Jenn-Air 8111P490-60 User Manual

• Glass-ceramic surfaces retain heat.

Turn the element off a few minutes
before food is completely cooked
and use the retained heat to
complete the cooking.

Because of the heat retention
characteristics, the elements will
not respond to changes in settings
as quickly as coil elements. In the
event of a potential boilover,
remove the pan from the
cooking area.

• Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used.

This is normal.

• When a control is turned on, a red glow can be seen through the glass-ceramic

surface.  The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting.

• The glass-ceramic surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is normal

and will disappear when the surface cools.

• Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the unit is turned

off.  When the HOT SURFACE light turns off, the cooking area will be cool
enough to touch.

• NOTE: Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.

The cooking areas on your range are
identified by permanent patterns on the
glass-ceramic surface. For most efficient
cooking, fit the pan size to the element
size.

• Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See

Cleaning, page 5.)

• Do not use glass pans. They may

scratch the surface.

• Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with

high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop.  Should this happen, clean
immediately. (See Cleaning, page 5.)

• Never let a pan boil dry as this will

damage the surface and pan.

• Never use cooktop as a work surface or

cutting board. Never cook food directly
on the surface.

• Never place a trivet or wok ring be-

tween the surface and pan.  These
items can mark or etch the top.

• Do not slide metal pans across a hot

surface. The pans may leave marks
which can be difficult to remove or
leave permanent marks. Any marks

should be removed promptly. (See
Cleaning, page 5.)

• Make sure the surface and the pan

bottom are clean and smooth before
turning on to prevent scratches.

• To prevent scratching or damage to the

glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar,
salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe
the cooktop surface with a clean cloth
or paper towel before using.

• Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge

to clean the cooktop surface. A film will
remain which may cause stains on the
cooking surface after the area is
heated.

• Do not use a small pan on a large

element. Not only does this waste
energy, but it can also result in
spillovers burning onto the cooking
area which requires extra cleaning

• Do not use non-flat specialty items that

are oversized or uneven such as round
bottom woks, rippled bottom and/or
oversized canners and griddles.

• Do not slide heavy metal pans across

the surface since these may scratch.

• Do not use foil or foil-type containers.

Foil may melt onto the glass. If metal
melts on the cooktop, do not use. Call
an authorized Jenn-Air Servicer.

• If a spillover occurs while cooking,

immediately clean the spill from the
cooking area while it is hot to prevent a

tough cleaning chore later. Using
extreme care, wipe spill with a clean dry
towel.

• Do not allow spills to remain on the

cooking area or the cooktop trim for a
long period of time.

• Do not use abrasive cleansing powders

or scouring pads which will scratch the
cooktop.

• Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia

or other cleansers not specifically
recommended for use on glass-
ceramic.

• To retain the appearance of the glass-

ceramic cooktop, clean after each use.

To achieve optimum cooking perfor-
mance, use heavy-gauge, flat, smooth
bottom pans that conform to the diameter
of the cooking area.

Use Jenn-Air’s flat bottom wok (Model
AO142) for optimum results. The wok has
a nonstick finish, wood handles, cover,
steaming rack, rice paddles, cooking tips
and recipes. To
order call
1-800-JENNAIR
(1-800-536-6247).

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