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Summary of Contents for E30GC74GPS1

Page 1: ...o ri_ i Care Guide Gas Cooktop ...

Page 2: ...Number For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada l 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and internet product information www electrolux com 2007 Electrolux Home Products Inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA ...

Page 3: ...immerPlate 12 SettingSurfaceControls 13 GeneralCare Cleaning 14 Care CleaningTable 14 Cleaningthe BurnerGrates BurnerCaps BurnerHeads SimmerplateandGriddle 15 CooktopCleaningandMaintenance 16 CleaningRecommendations for the CeramicGlassCooktop 16 Care Cleaningof StainlessSteel 17 Solutions to Common Problems 18 SurfaceBurnerDo NotLight 18 BurnerFlameOnlyLightsHalf WayAroundBurner 18 BurnerFlameis ...

Page 4: ... latest edition in United States or in Canada CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and local code requirements Install and or adjust only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to shut off gas supply at the meter and disconnect the electrical power ...

Page 5: ...wed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS UNIT GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS UNIT Surface burners unit may be hot even though flames are not visible unit is dark in color Areas near surface burners unit 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 su...

Page 6: ...ck the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Do not use Searing Grill on the cooktop The Searing Grill is not designed for use on the cooktop Doing so may result in a fire Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Unit Covers If a burner unit is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt You will not be able to see that the burner unit is on Burns will occur ...

Page 7: ...ng a 2 prong adapter or an extension cord If a 2 prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions Grounding type wall receptacle...

Page 8: ...iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Flame Size High Flame Medium Flame Low Flame Type of Cooking Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steam Keep foods cooking poach stew These settings are based on using medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil ...

Page 9: ... located at the center front position a 18 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the left front and a 18 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the right front position P CEMENT OFBURNER HEADS ANDCAPS For the 18 000 BTU burner Place the burner head over the gas opening Figure 1 Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing the burner head over the orifice Make sure electrode fits correctly i...

Page 10: ...ared and the size of burner Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy handle tilts pan Flame extends beyond unit Note Always use a utensil for its intended purpose Follow manufactureCs instructions Some utensils were not made to be used inthe oven or on the cooktop USINGTHE GRIDDLE Figure 2 Side with groove Figure 3 Flat Side The griddle ...

Page 11: ...nd on top of the grate positioning the notches in the Wok Stand over the cooktop grate fingers See Figure 1 Figure 1 Fiat bottom woks with large flat bottoms may also be used on your cooktop Surface Burner Grates without the Wok Stand See Figure 2 Insure the stability of the flat bottom wok before cooking without the Wok Stand If unstable DO NOT use the flat bottom wok without the Wok Stand Round ...

Page 12: ...g delicate aliment such as chocolate milk bechamel etc It can also be use for cooking sauce during long period With the grate in position over the burner set the simmer plate on top of the grate positioning the notches in the simmer plate over the grate fingers See Figure 2 and then place the utensil on the simmer plate Figure 1 Figl 2 ...

Page 13: ...r lights automatically from an electric ignitor when its control knob is turned to the _ position To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to 3 Note All electronic ignitorswill click at the same time However only the burner you are turning on will ignite 3 Visually check that the burner has lit 4 Turn the control knob to the desire...

Page 14: ...ater and a damp cloth then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners orthe porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete even flame Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wir...

Page 15: ...ace Burner Cap and Surface Burner Head Remove in the following order 1st Surface Burner Grate 2nd Surface Burner Cap 3rd Surface Burner Head if not screwed See Figure 1 Reverse the procedure above to replace the Surface Burner Cap Surface Burner Head and Surface Burner Grate Do not remove any burner parts from the cooktop until the burner parts have completely cooled and are safe to handle Do not ...

Page 16: ...r glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop they may cause it to crack CLEANINGRECOMMENDATIONS FORTHE CE MmC G SS COOKTOP I For ...

Page 17: ... chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow foil to to...

Page 18: ...Ignition Models only Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet Electrical power outage electric ignition models only Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide BURNER F_ME ONWLIGHTS _LF WAY AROUND BURNER Burner ports are clogged With the burner off clean ports by using a small gauge wire or needle Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the fl...

Page 19: ...es do not affect cookingand will become lessvisible withuse Cleaningmaterials notrecommended forglassceramiccooktophave been used See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide METALMARKSON CE_M C GLASSCOOKTOPSURFACE Sliding orscraping ofmetalutensils on cooktopsurface Do notslide metalutensils on cooktopsurface Use a mildly abrasive cleanser toremove marks BROWN STR_KS ANDSPECKS ONCE_M C...

Page 20: ...nd or gascodes 3 Properconnectionto a groundedpowersupplyof sufficientvoltage replacementof blownfuses repair of loose connectionsordefects in housewiring 4 Expensesfor making the applianceaccessiblefor servicing such as removal d trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a partof the appliancewhen itwas shippedfromthe factory 5 Damagesto finish afterinstallation 6 Replacementof light bulbs and orf...

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