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11

Care and Cleaning

Your appliance is shipped with the burner heads 
and burner caps in the correct locations. Before 
using your gas appliance be sure to:

 Follow installation instructions before operating.

 Remove all packing tape from cooktop area.

Cleaning burners, grates, and 
trivets

Cleaning the grates

The burner grates are dishwasher safe and may be 
cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive 
soils before placing in the dishwasher.

 

IMPORTANT

 

For proper gas 

fl

 ow and ignition of the burners 

 DO NOT allow spills, food, cleaning 

agents or any other material to enter the gas 
ori

fi

 ce opening.

 

The cooktop is not removable. Do not attempt 
to remove or lift the cooktop.

 

To avoid possible burns use care when 
cleaning the cooktop. 

DO NOT

 attempt to clean 

the cooktop whenever the cooktop or burner 
heads are still hot.

 

To avoid possible burns 

DO NOT

 attempt any 

of the following cleaning instructions provided 
before turning OFF all of the surface burners 
and allow them to cool.

 

To avoid possible burns 

DO NOT

 attempt to 

operate the surface burners without the burner 
caps.

Trivets and burners

These can all be lifted off and removed for separate 
cleaning. This appliance is 

fi

 tted with single-piece 

burners (except triple ring wok burner) for ease of 
cleaning. The burners and trivets are removable for 
easy cleaning.

Note:

 When re

fi

 tting the burners, ensure that they 

are correctly seated.
Ensure burners are thoroughly dried after cleaning 
or spillage. When cleaning the burners, ensure 
that all the 

fl

 ame ports are free of any blockage. 

If necessary, use a toothpick or brush to clear 
ports. The outer surface of the burners have a 
polished 

fi

 nish and extra care needs to be taken 

to avoid scratching this surface during cleaning. In 
instances of heavy soiling, it may be necessary to 
apply a non-abrasive cleaning compound and rub 
with a cloth until the soiling is removed and then 

fi

 nish with a soft, dry cloth.

Note:

 

DO NOT

 place burners in the dishwasher.

Ignition

GENTLY clean the spark plug and 

fl

 ame safe guard 

sensor (where 

fi

 tted) with a damp cloth to avoid 

lighting dif

fi

 culties. Ensure the electrode is dry 

before use.

Injector

Ensure the injector remains free of any foreign 
material. If necessary, use a thin piece of wire to 
clear the ori

fi

 ce.

Injector

Spark 
plug

Flame safe 

guard sensor

Summary of Contents for EI24GC15KS

Page 1: ...318203680 rev A 06 12 EN GAS COOKTOP USE AND CARE GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...formation visit http www electroluxappliances com Purchase date Electrolux model number Electrolux serial number Table of contents Finding information 2 Safety 3 5 Getting Started 5 6 Grounding Instructions 5 Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion 6 Surface Cooking 6 9 Flame Size 6 Proper Burner Adjustments 6 Locations of the Burners 7 Placement of Burner Grates 7 Surface Cooking Utensils 8 Se...

Page 3: ...s manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your ...

Page 4: ...ended in the area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS UNIT GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS UNIT Surface burners unit may be hot even though flames are n...

Page 5: ...ooktop use Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers If a burner unit is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possiblymelt Youwillnotbeabletoseethatthe burner is on Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause overheating Air will blocked from the burner unit and cause combustion problems ...

Page 6: ...ollow the installation instructions which are inside the envelope The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the kit instructions and all local codes and requirements Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion Severe shock or damage to...

Page 7: ...ated at the left rear position a 10 000 BTU burner located at the left front position and a 4 000 BTU burner located at the right front position Place the grates on the Cooktop Be sure they are correctly located inside the stainless steel surface ATTENTION Do not slide the grates on the cooktop doing so can damage the surface Surface Cooking Location of the Burners Placement of burner grates 24 co...

Page 8: ... of food to be prepared and the size of burner Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean POOR Curved and warped pan bottoms Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy handle tilts pan Flame extends beyond unit Pans should have flat bottoms Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom There should be no gaps between the pan and ruler Specialty pans such as lobster pots ...

Page 9: ...poon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to the symbol Note All electronic ignitors will click at the same time when the knob is pushed in Howeve...

Page 10: ...ray oven cleaners on the cooktop Surface Burners 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 needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes To remove clean and replace sealed burner units follow the instructions in General Care Cleaning sec...

Page 11: ...rners without the burner caps Trivets and burners These can all be lifted off and removed for separate cleaning This appliance is fitted with single piece burners except triple ring wok burner for ease of cleaning The burners and trivets are removable for easy cleaning Note When refitting the burners ensure that they are correctly seated Ensure burners are thoroughly dried after cleaning or spilla...

Page 12: ... general care Cleaning section With the burner off clean ports with a small gauge wire or needle Power cord is disconnected from outlet Electric 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 flame only lights half way around burner...

Page 13: ... to 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...

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