All about the Use & Care of your Cooktop TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Setting Surface Controls.......................................10 Important Safety Instructions..................................3 Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart)..........................11 Features at a Glance...............................................6 Care & Cleaning...................................................11 Before Setting Surface Controls...............................6 Before You Call .......................
WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS Product Registration Register Your Product The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products. Serial Plate Location Cooktop Serial Plate Location Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. FOR YOUR SAFETY — 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS. Surface burners may be hot even though the flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners 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 the surfaces facing the cooktop.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. DO NOT operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension cord.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE LOCATIONS OF THE GAS SURFACE BURNERS 1 The SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. 2 The STANDARD sized burners are used for most surface cooking needs. 3 The POWER burner is best used for bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger quantities of food.
SURFACE COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS USE PROPER COOKWARE Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the cooktop grate. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
SURFACE COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS USING THE GRIDDLE Before first use: • Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely. • Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven. • Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing. • The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from this seasoning process.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS PLACEMENT OF BURNER CAPS Place a burner cap on each burner head, matching the cap size to the head size. The cap for each burner has an inner locating ring which centers the cap correctly on the burner head. Be sure that all the burner caps and burner heads are correctly placed BEFORE using your appliance. Burner Cap Burner Cap Lip Burner Head Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light.
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS SETTING PROPER SURFACE BURNER FLAME SIZE For most cooking - start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed. For deep fat frying - use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly.
CARE & CLEANING (Cleaning Chart) CLEANING VARIOUS PARTS OF YOUR COOKTOP Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER. Surfaces How to Clean Glass, Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Pieces, and Decorative Trim Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
CARE & CLEANING • Do not use abrasive cleaners. They can scratch porcelain. • Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher. • Do not operate surface burners without burner caps properly in place. Read important notes. Cleaning surface burner heads For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills.
BEFORE YOU CALL IMPORTANT Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface burners do not light. Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size. Be sure gas supply valve is open.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing 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.
