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imPortant

Before you call for service,

 review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common 

occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

occurrence

PossiBle cause/solution

entire cooktop does 

not operate.

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If 

the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.

Service wiring not complete. Contact installation agent or dealer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call local electric company.

surface element 

does not heat.

No power to appliance. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit 

overload, or improper connection of the armored cable supplied with the appliance, have this 

situation corrected by a qualified electrician.

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 to be used.

surface element 

too hot or not hot 

enough.

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 pans being used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or 

heavyweight cookware.

voltage is incorrect. be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source.
Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Pans having a flat 

bottom heat better than warped pans. Cookware material affects heating. Heavy and medium 

weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

Food not heating 

evenly.

Improper cookware. select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element.

Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.

scratches or 

abrasions on 

ceramic glass 

cooktop 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. Use flat-bottomed, smooth utensils. see 

selecting surface cooking utensils

 in this Owner’s Guide.

metal marks on 

ceramic glass 

cooktop surface.

Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on 

cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks.

BeFore You call 

(solutions to common Problems)

Summary of Contents for FFEC2605L

Page 1: ...l about the Use Care of your Cooktop Welcome Congratulations 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Surface Cooking 5 Before Setting Surface Controls 7 Setting Surface Controls 8 318203641 November 2009 Rev A Care Cleaning Cleaning Chart 11 Care Cleaning 12 Before You Call 14 Major Appliance Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...ider us for future purchases please CAREFULLY read and save these instructions This Use Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown These instructions are not meant to co...

Page 3: ...appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces WARNING Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Use Only Dry Pot ho...

Page 4: ...den change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers If an element 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 FOR COOKTOP WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY Do Not immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating Elem...

Page 5: ...nd resists staining CAST IRON A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops PORCELAIN ENAMEL on METAL Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops GLASS Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic co...

Page 6: ...ipped CAUTION Canning can generate large amounts of steam Use extreme caution to prevent burns Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates 1 Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch beyond the edge of the burner grate 2 Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time 3 Alternate...

Page 7: ...ing turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process Types of the heating elements used Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface radiant elements with different wattage ratings The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases Depending on model three types of heating u...

Page 8: ... foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop NOTE See Recommended Setting for Surface Element table on page 6 Operating the Single Surface Elements All models To Operate the Single Surface Elements 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the surface element 2 Push in and turn the surface contr...

Page 9: ... turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware Figure 1 Figure 2 Control knobs shown are typical only Indicator lights Some models Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units also some other models have an indicator light for all heating units The indicator light glows as soon as a heating unit is...

Page 10: ...s hot Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cook ware and plates will not be hot Indicator lights The hot surface indicator light located under the cooktop will come on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to moderate level To Set the Warm Zone Control 1 To set the control push in and turn the knob The temp...

Page 11: ...ls can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution made of equal parts ammonia and water A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking DO NOT use abrasive cleansers or steel wool as they will scratch the surface Always rinse with clean water and polish and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel To replace drip bowls and surface elements ...

Page 12: ...aned thoroughly leaving no residue For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the soiled area Rub the soiled area using a non abrasive plastic type no scratch pad applying pressure as needed Do not use the pad you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose WARNING DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and c...

Page 13: ...care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts Refer to the General Care Cleaning table for detailed cleaning instructions Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are set at OFF Never immerse the coil elements in water To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls some models To Remove 1 Lift up edge of surface el...

Page 14: ...tly Lightweight or warped pans being used Use only flat evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Pans having a flat bottom heat better than warped pans Cookware material affects heating Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because ...

Page 15: ...clean dry bottoms See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide Drip bowls are pitting or rusting Foods with acids such as tomatoes if allowed to stand in on bowls will cause corrosion Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover Normal environment Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air Drip bo...

Page 16: ... warranties 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 provinc...

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