Solutions To Common Problems; Cooking Zone Does Not Heat Food (Induction Elements); Surface Element Too Hot Or Not Hot Enough; Food Not Heating Evenly - Electrolux 318 203 603 (0709) Use And Care Manual

Solutions to Common Problems

COOKING ZONE DOES NOT HEAT FOOD (INDUCTION ELEMENTS)

• No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone or cookware material type incorrect for
Induction Cooking.
• Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone.
• Cookware is warped or in poor condition.
• Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone.
• Cookware resting on cooktop trim or does not rest completely on cooktop surface.
• No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire cooktop does not operate" in
this checklist.
• Incorrect Cooking Zone control setting. Make sure the correct control is ON for the
Cooking Zone being used.

SURFACE ELEMENT TOO HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH

•
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.
Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly.
•
Lightweight or warped pans being used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or
heavyweight cookware.
•
Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power
source.
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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.

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.

POOR COOKING RESULTS

• Many factors affect cooking results. Adjust the 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.
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