Jenn-Air CVDX4180 Manual

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Using Your Cooktop 6Using the Grill• Beforetheflrstuse, washyournewgrillgratesinhotsoapy ¢ Grease drippings will occasionally ignite to producewater, rinse and dry. Then "season" the surface by wiping harmless puffs of flame for a second or two. This is aon a thin coating of cooking oil. Remove excess oil by normal part of the cooking process.wiping again. • NEVER LEAVE GRILL UNATTENDED DURINGThis procedure should be repeated when either: a) cleaning GRILL OPERATION.in the dishwasher since the detergent may remove seasoningor b) anytime a sugar-based marinade (for example, • SHOULD EXCESS GREASE CAUSE SUSTAINEDbarbecue sauce) is going to be used. FLARE-UPS:• Preheat the grill on H for 5 minutes. Preheating improves 1. Turn on the fan manually.the flavor and appearance of meats and quickly sears the 2. Immediately turn grill controls to OFF.meat to help retain the juices. The heating element should 3. Remove meat from grill.glow a bright cherry red. IMPORTANT;-- • Use nonmetallic spatulas or utensils to prevent damaging • Do not use aluminum foil inside the grill area.the Excalibur ®nonstick grill grate finish. ¢ Do not use charcoal or wood chips in the grill area.• Excessive amounts offat should be trimmed from meats. • Do not allow grill liner pan to become overloaded withOnly a normal amount is necessary to produce the smoke grease. Clean frequently.needed for that smoked, "outdoor" flavor. Excessive fat • Do not cover grates completely with meat. Leave aircan create cleaning and flare-up problems, space between each steak, etc.to allow proper ventilationas well as prevent flare-ups.• Allowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings toconstantly flare-up voids the warranty on the grill grates. Grill Covers• Excessive flare-ups indicate that either the grill interiorneeds to be cleaned or that excessive amounts of fat are in • Grill covers can be used to cover the grill, when not in use,the meat or the meat was not properly trimmed, or to cover an empty basin pan.• To remove the grill covers, push down on front or rearside. The opposite side will lift slightly for easy removal.