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Getting Started

Use the correct cookware type

Induction cooktop characteristics

The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while 

turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. 

The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat 

transferred from the cookware and burns may 

occur.

DO NOT SLIDE Cookware across the cooktop 

surface. Doing so may permanently damage the 

appearance of the ceramic cooktop.

DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS 

directly with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot 

holders to protect hands from burns. 

The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below 

the cooktop surface require the use of cookware 

made with magnetic material in order to start the 

heating process on any of the Cooking Zones.

When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically 

identified by the manufacturer for use with induction 

cooktops. If you are not sure, use a magnet to test 

whether the cookware type will work. If a magnet 

sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the material type 

is correct for induction cooking (See Fig. 1).
It is recommended to always use heavier high quality 

stainless steel cookware on your Induction Cooktop 

surface. This will greatly reduce the possibility of 

developing scratches on the ceramic surface.
Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop 

surface, especially if cookware is slide over the 

ceramic cooktop surface without being lifted up. Over 

time sliding 

ANy

 type of cookware over the ceramic 

cooktop will likely alter the overall appearance of the 

cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches will make 

cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall 

appearance of the cooktop.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop 

should  have  flat  bottoms  that  make  good  contact 

with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone. Check 

for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of 

the cookware (See Fig. 2). Be sure to follow all the 

recommendations for using cookware.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply 

the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the 

ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or 

pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from 

cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a 

protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches 

and abrasions.

Also remember to:

•   Use cookware made with the correct material type 

for Induction Cooking.

•   Use  quality  cookware  with  heavier  bottoms  for 

better heat distribution allowing for more even 

cooking results.

•   The  pan  size  should  match  the  amount  of  food 

being prepared.

•  Do  not  let  pans  boil  dry.  This  may 

cause permanent damage in the form of 

breakage, fusion, or marring  that can 

affect the ceramic cooktop. (This type of 

damage is not covered by your warranty). 

•   Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup. Always 

use pans that are easy to clean after cooking.

A COOLER COOKTOP

 - A unique feature of the 

Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or OFF, 

the cooktop surface remains cooler than standard 

ceramic cooktops.

  

The Cooking Zones may appear to 

be cool while turned ON and after they have been 

turned OFF. The glass surface may be 

HOT

 from 

residual heat transferred from the cookware and 

burns may occur.

 

MAGNETIC DETECTOR

 - The coil sensor 

automatically detects whether the pan is magnetic 

and eliminates accidental “turn-ONs.”

PAN SIZE DETECTION

 - The pan recognition sensor 

automatically detects and adapts the Cooking Zones 

to the pan sizes in use.

EFFICIENT

 - Induction cooking heats faster while 

using less energy. Induction power levels are quick 

to boil and delicate when simmering.

Selecting surface cookware

Summary of Contents for E36IC80QSS0

Page 1: ...EN INDUCTION COOKTOP Use and care guide A01704701 rev C 01 16 ...

Page 2: ...tion 2 Questions 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 4 Induction Cooktop Features 5 6 Getting Started 7 8 Induction cooktop characteristics 7 Use the correct cookware type 7 Selecting surface cookware 7 Cookware recommendations 8 Use the correct cookware size 8 Main Cooktop Controls 9 Using the touch controls 9 Cooktop main power pad 9 Keep warm pad 9 Controls lock pad 9 Minute timer pad 9 Setting S...

Page 3: ...symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm death or property damage Important Safety Instructions Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance Destroy the carton and Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an ...

Page 4: ...nes of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the Cooking Zones The pan detection sensors will not allow the affected Cooking Zones to operate without a pan present Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Cooking Zones To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the...

Page 5: ... 5 Right Front Double Cooking Zone 1 5 6 6 10 7 7 11 9 3 1 5 3 2 4 4 10 7 8 8 8 9 11 6 Left Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads 7 Left Front Cooking Zone Control Pads 8 Main Cooktop Controls 9 Center Cooking Zone Control Pads 10 Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads 11 Right Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads Figure 1 30 Model Figure 2 36 Model ...

Page 6: ...rols Lock Indicator Light 16 Controls Lock Key Pad 17 Keep Warm Setting Key Pad 18 Cooktop Power Indicator Light 19 Cooktop Power Key Pad 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 12 Main Cooktop Controls Cooking Zone Controls Pads 20 Element Power Level Display 21 Element lo Key Pad 22 Element hi Key Pad 23 Element ON OFF Indicator Light 24 Element ON OFF Key Pad ...

Page 7: ...on Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Fig 2 Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad ...

Page 8: ...ttom straight sides Pan does not meet the minimum size required for the Cooking Zone used Pan size meets or exceeds the recommended minimum size for the Cooking Zone Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on the cooktop surface Pan rests completely on the cooktop surface Heavy handle tilts pan Pan is properly balanced Fig 1 The Cooking Zones available on the Induction Cooktop...

Page 9: ...p will sound and the Lock indicator light will glow Fig 7 Once locked no other displays will glow and no Cooking Zones or timer will activate To turn the Controls Lock OFF touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 3 seconds A beep will sound the Lock indicator light will turn OFF Fig 6 and the cooktop may be used normally Remember to power ON the cooktop if it is needed right away To Set the Minute Time...

Page 10: ...d hi or lo key pad is not touched within 10 seconds the request to turn the cooking zone ON will cancel and the cooktop will go back to ready mode To turn OFF a cooking zone touch the ON OFF pad once The zone indicator light will turn OFF Fig 1 ON OFF ON OFF Setting Power boost feature Your induction cooktop is equipped with a Power Boost feature on each cooking zone The Power Boost feature is use...

Page 11: ...op Zone will clear 4 Set the desired power level for the Cooking Zone by using either the or pads If the Power Boost maximum power level is needed once you power up the Cooking Zone start by touching the pad and Pb will be displayed in the Cooking Zone Display NOTE Once the Cooking Zone power level has been set the food will begin to heat at that level until the power level is manually changed exc...

Page 12: ...eld will cause the steel layer to vibrate against the other materials in which it is encapsulated This is the most common cause of noise from the induction process This buzzing only happens at the higher power level settings Note that high quality cookware manufacturers weld this steel layer in place which lowers or cancel this noise Light weight cookware may also vibrate We recommend using heavy ...

Page 13: ...abrasions Any cookware cast iron metal glass ceramic etc 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 because they may cause it to crack ...

Page 14: ...moved immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illustrated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Do not use the following on the ceramic cooktop See Fig 2 Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scr...

Page 15: ...n used with dry pot at a high power level Wait for the cooking zone to cool down Cooking zone does not heat food No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone or the cookware material type is incorrect for Induction Cooking Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone Cookware is warped or in poor condition Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone Cookware resting on cooktop trim or does not res...

Page 16: ...rn OFF the affected Cooking Zone Cookware is not centered over the Cooking Zone properly Refer to page 7 8 for correct cookware placement Metal marks on ceramic cooktop glass Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface can cause metal marks DO NOT slide cookware or cooking utensils across the cooktop surface Use the recommended ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks ...

Page 17: ... remote areas including the state of Alaska 13 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 14 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external ca...

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