JENN-AIR Electric Grill-Range Cooktops

Use and Care Manual

Models: C116-C, C206-C, C236-C, C316-C

Printed in U.S.A. ©1989 Jenn-Air Company

Part No. 204777B | Cat. No. CC102UB | 1/90

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read before operating your cooktop

All appliances – regardless of the manufacturer – have the potential through improper or careless use to create safety problems. Therefore the following safety precautions should be observed:

  1. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
  2. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
  3. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
  4. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.
  5. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to an authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor.
  6. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.
  7. Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
  8. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
  9. Use proper pan size. Many appliances are equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to heating element will also improve efficiency and performance.
  10. Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
  11. On conventional element cooktops make sure that drip pans are in place. Absence of these pans during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
  12. Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip pans or grill basin. Installation of these liners may result in an electric shock or fire hazard.
  13. Glazed cookware – only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooktop surface without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Use only such cookware as you know has been approved for this purpose.
  14. Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface heating elements to avoid burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the cookware.
  15. Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements in water.
  16. CAUTION – Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above cooktop – children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
  17. Do not touch surface units or areas near units. Surface units or heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces may become hot enough to cause burns – among these surfaces are the cooktop.
  18. Do not cook on glass-ceramic cooking surface if the cooktop is broken. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a shock hazard. Contact an authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor.
  19. Clean glass-ceramic cooktops with caution. If wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
  20. Do not operate with damaged cooking element after any product malfunction until proper repair has been made.
  21. Keep all switches "OFF" when unit is not in use.

Ventilation System

The built-in ventilation system removes cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop, grill and grill accessories.

Regular use of this system will insure a more comfortable and less humid kitchen which is free of heavy cooking odors and fumes that normally create a frequent need for cleaning and redecorating.

Using the Ventilation System

Cleaning the Ventilation System

Air Grille: The air grille lifts off easily. Wipe clean or wash in sink with mild household detergents. May be cleaned in dishwasher.

Filter: Turn off ventilation system before removing. Turn filter retainer clip to remove filter. The filter is a permanent type and should be cleaned when soiled. Clean in sink with warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent or in dishwasher.

IMPORTANT: Filter should always be placed at an angle. As you face the front of the cooktop, the top of the filter should rest against the left side of the vent opening and the bottom of the filter should rest against the right side of the vent chamber at the bottom. DO NOT OPERATE system without filter. If filter is flat against the fan wall, ventilation effectiveness is reduced.

Ventilation Chamber: This area, which houses the filter, should be cleaned in the event of spills or whenever it becomes coated with a film of grease. May be cleaned with paper towel, damp cloth, or sponge and mild household detergent.

Surface Controls

The variable heat controls for the cooktop cartridges and grill element provide flexibility in heat setting selection.

To Set Controls

Control Locations

  1. Left rear heating element (rear Energy-Saver)
  2. Left front heating element (front Energy-Saver)
  3. Right front heating element (front Energy-Saver)
  4. Right rear heating element (rear Energy-Saver)

Note: The "Energy-Saver" grill element (right) is included with some cooktops or may be purchased as an option. This permits utilizing only half of the grill area, if desired, or using different heat settings for the front and rear position of the element. When using this element, both cooktop controls, front and rear, must be turned on in order to use the full grill area. For model C206-C (with standard grill element) left rear heating element controls grill.

Suggested Control Settings for Surface Elements

The size and type of cookware used and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Electrical line voltage may also vary, which will affect the needed control setting. The setting indicated should serve as a guide while you become familiar with your cooktop.

SettingDescription
HIA fast heat to start cooking quickly, to bring liquids to a boil, to preheat oil for deep fat frying. Used for most grilling.
7-10 (Medium High)For fast frying or browning foods, to maintain rapid boil of large amounts of food, to maintain oil temperature for deep fat frying.
5-6 (Medium)For foods cooked in a double boiler, sautéing, slow boil of large amounts of food, and most frying.
3-4 (Medium Lo)To continue cooking foods started on higher settings.
LO-2Maintaining serving temperatures of foods, simmering foods, melting butter or chocolate.

The heat controls offer flexibility in heat setting selection. On settings other than HI, you may adjust the controls above or below the numbered setting for best results. This applies to settings when using cooktop cartridges or when using the grill or any of the grill accessories. Suggested settings are provided as general guidelines.

Using Cooktop Cartridges

Cooktop cartridges, either conventional coil, glass-ceramic or solid element, can be installed in most cooktops.

To Install Cartridges

  1. If the grill element, grill-rocks or grates are in place, remove before installing a cooktop cartridge. Clean grill basin of any grease accumulation. (See page 14 for cleaning recommendations.)
  2. To install any of the optional cooktop cartridges, first be sure control knobs are turned OFF. Position the cartridge terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle.
  3. Slide the cartridge towards the receptacle until the cartridge terminal plug is completely engaged.
  4. Lower the opposite end of the cartridge into the cooktop until it is flush with the surface. Your cooktop is now ready to use.

To Remove Cartridges

  1. Control knobs must be in the OFF position and the cartridge should be cool.
  2. Lift up on the "tab" located on the cartridge until top of cartridge clears the opening on the cooktop by about 2 inches. Lifting the cartridge too high while still engaged in the receptacle could damage the terminal plug.
  3. To disengage terminal, hold cartridge by the sides and slide away from the terminal receptacle. Lift out when fully unplugged.
  4. A storage tray, Model A350, is available and can be used for storing a cartridge.
  5. Do not stack cartridges where they may fall or be damaged. Never store other materials on top of the glass-ceramic cartridges since this could damage or mar the surface.

Home Canning

Canning should be done on the conventional coil cartridge only. Canning element accessory, Model A145, makes it possible to use large oversized canners with conventional coil cartridge or right side of C206-C.

For additional information, refer to use and care manual packaged with your cartridge.

Conventional Coil Cooktop

For best results, most efficient use of electricity and to prevent damage to the conventional coil elements, select cookware as described below.

The variable control setting allows flexibility in selecting desired heat. The HI setting should be used only to start cooking. The control should then be turned to a lower setting. Energy can be saved by avoiding unnecessary rapid boiling of foods and covering pans when bringing water to a boil. Use the lowest setting possible to maintain correct frying temperature to avoid excessive splattering. Use a tight fitting lid on pans to speed cooking.

Retained heat in the elements can be used to finish cooking.

Do not allow pans to boil dry as this could damage both the cooktop and pan.

Do not drop heavy cookware on the surface.

Selecting Proper Cookware

Note: The C206-C is designed with an automatic control that may turn on the downdraft fan when large cookpots are used for extended periods. The fan will shut off when the elements are turned off.

Home Canning

Diagram: Three images depicting canning setups. The first shows a correct setup with a flat-bottomed canner centered on a heating element. The subsequent two show incorrect setups with flanged or rippled bottom canners.

Canning element accessory, Model A145, makes it possible to use large oversized, flanged or rippled bottom canners with conventional coil cartridge.

Follow These Procedures When Canning

Cleaning the Conventional Coil Cooktop

The cooktop cartridge does not need to be removed for normal cleaning. Never immerse cartridge in water to clean. This can damage wiring. A drain hole within the cartridge permits drainage of normal spills into the porcelain grill basin where it will drain into the grease container. Bottom of cartridge may be wiped clean with detergent solution if necessary.

Cartridge terminals, if dirty, may be polished with S.O.S. pad, but must be cleaned thoroughly of soap and dried thoroughly before being inserted into the cooktop.

Heating Elements: Under normal conditions, most soil will burn off elements. The heating elements unplug for your convenience in cleaning the drip pans. Lift slightly and pull away from receptacle. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. To replace elements, push completely into the receptacle. Make sure the elements fit flat.

Drip Pans: To keep the like-new appearance, clean frequently and never allow anything to burn on twice. Remove soiled pans (first remove heating element). Clean lightly soiled pans with soap and water or clean in dishwasher. Difficult to remove spots can be cleaned by rubbing lightly with soapy S.O.S. pads or nonabrasive cleansers such as Bon Ami. To help release burned on soil, soak in a solution of 1/2 cup ammonia and 1 gallon warm water or boil in 2 quarts of water for 20 minutes. (All drip pans cannot be boiled at once because element being used must have a drip pan in place.) Do not use abrasive cleansers, steel wool or cleansers not recommended for use on chrome. A bluing of the drip pans indicates improper cookware selection and/or using excessively high heat and cannot be removed.

Grilling

The grill accessory consists of two black grill grates, a grill element and two grill-rocks.

To Install Grill

  1. Before installing grill components, be certain surface controls are in the OFF position.
  2. Place the two grill-rocks into an empty grill basin with their handles running parallel to the front of the cooktop. These grill-rocks must be used since they support the grill element.
  3. Position the grill element with the terminal plug towards the terminal receptacle. Slide the element towards the receptacle until the terminal plug is completely engaged.
  4. The grill element should now rest on the handles of the grill-rocks.
  5. Place the black grill grates on the top of the cooktop.

NOTE: The cooking bay on the extreme right of Model C316-C accepts cooktop cartridges only.

To Remove Grill

  1. Remove grill components once they are cool. Be sure control switches are in the OFF position.
  2. To remove grill element, pull away from receptacle until it is unplugged. Do not lift the element while it is engaged in the receptacle since this could damage the terminal.
  3. A storage tray, Model A350, is available for purchase and can be used for storing the grill assembly.

Installing Other Accessories

  1. Remove the two black grill grates from the grill. Now you are ready to use the optional grill accessories.
  2. Review the instructions for installing and using the accessories that are packaged with the accessory.

Using the Grill

Should excess grease cause sustained flame-up

  1. Turn on FAN manually.
  2. Immediately turn grill heat control switch to OFF position.
  3. Remove meat from grill.

IMPORTANT

Grill Guide

Season grill grates. Preheat grill on HI, 5 minutes, for best flavor.

TypeSettingCooking TimeProcedure
Steak (1½-½")
Rare
HI9 to 12 minutesTurn after 5 to 6 minutes.
Steak (1½-½")
Medium
HI12 to 19 minutesTurn after 6 to 9 minutes.
Steak (1½-½")
Well
HI16 to 23 minutesTurn after 8 to 11 minutes.
Steak (1-1½")
Rare
HI10 to 17 minutesTurn after 5 to 8 minutes.
Steak (1-1½")
Medium
HI19 to 26 minutesTurn after 9 to 12 minutes.
Steak (1-1½")
Well
HI24 to 32 minutesTurn after 12 to 16 minutes.
Hamburgers (1½ - ¾")1015 to 25 minutesTurn after half the time.
Pork Chops
Fully-cooked
9-1030 to 40 minutesTurn occasionally.
Smoked Pork ChopsHI10 to 15 minutesTurn once. Glaze if desired.
Ham Slices1015 to 20 minutesTurn once.
Pork Ribs1050 to 60 minutesTurn occasionally. Brush with barbecue sauce during last 15 minutes.
Fully-cooked Sausages
Hot Dogs, Brats,
Polish
HI5 to 10 minutesTurn once.
Fresh Sausage
Links
1010 to 15 minutesTurn occasionally.
Patties (3-inch
diameter)
920 to 25 minutesTurn after half the time.
Italian Sausage920 to 25 minutesPierce casing with a fork. Turn once.
Lamb Chops9-1025 to 35 minutesTurn occasionally. Brush with glaze, if desired.
Chicken
Pieces: Bone-in
1045 to 60 minutesTurn occasionally.
Boneless Breasts1025 to 35 minutesStart skin side down, turn occasionally.
Wings1020 to 25 minutesTurn frequently. Brush with marinade or glaze during last 5 minutes.
Cornish Hen (halved)1035 to 40 minutesTurn occasionally.
Fish
Small, Whole (1½")
920 to 25 minutesBrush with butter. Turn after half the time.
Salmon Steaks (1")925 to 30 minutesBrush with butter. Turn after half the time.
Fillets (½")
(with skin on)
910 to 15 minutesStart skin side down. Brush with butter. Turn after half the time.
Lobster Tails8-920 to 30 minutesBaste with butter. Turn occasionally.
Shrimp
(skewered)
910 to 15 minutesTurn and brush with butter or marinade frequently.
Garlic Bread
Hot Dog,
HI2 to 3 minutesTurn after half the time.
Hamburger BunsHI1 to 2 minutes

Grilling Tips

With your Jenn-Air grill and accessories, literally any food you've considered "at its best" when prepared outdoors can now be prepared indoors with less fuss and great flavor.

Many grilling ideas are contained in Jenn-Air's Cookbook, Complete Cooking With Jenn-Air. There are also many cookbooks containing recipes for outdoor grilling which can be used on a Jenn-Air.

The following suggestions are good rules to follow and will increase your enjoyment of the equipment.

Cleaning the Grill

Grill Grates: These are made from cast aluminum and have a nonstick finish.

Grill-Rocks: These are made from cast-iron which have been coated with porcelain enamel.

Grill Element: Follow instructions on page 10 for removing the grill element. The grill element should never be immersed in water. Most soil will burn off during use. The terminal block may be cleaned with warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleansers or materials. Dry thoroughly before reinserting in the cooktop.

Porcelain Grill Basin: This area, located under the grill-rocks, should be cleaned after each heavy use of the grill.

Cleaning Parts of Your Cooktop

Control Knobs

The knobs on the control panel can be removed with the controls in the OFF position. Pull each knob straight from the shaft. Wash knobs in warm soapy water or dishwasher; do not use abrasive cleansers or materials. To replace each knob, match flat part of knob opening with the spring on the shaft, returning in OFF position.

Control Knob Area

Use mild cleansers, such as soapy water or mild liquid sprays, such as 409. Wipe with sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Do not scrub with S.O.S. pads or abrasive cleansers.

Cooktop

Stainless Steel Cooktop

Porcelainized Steel Cooktop

Note: The porcelain enamel used on your cooktop is acid resistant, not acid proof. Therefore, acid foods (such as vinegar, tomato, milk, etc.) spilled on the cooktop should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.

Under Counter

Grease Jar: A grease jar is located below each grill basin (under the counter). Check periodically to prevent spill-overs. Unscrew and remove. Can be replaced with any heat tempered jar, such as a canning jar, which has a standard screw neck.

Serial Plate: DO NOT CLEAN.

Before You Call for Service

Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual, as well as reviewing additional information on items to check, may prevent an unneeded service call.

If nothing on the cooktop operates:

If grill heating element or cooktop does not get hot enough:

If ventilation system is not capturing smoke efficiently:

NOTE: If either element of the cooktop cartridge fails to heat – switch the cartridge to other side of cooktop. If it operates on that side, then cooktop control switch may be at fault. If it does not heat on either side – indications are that cartridge requires service.

In this event, you may speed service by delivering the lightweight cartridge to the authorized Jenn-Air Service Contractor, thus by-passing the time required for normal home-service schedules.

If You Need Service

NOTE: Complete service and parts literature are available from any authorized Jenn-Air Parts Distributor.

Accessories

Griddle–Model A302

Self-draining griddle makes many favorite foods easier to fix. Family-sized surface lets you cook several pancakes, hamburgers, or grilled sandwiches at a time. Has a black nonstick finish.

Cooker-Steamer–Model A335-C

Ideal for anything you steam, blanch, poach or stew. Includes a dual-position basket and see-through cover. Attractive black nonstick finish.

Grill Cover–Model A341

Attractive grill cover protects grill when not in use. Black textured steel with molded handles.

Two-in-One Combination Accessory Rotiss-Kebab Model A312

Enjoy the great flavor of rotissed foods indoors all year 'round and make parties more fun by serving attractive shish kebabs. Includes chrome finish motor, rotiss, shish kebab skewers and all brackets. Folds for easy storage.

Wok Accessory – Model A141-C

For use with conventional coil cartridge only. Includes special plug-in contoured element that replaces the large element. Wok has nonstick finish, wood handles, cover, steaming rack, rice paddles, cooking tips and recipes.

Grill Assembly

Grill assemblies include one plug-in element, two grill-rocks and two black aluminum grates to convert either side of your cooktop to a grill. A storage tray is included. (Tray is not included with grill shipped with your cooktop.)

Energy-Saver Model A155. 2500 watt grill element permits you to control temperatures under front and rear grills independently.

Storage Tray – Model A350

To store grill assemblies which came with cooktop or cooktop cartridges.

Complete Cooking with Jenn-Air Model A905

This outstanding cookbook by Jenn-Air features many invaluable recipes and cooking tips when using your Jenn-Air grill, accessories or selective-use convection oven. 192 pages. English only – not available in French.

Canning Element–Model A145

Special canning element plugs into conventional coil cooktop cartridge (Model A100-C), raising the heating element above the cooking surface. Allows use of oversized utensils and those with warped or rippled bottoms.

Cooktop Cartridges

CONVENTIONAL COIL
Conventional Coil Dual rated 208/240 volts
Twin element plug-in cooktop cartridge

GLASS-CERAMIC
Black Glass-Ceramic
Twin element plug-in cooktop cartridge

SOLID ELEMENT
Stainless No. A100-C
Black No. A100B-C
Almond No. A100L-C
White No. A100W-C
Rated 240 volts No. A120

Solid Element
Twin element plug-in cooktop cartridge... Rated 240 volts, Black-No. A105, White-No. A105W

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