Electrolux E36EC70FSS3 User manual

Use _ Care Guide
Electric Cooktop
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Finding Information
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Brand
Purchase Date
Model Number
Serial Number
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1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)
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Finding information..........................................2-3
MakeaRecordfor Futureuse .................................2
Questions?...............................................................2
Safety ..................................................................4-6
ImportantSafetyInstructions.....................................4
Cooktop Features..............................................7-8
Setting Surface Controls ................................9-18
AbouttheCeramicGlassCooktop............................9
AbouttheRadiantSurfaceElements.........................g
LocationsoftheSurfaceRadiantElements.............10
UsingtheTouchControl.........................................10
LEDMessagesorLightindicators
DisplayedbyMainControl......................................11
LEDMessagesorLightIndicators
DisplayedbyCookingElementControls............11-12
TheRecommendedSurfaceCookingSettings........ 12
OperatingtheSingleSurfaceRadiantElements......I3
OperatingtheDualSurfaceRadiantElement..........14
OperatingtheTripleSurfaceRadiantElements.......15
KeepWarmFeature...............................................16
MinuteTimer..........................................................16
SabbathFeatureMode..........................................17
SurfaceCookingutensils........................................18
CookwareMaterialTypes......................................18
GeneralCare& Cleaning...............................19-2!
Care&CleaningTable...........................................19
CooktopCleaningandMaintenance.......................20
CleaningRecommendationsforthe
CeramicGlassCooktop.....................................20-2I
Care&CleaningofStainlessSteel.........................21
Solutions to Common Problems..................22-23
EntireCooktopDoesNotOperate..........................22
SurfaceElementDoesNotHeat .............................22
SurfaceElementTooHotorNotHotEnough..........22
FoodNotHeatingEvenly.......................................23
PoorCookingResults............................................23
ScratchesorAbrasionsonCeramic
GlassCooktopSurface...........................................23
MetalMarksonCeramicGlass
CooktopSurface....................................................23
BrownStreaksandSpecksonCeramic
GlassCooktopSurface...........................................24
AreasofDiscolorationonCeramic
GlassCooktopSurface...........................................24
Notes....................................................................25
Warranty information.........................................26

Safety
IMPORTANTSAFE INSTRUCTIONS
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Readaii instructionsbefore using this appliance.Savethese instructionsfor future reference.
Thismanual contains importantsafetysymbols and instructions.Pleasepayattentiontothese
symbols and follow all instructionsgiven.
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 1in 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.

- 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 bums. 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. Donot let clothing or otherflammable 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 ofpressure may cause the container
to burst and result in injury,
iMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure, Ifthe power
falls, always turn offthe cooktop. Ifthe cooktop Jsnot 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.
*Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance isequipped 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 willexpose a portion of the surface heating unit todirect contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency,

• UtensilHandlesShouldBeTurned 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 ifused as a cover placed onthe food. Any other use
of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock orfire 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 ifthe 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 ofelectric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
• Clean Cooktop with Caution. Ifa wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking
area, be careful to avoid asteam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes ifapplied
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
COOKTOP FEATURES(CONT'D)
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
6. Left Rear Element Control Pads
7. Left Front Element Control Pads
8. Right Rear Element Control Pads
9. Right Front Element Control Pads
10. Main Cooktop Controls
11. Center Front Element Control Pads (36" model only)
12. Cooktop Power Key Pad
13. Cooktop Power Indicator Light
14. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad
15. Controls Lock Key Pad
16. Controls Lockout Indicator Light
17. Minute Timer Setting + (increase) /- (decrease) Key Pads
18. Minute Timer LED (displays up to 99 minutes)
19. Element ON/OFF Key Pad (for each element)
20. Element ON/OFF Indicator Light (for each element)
21. Element Size Key Pad (double & triple elements only)
22. Element + (increase) Key Pad (for each element)
23. Element - (decrease) Key Pad (for each element)
24. Element Power Level LED (for each element)

SettingSurfaceControls
ABOUT THE CE M(C G SS COOKTOP
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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 istransferred 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.
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Fig.1 - 30" Model - Cooktop Appearance
ABOUT THE D(ANT SURFACE Fig. 2 -36" Model -C00kt0p Appearance
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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.

SettingSurfaceControls
LOCATIONSOFTHESURFACERADIANTELEMENTS
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Fig. 1 - 30" cooktop
Fig. 2 - 36" cooktop
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 radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions;
1 dual radiant element located at the right front position;
1 triple radiant element located at the left front position;
The radiant surface elements are located on the 36" cooktop as follows:
2 small radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions;
1 dual radiant element located at the center front position;
2 triple radiant elements located at the right and left front positions;
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Fig. 3
USMNGTHETOUCHCONTROL
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The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in
Fig. 3. Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad as
shown. If the finger is not placed on the center of a pad, the cooktop may
not respond to the selection made.
Lightly contact the pad with the flat part of your entire fingertip. Do not just
use the narrow end of your fingertip.