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Cooktop Features

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP

The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF.

The glass

surface may be HOT

from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.

Fig. 1 - 30

”

Model

Fig. 2 - 36

”

Model

Left Rear
Single
Radiant
Element

Right Front Single Radiant Element

Right Rear Dual
Radiant Element

Right Rear
Dual Element
Control Knob

Left Rear
Single Element
Control Knob

Left Front
Bridge Element
Control Knob

Right Front
Single Element
Control Knob

Downdraft Vent System
with Grate Cover

Downdraft
Vent System
Control Knob

Hot Surface
Indicator Lights

Left Front
Bridge
Radiant
Element

Left Rear
Dual
Radiant
Element

Right Front Triple Radiant Element

Right Rear Single
Radiant Element

Right Rear
Single Element
Control Knob

Left Rear
Dual Element
Control Knob

Left Front
Single Element
Control Knob

Right Front
Triple Element
Control Knob

Downdraft Vent System
with Grate Cover

Downdraft
Vent System
Control Knob

Left Front
Single
Radiant
Element

Hot Surface
Indicator Lights

Summary of Contents for RC36DE60PB

Page 1: ...nts and Controls 5 General Cooktop Information 6 Use Proper Cookware 6 Setting the Downdraft Vent System 6 Operating the Single Radiant Element 7 Operating the Dual Radiant Element 8 Operating the Bridge Radiant Element 9 Operating the Triple Radiant Element 10 General Care Cleaning 11 13 Cleaning your Cooktop 11 Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning Maintenance 11 Cleaning Recommendations for the Cookto...

Page 2: ...ched to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properlyinstalledandgroundedbyaqualified technician in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local code requirements Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance In case of an emergency know how to disconnect the electrical power to the applian...

Page 3: ...lly 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 FOR GLASS COOKTOP ONLY Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Coo...

Page 4: ... Rear Single Element Control Knob Left Front Bridge Element Control Knob Right Front Single Element Control Knob Downdraft Vent System with Grate Cover Downdraft Vent System Control Knob Hot Surface Indicator Lights Left Front Bridge Radiant Element Left Rear Dual Radiant Element Right Front Triple Radiant Element Right Rear Single Radiant Element Right Rear Single Element Control Knob Left Rear D...

Page 5: ...es as the element wattage increases The radiant surface elements are located on the 30 cooktop as follows See Figure 1 Two 7 inch radiant elements located at the left front and rear position One mid position radiant element located between left front and rear elements Connects with front element to form Bridge element One 7 or 5 inch dual radiant element located at the right rear position One 9 in...

Page 6: ...e surface element Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean Always match pan diameter to element surface diameter INCORRECT Curved and warped pan bottoms Pan overhangs unit by more than one half inch Pan is smaller than the element Heavy handle tilts the pan Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating ...

Page 7: ...e Indicator light will come on when the control knob is turned on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level that will not cause burns if the area is touched The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF Note See Table on page 6 for recommended control settings Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turne...

Page 8: ... the inner coil will heat Figure 3 The indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat Figure 4 You may switch between settings at any time during cooking To Operate the Dual Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise See Figure 3 for smaller cookware or clockwise See Figure 4 for larger cookware 3 Turn the ...

Page 9: ...ng to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 4 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Note The Hot Surface Indicator light will come on when the cont...

Page 10: ...icates that both inner and middle coils will heat Figure 3 Triple indicates that all three coils will heat Figure 4 You may switch between settings at any time during cooking To Operate the Triple Surface Element 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the triple surface element 2 Push in and turn the control knob to Hi single See Figure 2 for small cookware Hi dual See Figure 3 for medium cookware or...

Page 11: ... Ceramic Glass Cooktop See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning Maintenance in this Use Care Guide Grease Filter For general cleaning the grease filter can be cleaned in the dishwasher Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning Maintenance Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning C...

Page 12: ...specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktop Plastic or foods with a high sugar content These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the so...

Page 13: ...he grease filter Remove the grease filter Fig 2 from the vent chamber by lifting it out The grease filter can be cleaned in the dishwasher When cleaned replace the filter diagonally in the vent chamber as shown on Figure 3 DO NOT operate the downdraft vent system without the filter in place Cleaning the vent chamber Use a cloth with hot soapy mild detergent water to clean the chamber Rinse with cl...

Page 14: ...ooktop and utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with time Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide Cookware with rough bottom has been used Use smooth flat botto...

Page 15: ...Notes ...

Page 16: ...rranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for 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 ...

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