Jenn-Air JEC9530BDS Use and Care - Page 6

USING YOUR COOKTOP SURFACE CONTROLS Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat settings is available from Lo to Hi. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings. ON INDICATORS All Models - A red indicator light will glow when any element is turned ON. HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHTS Each element has a hot surface indicator light. A light will be illuminated when the matching cooking area is hot. It will remain on, even after the control is turned off, until the area has cooled. The lights are located near the control knobs. COOLING FAN The cooling fan will automatically turn on when any element is turned on. It is used to keep internal parts on the cooktop cool. The fan will automatically turn off when all the elements are off. SETTING THE CONTROLS 1. Place pan on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the knob in either direction to the desired heat setting. 3. After cooking, turn knob to OFF. Remove pan. CUSTOM CONTROL ELEMENT The cooking surface is equipped with a Custom Control element located in the right front position. The Custom Control element uses an electronic sensor to constantly monitor and adjust heat output for precise and consistent temperature control. To operate both large and small elements simultaneously, push in on the control knob and turn to the left. To operate the inner element only, push in on the control knob and turn to the right. DUAL ELEMENT (SELECT MODELS) The cooking surface is equipped with a dual element located in the center position. To operate, push in on the control knob and turn to the right to control the small element, or push in and turn to the left to control the large element. COOKING GUIDELINES The size, type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the heat setting. UltraHi: Offers higher speed cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a boil, searing, blackening and for largequantity cooking. Hi: Use to bring liquid to a boil. Always reduce setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to boil or foods begin to cook. 6-8: (medium high) Use to brown meat, heat oil for deep fat frying or sauteing. Maintain fast boil for large amounts of liquids. 4-6: (medium) Use to maintain slow boil for large amounts of liquids and for most frying operations. 2-4: (medium low) Use to continue cooking covered foods or steam foods. Lo: Use to melt butter or chocolate. UltraLo: Offers a lower temperature for keeping delicate sauces warm without scorching. 5