Electrolux E30EC65ESS - 30 Inch Smoothtop Electric... User manual

318 200 625 (0505) Rev. B
Dishwasher
Use & Care Guide
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)
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©2005 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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Finding Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information .......................................... 2-3
Make a Record for Future use ................................. 2
Questions? ............................................................... 2
Safety .................................................................. 4-6
Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 4
Setting Surface Controls ................................ 7-13
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop ............................ 7
About the Radiant Surface Elements ......................... 7
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements ............... 8
Surface Cooking Settings .......................................... 8
The Electronic Surface Element
Control (ESEC) ........................................................ 9
Operating the Single Surface Radiant Elements ...... 10
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Elements ......... 11
Operating the Triple Surface Radiant Element ........ 12
Surface Cooking utensils ........................................ 13
Cookware Material Types ...................................... 13
General Care & Cleaning ............................... 14-16
Care & Cleaning Table ........................................... 14
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance ....................... 15
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop ..................................... 15-16
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ......................... 16
Solutions to Common Problems .................. 17-19
Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate .......................... 17
Surface Element Does Not Heat ............................. 17
Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough .......... 17
Food Not Heating Evenly ....................................... 18
Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ........................................... 18
Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface .................................................... 18
Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Surface .................................................................. 18
Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ........................................... 19
Warranty Information ......................................... 20

4Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
• 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
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.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.
This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, 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.
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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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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
damage.
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This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

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Safety
• 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 OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS. Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough
to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials
touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while
using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
• 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.
• 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. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure. If the power
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 knob 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.
•Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different
sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.
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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
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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.

6Safety
• 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, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due
to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for
cooktop use.
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an element is accidentally turned on,
the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are
touched. Damage may also be done to the appliance.
• 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.
FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
• Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking
area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied
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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Save these important safety instructions for future reference.
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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.

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Setting Surface Controls
ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
The ceramic cooktop has radiant 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).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware.
Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware,
the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that
will affect 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.
ABOUT THE RADIANT SURFACE
ELEMENTS
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will
glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle ON and OFF. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the OFF cycle. For
efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will
allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting
is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 13 for using correct cookware instructions with the
cooktop).
Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care &
Cleaning section and Solutions to Common Problems section of this Use and Care Guide.
Fig.1 - 30” Model - Cooktop Appearance
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Fig. 2 - 36” Model - Cooktop Appearance

8Setting Surface Controls
LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS
Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage
ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as
the element wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the 30” cooktop as follows:
-2 small 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions;
-2 dual 5 to 7 inch radiant elements located at the right and left front positions;
-1 triple 5, 7 or 9 inch radiant elements located at the center rear position;
The radiant surface elements are located on the 36” cooktop as follows:
-2 small 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions;
-2 dual 6 to 9 inch radiant elements located at the right and left front positions;
-1 triple 5, 7 or 9 inch radiant elements located at the center rear position;
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SURFACE COOKING SETTINGS
Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking
results.
Recommended Settings for Surface Elements
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI) Start most foods; bring water to a boil and pan broiling.
MEDIUM HIGH (8-10) Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat frying.
MEDIUM (6) Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces and gravies; steaming
vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking; poaching and stewing.
LOW (LO) Keep warm, melting and simmering.

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THE ELECTRONIC SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (“ESEC”) feature includes 5
digital display windows. The ESEC feature provides a numeric digital
setting for the 5 radiant surface element positions on the cooktop. These
settings work the same way as normal knob setting indicators work
except the settings are displayed in digital windows (Figs. 1 thru 4).
The available ESEC Display Settings
The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi (Fig. 2) to Lo (Fig.
4) and OFF (Fig. 1). The settings between 9.5 and 3.0 decrease or
increase in increments of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 and 1.2 are
Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments of .2 (1/5) to
Lo (Figure 4; lowest Simmer setting) for more precise settings at lower
heat levels. Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine
the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
LO
OFF
HI
LO
OFF
HI
LO
OFF
HI
LO
OFF
HI
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Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Setting Surface Controls
ESEC Hot Element Indicator Message (HE)
After using any of the single, dual or triple radiant element positions the cooktop will become
very hot. Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot for some time.
The ESEC control monitors the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message “HE” (hot
element) warning when the cooktop is still too hot to touch (See Fig.6). If the HE message
appears in the window, the control can still be turned ON again for use.
ESEC Error Indicator Message (Er)
An error message will be displayed (glowing “Er”) at power up (or after a power failure) if ANY
of the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions (See Fig. 7). If a power failure should
occur, be sure to set all of the surface control knobs to the OFF position. This will reset the
surface controls.
Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF positions, the surface controls should return
to normal operation. If the surface controls do not function and the “Er” message remains in any
display after following these procedures, contact your authorized servicer for assistance.
LO
OFF
HI
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
ESEC Power Failure Indicator Message (PF)
When the range is first plugged in or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted,
the ESEC control will display the message "PF" (Power Failure; See Fig. 5). After a few seconds
the "PF" message will disappear from the display. Fig. 5

10 Setting Surface Controls
OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS
The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 2 locations; the right and left rear
(Figs. 1 & 2) element positions.
To Operate the Single Surface Element
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HI
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. HE (Hot Element)
message will turn ON and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate
level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the
indicator light has turned OFF.
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting using the ESEC digital
display window to verify (Fig.3). Turn the knob to adjust
the setting as needed.
3. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and
then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each
surface element provides a constant amount of heat at
eachsetting.Aglowingredsurfaceheatingareaextending
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the
cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control
knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The
surface “Element On” indicator lights will glow when one
or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at these
indicator lights when cooking is finished is an easy
check to be sure all surface elements are turned off. Also,
theHE message will appear in the display after turning the
control knob to OFF if the cooktop is still hot and remain on
until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.