EN ELECTRIC COOKTOP Use and care guide 318205607 rev.
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Important Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below: This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage. This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage. • Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions • Use Only Dry Pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder. • Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury. • Know which touch key pads controls each surface unit. • Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Features Electric Cooktop features 1. Left Front Triple Radiant Element. 6. Left Front Element Control Pads. 2. Left Rear Single Radiant Element. 7. Left Rear Element Control Pads. 3. Center Front Double Radiant Element (36” model only). 8. Center Front Element Control Pads (36” model only). 4. Right Front Single Radiant Element. 9. Right Rear Element Control Pads. 5. Right Rear Single Radiant Element. 10. Right Front Element Control Pads. 11. Main Cooktop Controls.
Features Electric Cooktop features Main Cooktop Controls 12 12. Minute Timer Display Window (displays up to 99 minutes). 13. Minute Timer Setting “ - “ Pad. 14. Minute Timer Setting “ + “ Pad. 15. Controls Lock Indicator Light. 16. Controls Lock Key Pad. 17. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad. 18. Cooktop Power Indicator Light. 19. Cooktop Power Key Pad. 15 13 14 16 18 17 19 Radiant Element Controls Pads 21 20 22 20. Element Power Level Display (for each element). 21.
Getting Started About the ceramic glass cooktop About the radiant surface elements 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). The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red.
Getting Started Cookware recommendations Cookware material types Be sure to follow the following recommendations for using cookware as shown: The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: GOOD POOR • Curved and warped • Flat bottom and pan bottoms. straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. • Pan overhangs unit by Pan is well balanced. more than 2.
Main Cooktop Controls Cooktop main power pad Minute timer pad The Cooktop POWER key pad enables the entire Cooktop. The Minute Timer feature may be useful in the kitchen if a recipe calls for keeping track of time. This feature will keep track of time from 1 to 99 minutes. The display located to the left of the Timer and key pads will begin to count down minutes once set. To power the cooktop, touch and hold the POWER key pad for Fig. 1 Fig. 2 2 seconds.
Radiant Element Controls Element ON.OFF pad Operating the elements Each of the elements have separate ON.OFF key pads. Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop, touch ON OFF ON OFF the corresponding element . Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ON OFF key pad once to activate the element needed. “0” will appear in the display and the ON.OFF indicator light will glow (Fig. 2).
Radiant Element Controls Sabbath feature mode This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. This mode will turn off all audible tones or visual display changes normally provided by the cooktop controls. When the Sabbath feature is ON, “Sb” will be showed on the Minute Timer display and the zones will show “H”. All zones ON and the main ON indicators will be active.
Care & Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most hardware, grocery and department stores) to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop IMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktop. 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.
Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Before you call Problem Solution Entire cooktop does not operate • Cooktop controls are locked. Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop (See p. 9 for further instructions).
Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Before you call Problem Solution 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.
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Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
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