Jenn-Air JGD8130 User's Manual
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1. gular ducting should be used for duct lengths 10 60 Note 5 diameter round ducting may be used if the duct length is 10 or less No more than three 90 elbows should be used Distance between elbows should be at least 18 DuCTING INFORMATION e Recommended Jenn Air wall cap MUST be used Make sure damper moves freely when ventilation system is operating There should be a minimum clearance of 6 for cooktop installed near a side wall If there is not an obvious improper installa tion there may be a concealed problem such as a pinched joint obstruction in the pipe etc Installation is the responsibility of the installer and questions should be ad dressed first by the installer The installer should very carefully check the ducti installation instructions e Use the Flow Tester Card provided wi your appliance to check the air flow EE FLOW TESTER This end of teater to be Using Your Cooktop SURFACE CONTROLS CAUTIONS e If flame should go out during a cook ing operation turn the burner off Ifa strong gas odor is detected open a window and wait five minutes before relighting the burner Be sure all surface controls are set to the OFF position prior to supplying gas to the cooktop NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled Expect some parts of the cooktop especially around the burn ers to become warm or hot during cooking Use potholders to protect hands PILOTLESS2. Optional Sealed Burner Car tridge model JGA8100 can replace the grill burner assembly GRILL INSTALLATION USING THE GRILL The grill assembly consists of two grill grates anda grill burner Only install the grill on the LEFT SIDE of your cooktop TO INSTALL GRILL I Before installing grill components be sure controls knobs are in the OFF position 2 Position the grill burner with mixer tubes and ignitor rod toward the ori fices and terminal receptacle Slide the burner until the tubes and ignitor en gage then lower the burner until it rests on the mounting pins 3 Place the grill grates on top of the cooktop NOTE Before using the grill for the first time heat the grill burner to re move the protective shipping coating Heat the grill burner on Hi for 0 minutes and use the vent system to remove any additional smoke during cooling TO REMOVE GRILL I Be sure control knobs are in the OFF position and the grill components are cool 2 Remove grill grates 3 Lift the burner up slightly Slide the burner away from the orifices and ter minal receptacle Before the first use wash grill grates i hot soapy water rinse and dry Ther season the surface by wiping ona thir coating of cooking oil Remove exces oil by wiping with paper towel This procedure should be repeated wher either a cleaning in the dishwasher since the detergent may remove sea soning or b anytime a sugar basec m
3. Steel Magic Spray Jenn Air Model A912 Part No 20000008 e Wash rinse and dry Do not use abrasive Moderate Heavy Soil Wipe with one cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish e Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced COOKTOP PORCELAIN ENAMEL Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse lt is acid resistant not acid proof All spillovers especially acidic or sugary spillovers should be wiped up immedi ately with a dry cloth When cool wash with soapy water rinse and dry e Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a 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 Scotch Brite pad rub evenly with the grain Rinse and dry To restore luster and remove streaks follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray Discoloration Using a damp sponge or soft cloth wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner Rinse immediately and dry To remove streaks and restore luster follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray FINISH Wash cool grates DO NOT IMMERSE H GRILL GRATES IN WATER with deterg in hot water in the sink or wash them in dishwasher Be sure to remove all fc residue before cooking on the grill gra again e Remove stubborn soils with a plastic me puff or pad Use only those cleaning pr ucts which state they are recommen
4. minutes Turn after 12 to 7 minutes Turn occasionally Turn once Glaze if desired Turn once Turn occasionally Turn occasionally Turn after half the time Pierce casing with a fork Turn once Turn occasionally Turn occasionally Brush with butter Turn after half the time Start skin side down Brush with butter Turn after half the time Turn and brush with butter or marinade frequently Turn after half the time Note This chart is a suggested guide Cooking times and control settings are approximate due to variations in meats and gas pressure 8 Gu amp CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL SELECT MODELS DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PROD CLEANING PROCEDURES GRATES CAST ALUMINUM COATED WITH NON STICK CAUTION Besure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or clean ing This is to avoid damage and possible burns To prevent staining or discoloration clean appliance after each use lfa partis removed be sure itis correctly replaced CONTROL Knoss Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling up UCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING Daily Cleaning Light Soil Wipe with one of the following soapy water white vinegar water solution Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner or a similar multi surface cleaner using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse and dry To polish and help prevent fingerprints follow with Stainless
5. proper and safe operation Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician Do not attempt to adjust repair service or re place any part of your appliance unless it is specifically 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 be fore servicing WARNING ifthe in formation in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal in jury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq uids in the vicinity of this or any appliance IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appli ance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas sup plier fromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s in structions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire depart ment Installation and service must be performed by a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Appliances which require electrical power are equip ped with a three prong grounding plug which must plugged directly into a properly ground three hole 120 volt electrical outlet Always disconnect power to applian
6. while grilling Use tongs with long handles or spatulas for turning meats Do not use forks as these pierce the meat allowing juices to be lost The built in ventilation system removes cooking vapors odors and smoke from foods prepared on your cooktop and grill To operate the ventilation sys tem manually push the vent CS fan switch lo catedin front of the air grille Push to the right for high push to the left for low and to the center to turn the fan off The ventilation system will operate au tomatically on Hi when the grill burner is in use The fan can be used to remove strong odors from the kitchen as when chop ping onions near the fan CARE AND CLEANING OF THI VENTILATION SYSTEM e Air Grille The air grille lifts off easily Wipe clean or wash in dishwasher or sinl with mild household detergents To pre vent scratching the surface do not usi abrasive cleaners or scrubbing pads e Filter Turn off ventilation system be fore removing The filter is a permanen type and should be cleaned when soiled Clean in sink with warm water and deter gent or in dishwasher IMPORTANT DO NOT OPERATE SYS TEM WITHOUT FILTER Filter should al ways be placed at an angle As you fac the front of the cooktop the top of th filter should rest against the left side c the vent opening The bottom shoul rest against the right side of the ven chamber at the bottom Note if filte is flat against the fan wall vent
7. IGNITION Pilotless ignition eliminates the need for a constant standing pilot light Each surface burner has a spark ignitor When cleaning around the surface burner use care If cleaning cloth should catch the ignitor it could damage it preventing ignition If the surface burner does not light check if ignitor is broken soiled or wet If clogged clean the small port beneath the ignitor using straight pin PORT BELOW IGNITOR SURFACE CONTROL KNOBS Use to turn on the surface burners An infinite choice of heat settings is available from Lo to Hi At the Hi setting a detent or notch may be felt The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings SETTING THE CONTROLS i Place a pan on the burner grate To preserve the grate 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 coun terclockwise to the Lite setting until burner ignites e A clicking spark sound will be heard and the burner will light Allignitors on the JDG8130 will spark when any sur face burner knob is turned to the Lite position On the JGD8345 the grill burner and center bay burners will spark when the grill or any center bay burner is lit Both of the right hand bay burners will spark when either one is lit 3 After ignition turn knob clockwise to desired setting e The ignitor will continue to spark until the knob is turned past the
8. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNING The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 Proposi tion 65 requires the Governor of Califor nia to publish a list 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 sub stances including benzene formaldehyde and soot due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petro leum LP fuels Properly adjusted burner will minimize incomplete combustion Ex posure to these substances can also be minimized by properly venting the burner to the outdoors IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS Never keep pet birds in ths kitchen or in rooms where the fumes fron the kitchen could reach Birds have a ver sensitive respiratory system Fumes re leased during an oven self cleaning cycl may be harmful or fatal to birds Fume released due to overheated cooking oil fat margarine and overheated non stick cook ware may be equally harmful SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Jenn Air s ventilation system is designed to capture both cooking fumes and smoke from the cooktop surface If the system does not these are some ducting installa tion situations to check e 6 diameter round or 3 4 x 10 rectan
9. JENN AIR GAS DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP JGD8130 JGD8345 USER GUIDE oe OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions e 1 3 Ducting Information se 3 Using Your Cooktop ss 4 8 Care amp Clearing EE 9 Accessories amp Cartridges rereset 10 Before You Call for Service srie 10 Warranty ET 1 Guide de Vutilisateur ssssssssssssssesemesnnsssensssenesenscecasserssse 12 Guja del Usuario es 24 UYM JENN AIR Form No A 12 00 Part No 81 11P419 60 74005528 Litho USA Installer Please leave this manual with this appliance Consumer Please read and keep this manual for future reference Keep sales receipt and or cancelled check as proof of purchase Model Number Date of Purchase If you have questions call Jenn Air Customer Assistance 1 800 688 i 100 1 800 688 2080 U S TTY for hear ing or speech impaired Mon Fri 8 am 8 pm Eastern Time Internet http www jennair com For service information see page HI In our continuing effort to improve the quality and per formance of our cooking products it may be neces sary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide Read and follow all instructions be fore using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire electric shock per sonal 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 ensure
10. Lite position OPERATING DURING A POWER FAILURE I Hold a lighted match to the desired surface burner head 2 Pushin and turn the control knob slowly to Lite 3 Adjust the flame to the desired level CAUTION When lighting the surface burners be sure all of the controls are in the OFF position Strike the match first and hold it in position before turning the knob to Lite 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 Settings Uses 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 Food will 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 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 USING Your COOKTOP cont COOKTOP To prevent the cooktop from discol oring or staining Clean cooktop after each use Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as th
11. TS OFF PORTS Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate above Contact an authorized Jenn Air servicer NINNIN COOKTOP WARRANTY Wuat 1s Not CovereD By THESE WARRANTIES I Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following Full One Year Warranty Parts and Labor 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 For one 1 year from the origina retail purchase date any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge Limited Warranties Parts Only e Improper setting of any control Second Year After the first year from the 2 Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed original purchase date parts which fail in normal altered or cannot be readily determined home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor mileage and transportation 4 The cost of service or service call to Third Through Fifth Year From the original G Ee deen GE fth Jia purchase date parts listed below which fail in E T VST O AC PTO PETISE OPARO c Tran i rvicer E AGRA ura EE ET sport the dan to the servicer 3 Products purchased for commercia or industria
12. arinade for example barbecue sauce is going to be used Preheat the grill on Hi for 5 minutes Preheating improves the flavor and ap pearance of meats and quickly sears the meat to help retain the juices Use nonmetallic spatulas or utensils to prevent damaging the nonstick grill grate finish 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 Ex cessive fat can create cleaning and flare up problems Allowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings to constantly flare up voids the warranty on the grill grates Excessive flare 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 UNAT TENDED DURING GRILL OP ERATION Cont SHOULD EXCESS GREASE CAUSE SUSTAINED FLARE UPS l Turn on the fan manually 2 Immediately turn grill controls to Off 3 Remove meat from grill IMPORTANT e Do not use aluminum foil inside the grill area Do not use charcoal or wood chips in the grill area Do not allow burner basin to become overloaded with grease Clean fre quently Do not cover grates completely with meat Leave air space be A t
13. ce befo servicing The three prong grounding plug offers pr tection against shock hazards DO NO CUT OR REMOVE THE THIR GROUNDING PRONG FROM TH POWER CORD PLUG If an ungrounded two hole or other typ electrical outlet is encountered it is th personal responsibility of the appl ance owner to have the outlet re placed with a properly grounde three hole electrical outlet To PREVENT FIRE OR SMOKE DAMAGE Be sure all packing materials are removec from the appliance before operating it Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and materials If appliance is installed near a window proper precautions should be taken to pre vent curtains from blowing over burners NEVER leave any items on the cooktop The hot air may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst Many aerosol type spray cans are EXPLO SIVE 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 item
14. ded use when cleaning nonstick surfaces If grates were washed in the dishwash season with oil prior to grilling Do not use metal brushes or abrasive scot ing pads or other scrubbers intended clean outdoor charcoal grills These will r move the finish as well as scratch the grat Do not clean in self cleaning oven or u oven cleaners on the grates GRILL BURNER Follow instructions on page 6 for removit the grill burner e The grill burner should be cleaned after eat use with a soapy S O S pad Rinse and d thoroughly before using again SS EFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE DGES ACCESSORIES SURFACE OR GRILL BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT Check to be sure unit is properly con nected to power supply Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker Check to be sure burner ports or ignition ports are not clogged See page 9 Check to be sure ignitor is dry and click JGA8200ADX Grill Cover Model AG341 Self draining griddle makes many favorite Attractive grill cover protects grill when foods easier to fix Family sizedsurfacelets notin use Textured steel in black or white ing Burner will not light if ignitor is dam you cook several pancakes hamburgers or with molded handles aged soiled or wet If ignitor doesn t click grilled sandwiches at a time Has a black turn control knob OFF non stick finish COOKTOP CARTRIDGES SURFACE OR GRILL BURNER FLAME LIF
15. ese spills may discolor the porcelain 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 spills will not seep underneath the cooktop However the burner heads should be cleaned after each use See page 9 for cleaning directions BURNER GRATES 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 Although the burner grates are durable they will gradually lose their shine and or discolor due to the high temperatures of the gas flame e NE RES APS RELOAD ERETI DUN PAE ANE DMN BENE dE E NOTES A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light within a few seconds If using natural gas the flame will be blue with a deeper blue inner cone If the burner flame is yellow or is noisy the air gas mixture may be incorrect Contact a service technician to adjust Adjustments are not covered by the warranty ye 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 operati
16. ilatio effectiveness is reduced e Ventilation Chamber This area whic houses the filter should be cleaned in th event of spills or whenever it become coated with a film of grease It can b cleaned with paper towel damp cloth c sponge and mild household detergent c cleanser Gat GUIDE Preheat grill on Hi 5 minutes for best flavor Cooking Time Steak 31 Rare 6 to 10 minutes Medium Hi i 10 to 16 minutes gt Well Hi 21 to 24 minutes Steak 1 1 Rare Hi 14 to 24 minutes Medium Hi 18 to 30 minutes Well Hi 24 to 34 minutes Hamburgers 3 4 oz Med 20 to 25 minutes Pork Chops Med 25 to 45 minutes Fully cooked i Smoked Pork Chops Med 10 to 15 minutes S Ham Slices Med gt 5 to 20 minutes Fully cooked Sausages k Hot Dogs Brats Hi rel minutes Polish Hi 13 to 16 minutes Fresh Sausage Links Med 15 to 25 minutes Patties OT dia Med 15 to 20 minutes Italian Med 25 to 30 minutes S Chicken R Pieces Bone in Med 30 to 50 minutes Breasts Boneless Med 20 to 30 minutes Fish Steaks 1 Med 20 to 25 minutes i Fillets Med 10to 15 minutes S with skin on i Shrimp skewered Med 10 to 20 minutes S Garlic Bread Med 4 to 6 minutes Hot Dog Buns Hamburger Buns Med to 2 minutes Procedure Turn after 3 to 5 minutes Turn after 5 to 8 minutes Turn after 6 to 12 minutes Turn after 7 to 12 minutes Turn after 9 to 15
17. l use a d of charge for the part itself with the owner paying 5 Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result all other costs including labor mileage and trans of any breach of these warranties Some states do not allow the exclusion portation or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion Sealed Gas Burners may not apply Canadian Residents Ir You NEED SERVICE The_above_warranties only cover ananoliance
18. nd spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil do not extend handles over adjacent surface burners Al ways turn pan handles toward the side or back of the appliance not out into the roor where they are easily hit or reached by smal children Never let a pan boil dry as this could damag the utensil and the appliance Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic or glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop usage without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Follow manufacturer s instructions when using glass This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware Do not use any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in this guide Do not use eyelid covers for the surface units or stovetop grills The use of devices or accessories that are not ex pressly recommended in this manual can create serious safety hazards result in per formance problems and reduce the life of the components of the appliance CLEANING SAFETY Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or cleaning them Do not touch the burner grates or LA MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont 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
19. ng sound of the burner If the control knob is turned very quickly from hi to lo the flame may go out particularly if the burner is cold If this occurs turn the knob to the OFF position wait several seconds and relight the burner Toimprove cooking efficiency and to prevent possible damage to the cooktop or pan g the flame must be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan SEALED BURNER CARTRIDGE S TO INSTALL SEALED BURNER CARTRIDGE l 2 Be sure control knobs are turned OFF Clean basin of any grease accumulation See page 9 for cleaning recommenda tions With the back raised position the burner cartridge with the mixer tube openings and ignitor rods toward the orifices and terminal receptacle Slide the cartridge until the tubes and ignitors start to engage then lower the cartridge so that it rests on the cooktop surface Gently slide forward to fully engage TO REMOVE SEALED BURNER CARTRIDGE Control knobs should be in the OFF position and the cooktop should be cool Liftup the edge of the cartridge until the bottom of the cartridge clears the basin Lifting the cartridge too high while still engaged could damage the ignitor rods and mixer tubes To disengage the cartridge hold by the sides and pull away from the terminal receptacle and orifices Lift out when fully unplugged Donotstack cartridges where they may fall or be damaged NOTE
20. ould be seriously injured ABOUT YOUR APPLIANCE 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 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air by blocking the air in takes Restriction of air flow to the burner prevents proper performance and increases carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels Potentially hot surfaces include cooktop and areas facing the cooktop 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 be fore 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 excessive flame is hazardous wastes energy and may damage the appli ance 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 Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite Clean up greasy spills as soon as possible Do notuse high heat for extended cooking operations NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface burner Pressure build up may cause container to burst res
21. s 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 Ifa gas odor is detected shut off 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 CHILD SAFETY NEVER leave children alone or unsuper vised 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 CAUTION NEVER store items of in terest to children in cabinets above an appliance Children climbing on the appli ance to reach items c
22. ulting in seri ous personal injury or damage to the appli ance Use dry sturdy potholders Damp pot holders may cause burns from steam Dishtowels or other substitutes should never be used as potholders because they 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 cool before attempting to move or handle Do not let cooking grease or other flam mable materials accumulate in or near the cooktop Clean frequently to prevent grease from accumulating NEVER wear garments made of flam mable material or loose fitting or long sleeved apparel while cooking Clothing may ignite or catch utensil handles Do not use aluminum foil to line burner basin Restriction of normal air flow may result in unsafe operation 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 espe cially 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 flammable materials a
23. ween each steak A etc to allow d proper ventila A tion as well as prevent flare ups GRILLING Tips Be sure to follow directions for using the grill Suggested cooking times and control settings see Grill guide pg 8 are ap proximate due to variations in the foods For best results buy top grade meat Meat that is at least 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 be sure grill is preheated Allow one side of meat to cook to desired doneness or until juices appear on the top surface before turning Turn steaks and hamburgers just once Manipulating food causes loss of juices Using Your COOKTOP cont VENTILATION SYSTEM When basting meats or applying sauces to foods remember that excessive amounts accumulate inside your grill and do not improve the food flavor Apply sauces during the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time unless recipe specifies otherwise Plus anytime a sugar based marinade for example bar becue sauce is going to be used the grates should be seasoned prior to preheating See Using the Grill section There are many meat marinades which will help tenderize less expensive cuts 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
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