Use & Care Guide Electric Cooktop Dishwasher 318 200 635 (0606) Rev.
Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand_______________________________________________________________ Purchase Date______________________________________________________ Model Number______________________________________________________ Serial Number______________________________________________________ NO TE NOTE The serial and model numbers may be found on the serial plate located under the cooktop. QUESTIONS? For toll-free telephone support in the U.S.
Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information .......................................... 2-3 Make a Record for Future use ................................. 2 Questions? ............................................................... 2 Safety .................................................................. 4-6 Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 4 Cooktop Features .............................................. 7-8 Setting Surface Controls ........................
Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. WARNING This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. CA UTION CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Safety CA UTION CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. • Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color.
Safety • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil. • Never Leave Surface Units Unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt. • Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the appliance.
Cooktop Features COOKTOP FEATURES READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP CA UTION CAUTION The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The glass surface may be HOT form residual heat transfered from the cookware and burns may occur. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Left Rear Single Radiant Element Left Front Triple Radiant Element Right Rear Single Radiant Element On 30” Model: Right Front Double radiant Element (Fig.
Cooktop Features COOKTOP FEATURES (CONT’D) 10 Main Cooktop Controls 16 17 18 15 13 POWER 14 12 Fig. 1 6 7 8 9 11 24 Element Controls (at 4 or 5 locations) 23 22 20 21 Fig. 2 6. Left Rear Element Control Pads 7. Left Front Element Control Pads 8. Right Rear Element Control Pads 9. Right Front Element Control Pads 10. Main Cooktop Controls 11. Center Front Element Control Pads (36” model only) 12. Cooktop Power Key Pad 13. Cooktop Power Indicator Light 14. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad 15.
Setting Surface Controls ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figs. 1 & 2). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used.
Setting Surface Controls LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off Fig.
Setting Surface Controls 11 LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED BY MAIN CONTROL CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked at anytime. Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for few seconds. If the cooktop is in use it will automatically shut off the cooktop to enter in the lock mode. A beep will sound and the Lock indicator light will glow (Fig. 2). Once locked, no other displays will glow and no Cooking Zones will activate.
Setting Surface Controls LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED BY ELEMENT CONTROLS (CONT) The available ESEC Window Display Settings Figure 1 Figure 2 The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure 6) and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.0 (Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3) decrease or increase in increment of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.0 (Figure 5) are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increment of .
Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 2 locations; the right and left rear (Figs. 1 & 2) element positions. To Operate the Single Surface Element 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Touch and hold the POWER key pad until a beep sound. The power indicator light will turn ON. Note: If no other key pad is touched within 20 above the seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear.
Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE DUAL SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with dual radiant surface element located as shown in Figs. 1 & 2. A touch key pad on the element controls is used to select one of the 2 positions of the element. Symbols and indicator lights on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates that only the INNER coil will heat (Fig. 3).
Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE TRIPLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with “Triple” surface radiant elements located as shown in Figs. 1 & 2. A touch key pad on the element controls is used to select one of the 3 positions of the element. Symbols and indicator lights on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the triple radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates that only the inner element (See Fig. 3) will heat.
Setting Surface Controls KEEP WARM FEATURE The Warm feature may be used with any of the Cooking Elements. To Turn the Keep Warm Feature ON: 1. To select the Keep Warm feature for any Cooking Element touch the Fig. 1 On/Off key pad for the corresponding Cooking Element. key pad located in the main control area. The associate display will show 2. Touch the Lh (low heat - Fig. 1) indicating that the Cooking Element is properly set to Keep Warm.
Setting Surface Controls 17 LOCKING THE CONTROLS The Cooktop Controls may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being turned ON. This feature can be activated at any time. To Turn ON the Controls Lock Feature: Touch and holf the key pad. After 5 seconds a beep will sound. The Lock Indicator Light above the key pad will turn ON indicating the cooktop is locked. This will keep any Cooking Element or Cooktop functions from being accidentally turned ON.
Setting Surface Controls SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS GOOD • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. • Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element. • Made of material that conducts heat well. • Easy to clean. • Always match pot diameter to element surface diameter. POOR • Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5 cm (1”).
General Care & Cleaning 19 CARE & CLEANING TABLE Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display area.
General Care & Cleaning COOKTOP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. A sample of that cleaning creme is supplied with your cooktop and it is available in most hardware stores. Clean and buff with a paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.
General Care & Cleaning CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (CONTINUED) CA UTION CAUTION Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use scrub pad. Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types of soils must be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately.
Solutions to Common Problems IMPOR TANT IMPORT Before calling for service, review the following problems first. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your cooktop. ENTIRE COOKTOP DOES NOT OPERATE • House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.
Solutions to Common Problems FOOD NOT HEATING EVENLY • Improper cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element. • Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. POOR COOKING RESULTS • Many factors affect cooking results. Adjust the recipe's recommended power levels or cooking times. • Cookware is too lightweight or warped. Use heavier quality cookware so foods being prepared may cook more evenly.
Solutions to Common Problems BROWN STREAKS AND SPECKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE • Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See instructions under General Care & Cleaning. • Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. AREAS OF DISCOLORATION ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE • Mineral deposits from water and food.
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Warranty Information COOKTOP WARRANTY Your cooktop is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer.
