Electrolux E36GC70FSS - Icon 36 Inch Drop-In Gas... User manual

Use & Care Guide
Gas Cooktop
318 200 676 (0602)

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 on-line support and internet product information:
www.electrolux.com
©2006 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 plate is located under the burner box.

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Finding Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information ........................................... 2
Make a Record for Future use .......................... 2
Questions? ........................................................ 2
Safety ................................................................ 4-6
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4
Getting Start ........................................................ 7
Grounding Instructions ....................................... 7
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane)
Gas Conversion ................................................ 7
Surface Cooking ............................................ 8-11
Flame Size ........................................................ 8
Proper Burner Adjustments ................................ 8
Locations of the Burners .................................... 9
Placement of Burner Heads and Caps ............... 9
Placement of Burner Grates ............................. 10
Surface Cooking Utensils ................................. 10
Setting Surface Controls .................................... 11
General Care & Cleaning ............................. 12-14
Care & Cleaning Table .................................... 12
Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps,
and Burner Heads .......................................... 13
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
Cleaning Instructions ....................................... 14
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ................... 14
Solutions to Common Problems ..................... 15
Surface Burner Do Not Light ........................... 15
Burner Flame Only Lights Half
Way Around Burner ........................................ 15
Burner Flame is Orange .................................. 15
Warranty Information ....................................... 16
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Save these instructions for future reference.

4Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your gas cooktop, follow basic
precautions including the following:
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If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the
gas supplier.
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.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the Cooktop. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
Do not remove the model/serial plate attached to the cooktop.
• Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1—
latest edition in the United States, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA
B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition in United
States, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local
code requirements. Install and/or adjust only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this cooktop.

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Safety
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• Stepping, leaning or sitting on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and also cause damage
to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop.
• NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how
to shut off gas supply at the meter and disconnect the electrical power to the cooktop 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,
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels, wire covers
or any other part of the product.
• Storage on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop or
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 cooktop. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property
damage.
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Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop. Children
climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone—Children should not be left alone or unattended in the
area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
• DONOTTOUCHSURFACEBURNERS/UNIT,GRATESORAREASNEARTHESEBURNERS/
UNIT. Surface burners/unit may be hot even though flames are not visible/ unit is dark in color.
Areas near surface burners/unit 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 surfaces 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 Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements, the flame or burners.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of pressure may cause container to
burst and result in injury.