Jenn-Air JDS9865 Use And Care Manual

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94. Place the grill grates on top of the cooktop.IMPORTANT: Before using the grill for the first time, heat thegrill burner to remove the shipping coating. Heat the grillburner on High for 10 minutes and use the vent system toremove any smoke.To Remove Grill:1. Be sure control knobs are in the “Off” position and grillcomponents are cool.2. Remove grill grates.3. Lift the burner up slightly. Slide the burner away from theorifices and terminal receptacle.To Use:Before first use, wash grill grates in hot soapy water, rinse anddry. Season the surface by wiping on a thin coating of cookingoil. Remove excess oil by wiping with a paper towel. Repeat theseasoning process when grill grates are cleaned in thedishwasher or anytime a sugar-based marinade is used.1. Preheat grill on High for 5 minutes. Preheating improves theflavor and appearance of meats and quickly sears the meat tohelp retain the juices.2. Turn knob to desired cook setting. Place food on grill.Downdraft Ventilation SystemThe built-in downdraft ventilation system removes cookingvapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop.IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, operate the downdraftventilation system with the filter properly installed.To avoid the buildup of grease, the filter should be cleaned often.The downdraft ventilation system will operate automatically whenthe grill is in use.For more information on proper filter placement and cleaning, see“Downdraft Ventilation System” in the “General Cleaning”section.To Use:The ventilation fan can be set to Low, High or Off.Press VENT FAN once for Low, a second time for High, and athird time to turn the fan Off.Home CanningWhen canning for long periods, alternate the use of surfaceburners between batches. This allows time for the most recentlyused areas to cool.■ Center the canner on the grate above the burner.■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.■ For more information, contact your local agriculturaldepartment. Companies that manufacture home canningproducts can also offer assistance.CookwareIMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surfacecooking area, element or surface burner.Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and awell-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavythickness.Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum andcopper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However,when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on thecooktop or grates.Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat istransferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish hasthe same characteristics as its base material. For example,aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on theproperties of aluminum.Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under thebroiler.Use the following chart as a guide for cookware materialcharacteristics.COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICSAluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly.■ Suitable for all types of cooking.■ Medium or heavy thickness is best formost cooking tasks.Cast iron ■ Heats slowly and evenly.■ Good for browning and frying.■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.Ceramic orCeramic glass■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.■ Ideal results on low to medium heatsettings.Copper ■ Heats very quickly and evenly.Earthenware ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.■ Use on low heat settings.Porcelainenamel-on-steel or castiron■ See stainless steel or cast iron.Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.■ A core or base of aluminum or copperon stainless steel provides evenheating.