when a surface unit ison. (See page 10.)

Surface Controls

• Use to provide variable heat to cooktop heating elements or grill element. {See page 10.)

CIo=k Controls and Minute Timer

• Features time of day, MINUTE TIMER and oven clock controls. (See pages 20-23.)

Grease Container

• Collects grease when grilling or using other accessories; or spillovers when using conventional coil cartridge. (See page 16.)

[ NOTE: For information on oven controls, see page 18. I

Ventilation System

Thebuilt-in ventilationsystemremovescookingvapors,odorsandsmokefromfoods preparedonthe cooktop,grill andgrillaccessories.

Regularuse ofthis systemwill insurea more comfortableandlesshumid kitchen whichis free of heavy cookingodors and fumes that normally createa frequent

needfor cleaningandredecorating,

Using the Ventilation System

• To operate the ventilationsystemmanually,push

thefan symbolonthethreepositionVENTILATION AND OVENLIGHT SWITCHlocatedin frontofthe

air grille. To turn the fan off, push the switch to the middleposition.If the lightsymbol ispushed, theovenlightwillbeturnedon.

• The ventilationsystemw(Itoperateautomatically when the grill element is in use.

• Besidesusingthe ventilation systemto removecook{ngvaporsand fumes, it canbe usedto cool bakedpies,cakesor hotcookpots.To cool an item,

set it on the air grille and turn on the fan. The air being pulled over the

itemwill quicklycool it. Be carefulnot to coverthe ovenvent orthe entire airgrille.

• The fan can be used to removestrong odorsfrom the kitchen as when choppingonionsnearthe fan.

Cleaning the Veniation Syste===

t_Uc: The air grille lifts off easily.Wipe clean or wash in sink with mild

householddetergents.Maybecleanedindishwasher.NOTE:The ovenventislocated under the gri|le. When using or cleaningthe oven, hot

and moistair may be noticedin thisarea, Be carefulnot

to sp(f(anything into thisvent. ]E_Lltcr:Turn offventilationsystembeforeremoving.The

filter is a permanenttype and should be cleaned when soiled.Cleaninsinkwithwarmwaterandliquiddishwash- ingdetergentorindishwasher.

IMPORTANT: Filter shouldalways be placed at an angle. As you face the front of therange,thetop ofthe filtershouldrestagainstthe leftside ofthe ventopening

and the bottom of the filter should rest againstthe right side of the ventilation chamberatthe bottom.DO NOT OPERATESYSTEM WITHOUTFILTER.

VcntElation Chamber= This area,which housesthe filter, shou(dbe cleaned in the event of spills or whenever it becomescoated with a film of grease. May

becleanedwith papertowel,damp clothor spongeand mild householddetergent.

Surface Controls

The variable heat controls for the cooktop cartridges and grill element provide flexibil- ity in heat setting selection.

To Set Controls

• Since the controlsere a push-turntype, they must be pusheddown before turning. To set (fromthe OFF position),pushdownon controlknoband turn in eitherdirection

todesiredheatsetting.

• When control is in any position,other than OFF, it may be turned in any direction withoutpushingdown.

• A red indicator lightwill glowwhen s surface heatingelement is ON. There are two indicator lights,one for the heating elementson the left side of the range, one for

the heatingelementson the rightside ofthe range.

1, 2.

Control Loeations

1. Left rear heating element (rear Energy-Saver)

2. Left front heating element (front Energy-Saver)

3. Right front heating element (front Energy-Saver)

4. Right rear heating element (rear Energy-Saver) Energy-Saver

Noteel_ endS161Mode_ The"Energy-Saver"grfl[element(above,right)permitsutilizingonlyhalf ofthegrillarea,ifdesired,orusingdifferentt_atsettingsforthefrontandrearpositionoftheelement.

Whenusingthiselement,bothcooktopcontrols,frontandrear,mustbeturnedon in orderto use thefullgrlgarea.

NoteS136Mocki: Onlytheleftrearorrightfrontcontrolsmustbeturnedontousethefullgrill.

Suggested Control Settings

The sizeand typeof cookwareand the amountandtype of food beingcookedwill influence the settingneededfor best cooking results.Electricalvoltagemay also vary;this will affect

the needed controlsetting.The setting indicatedshouldserveas a guide whileyou become familiarwithyour range.

HI A fast heatto start cooking quick_y,to bring liquidsto a boil, to preheatoil for deep

fat frying.Use formostgrilling.

7-10 (MediumHigh)Forfastfryingorbrowningfoods,to maintainrapidboilof largeamounts

offood,to maintainoiltemperaturefor deepfatfrying.

5-6 (Medium) For foodscooked in a double boiler,sauteing, slow boil of large amounts

offood, end mostfrying.

3-4 (MediumLo) To continuecookingfoodsstartedon highersettings. LO-2 Maintainingservingtemperaturesoffoods,simmeringfoods,meltingbutterorchocolate.

The heatcontrols offer flexibility in heat settingselection. On settings other than HI, you may adjustthe controlsaboveor below the numberedsetting for best results.This applies

tosettingswhenusingcooktopcartridgesor whenusingthegrilloranyofthe grillaccessories. Suggestedsettingsereprovidedas generalguidelines,

Cleaning and Removing Control Knobs

To remove knobs,turn to OFF posit)on, Wash knobs Jnwarm soapywater or dishwasher; do notuse abrasivecleansersor materials,TOreplaceknobs,matchflat part of knobopening withthe springon theshaft,returninginOFF position.

Using.Cooktop

Cartridges

Cooktop cartridges, either conventional coil, glass-ceramic, solid element or induction,can beinstalledoneithersideof the range.

To Install Cartridges

1. If the grill element, grill-rocks or grates are in place, removebefore installing a cooktop cartridge. Clean grill basin of any grease accumulation. (Seepage

16for cleaning recommendations.)

2. To install any of the optional cooktop cartridges, first be sure control knobs are turned OFF. Position the cartridge terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle. This receptacle is located at the front of the left side and at the

backof the right sideof the range.

3. Slide the cartridge towards the receptacle until the cartridge terminal plug is completelyengaged.

4. Lowerthe oppositeend of the cartridgeinto therange top until it is flushwith thesurface.Yourcooktopis now readytouse.

To Remove Cartridges

1. Control knobsmustbe in the OFF positionandthe cartridge should becool

2. Lift up on the "tab" located on the cartridge until top of cartridge clears the

opening on the range by about 2 inches. Lifting the cartridge too high while st(l(engaged (nthe receptaclecould damagethe terminal plug.

3. To disengage terminal, hold cartridge by the sides and slide away from the

terminal receptacle. Lift out when fully unplugged.

4. A storage tray, Model A350,is availableandcan be usedfor storing a cartridge (except the induction cartridge).

5. Do not stack cartridges where they may fall or be damaged. Never store other

materials on top of the glass-ceramiccartridges since this could damage or marthe surface.

Home Canning

Cann{ngshouldbedoneontheconventionalcoil orinductioncartridgeonly. Canning element accessory, Model A145, makes it possible to use large canners with

conventionalcoilcartridge,

The grill accessory consistsof two black grill grates,a grill element and twogrill-rocks.

To Install Grill

1. Before installing grill components, be certainsurfacecontrols are in the OFF position.

2. Place the two grill-rocks into an empty grill basin with their handles running parallel to the front of the range. These grill-rocks must be used since they support the grill element.

3. Position the grill element with the terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle. This receptacle is located at the front of the left side end at the back of the right

side of the range. Slide the element towards the receptacle until the terminal plug iscompletely engaged.

4. The grillelement should now reston the handles ofthe grill-rocks.

5. Place the black grillgrates on the topof the rangetop.

To Remove Grill

1. Remove grill components once they are cool. Be sure control switches ere in the OFF position.

2. To remove gdll element, pull away from receptacle until it Is unplugged. Do not lift theelement while it isengaged inthe receptacle sincethis coulddamage the terminal.

3. A storage tray, Model A350, is availablefor purchase and can be used for storing thegdll assembly.

Installing Other Accessories

1. Remove the two black grill grates from the grill. Now you are ready to use the optional grill accessories.

2. Review the instructions for installing and using the accessories that are packaged with the accessory,

Using the Grill

• Before using the gdll for the first time, wash grill grates in hot soapy water; rinse and dry.

• Precondition new grates and grill-rocks by brushing with vegetable oil or spraying with a nonstick coating such as Pare. This procedure should be repeated after

cleaning in a dishwasher since the detergent removes seasoning.

• For easier clean-up, as well as preventing meats from sticking to grates until

they are seasoned, spraygrates, grill-rocks and grill basinwith a nonstick coating.

• Preheat grill on HI setting for 5 minutes. Preheating improves the flavor and appearance of meats and quickly sears the meat to help retain the juices. The

heating element should glow a bright cherry red.

• Excessive amounts of fat should be trimmed from meats. Only a normal amount is necessary to produce the smoke needed for that smoked, "outdoor" flavor. Excessivefat can createcleaning and flame-up problems.

• Allowing excessive amounts of grease or,drippings to constantly flame voids the warranty on gri//grates. Excessive flame-ups indicate that either the grill interior

needs to be cleaned or that excessive amounts of fat are in the meat or the meat was not properly trimmed.

• Grease drippings will occasionally ignite to produce harmless puffs of flame for

a second or two. This is a normal part of the cooking process.

• NEVER LEAVE GRILL UNATTENDED DURING GRILL OPERATION.

Should excess grease cause sustained flame-up=

1. Turn on FANmanually.

2. Immediatelyturngrillheatcontrolswitchto OFF position.

3. Removemeatfrom grill,

IMPORTANT

• Do notusealuminumfoil (r_sidethe grillarea.

• Do notusecharcoalorwoodchipsinthegrill area.

• Do notallow grill-rockstobecomeoverloadedwithgrease.Cleanfrequently,

• Do not covergratescompletelywith meat.Leaveair space between each steak,etc.

toallowproperventilationaswellaspreventflame-ups.

Grill Guide

Seasongrill grates,Preheatgrill on HI,5 minutes,forbestflavor.

Grilling Tips

With your Jenn-Air grill and accessories,literally any food you've considered "at

itsbest"when preparedoutdoorscan now be preparedindoorswith lessfuss and

greatflavor.

Manygrillingideasarecontainedin Jenn-Air'sCookbook,Comp/ete Cooking With

Jenn-Air, Mode/No. A905.There are alsomanycookbookscontainingrecipesfor outdoorgrillingwhich canbeusedon a Jenn-Air.

The followingsuggestionsaregood rulestofollowandwillincreaseyour enjoyment of theequipment.

• Be sureto follow directionson page 13for using thegrill.

• SuggestedcookingtimesandcontrolsettJngsareapproximateduetovariations in meatsandelectrical voltage.Experience will quickly indicate cooking times

aswellaswhich settingswork best.

• Usethe Energy-Savergrill element for grilling small amountsof food on half

of the grill or for keeping cooked foods warm or preparing foods requiring different heat control settings. (Note S136 Owners: The Energy-Saver grill

elementcan be purchased asan optional accessory. Seep. 45.)

• For best results, buy top grade meat. Meat that is at least3/4-inch will grill better than thinner cuts.

• Score fat on edges of steak, but do not cut into meat, to prevent curling while cooking.

• For the attractive "branded" look on steaks, besure grill is preheated. Allow one side of meat to cook to desired doneness, or until juices appear on the

top surface, before turning. It takes fewer minutes to cook the second side. Turn steaksand hamburgersjustonce. Manipulating food causeslossof juices.

• When basting meats or applying sauces to foods, remember that excessive

amounts wind up inside your grill and do not improve the food flavor. Apply saucesduring the last15to 20 minutesof cooking time unlessrecipe specifies

otherwise. Sugar-basedsauces,excessivelyused,will caramelizeon the grill- rocks and will create a cleaning chore.

• There are many meat marinadeswhich will help tenderize lessexpensivecuts of meat for cooking on the grill.

• Certain foods, such as poultry and non-oily fish, may need some extra fat. Brush with oil or melted butter occasionally while grilling.

• Usetongs with long handles or spatulas for turning meats. Do not useforks asthesepierce the meat,allowing juicesto be lost.

• To help retainmeatjuices,saltafterturning meatorafter cookingiscompleted.

• Shouldgrilledfoodsbe preparedand readybeforeyou're readyto serve,turn

heatcontrolto a low settingand covermeatwith a singlesheetof foil. Food

will continuetocook.

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