Electrolux E36EC75ESS User manual

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
©2003 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 are available on the serial plate located under the
cooktop.

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Finding Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information ........................................... 2
Make a Record for Future use .......................... 2
Questions? ........................................................ 2
Safety ................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4
Setting Surface Controls ................................... 7
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop...................... 7
About the Radiant Surface Elements .................. 7
Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements ......... 8
Surface Cooking Settings ................................... 8
Operating the Single Surface Radiant Elements . 9
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Elements .. 10
Operating the Bridge Surface Radiant Element . 11
Hot Surface Indicator Lights .............................. 11
Surface Cooking utensils .................................. 12
Using the Griddle ............................................. 12
General Care & Cleaning .................................. 13
Care & Cleaning Table .................................... 13
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance ................ 14
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop .............................. 14-15
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ................... 15
Solutions to Common Problems ..................... 16
Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate.................... 16
Surface Element Does Not Heat ...................... 16
Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough ... 16
Food Not Heating Evenly ................................ 17
Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface .................................... 17
Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface .............................................. 17
Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface .............................................. 17
Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface .................................... 18
Notes .................................................................. 19
Warranty Information ....................................... 20

4Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop.
• 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.
• 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.
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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:
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Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the
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Safety
• 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 begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.
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.

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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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
Figure).
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 12 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.
Cooktop Appearance
Cooktop radiant areas that heat

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LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS
Your appliance is equipped with radiant surface burners with 4
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 cooktop as
follows (See Figure):
- 2 smaller 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left
rear positions;
-2dual 6 or 9 inch radiant elements located at the right and
left front positions;
-27 inch radiant elements located at both the center front
and rear position;
- one Bridge radiant element located between center front and
rear elements.
SURFACE COOKING SETTINGS
Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. The
Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as
stews and soups. The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting
chocolate or butter.
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, pan broiling
MEDIUM HIGH (8-10) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry
MEDIUM (6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam
vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW (LO) Keep warm, melt, simmer

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Setting Surface Controls
OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS
The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 3 locations; the right, center and left
rear (Figure 1) element positions.
To Operate the Single Surface Element
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 (Figure 2). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if
desired. 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 each setting. A glowing red surface
heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware
indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF
before removing the cookware. Note: The Hot Surface Indicator light
will come on when the control knob is turned on and will continue to
glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The
light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF.
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface
indicator light will come 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.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Right Rear, Center Rear and
LeftRearElements
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Figure 2

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OPERATING THE DUAL SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS
The cooktop is equipped with dual radiant surface element located at the right & left front
(See Figure 1 or 3) positions. Symbols on the knob are used to indicate which coil of the
dual radiant element will heat. The symbol indicates that only the inner coil will heat
(Figure 1). The symbol indicates that both inner and outer coils will heat (Figure 3). You
may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.
To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise
(See Figure 2) for smaller cookware or clockwise
(See Figure 4) for larger cookware.
3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. 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 each setting. A glowing red surface heating area
extending 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 Indicator light will come on when
the control knob is turned on and will continue to
glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a
moderate level. The light may remain on even though
the controls are turned OFF.
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Figure 1
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Figure 3
Figure 4
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface
indicator light will come 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.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden
spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.