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Finding Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Finding Information ........................................... 2

Make a Record for Future use .......................... 2
Questions? ........................................................ 2

Safety ................................................................... 4

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4

Setting Surface Controls ................................... 7

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop...................... 7
About the Radiant Surface Elements .................. 7
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements ......... 8
Surface Cooking Settings ................................... 8
Operating the Single Surface Radiant Elements . 9
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Elements .. 10
Operating the Bridge Surface Radiant Element . 11
Hot Surface Indicator Lights .............................. 11
Surface Cooking utensils.................................. 12
Using the Griddle ............................................. 12

General Care & Cleaning .................................. 13

Care & Cleaning Table .................................... 13
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance ................ 14
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop .............................. 14-15
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ................... 15

Solutions to Common Problems ..................... 16

Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate.................... 16
Surface Element Does Not Heat ...................... 16
Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough ... 16
Food Not Heating Evenly ................................ 17
Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface .................................... 17
Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface .............................................. 17
Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface .............................................. 17
Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface .................................... 18

Notes .................................................................. 19

Warranty Information ....................................... 20

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Page 2: ...ber______________________________________________________ QUESTIONS For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and internet product information www electrolux com 2003 Electrolux Home Products Inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE The serial and model nu...

Page 3: ...ator Lights 11 SurfaceCookingutensils 12 Using the Griddle 12 General Care Cleaning 13 Care Cleaning Table 13 Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance 14 Cleaning Recommendations for the CeramicGlassCooktop 14 15 Care Cleaning of Stainless Steel 15 Solutions to Common Problems 16 Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate 16 Surface Element Does Not Heat 16 Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough 16 Food Not Heati...

Page 4: ...uals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Nevermodifyoraltertheconstructionofanappliancesuchasremovalofpanels wire covers or any other permanent part of the appliance Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookb...

Page 5: ...s Buildupofpressuremaycausethecontainer to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure If the power fails always turn off the cooktop If the cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes the cooktop will begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob c...

Page 6: ...ly so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ONLY Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Cooktop with Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a...

Page 7: ...y As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle on and off The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle For efficient cooking turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE R...

Page 8: ...nt element located between center front and rearelements SURFACE COOKING SETTINGS Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter Note The size and type of cookware used w...

Page 9: ...moving the cookware Note The Hot Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob is turned on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE See page 8 for recommended control settings CA CA CA CA CAUTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Radiant surface elements may...

Page 10: ...ng beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heatingarea 4 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Note The Surface Indicator light will come on when the control knob is turned on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The light may remain on even tho...

Page 11: ...shaped cookware or clockwise see Figure 4 for larger or rectangular shapedcookware 3 Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates th...

Page 12: ...g results 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 USING THE GRIDDLE The griddle is intended for direct food cooking Do not use pans or...

Page 13: ...eaners on any of these materials they can scratch To remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations o...

Page 14: ...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 CLEANINGRECOMMENDATIONSFORTHECERAMICGLASS COOKTOP For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly...

Page 15: ...h 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 touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances Aluminum ...

Page 16: ... correct control for the element to be used SURFACE ELEMENT TOO HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH Incorrect control setting Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly Lightweight or warped pans being used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance is prop...

Page 17: ...oktop have been used See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use flat bottomed smooth utensils See Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils in this Owner s Guide METALMARKSONCERAMICGLASSCOOKTOPSURFACE Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove mar...

Page 18: ...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 ...

Page 19: ...19 Notes ...

Page 20: ...ing 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for ...

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