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Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair 

or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, 

used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. In addition, the glass cooktop or radiant surface element of 

your appliance (excluding built-in and free-standing range appliances) is covered by a two through five year limited warranty.  

During the 2nd through 5th years from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will provide a replacement glass cooktop or 

radiant surface element for your appliance which has proven to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance 

is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

exclusions

 

This warranty does not cover the following:

1.  Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.

2.  Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.

3.  Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.

4.  Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty. 

5.  Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.

6.  Products used in a commercial setting.  

7.  Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other 

than in accordance with the provided instructions.

8.  Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.

9.  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 is shipped from the factory. 

10.  Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

11.  Labor or in-home service costs during the additional limited warranty periods beyond the first year from your original date of purchase.

12. Pickup and delivery costs; your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.

13. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls 

to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

14. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation, including but not limited to floors, cabinets, walls, etc.

15.  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 causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACE

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MENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. 

CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT

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ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD 

ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

 ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL 

OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY 

BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO 

NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS 

ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 

THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY 

FROM STATE TO STATE.

If You Need Service

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be 

required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be 

obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.

This warranty only applies in the USA, Puerto Rico and Canada. In the USA and Puerto Rico, your appliance is warranted by 

Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted 

by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obliga

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tions for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product 

features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.  

USA

1.800.944.9044

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.,
10200 David Taylor Drive 
Charlotte, NC 28262

Canada

1-800-265-8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way  

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada  L5V 3E4

Warranty Information

Summary of Contents for EW30GC55GB - 30in Gas Cooktop

Page 1: ...Use Care Guide Gas Cooktop 318 203 666 1103 Rev B ...

Page 2: ..._______________ Serial Number______________________________________________________ Note The serial plate is located under the burner box Questions For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For on line support and internet product information www electroluxappliances com 2011 Electrolux Home Products Inc 10200 David Taylor Drive Charlotte NC 28262 USA A...

Page 3: ...ment of Burner Heads and Caps 9 Surface Cooking Utensils 10 Setting Surface Controls 11 Using the Griddle 12 Using the Simmer Plate 12 Using the Wok Stand 13 General Care Cleaning 14 16 Care Cleaning Table 14 Care Cleaning of Stainless Steel 14 Cleaning Cooktop Burner Grates Burner Caps and Burner Heads 15 Solutions to Common Problems 17 Surface Burner Do Not Light 17 Burner Flame Only Lights Half...

Page 4: ...t only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop Warning This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage Warning To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your gas cooktop follow basic precautions including the following Warning If the information in this manual is not followed ...

Page 5: ...TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS UNIT GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS UNIT Surface burners unit may be hot even though flames are not visible unit is dark in color Areas near surface burners unit may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cooktop ...

Page 6: ... recommendations for cooktop use Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers If a burner unit is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt You will not be able to see that the 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...

Page 7: ...ty damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion For personal safety the cooktop must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded DO NOT operate the cooktop using a 2 prong adapter or an extension cord If a 2 prong wall receptacle is the only available...

Page 8: ...food will neither brown nor cook properly Flame Size Type of Cooking High Flame Start most foods bring water 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...

Page 9: ...positions a 18 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the center position and a 14 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the right front position 36 cooktop For the 18 000 BTU burner Place the burner head over the gas orifice Figure 1 Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing the burner head over the orifice Make sure electrode fits correctly into slot in burner head For all burners Plac...

Page 10: ...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 griddles ...

Page 11: ...f 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 Regular burner control knob Dual burner control knob To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE For dual flame burner make sure to keep the knob setting between the two icons until ...

Page 12: ... of the grate positioning the notches under the simmer plate around the grate fingers See Figure 3 and then place the utensil on the simmer plate 36 Model Figure 3 Caution Always place the simmer plate on the grate before to turn on the burner Always use potholders to remove the simmer plate from the grate Allow the simmer plate to cool before removing Do not set hot simmer plate on surfaces that ...

Page 13: ...for proper or stable use on the Surface Burner Grates Proper use of flat bottom wok on Surface Burner Grate Figure 2 Improper use of round bottom wok on Surface Burner Grate Figure 3 NOTE The Wok cooking performance is best on the POWER burner Caution 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 Wok Stand the wok m...

Page 14: ...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 section under Cleaning the Burner Grates Burner Caps Burner Heads For stubborn stains scrub with soap and ...

Page 15: ...n the cooktop IMPORTANT For proper gas flow and ignition of the burners DO NOT allow spills food cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice opening The cooktop is not removable Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop Cleaning the cooktop If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or countered areas blot up spill with an absorbent cloth Rinse with a clean damp cloth and wipe d...

Page 16: ... necessary to clean the burner heads and slots To clean first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe using a damp cloth For stubborn soils located in the slots use a small gauge wire or needle to clean Should you experience ignition problems it may be that an ignition port hole...

Page 17: ...r 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 Burner ports are clogged With the burner off...

Page 18: ...18 Notes ...

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Page 20: ...o remote areas including the state of Alaska 14 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 15 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 c...

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