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Dee Randall wrote:

"~patches~" wrote in message
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Dee Randall wrote:


Michael, I'm new to convection oven cooking too having only had one
since late November. You are going to *love* it! Mine has an
automatic temp converter that means when using convection it is
automatically 25 F lower. I did three trays of peanut butter cookies
that came out perfectly with no burnt edges! Roasted chicken breast
come out a nice golden brown and so much juicier than in a regular
oven. The only thing I really had to get used to is the fan. I have a
Jenn Air and a cooling fan comes on any time the oven is on
irregardless if set to bake or convection. The convection fan comes on
only when set to convection. While neither fan is loud or intrusive, I
notice it because my ears are very sensitive. Other than that, I am
really enjoying our new stove and I'm sure you will enjoy yours. I
can't wait to hear how you like the convection oven. Oh, I just know
you are going to *love* it! BTW, was a thoughtful SO you have!


Dear Patches,
I recall your new purchase and have wondered how it is going. I
remember you saying that you bought it from a place (on-line?) that was
much cheaper than if you had bought it from a regular appliance store
and your husband was installing it. Is there a chance you might share
the name of the company? I am in Virginia, not in Canada, if that makes
a difference.
Thanks,
Dee Dee

Hi ya Dee! We just love our new stove. It is getting a real workout
We bought the actual stove at a Sears clearance centre. We got a great
deal because it was missing the grill grates, burner cartridge, and
downdraft system. The salesperson gave us a quote for the missing parts
then we went online and found the grill grates and downdraft sytstem at
repairclinic.com for almost half the cost. We went through a local
dealer to buy the burner cartridges as well as the drying rack and
canning burner. They got us a better price than online. Jenn Air is
Maytag's top of the line. Maytag won't send parts to Canada You can
order through Maytag if you live in the US. I highly recommend
repairclinic.com for any large appliance parts.


I believe DH has used them previously.

Their service is one of

the very best I've seen. The part will be to you likely the next day and
they have a service where they will help you identify the part if you
don't know the name or part number. DH didn't have any problems
installing the downdraft system. Everything else was just plug and play.
I now can have a 4 burner stove or 2 burners with a grill with very
little effort. By far looking at the features, this is the nicest stove
I've ever used!


I'm so happy you're pleased with your stove. I want to find one that I
want, too; no time to futz around with another one.
Thanks for your reply to my question. Do you have the model number
handy, so I can see again what stove you ordered (but I don't can!)
Basically, I'm interested in what YOU ordered.


Stove - JES9860ACW. It is the same item as JES9860BAW under slide in
ranges on http://jennair.com. I tried to copy the link but it has a
cookie setting so might not work for you but here it is just in case.
http://www.jennair.com/ja/products/p...VCook ie=Yes#
Note, this model comes with the grill and *empty* bay so you will have to
buy some kind of burner cartridge anyway. Cost on their website is $1859
then you buy the burner cartridge on top of that cost. Each burner
cartridge has 2 burners so if you want 4 burners you will need 2
cartridges at a cost of $200 each.

Once you get to that page, we got the white model. You will see view
benefits, full benefits, accessories, specs/literature. Click on
accessories - we ordered 2 of the conventional coil elements JEA7000ADW
and big pot element A145A. The drying rack is under accessories but there
is no part number. Then if you click on specs/literature and download the
installation instructions, we essentially bought all the parts for the
downdraft system from repairclinic.com with the exception of a couple of
parts that were aleady on the stove. So what we bought was the motor,
housing, brackets, and all the necessary components. Repairclinic.com
carries just about every replacement part for this stove *except*
cartridges and the canning element. That means if you accidently dent the
stove top, within a few minutes you can install a nice new one You can
also order parts through Maytag's website using the model number.

The downside to doing it like we did was waiting for various parts to come
in. The real plus was the savings!

Last night I used the internet (and Consumers Reports online) to try to
narrow down a few models (other than a couple that have been recommended
by Wayne and Larry). On line I can only narrow down a few parameters,
but after that, it's looking at each and every one. I've made my list
and checking it twice. Hey, $2,000 is my limit, but don't tell DH; he's
thinking way less! I think I "could" get him to a Sears clearance
center -- I know he'd go for that!

We ended up spending about $1800 CDN to get the stove and the basics. They
gave us $100 extra off for picking up the stove ourselves! Then I've
spent extra for the canning element and drying rack. The canning element
was $90 and the drying rack was $60.

Thanks again,
Dee Dee

Very nice. Seems a shame that I have to buy a new stove when all I want is
a smooth top. Mine is just like yours on the top and I see that one side is
a smooth top. I have a grill, which I don't ever use; it is packed up. And
the coils, which I do use, on the left side, and the ceramic solid hobs on
the right side. I should call Jenn-air and see if they have a retro-fit for
the top (you can bet they don't) to make it a smooth top.
Yes, you got a nice price.
Dee Dee

Dee Randall wrote:

"~patches~" wrote in message
...

Dee Randall wrote:


"~patches~" wrote in message
...


Dee Randall wrote:



Michael, I'm new to convection oven cooking too having only had one
since late November. You are going to *love* it! Mine has an
automatic temp converter that means when using convection it is
automatically 25 F lower. I did three trays of peanut butter cookies
that came out perfectly with no burnt edges! Roasted chicken breast
come out a nice golden brown and so much juicier than in a regular
oven. The only thing I really had to get used to is the fan. I have a
Jenn Air and a cooling fan comes on any time the oven is on
irregardless if set to bake or convection. The convection fan comes on
only when set to convection. While neither fan is loud or intrusive, I
notice it because my ears are very sensitive. Other than that, I am
really enjoying our new stove and I'm sure you will enjoy yours. I
can't wait to hear how you like the convection oven. Oh, I just know
you are going to *love* it! BTW, was a thoughtful SO you have!


Dear Patches,
I recall your new purchase and have wondered how it is going. I
remember you saying that you bought it from a place (on-line?) that was
much cheaper than if you had bought it from a regular appliance store
and your husband was installing it. Is there a chance you might share
the name of the company? I am in Virginia, not in Canada, if that makes
a difference.
Thanks,
Dee Dee

Hi ya Dee! We just love our new stove. It is getting a real workout
We bought the actual stove at a Sears clearance centre. We got a great
deal because it was missing the grill grates, burner cartridge, and
downdraft system. The salesperson gave us a quote for the missing parts
then we went online and found the grill grates and downdraft sytstem at
repairclinic.com for almost half the cost. We went through a local
dealer to buy the burner cartridges as well as the drying rack and
canning burner. They got us a better price than online. Jenn Air is
Maytag's top of the line. Maytag won't send parts to Canada You can
order through Maytag if you live in the US. I highly recommend
repairclinic.com for any large appliance parts.


I believe DH has used them previously.

Their service is one of


the very best I've seen. The part will be to you likely the next day and
they have a service where they will help you identify the part if you
don't know the name or part number. DH didn't have any problems
installing the downdraft system. Everything else was just plug and play.
I now can have a 4 burner stove or 2 burners with a grill with very
little effort. By far looking at the features, this is the nicest stove
I've ever used!


I'm so happy you're pleased with your stove. I want to find one that I
want, too; no time to futz around with another one.
Thanks for your reply to my question. Do you have the model number
handy, so I can see again what stove you ordered (but I don't can!)
Basically, I'm interested in what YOU ordered.


Stove - JES9860ACW. It is the same item as JES9860BAW under slide in
ranges on http://jennair.com. I tried to copy the link but it has a
cookie setting so might not work for you but here it is just in case.
http://www.jennair.com/ja/products/p...VCook ie=Yes#
Note, this model comes with the grill and *empty* bay so you will have to
buy some kind of burner cartridge anyway. Cost on their website is $1859
then you buy the burner cartridge on top of that cost. Each burner
cartridge has 2 burners so if you want 4 burners you will need 2
cartridges at a cost of $200 each.

Once you get to that page, we got the white model. You will see view
benefits, full benefits, accessories, specs/literature. Click on
accessories - we ordered 2 of the conventional coil elements JEA7000ADW
and big pot element A145A. The drying rack is under accessories but there
is no part number. Then if you click on specs/literature and download the
installation instructions, we essentially bought all the parts for the
downdraft system from repairclinic.com with the exception of a couple of
parts that were aleady on the stove. So what we bought was the motor,
housing, brackets, and all the necessary components. Repairclinic.com
carries just about every replacement part for this stove *except*
cartridges and the canning element. That means if you accidently dent the
stove top, within a few minutes you can install a nice new one You can
also order parts through Maytag's website using the model number.

The downside to doing it like we did was waiting for various parts to come
in. The real plus was the savings!


Last night I used the internet (and Consumers Reports online) to try to
narrow down a few models (other than a couple that have been recommended
by Wayne and Larry). On line I can only narrow down a few parameters,
but after that, it's looking at each and every one. I've made my list
and checking it twice. Hey, $2,000 is my limit, but don't tell DH; he's
thinking way less! I think I "could" get him to a Sears clearance
center -- I know he'd go for that!

We ended up spending about $1800 CDN to get the stove and the basics. They
gave us $100 extra off for picking up the stove ourselves! Then I've
spent extra for the canning element and drying rack. The canning element
was $90 and the drying rack was $60.

Thanks again,
Dee Dee


Very nice. Seems a shame that I have to buy a new stove when all I want is
a smooth top. Mine is just like yours on the top and I see that one side is
a smooth top. I have a grill, which I don't ever use; it is packed up. And
the coils, which I do use, on the left side, and the ceramic solid hobs on
the right side. I should call Jenn-air and see if they have a retro-fit for
the top (you can bet they don't) to make it a smooth top.
Yes, you got a nice price.
Dee Dee



Dee, on mine the side that looks like a smooth top is actually empty
when you buy the stove. Then you have the choice between smooth top,
radiant burners, or conventional coil. We chose conventional coil
because I do a lot of canning. DH said we could splurge and buy the
smooth top burners for looks when I'm not canning but at $350 per
cartridge, I'm not that fussy. We may buy the cartridges down the road
sometime but personally and nothing against smooth top as I really like
the looks, on this stove there would still be a cleaning issue as the
cartridges do not sit flush. If you have Jenn-Air and the model number
it would be worth a call. They might just have what you want without
having to change out the whole stove. That's one thing I liked about
Jenn-Air is the mix and match feature. That said, if you aren't
insistent on Jenn-Air, DD bought a really nice smooth top at the Sear's
Clearance Centre. I know it is stainless steal, self cleaning, and
semi-convection (has a fan but no additional heating element). They got
an excellent deal on it. I can find out more info for you if you want.
It is a nice looking stove and she really likes it.

Dee Randall wrote:

"~patches~" wrote in message
...

Dee Randall wrote:


"~patches~" wrote in message
...


Dee Randall wrote:



Michael, I'm new to convection oven cooking too having only had one
since late November. You are going to *love* it! Mine has an
automatic temp converter that means when using convection it is
automatically 25 F lower. I did three trays of peanut butter cookies
that came out perfectly with no burnt edges! Roasted chicken breast
come out a nice golden brown and so much juicier than in a regular
oven. The only thing I really had to get used to is the fan. I have a
Jenn Air and a cooling fan comes on any time the oven is on
irregardless if set to bake or convection. The convection fan comes on
only when set to convection. While neither fan is loud or intrusive, I
notice it because my ears are very sensitive. Other than that, I am
really enjoying our new stove and I'm sure you will enjoy yours. I
can't wait to hear how you like the convection oven. Oh, I just know
you are going to *love* it! BTW, was a thoughtful SO you have!


Dear Patches,
I recall your new purchase and have wondered how it is going. I
remember you saying that you bought it from a place (on-line?) that was
much cheaper than if you had bought it from a regular appliance store
and your husband was installing it. Is there a chance you might share
the name of the company? I am in Virginia, not in Canada, if that makes
a difference.
Thanks,
Dee Dee

Hi ya Dee! We just love our new stove. It is getting a real workout
We bought the actual stove at a Sears clearance centre. We got a great
deal because it was missing the grill grates, burner cartridge, and
downdraft system. The salesperson gave us a quote for the missing parts
then we went online and found the grill grates and downdraft sytstem at
repairclinic.com for almost half the cost. We went through a local
dealer to buy the burner cartridges as well as the drying rack and
canning burner. They got us a better price than online. Jenn Air is
Maytag's top of the line. Maytag won't send parts to Canada You can
order through Maytag if you live in the US. I highly recommend
repairclinic.com for any large appliance parts.


I believe DH has used them previously.

Their service is one of


the very best I've seen. The part will be to you likely the next day and
they have a service where they will help you identify the part if you
don't know the name or part number. DH didn't have any problems
installing the downdraft system. Everything else was just plug and play.
I now can have a 4 burner stove or 2 burners with a grill with very
little effort. By far looking at the features, this is the nicest stove
I've ever used!


I'm so happy you're pleased with your stove. I want to find one that I
want, too; no time to futz around with another one.
Thanks for your reply to my question. Do you have the model number
handy, so I can see again what stove you ordered (but I don't can!)
Basically, I'm interested in what YOU ordered.


Stove - JES9860ACW. It is the same item as JES9860BAW under slide in
ranges on http://jennair.com. I tried to copy the link but it has a
cookie setting so might not work for you but here it is just in case.
http://www.jennair.com/ja/products/p...VCook ie=Yes#
Note, this model comes with the grill and *empty* bay so you will have to
buy some kind of burner cartridge anyway. Cost on their website is $1859
then you buy the burner cartridge on top of that cost. Each burner
cartridge has 2 burners so if you want 4 burners you will need 2
cartridges at a cost of $200 each.

Once you get to that page, we got the white model. You will see view
benefits, full benefits, accessories, specs/literature. Click on
accessories - we ordered 2 of the conventional coil elements JEA7000ADW
and big pot element A145A. The drying rack is under accessories but there
is no part number. Then if you click on specs/literature and download the
installation instructions, we essentially bought all the parts for the
downdraft system from repairclinic.com with the exception of a couple of
parts that were aleady on the stove. So what we bought was the motor,
housing, brackets, and all the necessary components. Repairclinic.com
carries just about every replacement part for this stove *except*
cartridges and the canning element. That means if you accidently dent the
stove top, within a few minutes you can install a nice new one You can
also order parts through Maytag's website using the model number.

The downside to doing it like we did was waiting for various parts to come
in. The real plus was the savings!


Last night I used the internet (and Consumers Reports online) to try to
narrow down a few models (other than a couple that have been recommended
by Wayne and Larry). On line I can only narrow down a few parameters,
but after that, it's looking at each and every one. I've made my list
and checking it twice. Hey, $2,000 is my limit, but don't tell DH; he's
thinking way less! I think I "could" get him to a Sears clearance
center -- I know he'd go for that!

We ended up spending about $1800 CDN to get the stove and the basics. They
gave us $100 extra off for picking up the stove ourselves! Then I've
spent extra for the canning element and drying rack. The canning element
was $90 and the drying rack was $60.

Thanks again,
Dee Dee


Very nice. Seems a shame that I have to buy a new stove when all I want is
a smooth top. Mine is just like yours on the top and I see that one side is
a smooth top. I have a grill, which I don't ever use; it is packed up. And
the coils, which I do use, on the left side, and the ceramic solid hobs on
the right side. I should call Jenn-air and see if they have a retro-fit for
the top (you can bet they don't) to make it a smooth top.
Yes, you got a nice price.
Dee Dee



Oiy! I missed the last part. You have the left side that you use and
the grill is packed up? You should be able to buy a smooth cartridges
to pop into both sides. If your grill comes out the burners should too.

Very nice. Seems a shame that I have to buy a new stove when all I want
is a smooth top. Mine is just like yours on the top and I see that one
side is a smooth top. I have a grill, which I don't ever use; it is
packed up. And the coils, which I do use, on the left side, and the
ceramic solid hobs on the right side. I should call Jenn-air and see if
they have a retro-fit for the top (you can bet they don't) to make it a
smooth top.
Yes, you got a nice price.
Dee Dee



Dee, on mine the side that looks like a smooth top is actually empty when
you buy the stove. Then you have the choice between smooth top, radiant
burners, or conventional coil. We chose conventional coil because I do a
lot of canning. DH said we could splurge and buy the smooth top burners
for looks when I'm not canning but at $350 per cartridge, I'm not that
fussy. We may buy the cartridges down the road sometime but personally
and nothing against smooth top as I really like the looks, on this stove
there would still be a cleaning issue as the cartridges do not sit flush.
If you have Jenn-Air and the model number it would be worth a call. They
might just have what you want without having to change out the whole
stove. That's one thing I liked about Jenn-Air is the mix and match
feature. That said, if you aren't insistent on Jenn-Air, DD bought a
really nice smooth top at the Sear's Clearance Centre. I know it is
stainless steal, self cleaning, and semi-convection (has a fan but no
additional heating element). They got an excellent deal on it. I can
find out more info for you if you want. It is a nice looking stove and she
really likes it.

Here I go again: I'm still having a hard time on terminology.
Re your:
"Then you have the choice between smooth top,
radiant burners, or conventional coil."
What are the 'radiant burners' vs. smooth top?

Now that I know that you purchased yours at Sears Clearance Centre, that is
where I'll be headed. I see online (closeouts)
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sea...20Cooking/when I
put in my zipcode, but I'm pretty sure there is a clearance center somewhere
in another county, where there is a greater population - I wouldn't order
online for a $50 deduction; in fact I think we've driven by it on the
highway going to BJ's in Fairfax/Vienna,VA. I'll be looking that up. I like
to "see" the appliances until I get familiar with them and I've just begun.
It will be a good place to look.

DH is going to call Jenn-air tomorrow. That will put the end to that
question about a smooth top choice.

Thanks again,
Dee Dee

Very nice. Seems a shame that I have to buy a new stove when all I want
is a smooth top. Mine is just like yours on the top and I see that one
side is a smooth top. I have a grill, which I don't ever use; it is
packed up. And the coils, which I do use, on the left side, and the
ceramic solid hobs on the right side. I should call Jenn-air and see if
they have a retro-fit for the top (you can bet they don't) to make it a
smooth top.
Yes, you got a nice price.
Dee Dee



Oiy! I missed the last part. You have the left side that you use and the
grill is packed up? You should be able to buy a smooth cartridges to pop
into both sides. If your grill comes out the burners should too.

Yes, right now I have one removable cartridge of 2 coils on left side. And
on the right side I have a removable cartridge of 2 ceramic solid hobs. The
removable grill was used in either left or right side when I had the
coils-o-r solid hobs in place.
Now, I'd be in business if I could replace one or both removable cartridges
with a smooth top. And why would they do that? I don't think they will,
but DH will ask tomorrow.

Thanks again.
Dee Dee

Dee Randall wrote:

Very nice. Seems a shame that I have to buy a new stove when all I want
is a smooth top. Mine is just like yours on the top and I see that one
side is a smooth top. I have a grill, which I don't ever use; it is
packed up. And the coils, which I do use, on the left side, and the
ceramic solid hobs on the right side. I should call Jenn-air and see if
they have a retro-fit for the top (you can bet they don't) to make it a
smooth top.
Yes, you got a nice price.
Dee Dee




Dee, on mine the side that looks like a smooth top is actually empty when
you buy the stove. Then you have the choice between smooth top, radiant
burners, or conventional coil. We chose conventional coil because I do a
lot of canning. DH said we could splurge and buy the smooth top burners
for looks when I'm not canning but at $350 per cartridge, I'm not that
fussy. We may buy the cartridges down the road sometime but personally
and nothing against smooth top as I really like the looks, on this stove
there would still be a cleaning issue as the cartridges do not sit flush.
If you have Jenn-Air and the model number it would be worth a call. They
might just have what you want without having to change out the whole
stove. That's one thing I liked about Jenn-Air is the mix and match
feature. That said, if you aren't insistent on Jenn-Air, DD bought a
really nice smooth top at the Sear's Clearance Centre. I know it is
stainless steal, self cleaning, and semi-convection (has a fan but no
additional heating element). They got an excellent deal on it. I can
find out more info for you if you want. It is a nice looking stove and she
really likes it.


Here I go again: I'm still having a hard time on terminology.
Re your:
"Then you have the choice between smooth top,

radiant burners, or conventional coil."

What are the 'radiant burners' vs. smooth top?

Radiant burners differ from smooth top as in I'm not really sure. Both
are smooth but I think they work differently. I could never figure
that one out myself. It might be something to ask Jenn-Air when your DH
calls them. Perhaps someone here knows the difference. I kind of think
that radiant have a different burne under the surface but I could be wrong.



Now that I know that you purchased yours at Sears Clearance Centre, that is
where I'll be headed. I see online (closeouts)
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sea...20Cooking/when I
put in my zipcode, but I'm pretty sure there is a clearance center somewhere
in another county, where there is a greater population - I wouldn't order
online for a $50 deduction; in fact I think we've driven by it on the
highway going to BJ's in Fairfax/Vienna,VA. I'll be looking that up. I like
to "see" the appliances until I get familiar with them and I've just begun.
It will be a good place to look.

DH is going to call Jenn-air tomorrow. That will put the end to that
question about a smooth top choice.

Thanks again,

No problem, good luck.
Dee Dee

Dee Randall wrote:

Very nice. Seems a shame that I have to buy a new stove when all I want
is a smooth top. Mine is just like yours on the top and I see that one
side is a smooth top. I have a grill, which I don't ever use; it is
packed up. And the coils, which I do use, on the left side, and the
ceramic solid hobs on the right side. I should call Jenn-air and see if
they have a retro-fit for the top (you can bet they don't) to make it a
smooth top.
Yes, you got a nice price.
Dee Dee




Oiy! I missed the last part. You have the left side that you use and the
grill is packed up? You should be able to buy a smooth cartridges to pop
into both sides. If your grill comes out the burners should too.


Yes, right now I have one removable cartridge of 2 coils on left side. And
on the right side I have a removable cartridge of 2 ceramic solid hobs. The
removable grill was used in either left or right side when I had the
coils-o-r solid hobs in place.
Now, I'd be in business if I could replace one or both removable cartridges
with a smooth top. And why would they do that? I don't think they will,
but DH will ask tomorrow.

Thanks again.
Dee Dee


Ok, so if you have removable cartridges go to Jenn-Air's website and
type in your model number to see if you can buy smooth top cartridges.
If they are available, no problem. Then it just becomes a matter of
buying two smooth top cartridges and popping them into your stove. Keep
your other cartridges for spares or those times when you want to use
that type of burner. If they aren't available from Jenn-Air, check
ebay. You will need to know the part number or at very least how the
cartidge plugs in. Some plug in on the side while others plug in on the
short end. Once you find the burners you want, bid, and wait for your
purchase. We had no luck with ebay because our stove is new but there
is a guy selling the canning element. He keeps listing them.

On 5 Mar 2006 21:21:53 +0100, Wayne Boatwright
wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com wrote:

On Sun 05 Mar 2006 08:34:42a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Chuck?

On 5 Mar 2006 10:38:07 +0100, Wayne Boatwright
wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com wrote:

On Sun 05 Mar 2006 12:12:00a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Chuck?

On 4 Mar 2006 23:15:07 +0100, Wayne Boatwright
wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com wrote:

On Sat 04 Mar 2006 02:38:33p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
Michael

You'll love it! The GE Profile model I used to have had a true
convection oven with automatic temperature conversion. I especially
loved it for roasting things like meats and vegetables and it did a
wondrous job on a turkey. I did not like it for baking things like
cakes and pies, but it was good for cookies and breads, and it made
great pizza.

Why not for cakes and pies? I am considering convection.. and the
major thing I like to make is cheesecakes..
Chuck (in SC)

Personally, I don't think cheesecakes are a good candidate for
convection, since the main function of heat on a cheesecake is to merely
"set" the batter. Convection heat will overbrown and toughen the top,
while leaving a un-done center.

Cakes and pies tend to have an overbrowned top before the inside is
thoroughly cooked and the bottom sufficiently browned.

As with all radiant heat, convection cooks from the outside in, however
the blowing air tends to cook the exposed surfaces faster than the parts
protected by the pan. Since cookies and smaller items like biscuits and
scones have most of the surface exposed, they cook evenly and the
bottoms don't burn.

Convection is particularly good for roasting because the meat is ideally
on a rack and the entire surface is exposed to the moving hot air
currents.

HTH

Is there a means for turning the convection off for baking cakes?
Chuck (inSC)

AFAIK, there is in all the model made for the US market. In Europe and
the UK there are "fan ovens" where the fan cannot be turned off. I used
mine a lot in conventional mode.,

Thanks..
Chuck (in SC)

"~patches~" wrote in message
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Dee Randall wrote:

Very nice. Seems a shame that I have to buy a new stove when all I want
is a smooth top. Mine is just like yours on the top and I see that one
side is a smooth top. I have a grill, which I don't ever use; it is
packed up. And the coils, which I do use, on the left side, and the
ceramic solid hobs on the right side. I should call Jenn-air and see if
they have a retro-fit for the top (you can bet they don't) to make it a
smooth top.
Yes, you got a nice price.
Dee Dee




Oiy! I missed the last part. You have the left side that you use and
the grill is packed up? You should be able to buy a smooth cartridges to
pop into both sides. If your grill comes out the burners should too.


Yes, right now I have one removable cartridge of 2 coils on left side.
And on the right side I have a removable cartridge of 2 ceramic solid
hobs. The removable grill was used in either left or right side when I
had the coils-o-r solid hobs in place.
Now, I'd be in business if I could replace one or both removable
cartridges with a smooth top. And why would they do that? I don't think
they will, but DH will ask tomorrow.

Thanks again.
Dee Dee
Ok, so if you have removable cartridges go to Jenn-Air's website and type
in your model number to see if you can buy smooth top cartridges. If they
are available, no problem. Then it just becomes a matter of buying two
smooth top cartridges and popping them into your stove.

I don't think this is going to happen in a million years -- but who knows --
wouldn't it be wonderful?

Keep
your other cartridges for spares or those times when you want to use that
type of burner. If they aren't available from Jenn-Air, check ebay. You
will need to know the part number or at very least how the cartidge plugs
in. Some plug in on the side while others plug in on the short end.

Yeah, we've bought coils twice now I believe and unplugged the ceramic
burners and replaced with the grill - we've been all over the place with
these cartridges. Actually our stove looks pretty rough, but I'd be willing
to put some smoth top on it just to save some money at this point.
Everything's working.
Thanks again,
Dee Dee