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7

Getting Start

GRoundinG instRuctions

do not, under any 

circumstances, cut, 

remove, or bypass the 

grounding prong.

Power supply cord with 

3-prong grounding plug

Grounding 

type wall 

receptacle

!

WarNiNg

This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection 

against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded 

receptacle. 

do not

 cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. 

do not

 use an adapter plug, an 

extension cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure 

to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

!

WarNiNg

Severe shock, or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a qualified installer or 

electrician.

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CautioN

Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the 

application needs must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow the 

instructions could result in serious injury or property 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 

outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have 

it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle 

installed by a qualified electrician.

See the 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 packaged with this 

cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions.

liQuefied PetRoleuM (PRoPane) Gas conveRsion

This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the 

factory for use with natural gas.
A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with your cooktop. The kit is marked “FOR LP/

PROPANE GAS CONVERSION”. Follow 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.

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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