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Summary of Contents for EW30GC55GB1

Page 1: ...Care Guide Gas Cooktop ...

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

Page 3: ...acementof BurnerHeadsandCaps g Placementof BurnerGrates 10 SurfaceCookingUtensils 10 SettingSurfaceControls I1 Usingthe Griddle 12 Usingthe SimmerPlate 12 Usingthe WokStand 13 GeneralCare Cleaning 14 16 Care CleaningTable 14 Cleaningthe BurnerGrates BurnerCaps andBurnerHeads 15 PorcelainEnamelCooktop CleaningInstructions 16 Care Cleaningof StainlessSteel 16 Solutions to Common Problems 17 SurfaceB...

Page 4: ...packaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition in the United States or in Canada CAN CGA B149 1 and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition in United S...

Page 5: ...is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT 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...

Page 6: ...oes not extend over adjacent surface burners Never Leave Surface Burners Unit Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop use aluminum foil only to cover food during cooking Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of el...

Page 7: ...ing 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 NSTALLAT ON NSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions Grounding type wall receptacle ...

Page 8: ...the food will neither brown nor cook properly Flame Size High Flame Medium Flame Low Flame Type of Cooking Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steam Keep foods cooking poach stew WRONG 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 ...

Page 9: ...located at the center position and a 14 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the right front position 30 cooktop 36 cooktop i P CEMENT OFBURNERHEADSANDCAPS 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 Burner Cap For all ...

Page 10: ...conform to the above recommended cookware re quirements Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well balanced Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of burner Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy handle tilts pan Flame extends beyond unit Note Always use a ut...

Page 11: ...automatically from an electric ignitor when its control knob is turned to the LITE position To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to J_v_ UTE Note All electronic ignitors will click at the same time However only the burner you are turning on will ignite 3 Visually check that the burner has lit 4 Turn the control knob to the desi...

Page 12: ...s refer to figures 1 and 2 for optimal positioning 36 Mode Figure 1 Figure 2 USINGTHE SIMMERPLATE ACCESSORY NOT NCLUDED The simmer plate is intended to diffuse lower temperature of the burner to help cooking delicate aliment such as chocolate milk bechamel etc It can also be use for cooking sauce during long period With the grate in position over the burner set the simmer plate on top of the grate...

Page 13: ...te positioning the notches in the Wok Stand over the cooktop grate fingers See Figure 1 Figure Flat bottom woks with large flat bottoms may also be used on your cooktop Surface Burner Grates without the Wok Stand See Figure 2 Insure the stability of the fiat bottom wok before cooking without the Wok Stand If unstable DO NOT use the flat bottom wok without the Wok Stand Round bottom woks with a sup...

Page 14: ... future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop 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...

Page 15: ...tructions To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Grate Surface Burner Cap and Surface Burner Head Remove in the following order 1st Surface Burner Grate 2nd Surface Burner Cap 3rd Surface Burner Head See Figure 1 Reverse the procedure above to replace the Surface Burner Cap Surface Burner Head and Surface Burner Grate Do not remove any burner parts from the cooktop until the burner parts have co...

Page 16: ...er 3 If needed use mild household cleaners or a soap filled steel wool pad 4 Be sure to rinse off all cleaning solutions or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating For heavy burned on soil 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Use a soap filled scouring pad with warm water or cover heavily soiled spots with a solution of clear water and ammonia Scour gently Rinse and wipe dry with a cle...

Page 17: ...n 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 F_ME ONLY LIGHTS HALFWAY AROUND BURNER o o Burner ports are clogged With the burner off clean ports by using a small gauge wire or needle Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the fla...

Page 18: ...ls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service catts 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 wails etc 15 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized servicecompanies use of parts otherthan genuine Eiectrolux parts or parts obtained from per...

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