Jenn-Air S136-C Use And Care Manual

Ventilation SystemThe built-in ventilation system removes cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foodsprepared on the cooktop, grill and grill accessories.Regular use of this system will insure a more comfortable and less humid kitchenwhich is free of heavy cooking odors and fumes that normally create a frequentneed for cleaning and redecorating.Using the Ventilation System• To operate the ventilation system manually, pushthe three position VENTILATION AND OVEN LIGHTSWITCH located in front of the air grille toward thefan symbol. To turn the fan off, push the switch tothe middle position. If the switch is pushed towardthe light symbol, the oven light will be turned on.• The ventilation system will operate automatically when the grill element isin use.• Besides using the ventilation system to remove cooking vapors and fumes,it can be used to cool baked pies, cakes or hot cookpots. To cool an item,set it on the air grille and turn on the fan. The air being pulled over theitem will quickly cool it. Be careful not to cover the oven vent or the entireair grille.• The fan can be used to remove strong odors from the kitchen as whenchopping onions near the fan.Cleaning the Ventilation SystemAir Grille: The air grille lifts off easily. Wipe clean or wash in sink with mildhousehold detergents. May be cleaned in dishwasher. NOTE: The oven vent is locatedunder the grille. When using or cleaning the oven, hotand moist air may be noticed in this area. Be careful notto spill anything into this vent.Filter: Turn off ventilation system before removing. Thefilter is a permanent type and should be cleaned whensoiled. Clean in sink with warm water and liquid dishwash-ing detergent or in dishwasher.IMPORTANT: Filter should always be placed at an angle. As you face the frontof the range, the top of the filter should rest against the left side of the vent openingand the bottom of the filter should rest against the right side of the ventilationchamber at the bottom. DO NOT OPERATE SYSTEM WITHOUT FILTER.Ventilation Chamber: This area, which houses the filter, should be cleanedin the event of spills or whenever it becomes coated with a film of grease. Maybe cleaned with paper towel, damp cloth or sponge and mild household detergent.9