Electrolux EW30IC60LS Owner's Guide
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1. BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSE QUENTIAL 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 DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE If You Need Service Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA Puerto Rico and Canada In the USA and Puerto Rico your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is war ranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are sub2. Common Problems Before you call for service review the following list It may save you time amp expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance Before you call Problem Solution Entire cooktop does not e Cooktop controls are locked Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop See p 9 for further instructions operate e Make sure household electrical circuit breaker is ON and that power is properly supplied to the Cooktop Service wiring not complete Contact installation agent or dealer e Power outage Check house lights to be sure Call local electric company Cooktop turns off while e Cooktop internal heat sensor has detected high temperatures inside cooking the appliance Be sure the appliance vent holes are not blocked Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the cooktop for more detailed cooktop installation information e Fluids spilled or object lying on controls area of cooktop Clean spills or remove object Repower cooktop Cooking zone had been used with dry pot at a high power level Wait for the cooking zone to cool down Cooking zone does not e No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone or the cookware heat food material type is incorrect for Induction Cooking e Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone e Cookware is warped or in poor condition e Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone Co
3. Zone Control Pads 3 Right Rear Cooking Zone 36 model only 4 Left Front Cooking Zone Double Element 9 Right Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads 36 model only 10 Left Front Cooking Zone Control Pads 5 Right Front Cooking Zone 11 Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads 6 Left Front Cooking Zone 30 model only 12 Main Cooktop Controls INDUCTION POWER lock timer El Electrolux Figure 2 36 Model 6 Features Induction Cooktop features 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Main Cooktop Controls 19 20 DG POWER lock timer 13 14 15 Cooktop Power Key Pad Controls Lock Key Pad Minute Timer ON OFF Key Pad Minute Timer Setting Pad Minute Timer Setting Pad Minute Timer Display displays up to 99 minutes Cooktop Power Indicator Light Controls Lockout Indicator Light Cooking Zone Pad for each Cooking Zone Cooking Zone ON OFF Key Pad for each Cooking Zone 24 Cooking Zone Key Pad for each Cooking Zone ON OFF Keep Warm Setting Key Pad 99 93 for each Cooking Zone Glide 2 Set Rotary Touch Slider Zone Control for each Cooking Zone Cooking Zone Power Level Display for each Cooking Zone Cooking Zone Controls Getting Started 7 Induction cooktop characteristics A COOLER COOKTOP A unique feature of the Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or OFF th
4. is equipped with five cooking zones within 3 sections Note that on the 36 cooktop the left cooking zone has its own section and will not share its power To get the highest power output from your cooking zones cook with only one cookware per heating section If you need to use most of your cooking zones at once start your cooking process on only one cooking zone within the heating section and then add your second cookware on the second cooking zone when the first one has already reached its cooking temperature Remember to select the power setting last for the cooking zone you want to maintain at full power or set the altered power to where you want it INDUCTION Power lock timer Figure 1 30 Cooktop Operational noises The electronics generating the induction fields are pretty much noiseless but they do produce heat at high power level A soft sounding cooling fan activates when the unit is running multiple cooking zones at once or when a cooking zone is set at very high power settings The buzzing sound you could hear from your cooktop is not coming from the electronics but from the cookware you are using Here are some causes of this noise e Mostinduction ready cookware are made of several layers of materials An encapsulated steel layer is usually used to harness the induction field and transform it into heat which is then transferred to the other materials by radiant energy The induction field will ca
5. pan 12 Setting Surface Controls LED messages or light indicators displayed by cooking zone controls POWER LEVEL SETTINGS The Cooking Zones have separate Power Level displays Once active the Cooking Zones will provide 26 Power Levels to choose from These include Lo Fig 1 2 3 Y 5 6 1 5 9 and Ai as well as precise c increment Cooking Zone Power Levels between o and 3 Fig 2 and half increment power levels between 3 and 5 5 Fig 3 The highest setting of Power Boost Fig 4 provides up to 139 power for 10 minutes or 14 minutes for specific cooking zones RESIDUAL HEAT Once any Cooking Zone has been used and the cooktop surface temperature on any of the Cooking Zones is still HOT hot surface See Fig 5 will appear in the display for the affected Cooking Zone The hot surface will continue to display even if the Cooking Zone has been turned OFF as long as the temperature is still too HOT KEEP WARM Use the WARM key pad to activate the Warm setting for any of the Cooking Zones The ON OFF key pad for the desired Cooking Zone must be activated first then touch the Cooking Zone WARM key pad area once to set W warm should appear in the corresponding Cooking Zone display See Fig 6 You can also press the pad until 4 appears PAN DETECTION All Cooking Zones will provide a Pan Detection message If a Cooking Zone Is turned ON and no pan is detected or the pan has been moved or is not
6. store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured 4 Important Safety Instructions 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 AN CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH COOKING ZONES OR AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES Cooking Zones may be hot from residual heat even though they are dark in color Areas near the Cooking Zones may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool AN WARNING Never use your appliance for warming or heating a room Use Only Dry Pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the pot holders touch hot surface units 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 the container to burst and result in injury Know which touch key pads controls each surface of the Cooking Zones Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean Do not allow gr
7. to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Any cookware cast iron metal glass ceramic etc 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 because they may cause it to crack Figure 1 Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop AN CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL A WARNING DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop Thefumes canbe hazardousto your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of CookTop Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or use a non abrasive plastic type no scratch pad to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned 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 If soils remain carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface
8. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean o OE Fig 1 Care amp Cleaning 15 Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop IMPORTANT NOTE Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad Only use cleaning products that have been 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 soil from the hot surface as illustrated Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Do not use the following on the ceramic cooktop See Fig 2 e Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it more difficult to clean Donotuse harsh cleaners such as chlorine 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 N BLEACH OVEN CLEANER SCOURING PADS ABRASIVE CLEANERS Fig 2 16 Solutions to
9. Use amp Care Guide 30 36 Induction Cooktop 1 Electrolux 318205606 Rev B 1202 2 Finding Information Table of contents Finding Information ses 2 Please read save this guide 2 Keep a record for quick reference 2 Serial plate location 2 QUESOS a an 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 4 FOURS nue tm mare 5 6 Getting Stale Ausencias anciana rin 7 8 Induction Cooktop characteristics r Use the correct cookware type T Selecting surface cookWare n 7 Cookware recommendations 8 Use the correct cookware SIZE 8 Main Cooktop Controls rrr 9 Using the touch CONtrolSs 9 Cooktop main power pad 9 Controls lock o REA an 9 Minute timer pad 9 Setting Surface Controls 10 13 Using the Glide 2 SetTM Zone Control 10 Operating the Cooking Zones 12 Setting Power Boost Feature 19 Preheat Recommengdations ernennen 14 LED Messages or Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Zone CONTFols ia 14 POWer SO io 15 Operational Noises 15 General Care amp Clean
10. around the affected Cooking Zone Display and the pan will not heat Main Cooktop Controls 9 Using the touch controls The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is with your finger placed inthe center of the touch pad If the finger is not placed on the center of a pad the cooktop may not respond to the selection made Lightly contact the pad with the flat part of your entire fingertip Do not just use the narrow end of your fingertip Cooktop main power pad The Cooktop POWER key pad enables the entire Cooktop To power the cooktop O O touch and hold the POWER key pad for Mid ROWER 1 2 second A beep will Fig 1 Fig 2 sound and the Power LED will glow See Fig 2 The cooktop will be in a ready mode for 10 seconds If no other key pads are touched the Cooktop Main POWER will turn OFF automatically To turn the Main Power OFF touch Main POWER key A beep will sound and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF See Fig 1 The Induction Cooktop may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being Controls lock pad turned ON To turn ON the Controls Lock feature make sure Fig 3 Fig 4 the unit is powered OFF See above Figure 1 and that the timer is not active Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 3 seconds A beep will sound and the Lock indicator light will glow Fig 4 Once locked no other displays will glow and no Cooking Zones or timer wi
11. centered correctly or is not made of magnetic material the affected Cooking Zone display will rotate the LEDs surrounding the digital display and the Cooking Zone will not heat The LEDs will continue to rotate until either a pan is detected or until the zone is turned off either by pressing the ON OFF key pad or 3 minutes after the no pan detection has commenced Fig 2 Fig 3 T CO Fig 5 Fig 6 Setting Surface Controls 13 Power sharing In order to give you more flexibility your induction cooktop is equipped with more cooking zones than the number of induction generators Each of those generators is assigned to power a specific cooking zone Figs 1 amp 2 One or two cooking zones are assigned to each generator To be able to give you access to the highest power ratings the generator will focus its power onto only one cooking zone If you use more than one cooking zone at high power on the same generator the generator will need to share its power to both cooking zones thus lowering the power level of one of the cooking zones When you are sharing power cooking in both zones the last zone set will cook at the power setting you selected The other zone will experience a slight decrease from its power setting if both zones are set high enough Depending on the size of your cooktop 2 or 3 sections are available The 30 cooktop is equipped with 4 cooking zones within 2 sections e The 36 cooktop
12. e cooktop surface remains cooler than standard ceramic cooktops A N CAUTION 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 MAGNETIC DETECTOR The coil sensor automatically detects whether the pan is magnetic and eliminates accidental turn ONs PAN SIZE DETECTION The pan recognition sensor automatically detects and adapts the Cooking Zones to the pan sizes in use EFFICIENT Induction cooking heats faster while using less energy Induction power levels are quick to boil and delicate when simmering Use the correct cookware type The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic material in order to start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones When purchasing pans look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer for use with induction cooktops If you are not sure use a magnet to test whether the cookware type will work If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware the material type is correct for induction cooking See Fig 1 It is recommended to always use heavier high quality Stainless steel cookware on your Induction Cooktop surface This will greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the ceramic surface Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface es
13. ease to accumulate on hood or filter Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire When flaming food under the hood turn fan on Refer to hood manufacturer s instructions for cleaning Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more Cooking Zones of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the Cooking Zones The pan detection sensors will not allow the affected Cooking Zones to operate without a pan present Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Cooking Zones To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil Never Leave Prepared Food on the Cooking Zones Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt or become damaged Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop Only use aluminum foil as recommended after cooking process if used as a cover to be placed over the food Any other use of aluminum foil may result in the risk of electric shock fire or short circuit Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use Ventilating hood The ventilating hood above your cooking su
14. harmfulinterference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the unit off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae Increase the distance between the unit and receiver Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected AN CAUTION Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device It would be advisable to consult your Doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer about your particular situation e Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance Never allow children to play with packaging material Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition in the United States or CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 in Canada and local code requiremen
15. hich are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory 9 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters water filters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic parts 10 Labor or in home service costs during the additional limited warranty periods beyond the first year from your origi nal date of purchase 11 Pickup and delivery costs your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home 12 Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 13 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 14 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACE MENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW
16. igital display Metal marks on ceramic cooktop glass Scratches or abrasions on ceramic cooktop glass Brown streaks or specks on ceramic cooktop surface Area of discoloration with metallic sheen on ceramic cooktop glass Solution If an error occurs that affects a zone that zone will display an error and that specific zone will shut down If the error affects more than one zone but a single Induction Heater then the zones affected by that Induction Heater will display an error and those specific zones will shut down However if an error occurs that affects the whole cooktop then the error will display in all zones and the whole cooktop will shut down If any error occurs try shutting power down to the cooktop then reapply power If the error persists then call Electrolux 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 Induction Cooktop pan detection sensors do not see the correct cookware Test with a magnet to be sure cookware is made with Induction compatible material Cookware has been removed from the Cooking Zone without turning the Cooking Zone OFF Place cookware back on to the Cooking Zone or if finished cooking turn OFF the affected Cooking Zone Cookware is not centered over the Cooking Zone properly Refer to page 7 8 for correct cookware placement Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface can cause metal marks DO NOT slide cookware or cooking utensils across the cooktop surface Use the recommended ceramic g
17. ing 14 15 Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance 14 Cleaning Recommendations for Ceramic Glass Cooktop 14 15 Solutions to Common Problems 16 17 Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate 16 Cooktop Turns Off While Cooking 16 Cooking Zone Does Not Heat Food 16 Cooking Zone Heats Food Too Hot OF NOFENOUGI ur 16 Poor Cooking RESUIIS 2 2 2 16 Cooktop Zone Control Displays an error code 17 Cooking zones inner LEDs continuously rotating around digital display i 17 Metal Marks on Ceramic Cooktop Glass 17 Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic Cooktop Glass 17 Brown Streaks or Specks on Ceramic Cooktop SUMACS a iaaa 17 Area of Discoloration with Metallic Sheen on Ceramic Cooktop Glass 17 Warranty Information ss 19 Please read amp save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux the new premium brand in home appliances This Use amp Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship To ensure our ability to continue serving you please use this page to record important product information Keep a record for quick reference Purchase date Electrolu
18. ject to change without notice USA Canada 1 800 944 9044 1 800 265 8352 Electrolux Home Products Inc Electrolux Canada Corp 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte NC 28262 Mississauga Ontario Canada L5V 3E4 4 Electrolux
19. ktop internal sensor may shut OFF the cooktop to avoid overheating the appliance e Ifthe cookware or pan is moved from the center of any active Cooking Zone for any reason a sensor will detect the situation and the cookware will no longer heat The affected Cooking Zone display will rotate the LEDs surrounding the digital display indicating a pan is not detected The Cooking Zone will remember the power level setting for up to 3 minutes before the Cooking Zone will automatically shut OFF 11 Setting power boost feature Your induction cooktop is equipped with a Power Boost feature on each cooking zone The Power Boost feature isusedto bring large quantities ofwater or food to cooking temperature at the fastest speed possible The Power Boost feature will give you up to 139 power output for a maximum of 10 minutes To Turn ON the Power Boost Feature Turn on the cooking zone you want to set to Power Boost then press the key pad and the Power Boost will be shown in the display as well as the HI indicator figure 1 Figure 1 To set the Power Boost press when the zone is first turned on Preheat recommendations When preheating a pan on the cooktop always watch carefully Whenever using the cooktop the user should always pay attention to any items cooking and remain attentive until the cooking process is complete Keep in mind that induction may decrease the amount of time required to preheat the desired
20. lass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks See Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section Coarse particles such as saltorsand between cooktop and cookware or cooking utensils can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before placing on cooktop 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 Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section Cookware with rough bottoms were used Use smooth flat bottomed cookware ONLY Boil overs are cooked onto cooktop surface Use a razor blade scraper to remove soil See Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance in the General Care amp Cleaning section Mineral deposits from food and or water can cause discoloration with metallic sheen Remove using a ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme Remember to use cookware with clean dry bottoms For more information See Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance in the Care amp Cleaning section Questions or for service call 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 18 Notes Major Appliance Warranty Information 19 Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty For one year from your original date of purchase Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such ap
21. ll activate To turn the Controls Lock OFF touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 3 seconds A beep will sound the Lock indicator light will turn OFF Fig 3 and the cooktop may be used normally Remember to power ON the cooktop if it is needed right away Minute timer pad The Minute Timer feature may be useful inthe kitchen if a recipe calls for keeping track of time This feature will keep track of time from 1 to 99 minutes The timer display will begin to count down minutes once set To Set the Minute Timer feature touch the TIMER key Fig 5 Make sure the LOCK feature is notactive the Minute Timer will not Fig 6 operate if the cooktop is locked Fig 5 Touching and releasing the or the key pads Fig 6 will increase or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key press up to 99 minutes Once the Timer LED displays the desired amount of time release the or the Arrow key pads Fig 6 The Minute Timer will begin the countdown with remaining minutes Once the Minute Timer reaches 1 minute the timer will start counting down by seconds until 22 is reached Once the Minute Timer reaches 90 a long beep will sound indicating that the time is up and the Timer display will flash 28 To cancel or turn OFF the Minute Timer touch the TIMER key Fig 5 10 Setting Surface Controls Using the GLIDE 2 SET zone control The Glide 2 Set zone control is a new and The
22. lts pan Fig 1 NOTE ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above in Fig 1 may be detected by the sensors located below the ceramic cooktop surface If the cookware does not meet any of these conditions one or more of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated by a flashing power level in the digital display for that affected zone Correct the problems before attempting to reactivate the cooktop Use the correct cookware size The Cooking Zones available on the Induction Cooktop require a MINIMUM pan size to be used at each location The cross of each Cooking Zone is your guide to the correct MINIMUM pan size The pan bottom must FULLY cover the cross for proper cooking to occur The outer dots at each Cooking Zone is helpful to determine the pan MAXIMUM size After centering the cookware on the cooktop make sure the cookware does not extend more than 1 2 beyond these dots on the Cooking Zone The pan must make FULL contact on the glass surface without the bottom of the pan touching the metal cooktop trims Regular Cooking Zone 4 gt MI Fig 2 The Left Front Cooking Zone got a MINIMUM pan size much smaller than the other cooking zones to pa accommodate many pan sizes Left Front Cooking Zone NOTE If a pan made of the correct material is centered properly on any of the active Cooking Zones but is TOO SMALL the LEDs around the digital part of the display will start rotating
23. oking Zone completely covering the minimum area marked on the Zone surface PLEASE NOTE If the cookware requirements for the Cooking Zone pan wise are not met the sensors will detect a problem and the LEDs around the digital part of the display will start rotating around the affected Cooking Zone Display Any problems must be corrected before proceeding 2 Touch and hold the POWER key pad for 1 2 seconds or until a beep sounds The Power LED located above the POWER key pad will turn ON NOTE If no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear 3 To start one or more of the Cooking Zones lightly touch the ON OFF key pad for the Cooking Zones needed Abeep will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone will show a dim ring of light indicating no power level for the Zone has been set yet NOTE If no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the Cooktop Zone will clear 4 Set the desired power level for the Cooking Zone by using one of the three methods explained on page 13 If the Power Boost maximum power level is needed once you power up the Cooking Zone touch the pad and Power Boost will be displayed in the Cooking Zone Display NOTE Once the Cooking Zone powerlevelhas been set the food will begin to heat at that level until the power level is manually changed except for Power Boost which will reduce to HI after a specific amount of time For more inf
24. okware resting on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on cooktop surface e No power to the appliance Check steps under Entire cooktop does not operate in this checklist e Incorrect Cooking Zone control setting Make sure the correct control is ON for the Cooking Zone being used Make sure the cooktop is not locked Cooking zone heats e Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use good quality food too hot or not hot cookware enough e Use only flat bottom evenly balanced medium or heavyweight cookware Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly Because lightweight pans heat unevenly foods may burn more easily See pages 7 8 for further information e Adjust Cooking Zone power level setting until the proper amount of heat is obtained Poor cooking results e Many factors affect cooking results Adjust the recipe s recommended power levels or cooking times e Cookware is too lightweight or warped Use heavier quality cookware so foods being prepared may cook more evenly Questions or for service call 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 Solutions to Common Problems 1 Before you call for service review the following list It may save you time amp expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance Before you call Problem Cooktop zone controls display error code Cooking zones inner LEDs continuously rotating around d
25. ormation about the available Cooktop Zones power levels available see Power Levels section on page 10 To Turn OFF the Cooking Zones 1 Once cooking is complete touch the ON OFF key pad to turn the Cooking Zone OFF 2 A beep will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level display will turn off If no other Cooking Zonesare active and no otherkey pads are touched the entire cooktop will shut OFF automatically in 10 more seconds 3 When any Cooking Zone is OFF the corresponding Cooking Zone display may display hot surface if the Cooking Zone temperature is too HOT The cooking zone display will continue to display hot surface even if the Cooktop is switched OFF The cooking zone controls will continue to display hot surface as long as the cooktop remains HOT AN CAUTION 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 A CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS directly with hands Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns IMPORTANT OPERATING NOTES e Fluids spilled or objects lying on the controls area of the cooktop may cause the cooktop to display an error code and turn OFF while cooking Clean the spills or remove the objects from the cooktop e Be sure the cooktop vent openings are NOT blocked If the vent openings are blocked the coo
26. pecially if cookware is slide over the ceramic cooktop surface without being lifted up Over time sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter the overall appearance of the cooktop Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall appearance of the cooktop Fig 1 Selecting surface cookware The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Fig 2 Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware Fig 2 Also remember to Use cookware made with the correct material type for Induction Cooking Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better heat distribution allowing for more even cooking results e The pan size should match the amount of food being prepared e Do not let pans boil dry This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage fusion or marring that can affect the ceramic cooktop This type of damage is not covered by your warranty Do notuse dirty pans with grease buildup Always use pans that are easy to clean after cooking CAUTION 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 occ
27. pliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions In addition the glass cooktop or radiant surface element of your appliance excluding built in and free standing range appliances is covered by a two through five year limited warranty During the 2nd through 5th years from your original date of purchase Electrolux will provide a replacement glass cooktop or radiant surface element for your appliance which has proven to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following 1 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada di Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty Di Products used in a commercial setting 6 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions 7 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance 8 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc w
28. rface should be cleaned frequently so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter e 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 Cooktop with Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass This could cause glass to break Do Not Slide Pan Across the Cooktop Surface They may scratch the cooktop surface Do Not Let Pans Boil Dry This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage fusion or marking that can affect the ceramic glass cooktop This type of damage is not covered by your warranty IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCES Features 5 Induction Cooktop features 1 Left Rear Cooking Zone 7 Left Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads 2 Center Rear Cooking Zone 36 model only 8 Center Rear Cooking
29. se controls are intuitive precise and very innovative way to set your cooking zone power Heat stylish Three methods of setting these controls are is controlled by just the touch of a finger resulting in available for a better ease of use a clean look uncluttered by knobs or dials Powering ON OFF Setting WARM Zone Control Power Levels Press the ON OFF pad to activate Press the WARM pad to keep Over25 power levels are available the Glide 2 Set zone control the cooking utensil at serving with the Glide 2 Set controls temperature Here are the exact positions for those precise settings Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Slide a finger in the Glide 2 Set Directly touch any position in the EUR o pe ring touch area Glide 2 Set ring touch area Li sora will i control at Lo and pressing will set it at Power Boost Setting Surface Controls Operating the cooking zones The Induction cooktop has four or five Cooking Zones designed for cookware of various sizes Be sure to place cookware that meets the minimum and maximum pan size requirements for the Cooking Zone desired and is best for the amount of food being prepared Place the cookware with the prepared food on the Cooking Zone BEFORE setting any of the Cooktop controls To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones 1 Place the prepared food using the correct type and size cookware on the desired Cooking Zone Be sure to center the cookware on Co
30. ts Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency e 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 e Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of panels wire covers or any other permanent part of the product e Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored near or on the cooking surface This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on or near the appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance e Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces CAUTION Do not
31. ur DO NOT SLIDE Cookware across the cooktop surface Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the ceramic cooktop DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS directly with hands Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions 8 Getting Started Cookware recommendations Be sure to follow the following recommendations for using cookware as shown CORRECT INCORRECT Cookware centered correctly on Cooking Zone surface wy gt Flat pan bottom amp straight sides Cookware not centered on Cooking Zone surface L 4 x Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides 4 wy le k Min size i Pan does not meet the minimum size required for the Cooking Zone used p Min size i Pan size meets or exceeds the recommended minimum size for the Cooking Zone g Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on the cooktop surface x 1 Pan rests completely on the cooktop surface Pan is properly balanced Heavy handle ti
32. use the steel layer to vibrate against the other materials in which it is encapsulated This is the most common cause of noise from the induction process This buzzing only happens at the higher power level settings Note that high quality cookware manufacturers weld this steel layer in place which lowers or cancel this noise e Light weight cookware may also vibrate We recommend using heavy weight quality cookware e Cookware with warped bottoms can vibrate on the ceramic glass surface at high power settings o The power output of your induction cooktop is capable of warping an empty pan Never use the higher power settings on an empty pan Even the highest quality cookware is vulnerable to warping e Riveted handles on cookware can also cause buzzing sounds from the vibrations e Solid cast iron and enamelware cookware should not emit any noise Top quality cookware made of several layers should also be relatively quiet INDUCTION Figure 2 36 Cooktop 14 Care amp Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning amp Maintenance Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended CookTop Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or no scratch cleaning pad This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Consistent and proper cleaning is essential
33. x model number Electrolux serial number Serial plate location o uN NOTE Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you You can register online at www electroluxappliances com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail Questions For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and Internet production information visit http www electroluxappliances com 2011 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada Important Safety Instructions 3 Recognize safety symbols words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below AN WARNING This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm death or property damage AN CAUTION This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage Read all of the following safety instructions before using this appliance e This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This unit generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause
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