Electrolux 5995447090E36GC76EPS User manual

Dishwasher
Use & Care Guide
Slide In Gas Cooktop
5995447090
E36GC76EPS E48GC76EPS

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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE
Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances.
This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and
product quality throughout the service life of your new cooktop.
We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to
continue serving you, please use this page to record key product information.
Once you have your cooktop installed, we suggest you keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference. Should any problems occur, refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual. This information will help you quickly
identify a problem and get it remedied. In the event you require assistance, please
contact the dealer where you purchased your cooktop.
MAKE A RECORD FOR QUICK REFERENCE
Whenever you call to request information or service, you will need to know your
model number and serial number. You can find this information on the appliance’s
serial plate and on the product registration card.
©2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA
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PLEASE READ all instructions completely before attempting to install or operate the
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Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to ser e you. You can
register online (at the Internet address below) or by dropping your Product Registration
Card in the mail. Complete and mail the Product Registration Card as soon as possible
to alidate the registration date.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
The package containing this manual also includes your product registration
information. Warranty coverage begins at the time your Electrolux cooktop was
purchased.
If you received a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do
not install or use a damaged appliance.
Please record the purchase date of your Electrolux cooktop and your dealer’s
name, address and telephone number.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information ............................................ 2
Please Read And Save This Guide .................... 2
Make A Record For Quick Reference ................. 2
Questions ............................................................ 3
Table Of ontents ............................................... 4
Safety..................................................................... 5
Important Safety Instructions ............................... 5
General Precautions ........................................... 6
Liquified Petroleum (Propane)
Gas onversion ................................................. 9
Cooktop Features .............................................. 10
Proper Burner Adjustments............................... 10
Sealed Burner onfigurations .......................... 10
Burner Locations .............................................. 11
Brass Burner Rings .......................................... 12
Burner Igniters.................................................. 12
ontrol Knobs ................................................... 13
Placement of Burner Grates.............................. 13
Surface Cooking ................................................ 13
Flame Adjustment .............................................. 13
Utensils for Best Performance ........................... 14
Using the Griddle .............................................. 14
Using the Wok Stand......................................... 15
Using the Simmer Plate ..................................... 16
Setting Surface ontrols .................................... 17
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Operation ............................................................ 18
Before ooking................................................. 18
Operating the ontrol Valves ............................ 18
Setting the Burner Flame Height ....................... 20
Energy Saving Tips.......................................... 20
Care and Cleaning ............................................. 21
leaning Tips ................................................... 21
leaning Stainless Steel Surfaces..................... 23
leaning Porcelain Grates ................................ 23
leaning Knobs and Bezels ............................. 24
leaning Burner Bases .................................... 24
leaning Burner Rings ..................................... 25
leaning Burner Igniters................................... 25
Solutions to Common Pro lems ..................... 26
Warranty .............................................................. 28

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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
S fety Prec utions
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a
Warning or Caution based on the risk type.
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
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Indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but
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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not a oided, may result
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CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
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Gener l Prec utions
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• Begin by ensuring proper installation and grounding of the appliance by a
qualified technician according to the accompanying Installation Instructions.
Ha e the installer show you where the fuse or junction box is located so that you
know how and where to turn off power. Also, ha e the installer show you the
location of the gas supply. If you smell gas, do not use the cooktop. Immediately
turn off the gas supply at the shut off al e, disconnect electrical power to the
appliance at the fuse or junction box and contact the gas supplier or qualified
appliance technician.
•Ensure that the cooktop is used only by those indi iduals who are able to
operate it properly.
•Use the cooktop only for cooking tasks expected of a home appliance as outlined
in this manual.
•Properly clean and maintain as recommended in this manual, cleaning only the
parts listed.
•Use only dry potholders to a oid steam burns when remo ing hot cookware.
•In the e ent that a burner flame goes out and gas escapes, open a window or
door. Wait at least 5 minutes before attempting to use the cooktop.
•Select utensils of the proper size, material and construction for the particular
type of cooking being done. Select utensils that are large enough to contain food
without boil-o ers or spillo ers. Choose pans with easily grasped handles that
will stay cool while cooking. Do not use utensils with loose handles. A oid using
pans that are too hea y to lift safely. Use cookware only for its intended purpose.
Certain types of glass, ceramic, and earthenware utensils are suitable for use
only in an o en and not in cooktop applications.
•When cooking, set the burner controls so that the flame heats only the bottom of
the utensil and does not extend up the sides of the utensil.
•When deep fat frying, be certain that the pan is large enough to contain the
desired olume of food without o erflow caused by bubbling of the fat. Ne er
lea e a deep fat fryer unattended. A oid deep fat frying of moist or frost-co ered
foods. Foods with high water content may cause spattering or spilling of the hot
fat. Heat fat slowly and stir together any combinations of oils and fats prior to
applying heat. Utilize a deep fat frying thermometer to a oid heating the fat to
temperatures abo e the flash point.
•Always turn pan handles to the side or back of the cooktop. Do not turn handles
towards the room where they are easily hit. Handles should not extend o er
adjacent burners.
•Always check the positions of the control knobs to make sure the cooktop is off
when you are finished cooking.
•Before performing any ser ice, turn off the gas supply by closing the gas shut-off
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•Always light each burner prior to placing a utensil on the burner grate. Also, turn
the control knob to the “off” position before remo ing a utensil from the burner
grate.
•Always clean the cooktop cautiously. If using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until
the cooktop has cooled sufficiently to pre ent steam burns. Also, some cleaners
can produce harmful or unpleasant fumes if applied to hot surfaces.
•Clean only those parts listed in this manual.
•Keep any entilation filters clean to a oid grease fires.
•Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center them so that they are well-
balanced.
•Always keep the cooktop surface clean and dry.
•This cooktop is designed as a cooking appliance. Ne er use it for warming or
heating a room.
•Before performing any ser ice, turn off the gas supply by closing the gas shut-off
al e and turning off electrical power supply.
•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosi e chemicals or apors with this appliance. This type of appliance is
not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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•Do not lea e children alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop is in
use. Ne er allow children to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop. Do not let
children play with the cooktop.
•Do not store items of interest to children abo e the cooktop. Children could be
burned or injured while climbing on the appliance.
•Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the cooktop.
•Do not store combustible, flammable or explosi e materials on the cooktop or in
adjacent cabinets.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically
recommended in literature accompanying this appliance. All other ser ice
should be referred to a qualified technician.
•Do not use water on grease fires. A iolent steam explosion may result. Smother
any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease can be
extinguished with baking soda or a multipurpose chemical or foam extinguisher.
•Do not allow potholders to touch gas burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth
as a potholder.
•Do not block or obstruct the holes beneath the control knobs. Blocking these
holes may affect burner operation and may result in a hazard.
•When using the cooktop, do not touch the grates, burner caps, burner bases, or
any other parts in proximity to the flame. These components may be hot enough
to cause burns.
•If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long curtains as a window treatment.
They can blow o er the cooktop and create a fire hazard.
•Do not co er the burners and grates with anything except properly selected
utensils. Decorati e co ers should not be used.
•Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby food jars and cans.
Pressure buildup may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
•Do not use abrasi e or caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance, as these
may cause permanent damage. Do not use aerosol cleaners, as these may be
flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts.
•Do not use or attempt to use this appliance in the e ent of a power failure.
•Do not slide cookware across the grates. Sliding may damage the finish of the
grates. Lift utensils to reposition them.
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LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM (PROPANE) GAS CONVERSION
This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from
the factory for use with natural gas.
A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with your cooktop. The kit is marked “FOR
LP/PROPANE GAS CONVERSION”. Follow the installation instructions which are
inside the envelope.
The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in
accordance with the kit instructions and all local codes and requirements.
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property
damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility
for the conversion.
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Se ere shock, or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a
qualified installer or electrician.
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Any additions, changes or con ersions required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified ser ice
technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and
requirements of the authority ha ing jurisdiction. Failure to follow the instructions
could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing
this work assumes responsibility for the con ersion.
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PROPER BURNER ADJUSTMENTS
The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue
and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply
defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-ocooktop. To clean burner, see instructions
under General Care & Cleaning.
SEALED BURNER CONFIGURATIONS
On E36GC76EPS and E48GC76EPS cooktops, there are a total of six burners,
including two burners rated at a maximum output of 17,000 BTU/HR, two burners
rated at a maximum of 15,000 BTU/HR and two burners rated at a maximum
output of 8,500 BTU/HR. The knobs are positioned to correspond with the burner
layout.