Safety iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop. • Remove all tape and packaging before using the Cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the model/serial plate attached to the cooktop.
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Safety • Storage on Appliance--Flammable materials shou|d not be stored on the eooktop Or near surface units. This inPJudespaper*, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, p_asticwsre and towels, as well as f_ammable liquids. DO not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the cooktop.
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Safety • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners/Unit --To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Forpersonal safety, t hecooktopmust be properly grounded,For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an :Grounding ..electrical outlet that is COtTectly po}ar}zed and properly grounded, typeset! 0o"o ".d,r'ny : 1 DO NOT operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an...
Surface Cooking FLAMESiZE For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.
SurfaceCooking • ..PLACEMENT OFBURNER HEADS ANDCAPS • • I11 n IN • • • • • • • • • • Piece burner head over each gas orifice, matching the head with the orifice size, Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing the head over the orifice.
Surface Cooking SURFACECOOKINGUTENSILS *GOOD POOR • Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Pan overhangs unit by more than • Flat bottom and straight sides. 2.5 cm (1"). • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pans should have fiat bottoms. Pan is well balanced.
Surface Cooking USINGTHE SIMMER PLATE The simmer plate (Figure 1) is intended to diffuse lower temperature of the burner to help cooking delicate aliment such as chocolate, milk, bechamel, etc.., tt can also be use for cooking sauce during long period. With the grate in position over the burner, set the simmer plate on top of the grate positioning the notches in the simmer plate over the grate fingers (See Figure 2) and then place the utensil on the simmer plate.
SurfaceCooking SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your cooktop may be equipped with any combinationof the following burners: Simmer Burner: best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. Standard Burner: used for most all surface cooking needs.
General Care & Cleaning CARE & CLEANINGTABLE Surfaces How to Clean Painted and Plastic Forgeneralcleaning, use hot, soapywater and a cloth. Formore difficultsoilsand Control Knobs built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.
General Care & Cleaning CLEANINGTHE BURNER GRATES,BURNER CAPS, BURNER HEADS,SIMMER PLATEAND GRIDDLE The Burner Grates, Burner Caps, Burner Heads, simmer plate and gddd}e should be routinely cleaned, Keeping the burner ports ciean will prevent im proper ignition and an uneven flame, Suff_<_ Burner Grate Refer to the following instructions: To Remove and Replace the Surface...
General Care & Cleaning COOKTOP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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 you will find it in store.
General Care & Cleaning CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FORTHECERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ( CONTINUED) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Plastic or foods with a high sugar Content: These _ypesof soi_s need be removed Immedia_e_y i f sp_)_Jor melted an_ theceramic oc_ktap surface.
Solutions to Common Problems SURFACE BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LtTE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size. Be sure gas supply valve is open.
Solutions to Common Problems SCRATCHES ORABRASIONS ONCERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Coarsepartleles($uchassaltorsend)arebetweenceoktopandutensiI. Besure ¢eoktop surface and bottom of utensilsare clean before use. Sma}l scratches do not affect cooking and will become {essvisible with use, * Cleeningmaterialsnotrecommendedforgleesceramtccooktophavebeenused, Ceramle-GIs_...
3+Damageacaused by services performed by servicers other than Eiectrotux Home Products North America or its authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products pads; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequatepower suppty or acts of God.