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Summary of Contents for EW30EC55G - 30" Electric Cooktop

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Page 2: ...1 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 electroluxappliances com 2008 Electrolux Home Products Inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA ...

Page 3: ... 14 Operatingthe TripleSurfaceRadiantElement 15 KeepWarmFeature 16 SabbathFeatureMode 16 MinuteTimer 17 Lockingthe Controls 17 SurfaceCookingutensils 18 CookwareMaterialTypes 18 General Care Cleaning 19 21 Care CleaningTable 19 CooktopCleaningand Maintenance 20 CleaningRecommendations for the CeramicGlassCooktop 20 Care Cleaningof StainlessSteel 21 Solutions to Common Problems 22 23 EntireCooktopD...

Page 4: ...terature package for this appliance 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 emergency User Servicing 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 q...

Page 5: ... pot holders touch hot surface units Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause the container 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 wil...

Page 6: ...ent is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the appliance Ventilating hood The ventilating hood above your cooking surface should be cleaned frequently 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 ...

Page 7: ...r Single Radiant Element 4 Right Front Double radiant Element 5 Center Front Double Radiant Element Fig 2 only 6 Left Front Element Control Pads 7 Left Rear Element Control Pads 8 Right Rear Element Control Pads 9 Right Front Element Control Pads 10 Main Cooktop Controls 11 Center Front Element Control Pads Fig 2 only 12 Minute Timer Key Pads q Fig 1 30 model Fig 2 36 Model ...

Page 8: ...g Key Pad 18 Minute Timer ON OFF Key Pad 19 Minute Timer Setting decrease Key Pad 20 Minute Timer Display shows up to 99 minutes 21 Minute Timer Setting increase Key Pad 22 Element ON OFF Key Pad for each element 23 Element ON OFF Indicator Light for each element 24 Element Io Key Pad for each element 25 Element meal Key Pad for each element 26 Element hi Key Pad for each element 27 Keep Warm Indi...

Page 9: ...ments in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns Fig l 30 Model C00kt0p Appearance Fig 2 36 Model C00kt0p Appearance ABOUTTHE D ANT SURFACEELEMENTS 1 1 1 1 1 1 The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the...

Page 10: ...t located at the left front position The radiant surface elements are located on the 36 cooktop as follows 2 single radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions 2 dual radiant elements located at the right and center front positions 1 triple radiant element located at the left front position Fig 3 USINGTHETOUCHCONTROL The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is sho...

Page 11: ...e Timer display digits showing an error code E Fig 5 and a two digit number error code Fig 6 will flash in turn in the Minute Timer display UGHTNDmCATORS D SP YED BYCOOKING ELEMENT COOKING ZONE ON OFF PAD Each Cooking Elements have separate ON OFF key pads Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop touch the corresponding Cooking Element ON OFF key pad once to active the ...

Page 12: ... indicator light only will glow Fig 1 AVAILABLE COOKTOP SETTINGS Your control provides different settings for each heating zone Some of these power levels include Keep Warm Fig 4 Lo Fig 5 Med Fig 6 Hi Fig 7 and OFF position Fig 8 Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 8 Fig 7 THERECOMMENDED SURFACE COOK NG SE NGS Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing iii iiii ii HI iii iii...

Page 13: ...ouch hi pad once to turn ON the power level to HI Touch rned pad once for MEDIUM touch Io pad once for power level to LO or touch pad once to set the power level to KEEP warm WARM setting Each touch of the hi or Io pad will increase or decrease the power level Lo is the lowest power level available Note The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON When cooking has been compl...

Page 14: ...ated above the pad will glow oN OFF Note If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear Select the INNER Fig 3 or INNER and OUTER Fig 4 to heat by touching the _ key size pad Touch hi pad once to turn ON the power level to HI Touch rned pad once for MEDIUM touch Io pad once for power level to LO or touch pad once to set the warm power level to KEEP ...

Page 15: ...il a beep is heard The indicator light located above the Fig 2 pad will glow Note if no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear 4 Select the INNER Fig 3 MIDDLE Fig 4 or ALL 3 element Fig 5 to heat by touching the _ key pad 5 Touch hi pad once to turn ON the power level to HI Touch reed pad once for MEDIUM touch Io pad once for power level to LO or ...

Page 16: ...and execute it with a 15 30 seconds delay So the element will start heating 15 30 seconds after the surface element control was turned on The surface element display will not show the setting When necessary it is possible to adjust the power of the surface element but you have to remember that the surface element control will adjust the temperature with the same delay Note No element size can be c...

Page 17: ...OO release the key pad 3 The Minute Timer display will turn off indicating that the Minute Timer is no longer active LOCK NG THECONTROLS The Cooktop Controls may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being turned ON This feature can be activated only when no cooking zone is active To Turn ON the Controls Lock Feature Touch and hold the _ key pad After 5 seconds a beep will so...

Page 18: ...the above recommended cookware requirements Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results COOKWA MA R ALTYPES The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are ALUMINUM Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken ...

Page 19: ...s water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance Do not use other liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or some paper towels they will damage the finish 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 stainles...

Page 20: ...on metal ceramic or glass 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 they may cause it to crack or break CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FORTH...

Page 21: ... as chlorine bleach ammonia or _ _ _ ovooc oooo o o o o c o 0 co o Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause AMMO_ 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 ce...

Page 22: ...rician Too low heat setting Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on Incorrect control is ON Be sure to use correct control for the element needed SURFACEELEMENTTOOHOTOR NOTHOTENOUGH 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 pa...

Page 23: ...OK P SURFACE Coarse particles such as salt or sand are between cooktop and utensil Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of utensils are clean before use Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with use Cleaning materials not recommended for glass ceramic cooktop have been used See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide Cookware with rough bottom has been used ...

Page 24: ...aners and cleaning method See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide AREAS OF ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE Mineral deposits from water and food Wet 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 towe...

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Page 26: ...tate of Alaska Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc Damagescaused by services performed by unauthorized service companies useof partsother than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate p...

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