Jenn-Air JDS9860 User Manual

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6COOKTOP USEThis manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations andappearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.Cooktop ControlsIMPORTANT: Your range is factory-set for use with Natural gas. Ifyou wish to use LP gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is includedwith your new range. See the “Gas Conversions” section of theInstallation Instructions for details on making this conversion.Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners whencontrol knobs are turned on.Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or withoutany cookware on the grate.NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner doesnot ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniterclick, turn the burner off. Check for a tripped circuit breaker orblown household fuse.Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on thevalve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trainedrepair specialist.To Set:1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to light the burner.All four surface burners will click. Only the burner that hasbeen turned on will produce a flame.2. Turn knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use thefollowing chart as a guide when setting heat levels.Cooktop BurnersHigh Performance BurnerThere is 1 high speed burner on the cooktop, located in the rightfront position. This burner offers higher speed cooking that canbe used to quickly bring water to a boil and for large-quantitycooking.Simmer BurnersSimmer burners are located in the left or right rear positions. Thesimmer burner offers a lower Btu/h flame for delicate sauces ormelting chocolate.A. Surface burner locatorB. Left rear control knobC. Left front control knobD. Electronic oven controlE. Right rear control knobF. Right front control knobABCDEFWARNINGFire HazardDo not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge ofthe pan.Turn off all controls when not cooking.Failure to follow these instructions can result in deathor fire.SETTING RECOMMENDED USEHI ■ Start food cooking.■ Bring liquid to a boil.Mediumbetween High andLow■ Hold a rapid boil.■ Quickly brown or sear food.■ Fry or sauté foods.■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.■ Stew or steam foods.LO ■ Keep food warm.■ Simmer.REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area maybecome hot.