Electrolux E36GC70FSS1 User manual

Care Guide
Cooktop
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MAKEA RECORDFORFUTUREUSE
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TABLE OFCONTENTS
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FindingInformation...........................................2
Makea RecordforFutureuse ..........................2
Questions?........................................................2
Safety ................................................................4-6
ImportantSafetyInstructions..............................4
Getting Start ........................................................7
GroundingInstructions.......................................7
LiquefiedPetroleum(Propane)
GasConversion................................................7
Surface Cooking............................................8-11
FlameSize........................................................8
ProperBurnerAdjustments................................8
LocationsoftheBurners....................................9
PlacementofBurnerHeadsandCaps...............9
PlacementofBurnerGrates.............................10
SurfaceCookingUtensils.................................10
SettingSurfaceControls....................................11
GeneralCare&Cleaning .............................12-14
Care&CleaningTable....................................12
CleaningtheBurnerGrates,BurnerCaps,
and BurnerHeads..........................................13
PorcelainEnamelCooktop
CleaningInstructions.......................................14
Care&CleaningofStainlessSteel...................14
Solutions to Common Problems.....................15
SurfaceBurnerDoNotLight...........................15
BurnerFlameOnlyLightsHalf
WayAroundBurner........................................15
BurnerFlameisOrange..................................15
Warranty Information .......................................16

Safety
IMPORTANTSAFE INSTRUCTIONS
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Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop.
Thismanual containsimportantsafetysymbolsand instructions.Pleasepayattention to these
symbolsand follow all instructionsgiven.
oRemove 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.

Askyourdealertorecommendaqualifiedtechnicianandanauthorizedrepairservice.Knowhow
toshutoffgassupplyatthemeteranddisconnecttheelectricalpowertothecooktopatthecircuit
breakerorfuseboxincaseofanemergency.
•User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended inthe manuals. All other servicing should bedone only bya qualified technician,
This may reduce the risk of personal injuryand damage to the cooktop.
• Never modify or alter the construction of acooktop 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 infire or property
damage.
=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.
=DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS/UNIT, GRATES ORAREASNEARTHESE BURNERS/
UNIT. Surface burners/unit may be hot even though flames are not visible/unit isdark 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.

Safety
• Know which knob controls each surface burner. Always turn the knob to the LITE position
when ignitingthe burners. Visually check that the burner has lit. Then adjust the flame so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
•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 inthe fan could catch fire. When flaming food
under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructionsfor cleaning.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface
Burners/Unit--To reduce the risk of burns, ignitionof flammable materials, and spillage due
to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that
it isturned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.
=Never Leave Surface Burners/Unit Unattended at High Heat Settings--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 cooktop, use aluminum
foil only to cover food during cooking. Improper installationof these liners may result in risk of
electric shock, or fire.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Onlycertain types ofglass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware,
or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden
change intemperature. Checkthe manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.
=Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If a burner/unit isaccidentally turned on,
the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see that the
burner ison. Burns will occur ifthe hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the
cooktop or burners because thecovers may cause overheating. Ai rwill blocked from the burner/
unit and cause combustion problems.

Getting Start
For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. For
maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an
electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded.
DO NOT operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an
extension cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is the only available
outlet, it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this
cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions.
Grounding
type wall
receptacle under any
circumstances,cut,
remove,or bypassthe
groundingprong. J
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug
UQUEFIEDPETROLEUM(PROPANE)GASCONVERSION
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This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the
factory for use with natural gas.
A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with your cooktop. The kit is marked "FOR LP/
PROPANE GAS CONVERSION". Follow the installation instructions which are inside the
envelope.
The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the
kit instructions and all local codes and requirements. Failure to follow instructions could
result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.

Surface Cooking
FLAMESmZE
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Formost cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to
complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining proper flame size for
various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being
cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking.
For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If
the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat istoo hot, the food
will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too
much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly.
*FJame Size
High Flame
Medium Flame
Low Flame
Type of Cooking
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam
Keep foods cooking; poach; stew
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*These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with
Jids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame
simply wastes heat and energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the
flame.
PROPERBURNERADJUSTMENTS
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The color of the flame isthe key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame Jsclear, blue
and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply
defined. Adjust or clean burner ifflame isyellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions
under General Care & Cleaning.

Surface Cooking
LOCATIONSOFTHEBURNERS
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The 30" cooktop isequipped with different sized burners.
The surface burners are located on the cooktop as follows (See Figure):
a 5 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the right rear position;
a 9 500 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the left rear position;
a 16 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the left front position;
and a 17 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located atthe right front position.
The 36" cooktop isequipped with different sized burners.
The surface burners are located on the cooktop as follows (See Figure):
a 5 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the right rear position;
two 9 500 BTU (natural gas) burners located atthe left and center
rear positions;
a 16 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the left front position;
and a 17 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the right front
position.
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30"cooktop
36"cooktop
PLACEMENTOF BURNERHEADSANDCAPS
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Place burner head over each gas orifice, matching the head with the
orifice size. Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing
the burner head over the orifice. Make sure electrode fits correctly
into slot in burner head. Place a burner cap on each burner head,
matching the cap size to the head size. The cap for each burner has an
inner locating ring which centers the cap correctly on the burner head. Be
sure that all the burner caps and burner heads are correctly placed
BEFORE using your appliance.
Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level.
Turn the burner on to determine if it will light, if the burner does not light,
contact a Service Center. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.
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Surface Cooking
PLACEMENTOFBURNERGRATES
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Place the grates on the Cooktop. Be sure they are right located
inside the stainless steel surface.
ATTENTION: Do not slide the grates on the cooktop, doing so
can damage the surface.
SURFACECOOKINGUTENSMLS
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*GOOD POOR
, Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Pans should have flat bottoms.
Check for flatness by rotating a
ruler across the bottom. There
should be no gaps between the
pan and ruler.
* Specialty pans such as lob-
ster pots, griddles and pres-
sure cookers may be used but
must conform to the above rec-
ommended cookware require-
ments.
•Flat bottom and straight sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
Weight of handle does not tilt pan.
Pan is well balanced.
Pan sizes match the amount of
food to be prepared and the size of
burner.
Made of material that conducts
heat well.
Easy to clean.
Pan overhangs unit by more than
2.5 cm (1").
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Flame extends beyond unit.
Note: Always usea utensil foritsintendedpurpose. Follow manufactureCsinstruclions.
Some utensils were notmade to be used inthe oven or on thecooktop.