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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to situations 

that may cause serious bodily harm, death or 

property damage.

WARNING

Stepping  or  leaning  on  this  cooktop  can  result 

in  serious  injuries  and  may  also  cause  damage 

to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or 

play around the cooktop.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or 

maintenance information which is important but not 

hazard-related.

CAUTION

This symbol will help alert you to situations that 

may cause bodily injury or property damage.

CAUTION

Do not store items of interest to children in the 

cabinets above the cooktop. 

DEFINITIONS

     This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert 

you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety 

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury 

or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other 

fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 

this or any other appliance.

—  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•  Do not try to light any appliance.
•  Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use 

any phone in your building.

•  Immediately call your gas supplier from a 

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s 

instructions.

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the 

fi re department.

—  Installation and service must be performed 

by a qualifi ed installer, servicer or the gas 

supplier.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed 

exactly,  a  fi re  or  explosion  may  result  causing 

property damage, personal injury or death.

 

Remove all tape and packaging wrap before 

using the cooktop. Destroy the carton and 

plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop. 

Never 

allow children to play with 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 qualifi ed 

technician in accordance with the National Fuel 

Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 latest edition and CAN/

CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code 

ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition, and local 

code requirements.

 Install and/or adjust only per 

installation instructions provided in the literature 

package for this cooktop.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualifi ed technician and 

an authorized repair service. Know how to shut off gas 

supply at the meter and disconnect the electrical power 

to the cooktop at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case 

of an emergency.

 

User Servicing—Do not repair or replace 

any part of the appliance unless specifi cally 

recommended in the manuals.

 All other servicing 

should be done only by a qualifi ed technician. This may 

reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the 

cooktop.

 

Never modify or alter the construction of a 

cooktop by removing panels, wire covers, or any 

other part of the product.

• Air curtain or other overhead hoods, which operate 

by blowing a downward air fl ow on to a range, shall 

not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other 

than when the hood and range have been designed, 

tested and listed by an independent test laboratory 

for use in combination with each other.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

 

Storage on Appliance—Flammable materials 

should not be stored on the cooktop, near 

surface burners. 

This includes paper, plastic and cloth 

items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as 

well as fl ammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such 

as aerosol cans, on the cooktop. Flammable materials 

may explode and result in fi re or property damage.

Summary of Contents for FFLC3005LW

Page 1: ...da 1 800 265 8352 All about the Use Care of your Cooktop Welcome Congratulations 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Surface Cooking 6 Setting Surface Controls 8 318203664 July 2013 Rev B Care Cleaning Cleaning Chart 9 Care Cleaning 10 Before You Call 11 Major Appliance Warranty 12 ...

Page 2: ...AD 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 cover every possible condition and situation that ...

Page 3: ...hildren to play with 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 and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local code requirements Install and ...

Page 4: ... pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the pot holders touch the flame or burners Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Know which knob controls each surface burner Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the burners Vis...

Page 5: ...in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 I...

Page 6: ...urved and warped pan bottoms Pan overhangs burner grate by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy handle tilts pan Flame extends beyond pan Figure 1 Figure 2 DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner circumference Because this ring traps heat the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged Figure 5 USING A WOK Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop...

Page 7: ... requires that harmful micro organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely When canning in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time CANNING TIPS INFORMATION 1 Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canni...

Page 8: ... be set at a particular mark Use the guides and adjust Figure 1 SETTING PROPER SURFACE BURNER FLAME SIZE For most cooking start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence t...

Page 9: ... then push the knob into place Stainless Steel Chrome Decorative Trim some models Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorine Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners f...

Page 10: ...rations for location of screws 2 Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to release the tab from the burner support A in Figure 1 3 Lift the end of the burner assembly Then pull away from the front of the cooktop to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice B in Figure 1 If your cooktop is equipped with a standing gas pilot use caution when removing burner The flash tube may be hot beca...

Page 11: ... be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Owner s Guide Surface burner flame burns half way around Burner ports or slots are clogged With the burner off clean ports with a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General...

Page 12: ... warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein Claims based on implied 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 ...

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