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Finding Information TABLEOF CONTENTS Finding Information ........................................... 2 Makea Recordfor Futureuse ..........................2 Questions?........................................................ 2 Safety ................................................................... 4 ImportantSafetyInstructions..............................4 Setting Surface Controls...................................7 AbouttheCeramicGlassCooktop......................7 AbouttheRadiantSurfaceElements........
Safety iMPORTANTSAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop. • Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. ° Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code No. 70 latest edition in the United States, or CSA C22.
Safety • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS. Surface units 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 touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. • Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.
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.
Setting Surface Controls ABOUTTHECERAMICGLASSCOOKTOP 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 Figure). Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used.
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Setting Surface Controls OPERATINGTHESINGLESURFACERADIANTELEMENTS The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 3 locations; the right, center and left rear (Figure 1) element positions. To Operate the Single Surface Element 1 2. 3. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 2). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired.
Setting Surface Controls OPERATINGTHE DUALSURFACERADIANTELEMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The cooktop is equipped with dual radiant surface element located at the right & left front (See Figure 1 or 3) positions. Symbols on the knob are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The • symbol indicates that only the inner ceil will heat (Figure 1). The ® symbol indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat (Figure 3).
Setting Surface Controls OPERATINGTHE BRIDGESURFACE RADIANTELEMENT The cooktop is equipped with a "Bridge" surface element located at the center front and middle positions• The Bridge can be used when cooking with rectangular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware• The element will maintain an even temperature setting across both portions of the Bridge• If needed for normal cookware, the Bridge element can work like a single element without the Bridge.
Setting Surface Controls SURFACECOOKINGUTENSILS POOR u • Flat bottom sides. and straight Tight fitting lids. Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan iswell balanced. Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element. Made of material that conducts Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of cookware. Be sure to heat well Easy to clean.
General Care & Cleaning CARE& CLEANINGTABLE • IN • • II • IN • • • • • • U • • • • II • II • Surfaces Howto Clean Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs For genera/ cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils andbuilt-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
General Care & Cleaning COOKTOPCLEANINGAND MAINTENANCE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 appliance and it is available in store. Clean and buff with a paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.
General Care & Cleaning CLEANINGRECOMMENDATIONS FORTHECERAMICGLASS COOKTOP (CONTINUED) Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types of soils need 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 After turning the surface elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated on previous page).
Solutions to Common Problems ENTIRECOOKTOPDOESNOTOPERATE 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. Service wiring not complete Contact installation agent or dealer. Power outage. Check house lights to be sure Call local electric company. SURFACEELEMENTDOESNOTNEAT No power to appliance.
Solutions to Common Problems FOODNOTHEATINGEVENLY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • impropercookware.Selectflat-bottomed cookware ofa propersizetofit element • Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained SCRATCHES ORABRASIONSON CERAMICGLASS COOKTOPSURFACE • Coarse particles (such as salt or sand) are between cooktop and utensil Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of utensils are clean before use.
Solutions to Common Problems AREASOFDiSCOLORATiON ONCERAMICGLASS COOKTOPSURFACE Mineral deposits from water and food Wet surface with water and sprinkle on a cooktop cleaning creme. Scrub with a clean damp paper towel until the stain disappears. Wipe remaining paste away, then apply a small amount of cooktop cleaning creme and polish with a clean paper towel. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide.
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