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2 Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand_______________________________________________________________ Purchase Date______________________________________________________ Model Number______________________________________________________ Serial Number______________________________________________________ NO NO NO NO NOTE TE TE TE TE The serial and model numbers are available on the serial plate located under the cooktop. QUESTIONS? For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and
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Finding Information 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Solutions to Common Problems..................... 16 Finding Information ........................................... 2 Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate .................... 16 Make a Record for Future use .......................... 2 Surface Element Does Not Heat ...................... 16 Questions? ........................................................ 2 Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough ... 16 Safety .............................................
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4 Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop. ! WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your electric cooktop, follow basic precaution including the following: 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 Install
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Safety 5 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 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. 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 applianc
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6 Safety Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units. 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 appliance. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as
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Setting Surface Controls 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 the cooktop (See Figure). 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
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8 Setting Surface Controls LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS Your appliance is equipped with radiant surface burners with 4 different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases. The radiant surface elements are located on the cooktop as follows (See Figure): - 2 smaller 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions; -2 dual 6 or 9 inch radiant elements located at the right and left front posit
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Setting Surface Controls 9 OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 3 locations; the right, center and left rear (Figure 1) element positions. To Operate the Single Surface Element 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 2). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting
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10 Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE DUAL SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS The cooktop is equipped with dual radiant surface element located at the right & left front (See Figure 1 or 3) positions. Symbols on the knob are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates that only the inner coil will heat (Figure 1). The symbol indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat (Figure 3). You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.
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Setting Surface Controls 11 OPERATING THE BRIDGE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT The cooktop is equipped with a “Bridge” surface element located at the center front and middle positions. The Bridge can be used when cooking with rectangular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware. The element will maintain an even temperature setting across both portions of the Bridge. If needed for normal cookware, the Bridge element can work like a single element without the Bridge. Bridge element operation symbols ar
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12 Setting Surface Controls SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS *GOOD POOR Curved and warped pan bot- toms. Flat bottom and straight sides. Tight fitting lids. Weight of handle does not tilt Pan overhangs unit by more pan. Pan is well balanced. than 2.5 cm (1”). Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size Cookware should have flat bottoms of the surface element. that make good contact with the en- Made of material that conducts tire surface heating element. Check Heavy
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General Care & Cleaning 13 CARE & CLEANING TABLE How to Clean Surfaces Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils Control Knobs and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch. To remove control knobs, t
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14 General Care & Cleaning COOKTOP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. A sample of that cleaning creme is supplied with your appliance and it is available in store. Clean and buff with a paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective fini
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General Care & Cleaning 15 CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (CONTINUED) ! CA CA CA CA CAUTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use scrub pad. 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
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16 Solutions to Common Problems IMPOR IMPORT TANT ANT IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T TANT ANT ANT Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your cooktop. ENTIRE COOKTOP DOES NOT OPERATE House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified elec
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Solutions to Common Problems 17 FOOD NOT HEATING EVENLY Improper cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element. Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. SCRATCHES OR ABRASIONS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE Coarse particles (such as salt or sand) are between cooktop and utensil. Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of utensils are clean before use. Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible
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18 Solutions to Common Problems AREAS OF DISCOLORATION ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE 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 Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide.
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20 Warranty Information COOKTOP WARRANTY Your cooktop is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Ele
