Electrolux E36EC75HSS1 User manual

Use Care Guide
Elect-rio Cooktop
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Finding information
MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE
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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:
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@2008 Etectrolux Home Products, Inc.
Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA

Finding information
TABLEOFCONTENTS
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FindingInformation ...........................................2
Makea Recordfor Futureuse ..........................2
Questions?........................................................2
Safety................................................................4-6
ImportantSafetyInstructions...........................4-6
Setting Surface Controls ...................................7
AbouttheCeramicGlassCooktop......................7
AbouttheRadiantSurfaceElements..................7
LocationsoftheRadiantSurfaceElements.........8
SurfaceCookingSettings...................................8
TheElectronicSurfaceElementControls...........9
OperatingtheSingleSurfaceRadiantEJements10
OperatingtheDualSurfaceRadiantElement....11
OperatingtheTripleSurfaceRadiantElement..12
OperatingtheBridgeSurfaceRadiantElement 13
SurfaceCookingUtensils.................................14
UsingtheGriddle.............................................14
GeneralCare& Cleaning..................................15
Care&CleaningTable....................................15
CooktopCleaningandMaintenance................16
CleaningRecommendationsforthe
CeramicGlassCooktop..............................16-17
Care&CleaningofStainlessSteel...................17
Solutions to Common Problems................18-19
EntireCooktopDoesNotOperate....................18
SurfaceElementDoesNotHeat......................18
SurfaceElementTooHotorNotHotEnough,,, 18
FoodNotHeatingEvenly................................19
ScratchesorAbrasionsonCeramic
GlassCooktopSurface....................................19
MetalMarksonCeramicGlass
CooktopSurface..............................................19
BrownStreaksandSpecksonCeramicGlass
CooktopSurface..............................................19
AreasofDiscolorationonCeramic
GlassCooktopSurface....................................19
Warranty Information .......................................20

MPORTANTSAFE NSTRUCT ONS
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Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop.
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•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.

• DONOTTOUCH 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.
oWhen heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to
become too hot.
o 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 offthe cooktop. Ifthe 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 allowgrease 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 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.

• 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 asa cover placed on the food. Any other use
of protective linets 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 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 of electric 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 a steam 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).

Setting SurfaceControls
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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
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.
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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
LOCATIONSOFTHESURFACEDIANT ELEMENTS
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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;
- 1 dual 6 or 9 inch radiant element located at the right front
position;
- 1 triple 5, 7 or 9inch radiant elements located at the left
front position;
- 2 7 inch radiant elements located at both the center front
and rear position;
- one Bridge radiant element located between center front and
rear elements.
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 Typeof 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

SettingSurfaceControls
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The Electronic Surface Element Control CESEC") feature
includes 6 digital display windows. The ESEC feature
provides a numeric digital setting for the 6 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. 1thru 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 offood you are
preparing.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results.
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ESEC Power Failure Indicator Message (PF)
When the cooktop is first plugged in or when the power supply to the cooktop 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.
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 isstill too hot to touch (See
Fig.6). Ifthe HE message appears in thewindow, 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) ifANY
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 tothe OFF positions, the surface controls should return
to normal operation. If the surface controls do notfunction and the "Er" message remains in any
display after following these procedures, contact your authorized servicer for assistance.
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SettingSurfaceControls
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The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 3 locations; the right, center and
left rear (Fig. 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
using the ESEC digital display window to verify (Fig.2). 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
each setting. Aglowing 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 HE 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.