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Solutions to common problems
Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Problem
Surface burners
do not light.
Burner flame only
lights half way
around burner
Burner flame is
orange
Scratches or
abrasion on
ceramic glass
cooktop surface
Metal marks on
ceramic glass
Brown streaks
and specks on
ceramic glass
Areas of
discoloration on
ceramic glass
Solution
• Surface control knob has not been completely turned to
Surface Control knob to
control knob to desired flame size.
• Be sure gas supply valve is open.
• Burner ports are clogged. Clean burner. See Cleaning the burner grates, burner
caps, burner heads in general care & Cleaning section. With the burner off,
clean ports with a small-gauge wire or needle.
• Power cord is disconnected from outlet (Electric ignition models only). Be sure
cord is securely plugged into the outlet.
• Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners can be lit
manually. See Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide.
• Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-
gauge wire and needle.
• Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate
until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the General
Cleaning section.
• Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
turns blue.
• In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.
• 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 with use.
• Cleaning materials not recommended for glass ceramic cooktop have been
used. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Use and Care 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 General Care & Cleaning.
• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been
used. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method. See Ceramic Glass
Cooktop section in this Use and Care 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 Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Use and Care Guide.
Questions or for service call:
Before you call
and push in and until burner ignites and then turn
1-877-4ELECTROLUX
position. Turn the
(1-877-435-3287)
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