Jenn-Air W10204447A User Manual

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3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do 
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden 
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a 
trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the the alignment pins 
on the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap 
alignment. If the burner still does not light, turn off the burner. 
Do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained 
repair specialist.
Surface Grates
The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. In the 
proper position the grates should be flush and level. Improper 
installation of the gates may result in chipping or scratching of 
the cooktop. 
To ensure proper positioning, align bumpers on grate bottom with 
the indentations in the cooktop.
Although the burner grates are durable, they will gradually lose 
their shine and/or discolor due to the high temperatures of the 
gas flame.
Ceramic Glass Surface
Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it 
free from stains. For more information, see “General Cleaning” 
section.
Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a 
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the 
ceramic glass.
For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and 
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down 
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills 
while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to 
cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause 
pitting and permanent marks.
Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or 
aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry 
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits 
when heated.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface 
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently 
used areas to cool.
Center the canner on the grate. 
Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
For more information, contact your local agricultural 
department. Companies that manufacture home canning 
products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a 
well-fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy 
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper 
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used 
as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or 
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is 
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has 
the same characteristics as its base material. For example, 
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the 
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.
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B. Correct
A. Grate alignment indentations
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COOKWARE
CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
Heats quickly and evenly.
Suitable for all types of cooking.
Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
Heats slowly and evenly.
Good for browning and frying.
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or 
Ceramic glass
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.
Copper
Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain 
enamel-on-
steel or cast 
iron
See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.