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Warranty Information

arranty Information

COOKTOP WARRANTY

 

Your cooktop is protected by this warranty

In the U.S.A.

, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize

no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed
by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. 

In Canada

, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.

FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY

LIMITED 2

ND

-5

TH

YEAR
WARRANTY
(Glass
Smoothtop, Seal
& Elements)
LIMITED
WARRANTY
(Applicable to
the State of
Alaska)

WARRANTY PERIOD

One year from original
purchase date

Second through fifth
years from original
purchase date

Time periods listed
above.

THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS,

WE WILL:

Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any
parts of this appliance which prove to be
defective in materials or workmanship.

Provide a replacement for any defective
surface heating element, deteriorated
rubberized-silicone seal (upswept models
only), or glass smoothtop that craks due to
thermal breakage 

(not customer abuse)

.

All of the provisions of the full and limited
warranties above and the exclusions listed
below apply.

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the
items listed below:

1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.
2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in

accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.

3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose

connections or defects in house wiring.

4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,etc.,

which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.

5. Damages to finish after installation.
6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).

This warranty does not cover the following:

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 appliances not in

ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products North America or its

authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts; obtained from persons
other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.

4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.
Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record.  The date on the bill establishes the
warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all
receipts.  This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to
state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products:

*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU NEED
SERVICE

THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. *

Diagnostic and any transportation and labor costs which
are required because of service.

Costs of the technician’s travel to the home and any costs
for pick up and delivery of the appliance required
because of service.

USA
1•800•944•9044

Electrolux Home Products
North America
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA  30917

Canada
1•866•294•9911

Electrolux Home Products
North America
802, boul. L’Ange-Gardien
L’Assomption, Québec
J5W 1T6

This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without
notice.  All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division
of White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

 In Canada

, your appliance is warranted by

Electrolux Canada Corp.

Summary of Contents for E36GC75GSS - Icon 36 Inch Slide-In Gas Cooktop

Page 1: ...Use Care Guide Gas Cooktop 318 200 687 Rev A 0709 ...

Page 2: ...___________________ Serial Number______________________________________________________ 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 2007 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...

Page 3: ...ing the Simmer Plate 12 Setting Surface Controls 13 General Care Cleaning 14 Care Cleaning Table 14 Cleaning the Burner Grates Burner Caps Burner Heads Simmer plate and Griddle 15 Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance 16 Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop 16 Care Cleaning of Stainless Steel 17 Solutions to Common Problems 18 Surface Burner Do Not Light 18 Burner Flame Only Lights Ha...

Page 4: ...anceunlessspecificallyrecommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when ...

Page 5: ...m steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements the flame or burners Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP Know which knob controls each surface burner surface unit Place a pan of food on the burner before ...

Page 6: ...ot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners unit because the covers may cause overheating Air will blocked from the burner unit and cause combustion problems IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GLASS COOKTOP Do Not Operate or Clean a Broken Cooktop Glass If glass top should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of e...

Page 7: ...structions and all local codes and requirements Failure to follow instructions Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug Grounding type wall receptacle WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly int...

Page 8: ...er to a boil pan broiling Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steam Low Flame 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 A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned by th...

Page 9: ...urner yourself Figure 2 Figure 1 Burner Head Gas Opening LOCATIONS OF THE BURNERS The 30 cooktop is equipped with different sized burners The surface burners are located on the cooktop as follows See Figure a 5 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the right rear position a 14 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the left rear position a 18 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the left front pos...

Page 10: ... as lob ster pots griddles and pres sure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware re quirements USING THE GRIDDLE Figure 1 Figure 2 Side with grooves The griddle is intended for direct food cooking and can be used on both sides Figures 2 and 3 Do not use pans or other cookware on the griddle Doing so could damage the finish With the grate in position over the burner s...

Page 11: ...ountertops Be sure the Wok Stand is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE The Wok cooking performance is best on the right front POWER burner position CA CA CA CA CAUTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Be sure to ALWAYS use the Wok Stand if the stability of the wok is uncertain If cooking large amounts of liquid food without the W...

Page 12: ... the simmer plate is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns Figure 1 Figure 2 USING THE SIMMER PLATE The simmer plate Figure 1 is intended to diffuse lower temperature of the burner to help cooking 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 t...

Page 13: ... 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to Note All electronic ignitors will 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 desired flame size The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark Use the guides and adjust the flame as needed DO NOT c...

Page 14: ...nd a damp cloth then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the 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 wire or ...

Page 15: ...not remove any burner parts from the cooktop until the burner parts have completely cooled and are safe to handle Do not operate the surface burners without the Surface Burner Caps Surface Burner Heads and Surface Burner Grates properly in place To Clean the Burner Caps Burner Heads Burner Grates Simmer Plate and Gridlle Use a soap filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleaner to clean the surfac...

Page 16: ...itchen 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 CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving...

Page 17: ...n 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 touch the ceramic cooktop under A...

Page 18: ...odels only Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide BURNERFLAMEONLYLIGHTSHALFWAYAROUNDBURNER 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 flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the General...

Page 19: ...surface Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks BROWN STREAKS AND SPECKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE Boilovers have cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See instructions under General Care Cleaning Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner...

Page 20: ...not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIALOR INCIDENTALDAMAGES SUCHAS PROPERTY DAMAGEAND INCIDENTALEXPENSES 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 m...

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