Electrolux EI30EC45KB Owner's Guide
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1. e 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 Questions or for service call 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 Solutions to Common Problems 15 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 Poor cooking results Food not heating evenly Scratches or abrasions on ceramic glass cooktop surface Metal marks on ceramic glass cooktop surface Brown streaks and specks on ceramic glass cooktop surface Areas of discoloration on ceramic glass cooktop surface Solution Many factors affect cooking results Adjustthe recipe s recommended power levels or cooking times Cookware is too lightweight or warped Use heavier quality cookware so foods being prepared may cook more 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 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 scratches2. 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 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 panels wire covers or any other permanent part of the product Storage on Appliance Flammable maierials 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 A CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured 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 DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause bur
3. 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 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 e Donotuseharshcleaners 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 G f 7 SCOURNG PADS OVEN CLEANER ABRASIVE CLEANERS gt Fig 2 14 Solutions to 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 e Service wiring not complete Contact installation agent or dealer e Power outage Check house lights to be sure Call local electric company Surface element The error code will display in the zone that has the error The error display windows will flash
4. Do not just use the narrow end of your fingertip Main Cooktop Controls 9 Cooktop main power pad The Cooktop POWER key pad enables the entire Cooktop D D To power the cooktop touch and hold the POWER POWER POWER key pad for Fig 1 Fig 2 2 seconds A beep will 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 Controls lock pad _ __ The Cooktop may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being FH turned ON To turn ON the Controls BE lock Lock feature make sure Fig 3 Fig 4 the unit is powered OFF See Figure 1 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 will 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 Keep warm pad Use the WARM key pad to activate the Keep warm setting for any of the elements First activate the element by pressing the ON OFF key pad then touch the WARM key pad located in the Main cooktop controls area L low
5. heat should appear in the corresponding element display Fig 6 Fig 5 Fig 6 Minute timer pad The Minute Timer feature may be useful in the kitchen if a recipe calls for keeping track of time This feature will keep track of time from 1 to 99 minutes The display located to the left of the Timer and key pads will begin to count down minutes once set Fig 7 To Set the Minute Timer 1 Setthe cooktop timer to the desired time by touching the listed over the word timer Touching and releasing the or the key pads will increase or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key press up to 99 minutes You may also hold the or key to slew the time to your designated time 2 Once the timer displays the desired amount of time release the key pads The timer will display the time remaining in minutes within the countdown process During the last 60 seconds the timer will countdown in seconds Once the Minute Timer reaches 00 a beep will sound every 5 seconds until and key pads are touched at the same time and the timer display will flash OO indicating that the time is up To Cancel the Minute Timer 1 Touch the and key pads at the same time or touch and hold either the or key pad and scroll to 00 2 If cancelling the Minute Timer using the scrolling method once the Main Control display reaches 00 release the key pad 3 Thesettime will disa
6. Common Problems section of this Use and Care Guide 8 Getting Started Cookware recommendations Be sure to follow the following recommendations for using cookware as shown GOOD POOR ww a a t t _ __ e Curved and warped pan bottoms Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does e Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1 not tilt pan Pan is well balanced Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size a of the surface element e Heavy handle tilts Made of material that pan conducts heat well _ Easy to clean Always match pot Re diameter to element e Pan is smaller than surface diameter element Fig 1 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire oe surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of cookware Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware that has shown in the illustration at right Note Always use a cooking 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 used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Cookware material
7. Electrolux ore 2 ectrolu OO EN ELECTRIC COOKTOP USE AND CARE GUIDE 318205607 rev B 12 11 2 Finding Information Table of contents Finding Information 2 Please read save this guide 2 Keep a record for quick reference eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 Serial plate location 2 QUESTIONS PAR PE eed 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 4 FO AQUOS wisvcs vcccsc sssssnesccsccsassnnsseccecsees lt essnunccceustectensstcos 5 6 Getting Started 7 8 About the ceramic glass cooktop 7 About the radiant surface elements 7 Cookware recommendations 8 Cookware material types 8 Using the touch controls 8 Main Cooktop Controls s ssssssssusensensnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnn 9 Cooktop main power pad 9 Controls lock PAd 2 iii iciee cae sra 9 Keep Wal PA sccczececxescectasteromstecs en 9 Minute timer pad 9 Radiant Element Controls 10 Element ON OFF pad 10 Power level settings 10 Hot surface message 10 Operating the elements 10 Care amp CIGaning ssnssee 11 12 Ceramic glass cooktop cleaning amp maintenance 11 Cleaning recommendations for ceramic glass cooktop cesses osiers 11 12 Solutions to Common Problems 13 14 Entire cooktop does not operate eee 13 Surface element display windows showing error COES nsciis eeii 13 Cookt
8. S 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 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 warranted 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 subject to change w
9. anada 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 CAUTION This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage 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 requirements 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 N WARNING
10. ate the Sabbath Feature Mode Touch and hold simultaneously the key of the Minute Timer Control and the lock key After a few seconds H will be shown on the zone displays and Sb on the Minute Timer Control a lock To change power setting when the Sabbath Feature is active It is allowed to adjust the power setting of an active cooktop element during Sabbath mode During the adjustment the control does not provide visual or audible feedback display show H Once adjusted the new power setting takes effect after a random delay from 15 to 30 seconds To turn OFF the cooktop element when the Sabbath Feature is active Proceed as usual but take note that the element will immediately turn OFF without any delay The on indicator will stay illuminated when the element turns OFF To deactivate the Sabbath Feature Mode Touch and hold simultaneously the key of the Minute Timer Control and the lock key When Sabbath mode is deactivated the unit turns OFF Sabbath Failure mode If a power failure occurs during Sabbath mode SF will appear in the minute displays when the power comes back up All radiant elements will turn OFF To return to normal operation deactivate the Sabbath Mode Fault Condition If a fault condition occurs during Sabbath power will be immediately removed from all heating elements The display will show the error code while the control will p
11. ce to turn the element OFF and if no other surface elementis used touch the POWER key pad to turn off the cooktop 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 Important The H Hot surface indicator light will turn ON if the cooktop is still hot and will remain ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently CAUTION Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF The H Hot Surface message willturn ON and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the H has turned OFF Radiant Element Controls Sabbath feature mode This appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath Holidays This mode will turn off all audible tones or visual display changes normally provided by the cooktop controls When the Sabbath feature is ON Sb will be showed on the Minute Timer display and the zones will show H All zones ON and the main ON indicators will be active The Timer feature is locked and it is not allowed to activate a cooktop element during Sabbath mode The element has to be activated prior to Sabbath mode entry To activ
12. cturer s instructions for cleaning Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency 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 Surface Units Unattended Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt 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 surface should be cleaned frequently so the grease from cooking vapor
13. 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 Cookware Recommendations in this Owner s Guide 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 Boilovers have cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See instructions under Care amp Cleaning Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method See Care amp Cleaning section in this Owner s Guide 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 small amount of cooktop cleaning creme and polish with a clean paper towel Use cookware with clean dry bottoms See Care amp Cleaning section in this Owner s Guide 16 Notes Major Appliance Warranty Information 17 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 applia
14. ge 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 Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean Care amp Cleaning 13 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
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16. nce 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 3 Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty 5 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 which a
17. ns 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 Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop 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 N WARNING Never use your appliance for warming or heating a room Do Not Use Waiter 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 4 Important Safety Instructions 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 conirols each surface unit 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 grease 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 manufa
18. ntrol Pads 36 model only 36 model only 4 Right Front Single Radiant Element 9 Right Rear Element Control Pads 5 Right Rear Single Radiant Element 10 Right Front Element Control Pads 11 Main Cooktop Controls B Electrolux Figure 2 36 Model 6 Features Electric Cooktop features 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Main Cooktop Controls lock warm Minute Timer Display Window Radiant Element Controls Pads displays up to 99 minutes Minute Timer Setting Pad 21 Minute Timer Setting Pad Controls Lock Indicator Light 20 22 Controls Lock Key Pad J Keep Warm Setting Key Pad Cooktop Power Indicator Light Cooktop Power Key Pad Element Power Level Display for each element Element ON OFF Indicator Light for each element 22 23 24 25 26 Element ON OFF Key Pad for each element Element lo Key Pad for each element Element hi Key Pad for each element Element Size Key Pad double amp triple elements only Element Size Indicator Light double amp triple elements only Getting Started 7 About the ceramic glass cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on
19. op turns off while cooking 13 Surface element does not head food 13 Surface element heats food too hot or not hot enough 13 Poor cooking results 14 Food not heating evenly ceceeecseeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeaes 14 Scratches or abrasions on ceramic glass cooktop SUMAC morior eE E eD EErEE E 14 Metal marks on ceramic glass cooktop surface 14 Brown streaks and specks on ceramic glass cooktop SUMACC seier inan sees nad veacbe eden ccs e REEE 14 Areas of discoloration on ceramic glass cooktop SUMACC 322 rer nte etes nine ere aa teens 14 Warranty Information cccccseeeeeseeeeeeeneeeeeeeee 15 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 Electrolux model number Electrolux serial number Serial plate location cs 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 C
20. ppear from the display indicating that the Minute Timer is no longer active Element ONOFF pad the corresponding element KE KOR ONOFF key pad once to Fig 1 Fig 2 activate the element needed 0 will appear in the display and the ON OFF indicator light will glow Fig 2 If the associated hi or lo key pad is not touched within 10 seconds the request to turn the element ON will cancel and the cooktop will go back to ready mode To turn OFF an element touch the ON OFF pad once The element indicator light will turn OFF Fig 1 Each of the elements have separate ON OFF key pads Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop touch Power level settings Each element have separate power level displays Once active the element will provide 15 power levels to choose from These include 1 Fig 3 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Fig 4 7 8 9 Fig 5 Half power levels available between 1 and 7 power level are indicated by lighting the display decimal point Fig 4 Each key pad touch or just holding down the power level key pad will scroll through all the available power levels for any element quickly Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Hot surface message Once any element has been used for cooking and turned OFF and if the cooktop surface temperature on any of the element is still too HOT H Fig 6 will appear in the display of the affected element The H will continue
21. re 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 original 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 REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LES
22. roduce an error tone until the fault condition is removed or the On Off key is touched If the On Off key is touched after the fault condition is removed the control will be in the Failure Sabbath mode as described above 11 12 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 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 a He Figure 1 Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop A CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL N WARNING DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop Thefumescanbehazardousto your health and can chemically dama
23. s does not accumulate on the hood or filter 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 EnforcementAct 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 Electric Cooktop features 1 Left Front Triple Radiant Element 6 Left Front Element Control Pads 2 Left Rear Single Radiant Element 7 Left Rear Element Control Pads 3 Center Front Double Radiant Element 8 Center Front Element Co
24. the cooktop See Figs 1 amp 2 Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware Only flat bottom cookware should be used The type and size of cookware the number of surface elements 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 Figure 1 30 Model Figure 2 36 Model About the radiant surface elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature rises the element will glow red To maintain the selected setting the element will cycle ON and OFF The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the OFF cycle For efficient cooking turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process amp NOTE Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the elementto cycle ON and OFF even atthe HI setting This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat Refer to page 8 for using correct cookware instructions with the cooktop Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Care amp Cleaning section and Solutions to
25. through the code C X X where the X is the number of the showing error codes code If the zone has been on and the zone is hot enough to display H and you have an error then you will see C X X H e Cooktop main control has detected a fault or error condition Try turning electrical power supply OFF and back ON to cooktop in order to reset cooktop main controls Make sure nothing touch control panel area utensils cookware etc If fault recurs record fault number and turn power supply to Cooktop OFF Call a Electrolux service center for assistance Cooktop turns off while e Fluids spilled or object lying on controls area of cooktop Clean spills cooking or remove object Repower cooktop Surface element does e No power to appliance Check reset breaker or replace fuse If the not heat food problem is a circuit overload or improper connection of the armored cable supplied with the appliance have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician e Too low heat setting Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on e Incorrect control is on Be sure to use correct control for the element needed Surface element heats e Lightweight or warped pans were used Be sure to use good quality food too hot or not hot cookware enough Voltage is incorrect Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source e Adjust surface element power level setting until the proper amount of heat is obtained
26. to display if the temperature is still too HOT The element may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF But the glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur if surface is touched Fig 6 10 Radiant Element Controls Operating the elements 1 Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element 2 Touch and hold the POWER key pad until a beep sound The indicator light above the POWER will turn ON Note If no other key padis touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear 3 Touch and hold the ON OFF pad for the desired element position untilabeepis heard The indicator light located above the ON OFF pad will glow Note If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear 4 Either touch hi pad once to set the power level to 9 Hi or touch lo pad once for power level to 1 Low Note The WARM pad can also be touched to set the surface element into Keep Warm mode 5 Each touch of the hi or lo pad will increase or decrease the power level Note The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON 6 For dual and triple elements the size of the element can be modified to fit the size of your cookware Press the SIZE pad to toggle between the available element sizes 7 When cooking has been completed touch the ON OFF pad on
27. types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom The most popular materials available are ALUMINUM Excellent heat conductor Some types of food will cause it to darken Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining amp pitting If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches Remove these marks immediately COPPER Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily May leave metal marks on ceramic glass see Aluminum above STAINLESS STEEL Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results Is durable easy to clean and 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 cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass Using the touch controls The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is with your finger placedin the center of the touch pad If the fingeris not placedon 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
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