Electrolux 318 203 603 (0709) User manual

318 203 603 (0709)
Use & Care Guide
Radiant/Induction Electric Cooktop

2Finding Information
MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE
Brand_______________________________________________________________
Purchase Date_____________________________________________________
Model Number_____________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________
QUESTIONS?
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.electrolux.com
©2007 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Post Office Box 212378,Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA
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The serial and model numbers may be found on the serial plate located under the cooktop.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information ........................................... 2-3
Make a Record for Future use ................................ 2
Questions?.............................................................. 2
Safety .................................................................. 4-7
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 4
Cooktop Features .............................................. 8-9
Before Using the Cooktop ............................ 10-17
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop........................ 10
Locations of the Surface Elements ....................... 10
LED Messages or Light Indicators
Displayed by Main Control.................................... 11
Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Element
Controls................................................................. 11
About the Radiant Surface Elements.................... 12
LED Messages Displayed by Radiant Element
Controls................................................................. 12
The Recommended Radiant Element Settings..... 13
LED Messages Displayed by Induction
Cooking Zone controls.......................................... 13
Use the Correct Cookware Type on
the Induction Cooking Zones ................................ 14
Minimum Pan Size Requirements for
the Two Induction Cooking Zones......................... 14
Cookware Recommendations............................... 15
Use Quality Cookware in Good Condition ............ 16
Cookware Material Types for Radiant Elements Only17
Setting the Surface Controls ........................ 18-24
Using the Touch Control........................................ 18
Operating the Single Surface Radiant Element .... 18
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element....... 19
Operating the Induction Cooking Zones ..........20-21
Induction Cooking Preheat Recommendations..... 21
Keep Warm Feature.............................................. 22
Minute Timer ......................................................... 22
Locking the Controls ............................................. 22
Sabbath Feature Mode ......................................... 23
Power Sharing (Induction Cooking Zones Only)... 24
Operational Noises ............................................... 24
General Care & Cleaning ............................... 25-27
Care & Cleaning Table .......................................... 25
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance..................... 26
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop ................................... 26-27
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel....................... 27
Solutions to Common Problems .................. 28-31
Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate ........................ 28
Cooktop Turns Off While Cooking......................... 28
Surface Element Does Not Heat........................... 28
Cooking Zone Does Not Heat Food
(Induction Elements)............................................. 29
Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough ....... 29
Food Not Heating Evenly ...................................... 29
Poor Cooking Results ........................................... 29
Cooktop Zone Control Displays E and
2 Digits LED Main Control Displays...................... 30
Cooking Zone LED Continuously Flashes F......... 30
Scratches orAbrasions on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 30
Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface ................................................... 30
Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 31
Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 31
Warranty Information .......................................... 32

4Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this unit
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.
•Increase the distance between the unit and receiver.
•Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• 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 Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code No. 70 - latest
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your electric cooktop, follow basic
precaution including the following:
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
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This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property
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This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
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Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an
induction unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or
similar medical device. It would be advisable to consult your Doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical
device manufacturer about your particular situation.

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Safety
edition in the United States, or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package
for this appliance.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know
how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.
• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified
technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of panels,
wire covers or any other permanent part of the appliance.
• StorageonAppliance. Flammable materials should not be stored nearsurfaceunits.
Thisincludespaper,plasticandclothitems,suchascookbooks,plasticwareandtowels,as
well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the
appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the
area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS ORAREAS NEAR THESE UNITS. Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enoughto causeburns.During andafteruse,do nottouch,or letclothingor otherflammable
materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool.Among these areas
are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
• Wear ProperApparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while
using the appliance. Donot letclothing orother flammablematerialscontact hotsurfaces.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use
baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to
become too hot.
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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
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Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the
cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop.
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Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

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• Use Only Dry Pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let the pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the
container to burst and result in injury.
IMPORTANT.Donotattempttooperatethecooktopduringapowerfailure.Ifthepower
fails, always turn off the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes,
the cooktop will not operate and an error message will be displayed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which touch key pads controls each surface unit.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease
to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming
food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
•UseProperPanSize.Thisapplianceisequippedwithoneormoresurfaceunitsofdifferent
sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use
ofundersized utensilswill exposea portionof thesurface heating unitto directcontact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.
• 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 a cover placed on the food. Any other
use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short
circuit.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware,orotherglazedutensilsaresuitableforrangetopservicewithoutbreakingdue
to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for
cooktop use.
• Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your cooking surface should be cleaned
frequently, so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter.

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The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. Ifcooktop should break, cleaningsolutions
andspilloversmaypenetratethebrokencooktopandcreateariskofelectricshock.Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
• CleanCooktopwithCaution.Ifawetspongeorclothisusedtowipespillsonahotcooking
area,becarefultoavoidasteamburn.Somecleanerscanproduceharmfulfumesifapplied
to a hot surface.
• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass. This could cause glass to break.
• Do not slide pan across the cooktop surface. They may scratch the cooktop surface.
• Do Not Let Pans Boil Dry. This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage,
fusion, or marking that can affect the ceramic-glass cooktop. (This type of damage is not
covered by your warranty).
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COOKTOP FEATURES
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TheCooking Zonesmay appearto becool whileturnedON andafter theyhave beenturned OFF.The glass
surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
1. Left Rear Single Radiant Element (Fig. 1)
Left Rear Double Radiant Element (Fig. 2)
2. Left Front Double Radiant Element
3. Right Rear Single Induction Element
4. Right Front Double Induction Element
5. Center Rear Single Radiant Element (Fig. 2 only)
6. Left Front Element Control Pads
7. Left Rear Element Control Pads
8. Right Front Element Control Pads
9. Right Rear Element Control Pads
10. Main Cooktop Controls
11. Center Rear Element Control Pads (Fig. 2 only)
12. Minute Timer Key Pads
Cooktop Features
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INDUCTION ELEMENT CHARACTERISTICS (RIGHT FRONT AND REAR ELEMENTS)
A COOLER COOKTOP-A unique feature of the Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or
OFF, the cooktop surface remains cooler than standard ceramic cooktops.
MAGNETIC DETECTOR- The coil sensor automatically detects whether the pan is mag-
netic and eliminates accidental “turn-On.”
PAN SIZE DETECTION- The pan recognition sensor automatically detects and adapts the
Cooking Zones to the pan sizes in use.
EFFICIENT- Induction cooking heats faster while using less energy. Induction power levels
are quick to boil and when simmering.

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POWER
13. Cooktop ON/OFF Key Pad
14. Cooktop ON/OFF Indicator Light
15. Controls Lock Key Pad
16. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad
17. Minute Timer Setting - (decrease) Key Pad
18. Minute Timer LED (displays up to 99 minutes)
19. Minute Timer Setting + (increase) Key Pad
20. Element Power Key Pad (for each element)
21. Element - lo Key Pad (for each element)
22. Element Power Level LED (for each element)
23. Element + hi Key Pad (for each element)
24. Element Size Key Pad (double radiant elements only)
25. Element Size Indicator Lights
COOKTOP FEATURES (CONT’D)
Cooktop Features
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10 Before Using the Cooktop
ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
The ceramic cooktop has radiant and induction 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 Figs. 1 & 2).
Heatis transferredup throughthe surfaceof thecooktopto thecookware. Only
flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the
numberofsurfaceelementsinuseandtheirsettingsareallfactorsthatwillaffect
the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The
areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE ELEMENTS
Your cooktop is equipped with radiant and induction surface elements with
differentwattageratings.Theabilitytoheatfoodquickerandinlargervolumes
increases as the element wattage increases.
The surface elements are located on the 30” cooktop as follows:
-1small radiant element located at the left rear position;
-1dual radiant element located at the left front position;
-1small induction element located at the right rear position;
-1dual induction element located at the right front position.
The surface elements are located on the 36” cooktop as follows:
-1small radiant elements located at the center rear position;
-2dual radiant elements located at the left front and rear positions;
-1small induction element located at the right rear position;
-1dual induction element located at the right front position.
Fig.1 - 30” Model - Cooktop
Fig. 2 - 36” Model - Cooktop
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