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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Hot Surface Indicator

When a cooking zone is turned off , it may remain hot 
due to contact with hot cookware. The Hot Surface 
Indicator will come on and remain visible until the 
cooking zone cools to a safe temperature.

POWER

Figure 11: Hot Surface indicator

Lock or Unlock the Cooktop

The lock function deactivates most of the 
controls on the cooktop to keep cooking 
zones from being changed by accident.

To lock the controls while cooking:

1. 

Set the cooking zones to the desired settings.

2. Press 

the 

Lock

 key.

To unlock the controls, press the 

Lock

 key again.

Even with the controls locked, you can turn a cooking 
zone off  by pressing its 

On/Off 

 key.

To set the lock for child safety:

1. Press 

the 

Power

 key to turn the cooktop on.

2. Press 

the 

Lock

 key and hold it for 4 seconds. The 

lock icon will turn red.

3. Press 

the 

Power

 key to turn the cooktop off .

When the cooktop is locked for safety, two options are 
available to unlock it:

Complete unlock:

1. Press 

the 

Power

 key to turn the cooktop on.

2. Press 

the 

Lock

 key and hold it for 4 seconds. The 

lock will deactivate.

3. Press 

the 

Power

 key to turn the cooktop off .

Temporary unlock:

1. Press 

the 

Power

 key to turn the cooktop on.

2. Hold 

the 

lock

 key for 4 seconds.

3. Set 

the 

cooking 

zones.

When the cooking process is fi nished and the cooktop 
is turned off , the Lock function will be still active.

Key-Stuck Function

If a control key is held for more than 10 seconds, the 
cooktop will sound an alert of 5 tones. If the key is still 
held after the alert sound, the cooktop will switch off . 
This function will also activate if the a zone slider is 
continually held or adjusted for 10 seconds.

Key-Stuck could be activated by such things as leav-
ing objects on the cook zone controls, some spills on 
the controls, or resting hands on the controls.

Figure 12: Lock 
key

Summary of Contents for ECCI3068AS

Page 1: ...ElectroluxAppliances com ElectroluxAppliances ca Use Care Manual Induction cooktop ...

Page 2: ...lectroluxAppliances com for access to FAQs how to videos and articles accessories and cleaning products We are here for you Visit our website chat with an agent or call us if you need help If you do need service we can get that started for you For Peace of Mind Protection register you product Locate your registration card and or label on your product with the photo register icon Keep your product ...

Page 3: ...that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised with installing maintaining or operating your appliance NOTE Indicates a short informal reference something written down to assist the memo ry or for future reference IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACK ING AND INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Read and follow the below instructions and precautions for unpacking installing and servicing your applia...

Page 4: ...hat is the correct voltage is correctly polarized and properly grounded and protected by a cir cuit breaker in accordance with local codes It is the personal responsibility of the consum er to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualifie...

Page 5: ...t cooking areas Do not use towels or other bulky cloths Do not heat unopened food containers Build up of pressure may cause contain er to burst and result in injury Wear proper apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces Do not touch surface burners or el ements areas near these burners...

Page 6: ... or key controls each sur face heating area Place cookware with food on the cooking area before turning it on Turn the cooking area off before removing the cookware Cookware handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface ele ments To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the cookware sho...

Page 7: ...AINTENANCE Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician This re duces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Always contact your dealer distributor ser vice agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Ask your dealer to recommend a quali...

Page 8: ... used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications How ever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the unit off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of th...

Page 9: ...netic field reacts with compatible materials in cookware creating heat in the cookware itself The power level controls the heating level delivering precise results Induction Benefits Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the cooktop induction offers several advantages Cleaner cooking Because induction works by heating the cookware and not the cooktop spills don t cook or stick to the surface...

Page 10: ...teristics will vary depending on the base ma terial Porcelain enamel on a compatible metal will work on an induction cooktop Use the magnet test to check porcelain enamel cook ware To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop try to stick a magnet to it If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cook ware the cookware will work on your induction cooktop Cookware sold as i...

Page 11: ...ne Figure 8 The outer ring on the cooktop graphic indicates the largest pan size for that zone Figure 9 Cookware that is too small for a zone may not activate the cookware detection sensor Cookware that is much larger than a cooking zone will still cook but may be slower and uneven If your cookware is not a perfect match it is best to use a zone a little smaller than the bottom of the cookware Fig...

Page 12: ...lock icon will turn red 3 Press the Power key to turn the cooktop off When the cooktop is locked for safety two options are available to unlock it Complete unlock 1 Press the Power key to turn the cooktop on 2 Press the Lock key and hold it for 4 seconds The lock will deactivate 3 Press the Power key to turn the cooktop off Temporary unlock 1 Press the Power key to turn the cooktop on 2 Hold the loc...

Page 13: ...s melt on the cooktop they will damage the cooktop Moving Cookware on a Smooth Cooktop It s best to lift cookware before moving it on the ce ramic glass cooktop Cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can mark and scratch the ceramic glass surface Always start with clean cookware Figure 13 Move cookware carefully on cooktop Power Management Your induction cooktop has 2 or 3 generators and 4 or 5...

Page 14: ...ameter of the canner does not ex ceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly Use the highest heat setting when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to low...

Page 15: ... hot 8 Bridge Power Slide The two left cooking zones have the Bridge and Power Slide features The Bridge indicator is visible on Zone 1 if both left cooking zones detect cookware The Bridge function makes the two left cooking zones work together to heat a long piece of cookware like a griddle The Power Slide indicator is visible in Zone 2 if one of the left cook zones detects cookware Use Power Sl...

Page 16: ... cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking The suggested settings found in Table 1 below are based on cooking with medium weight stainless steel pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Electrolux Induction Recommendations Temp Range Power Level Description Keep Warm 145 160 F Low 1 Keep foods warm Simmer 185 200 F Medium Low 2 ...

Page 17: ...tivate the Precise Temperature Control function The indicator turns red Press a number key to select one of the 9 preset cooking levels ON OFF MAX Figure 18 Precise Temperature Control Set Preheat Indicators While the cooking zone is heating the squares above the Precise Temperature Control Indicator will light in sequence When the temperature is reached all three squares will stay lit steadily Fi...

Page 18: ...activate one of the bridged cooking zones by pressing its On Off key Power Slide The Power Slide function allows you to move a piece of cookware quickly be tween two different heat levels When liq uids are brought to a boil and then need to simmer or if food is finished and needs to stay warm activate Power Slide and simply move the food to the rear zone Power Slide is available when either of the le...

Page 19: ...ooktop has a timer function to remind you when food has been cooking for a specified amount of time Figure 24 Cooktop Timer To set the timer 1 Press the Timer On Off key to activate the timer The countdown timer and the and keys will become visible The timer will show 00 2 Press and to set the desired number of minutes You can press and hold the or key to change the number of minutes faster The time...

Page 20: ... dish detergent and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area Do not use large amounts of water on the con trol panel excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance Do not use other liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or paper towels they will damage the finish Stainless Steel Using a soft cloth ...

Page 21: ...refully For light to moderate soil For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of cook top cleaning cream directly to the cooktop Use a clean paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue Do not use the towel you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream di re...

Page 22: ...s visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge Cookware with a rough bottom was used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware Metal marks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Use smooth flat bot tomed cookware Apply cooktop cleaning ...

Page 23: ...ect See Key Stuck Function on page 16 The Hot Cooktop warning did not come on The cooktop did not get hot enough to activate the warning If the cooktop was running long enough for the surface to get hot call an autho rized dealer or service technician The control area becomes hot The cookware is too large or too close to the controls Put large cookware on a rear zone if possible ...

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