Finding information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand Purchase Date Model Number 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.
Finding information TABLE OF CONTENTS Solutions to Common Problems ....18-19 Finding Information ........... 2 Makea Record for Futureuse ......2 EntireCooktopDoesNotOperate....18 SurfaceElement D oesNot Heat ......18 Questions? ............2 SurfaceElementTooHotor Not HotEnough,,, 18 Safety ..............FoodNotHeatingEvenly........ 1 9 Important S afetyInstructions ......4-6 Scratches orAbrasions on Ceramic GlassCooktop Surface........
NSTRUCT ONS MPORTANTSAFE Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop. • Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Destroy carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
• DONOT 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.
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• 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.
Setting Surface Controls ABOUTTHE CE_M(C G_SS COOKTOP =m [] 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).
Setting Surface Controls LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE DIANT 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;...
Setting Surface Controls THEELECTRON(C SURFACE E LEMENT C ONTROL ( ESEC) The Electronic Surface Element Control CESEC") feature includes 6 digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital setting for the 6 radiant surface element positions on the cooktop. These settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in digital windows (Figs.
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Setting Surface Controls OPE_TING THE SINGLESURFACE_DJANT ELEMENTS The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 3 locations; the right, center and left rear (Fig. 1) element positions. To Operate the Single Surface Element Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting using the ESEC digital display window to verify (Fig.2).
Setting Surface Controls Your cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface element located at the right front position (See Fig. 1). Symbols around 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 (Fig.
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Setting Surface Controls OPE TING THETRIPLESURFACE DIANT ELEMENT Your cooktop is equipped with a "Triple" surface radiant element located at the left front position (See Fig. 1). A selector near the control knob is used to select one of the 3 positions of the element. The • symbol (See Fig.
Setting Surface Controls OPE TING THE BRIDGESURFACE DIANT ELEMENT [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] The cooktop is equipped with a "Bridge" surface element located at the center front and middle positions.
Setting Surface Controls SURFACE COOKmNG U TENSILS *GOOD POOR /ili_Ii_i%iili'i7i %!i!! i]ii!i { iii:iliiiiiiii;!;iii ....11" • Curved and warped pan bot- toms. • Flat bottom straight sides. " T igh t fi tti ng lid s..• Weight of handle does not tilt pan.
General Care & Cleaning CARE & CLEAN)NG TABLE Surfaces How to Clean 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.
General Care Cleaning COOKTOPCLEANINGAND MAmNTENANCE 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 buffwith a paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.
General Care & Cleaning CLEAN(NG RECOMMENDAT(ONS FORTHECE M)C G SS P(astic 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.
Solutions to Common Problems 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. House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Oheck/reset breaker or replace fuse.
Ceramic=Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use flat-bottomed, smooth utensils. See Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils in this Owner's Guide. BROWN STREAKS ANDSPECKS ONCE_N_C G_SS • Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See instructions under General Care &...
Yourcooktop is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home ProductsNorth America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no personto change or add to any of our obligationsunder this warranty.Our obligationsfor service and parts under this warranty must be performedby us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer, in Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.