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Summary of Contents for E36EC75HSS1

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Page 2: ... Serial Number For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and internet product information www electrolu icon com 2008 Etectrolux Home Products Inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA ...

Page 3: ...eTripleSurface RadiantElement 12 Operating theBridgeSurface RadiantElement 13 Surface Cooking Utensils 14 UsingtheGriddle 14 GeneralCare Cleaning 15 Care CleaningTable 15 CooktopCleaning andMaintenance 16 Cleaning Recommendations forthe Ceramic GlassCooktop 16 17 Care CleaningofStainlessSteel 17 Solutions to Common Problems 18 19 EntireCooktopDoesNotOperate 18 SurfaceElement DoesNotHeat 18 Surface...

Page 4: ...r to the appliance 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 specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of pan...

Page 5: ...der Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury iMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure If the power fails always turn offthe cooktop Ifthe cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes the cooktop will begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO...

Page 6: ...ment 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 Ventilating hood The ventilating hood above your cooking surface should be cleaned frequently so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ONLY Do Not Clean or Operate a...

Page 7: ...ments in use and their settings are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns C00ktop Appearance C00kt0p radiant areas that heat ABOUTTHE _B ANT SURFACEELEMENTS The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To ma...

Page 8: ...er front and rear position one Bridge radiant element located between center front and rear elements Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter Note The size and type...

Page 9: ...ged in or when the power supply to the cooktop has been interrupted the ESEC control will display the message PF Power Failure See Fig 5 After a few seconds the PF message will disappear from the display ESEC Hot Element Indicator Message HE After using any of the single dual or triple radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot Even after turning the control knob to OFF the cooktop...

Page 10: ...rn the knob to adjust the setting as needed 3 Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting Aglowing 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...

Page 11: ...ooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting 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 cook...

Page 12: ... on the radiant surface element 2 Selectthe INNER MIDDLEorALL3 elementsto heat by turning the selector knob See Figs 2 3 4 3 Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting using the ESEC digital displaywindowfor the desired setting Fig 8 Turn do not push the knob to adjust the setting if desired Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn t...

Page 13: ...lement 2 Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise see Figure 2 to heat the portion of the Bridge element for normal shaped cookware or clockwise see Figure 4 for larger or rectangularshaped cookware 3 Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a Figure1 lower setting to finish cooking Each surface element provides a co...

Page 14: ...element Made of material that conducts Heavy handle tilts pan heat well w Easy to clean Always match pot diameter to element surface diameter Pan is smaller than element Note Always use a utensil for its intended purpose Follow manufacturer s instructions Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop Specialty pans such as lobster pots griddles and pressure cookers may be us...

Page 15: ...abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch To remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pull straight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high conce...

Page 16: ... iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop they may cause it to crack CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FORTHECE M ...

Page 17: ...ine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or al ow foil to touch th...

Page 18: ...rician 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 il il II I II III il il il 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 be...

Page 19: ...s not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Own er s Guide AREASOFD_SCOLO_T_ON ONCE_MmCG_SS Mineral deposits from water and food Wet surface with water and sprinkle on a cooktop cleaning creme Scrub with a clean damp paper towel until the stain disappears Wipe remaining paste away then apply a sma...

Page 20: ...tion to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connectionsor defects in housewiring 4 Expensesfor makingthe applianceaccessiblefor servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliancewhen it was shippedfrom the factory 5 Damagesto finish after installation 6 Replacementof light bulbs and or fluorescenttubes ...

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