mBmJENN-AIR Use and Care Manual * _Designer : _ Gas Grill Range Cooktops Models CVG4100, 0VG4280, CVG4380 Model CVG4280 Model CVG4380 Printed in U.SA @1996 Jenn-Air Part NO.8111 P196-60 Cat. No.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
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, This warning is based on safety considerations. 3. Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use.
14. Do not touch grill and surface burner areas, or perimeter trim around cooktop. During and after use, these areas may be hot enough to cause burns. Avoid contact with these areas by clothing or other flammable materials until they have had sufficient time to cool. 15. Do not heat unopened food containers. Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury. 16. Keep all controls "OFF" when unit is not in use. 17. Keep vent ducts unobstructed. 18.
Important Safety Notice and Warning The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement.Act of 1986 (Proposition65) requiresthe Governor of Californiato publish a list ofsubstances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requiresbusinessestowarn customersof potentialexposuresto suchsubstances.
Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air gas cooktop. The indoor grilling of meats fish or fowl is an attractive and healthy way to prepare these foods. The chart below describes the differences between the models. Model # CVG4100 CVG4280 CVG4380 T__peof Burners S_ed with the Unit Single grill Grill and two surface burners Grill and four surface burners Before you begin cooking with your new eooktop, please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the instructions in this book.
The built-in ventilation system removes cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop, grill and gdll 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. • To operate the ventilation system manually, push the switch located in front of the air grille. If you push on the leftside of the switch, the fan will operate atthe Lo speed.
To achieve optimum cooking performance use cookpots with fiat bottoms and tight fitting covers. Flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. This instruction is based on safety considerations. Adjusting the size of the flame to fit the size of the cookware also helps to save fuel. CAUTION: Do NOT allow large pans to contact or extend over the control knobs. Heat trapped between large pans and control knobs could possibly cause damage to the control knobs.
Your new cooktop bumers have been preset for an "average" set of conditions. Regional variances in gas pressure and atmospheric conditions such as height above sea level may affect your initial flame performance• When the control knob is turned on, gas enters the mixer tube and mixes with air.
To adjust grill burner air shutters and surface burner air shutters (Some models): The left hand air shutter controls the rear haft ofthe grill burner orthe rear surface burner. The right hand shutter controls the front half of the grill burner or the front surface burner. Slide air shutter backward or forward to increase or decreasethe size of the air opening. screwdriver blade may be required to make this adjustment. Observe change in flame appearance as the air shutter is moved.
• • Since the controls are a push-turn type, they must be pushed down before turning. To set (from the OFF position), push down on control knob and immediately turn counterclockwise to the LITE position until burner ignites. After ignition, turn knob clockwise to desired setting. Igniter will continue to spark until knob is turned clockwise back to or past Hi position on knob. Left Side or Single Grill The Lo controls are set for the grill burner.
1. Be sure control knobs are turned off. 2. if the grill burner and grill grates are in place, remove before installing a surface burner module. Clean burner basin of any grease accumulation. (See page 19 for cleaning recommendations.) 3. Position the burner assembly with the mixer tube openings toward the orifices. Slide the burner assembly toward the orifices until opening for igniter is over the igniter.
The grill consists of two black grill grates and a grill burner. Only install the grill on the left side of your cooktop. 1. Before installing grill components, be certain control knobs are in the OFF position. 2. Position the grill burner with mixer tube openings toward the orifices. Slide the burner towards the orifices until the igniter is in between front and rear grill sections. Lower into place until side openings are resting on the burner support pins. 3.
• Before the first use, wash your new grill grates in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Then "season" the surface by wiping on a thin coating of cooking oil. Remove excess oil by wiping again with another paper towel. This procedure should be repeated when: a) cleaning in the dishwasher since the detergent may remove seasoning, or b) anytime a sugar-based marinade (for example, barbecue sauce) is going to be used.
Preheat grill on Hi, 5 or 10 minutes, for best flavor.
With your Jenn-Air grill literally any food you've considered "at its best" when prepared outdoors can now be prepared indoors with less fuss and great flavor. The following suggestions are good rules to follow and will increase your enjoyment of the equipment. • Be sure to follow directions on page 15 for using the grill. • Suggested cooking times and control settings are approximate due to variations in meats. Experience will quickly indicate cooking times as well as which settings work best.
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 flat of the shaft, returning in OFF position. Important: Never use a metal blade to pry knob off.
The surface burner assembly includes burner basin surface burner grates, aeration tray, and surface burners. The burner basin is located under the grill and surface burners and should be cleaned after each use of the grill. • Toremovelightsoil, cleanwithsoapywaterorwithcleanerssuchasFantasticor409. For easier cleanup, a) spray with household cleaner; b) cover with paper towels; o) add small amount of water to keep the paper towel moist; d) cover and walt 15 minutes; a) wipe clean.
• To clean light soil,wipe with soapy cloth or nonabrasive cleanser, such as Soft Scrub. Rinse,buff withsoft cloth; polishwith glass cleaner if necessary. • To clean moderatesoil or discolorationof the surface (excessive heat will cause a golden discoloration), clean with Zud, Bar Keepers Friend, or Luneta (Jenn-Air Model A9t 2, Part No. 712191 ). With a sponge or cloth, rub cleanserwith the grain to avoid streaking the surface.
Jenn-Air's ventilation system is designed to capture both cooking fumes and smoke while grilling. If the system does not, these are some ducting installation situations to check: • 6" diameter round or 31/4" x 10" rectangular ducting should be used for duct lengths 10'-60'. Note: 5" diameter round ducting must be used if the duct length is 10' or Jess. • No more than three 90 ° elbows should be used. Distance between elbows should be at least 18". • Recommended Jenn-Air wall cap should be used.
Check the forlowing list to be sure a service call is really necessary. If grill or surface burner fails to light: • check to be sure unit is properlyconnectedto power supply, • check for a blowncircuitfuse or a trippedmain circuit breaker. • check to be sure burner ports or ignition ports are not clogged. • check to be sure igniter is clicking. If igniter doesn't click, turn control knob off and clean iginitor. • check to be sure appliance regulator is set for correct fuel.
D-C Griddle - Model AG302 _ j,,"_'_ Serf-draining grJddJemakes many favorite foods easier to fix. Family-sized surface lets you cook several pancakes, hamburgers, or grilled sandwiches at the same time. [ ,r"_ Wok - Model AO142 Ideal for stir-frying, steaming, braising, and stewing. Wok has nonstick finish, wood handles, cover, steaming rack, rice paddles and cooking tips. __.._,. "_"--._ \ / Surface Burner Module - Model AG202 includes surface burner assembly, aeration trey, and two surface burn
