Electrolux E36IC80QSS User manual

EN INDUCTION COOKTOP USE AND CARE GUIDE
A01704701 rev. B (03/15)

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Questions? ...................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions.................................3-4
Induction Cooktop Features...................................5-6
Getting Started.........................................................7-8
Induction cooktop characteristics .................................7
Use the correct cookware type.....................................7
Selecting surface cookware..........................................7
Cookware recommendations........................................8
Use the correct cookware size .....................................8
Main Cooktop Controls..............................................9
Using the touch controls...............................................9
Cooktop main power pad .............................................9
Keep warm pad ............................................................9
Controls lock pad..........................................................9
Minute timer pad...........................................................9
Setting Surface Controls ....................................10-12
Cooking zone ON-OFF pad........................................10
Power level settings....................................................10
Hot surface message..................................................10
Setting “Power boost” feature.....................................10
Preheat recommendations .........................................10
Operating the cooking zones......................................11
Power Sharing............................................................12
Operational Noises.....................................................12
General Care & Cleaning ....................................13-14
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance .....13
Cleaning Recommendations for
Ceramic Glass Cooktop.........................................13-14
Solutions to Common Problems........................15-16
Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate..............................15
Cooktop Turns Off While Cooking..............................15
Cooking Zone Does Not Heat Food ...........................15
Cooking Zone Heats Food
Too Hot or Not Enough...............................................15
Poor Cooking Results.................................................15
Cooktop Zone Control Displays an error code ...........16
Cooking zones inner LEDs continuously rotating
around digital display..................................................16
Metal Marks on Ceramic Cooktop Glass....................16
Scratches or Abrasions on
Ceramic Cooktop Glass..............................................16
Brown Streaks or Specks on Ceramic
Cooktop Surface.........................................................16
Area of Discoloration with Metallic Sheen
on Ceramic Cooktop Glass.........................................16
Warranty Information ...............................................17

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• This unit has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These
limitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This unit generates, uses and can
radiateradio frequency energy and,if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.
However there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
unit does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by
turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
» Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.
» Increase the distance between the unit and
receiver.
»Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Read all of the following safety instructions
before using this appliance:
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical
device should exercise caution using or standing
nearan induction unit while it is inoperation, as the
electromagnetic field may affect the working of the
pacemaker or similar medical device. It would be
advisable to consult your Doctor or the pacemaker
or similar medical device manufacturer about your
particular situation. Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing
on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously
injured.
This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause
bodily injury or property damage.
This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause
serious body harm, death or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before
using the appliance. Destroy the carton and
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
recommendedin themanuals.Allotherservicing
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
product.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials
should not be stored near or on the cooking
surface. 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 leavechildren alone. Children shouldnot
be left alone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. Theyshouldneverbe allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• 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.
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 ANSI/NFPA No. 70 - latest
edition in the United States, or CSA Standard
C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, in
Canada, and local code requirements. Install
only per installation instructions provided in the
literature package for this appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
EnforcementActrequirestheGovernorofCalifornia
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCES
DO NOT TOUCH COOKING ZONES OR AREAS
NEARTHESESURFACES.CookingZonesmaybe
hotfrom residual heat even though they are darkin
color. Areas near the Cooking Zones 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.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating a room.
Important Safety Instructions
• 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.
• Know which touch key pads controls each
surface of the Cooking Zones.
• 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 Cooking Zones of different sizes.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough
to cover the Cooking Zones. The pan detection
sensors will not allow the affected Cooking Zones
to operate without a pan present.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and
Should Not Extend Over Adjacent Cooking
Zones. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil.
• Never Leave Prepared Food on the Cooking
Zones. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled
dry may melt or become damaged.
• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to
line any part of the cooktop. Only use aluminum
foil as recommended after cooking process, if
used as a cover to be placed over the food. Any
other use of aluminum foil may result in the risk of
electric shock, 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.
• Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above
yourcookingsurfaceshouldbecleanedfrequently,
so the grease from cooking vapors does not
accumulate on the hood or filter.
• 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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Features
Induction Cooktop features
1. Left Rear Cooking Zone.
2. Center Cooking Zone.
3. Right Rear Cooking Zone.
4. Left Front Cooking Zone.
5. Right Front Double Cooking Zone.
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5
6
6
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11
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1
5
3
2
4
4
10
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89
11
6. Left Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads.
7. Left Front Cooking Zone Control Pads.
8. Main Cooktop Controls.
9. Center Cooking Zone Control Pads.
10. Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads.
11. Right Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads.
Figure 1 - 30” Model
Figure 2 - 36” Model

6Features
Induction Cooktop features
12. Minute Timer Display Window
(displays up to 99 minutes).
13. Minute Timer Setting “ -“ Pad.
14. Minute Timer Setting “ +“ Pad.
15. Controls Lock Indicator Light.
16. Controls Lock Key Pad.
17. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad.
18. Cooktop Power Indicator Light.
19. Cooktop Power Key Pad.
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1516 17 18
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20 21 22
2324
12
Main Cooktop Controls
Cooking Zone Controls Pads
20. Element Power Level Display.
21. Element - lo Key Pad.
22. Element + hi Key Pad.
23. Element ON/OFF Indicator Light.
24. Element ON/OFF Key Pad.

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Getting Started
Use the correct cookware type
Induction cooktop characteristics
The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while
turned ON and after they have been turned OFF.
The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat
transferred from the cookware and burns may
occur.
DO NOT SLIDE Cookware across the cooktop
surface. Doing so may permanently damage the
appearance of the ceramic cooktop.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS
directly with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot
holders to protect hands from burns.
The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below
the cooktop surface require the use of cookware
made with magnetic material in order to start the
heating process on any of the Cooking Zones.
Whenpurchasingpans,lookforcookwarespecifically
identified by the manufacturer for use with induction
cooktops. If you are not sure, use a magnet to test
whether the cookware type will work. If a magnet
stickstothebottomofthecookware,thematerialtype
is correct for induction cooking (See Fig. 1).
Itis recommended to alwaysuse heavier high quality
stainless steel cookware on your Induction Cooktop
surface. This will greatly reduce the possibility of
developing scratches on the ceramic surface.
Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop
surface, especially if cookware is slide over the
ceramiccooktopsurface without being lifted up.Over
time sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic
cooktop will likely alter the overall appearance of the
cooktop.Eventuallythebuildupofscratcheswillmake
cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall
appearance of the cooktop.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop
should have flat bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone. Check
for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Fig. 2). Be sure to follow all the
recommendations for using cookware.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply
the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the
ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or
pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from
cooking.Thespecialcooktopcleaningcreamleavesa
protectivefinishontheglasstohelppreventscratches
and abrasions.
Also remember to:
• Usecookware made with the correct material type
for Induction Cooking.
• Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for
better heat distribution allowing for more even
cooking results.
• The pan size should match the amount of food
being prepared.
• Do not let pans boil dry. This may
cause permanent damage in the form of
breakage, fusion, or marring that can
affect the ceramic cooktop. (This type of
damage is not covered by your warranty).
• Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup. Always
use pans that are easy to clean after cooking.
A COOLER COOKTOP - A unique feature of the
Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or OFF,
the cooktop surface remains cooler than standard
ceramic cooktops.
The Cooking Zones may appear to
be cool while turned ON and after they have been
turned OFF. The glass surface may be HOT from
residual heat transferred from the cookware and
burns may occur.
MAGNETIC DETECTOR - The coil sensor
automatically detects whether the pan is magnetic
and eliminates accidental “turn-ONs.”
PAN SIZE DETECTION -Thepanrecognitionsensor
automaticallydetects and adaptsthe Cooking Zones
to the pan sizes in use.
EFFICIENT - Induction cooking heats faster while
using less energy. Induction power levels are quick
to boil and delicate when simmering.
Selecting surface cookware

8Getting Started
NOTE
ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above
in Fig. 1 may be detected by the sensors located
belowtheceramiccooktopsurface.Ifthe cookware
does not meet any of these conditions, one or
more of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated
by a flashing power level in the digital display for
that affected zone. Correct the problems before
attempting to reactivate the cooktop.
Use the correct cookware size
NOTE
If a pan made of the correct material is centered
properlyon any ofthe active CookingZones but is
TOO SMALL, the power level in the digital display
will start flashing for the affected Cooking Zone
Display and the pan will not heat.
Cookware recommendations
Be sure to follow the following recommendations
for using cookware as shown:
INCORRECT CORRECT
Cookware not centered
on Cooking Zone
surface.
Cookware centered
correctly on Cooking
Zone surface.
Curved or warped pan
bottoms or sides. Flat pan bottom & straight sides.
Pan does not meet the
minimum size required
for the Cooking Zone
used.
Pan size meets
or exceeds the
recommended minimum
size for the Cooking Zone.
Pan bottom rests on
cooktop trim or does not
rest completely on the
cooktop surface.
Pan rests completely on
the cooktop surface.
Heavy handle tilts pan. Pan is properly
balanced.
Fig. 1
The Cooking Zones available on the Induction
Cooktop require a MINIMUM pan size to be used at
each location. The cross (+) of each Cooking Zone
is your guide to the correct MINIMUM pan size. The
pan bottom must FULLY cover the cross for proper
cooking to occur.
The outer dots at each Cooking Zone is helpful to
determinethepanMAXIMUMsize.Aftercentering the
cookware on the cooktop, make sure the cookware
doesnotextendmore than 1/2” beyond thesedotson
theCooking Zone.The pan must makeFULLcontact
on the glass surface without the bottom of the pan
touching the metal cooktop trims.
Fig. 2
MIN
MAX
Regular Cooking Zone
Fig. 3
MAX
MIN
Right Front Cooking Zone
The Right Front Cooking Zone got a MINIMUM pan
size much smaller than the other cooking zones to
accommodate many pan sizes.

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Main Cooktop Controls
Using the touch controls Controls lock pad
Minute timer pad
Cooktop main power pad
The Cooktop POWER
key pad enables the
entire Cooktop.
To power the cooktop,
touch and hold the
POWER key pad for
1/2second.Abeepwill
sound and the Power
The Induction Cooktop
may be locked in order
to prevent the cooktop
from accidentally being
turned ON.
To turn ON the Controls
Lockfeature, make sure
the unit is powered OFF Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
TheMinuteTimerfeaturemaybeusefulinthekitchen
if a recipe calls for keeping track of time. This feature
willkeeptrackoftimefrom1 to99minutes.Thetimer
display will begin to count down minutes once set.
The recommended
way to use the touch
pads on the cooktop
is with your finger
placedinthecenterof
the touch pad. If the
fingerisnotplacedon
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.
LED will glow (See Fig. 3). The cooktop will be in a
ready mode for 10 seconds. If no other key pads are
touched the Cooktop Main POWER will turn OFF
automatically.
ToturntheMainPowerOFFtouchMainPOWER key.
A beep will sound and the Power Indicator Light will
turn OFF (See Fig. 2).
(Seeabove, Figure 1) and that the timeris not active.
Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 3 seconds. A
beep will sound and the Lock indicator light will glow
(Fig. 7). Once locked, no other displays will glow and
no Cooking Zones or timer will activate.
To turn the Controls Lock OFF, touch and hold the
LOCK key pad for 3 seconds. A beep will sound,
the Lock indicator light will turn OFF (Fig. 6) and the
cooktop may be used normally. Remember to power
ON the cooktop if it is needed right away.
To Set the Minute Timer
feature,touchthe keypad
listedovertheword“timer”.
Touchingandreleasingthe
or the key pads will
increase or decrease the
Minute Timer setting by 1
minute with each key press (up to 99 minutes). You
may also hold the or key to slew the time to
your designated time.
Once the Timer LED displays the desired amount of
time, release the or the Arrow key pads (Fig.
8). The Minute Timer will begin the countdown with
remainingminutes.OncetheMinuteTimerreaches1
minute,thetimerwill start counting down byseconds
until 00 is reached. Once the Minute Timer reaches
00 a long beep will sound indicating that the time is
up and the Timer display will flash 00.
To cancel or turn OFF the MinuteTimer,Touch the
and key pads at the same time or touch and hold
either the or key pad and scroll to 00. The set
time will disappear from the display indicating that
the Minute Timer is no longer active.
Keep warm pad
Use the WARM key
pad to activate the
Keep warm setting
for any of the cooking
zones. First, activate
the zone by pressing
the ON.OFF key pad, Fig. 4 Fig. 5
then touch the WARM key pad located in the Main
cooktop controls area. LH (low heat) should appear
in the corresponding cooking zone display (Fig. 5).

10 Setting Surface Controls
Cooking zone ON.OFF pad
Hot surface message
Power level settings
Once any cooking zone has been
usedforcookingandturnedOFF,and
ifthecooktopsurfacetemperatureon
any of the cooking zone is still too
HOT, HE (Fig. 6) will appear in the
displayof the affectedcooking zone.
The HE will continue to display if the
temperature is still too HOT.
Each cooking zone have separate power level
displays.Once active, thezone will provide15 power
levels to choose from. These include 1 (Fig. 3), 1.5,
2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5 (Fig. 4), 7, 8, 9
(Fig. 5). Each key pad touch (or just holding down
the power level key pad) will scroll through all the
available power levels for any cooking zone quickly.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Fig. 2
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Each of the cooking zones
haveseparateON.OFFkey
pads.OncetheMainPower
key pad has been touched
to activate the cooktop,
touch the corresponding
zone ON.OFF key pad
once to activate the cooking zone needed. “0” will
appear in the display and the ON.OFF indicator light
will glow (Fig. 2). If the associated hi+ or lo- key pad
is not touched within 10 seconds, the request to turn
the cooking zone ON will cancel and the cooktop will
go back to ready mode.
To turn OFF a cooking zone, touch the ON.OFF pad
once. The zone indicator light will turn OFF (Fig. 1).
ON OFF
ON OFF
Setting “Power boost” feature
Your induction cooktop is equipped
with a Power Boost feature on
each cooking zone. The Power
Boost feature is used to bring large
quantitiesofwaterorfoodtocooking
temperature at the fastest speed
To Turn ON the Power Boost Feature:
- Turn on the cooking zone you want to set to
Power Boost then press the "+" key pad and the
“Pb” message will be shown in the display (Fig. 7).
Preheat recommendations
Whenpreheatingapanonthecooktop always watch
carefully.Wheneverusingthecooktoptheusershould
alwayspayattentiontoanyitemscookingandremain
attentive until the cooking process is complete.
Keepinmindthatinductionmaydecreasetheamount
of time required to preheat the desired pan.
The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool
while turned ON and after they have been
turnedOFF.TheglasssurfacemaybeHOTfrom
residual heat transferred from the cookware
and burns may occur.
possible. The Power Boost feature will give you up
to 139% power output for a maximum of 10 minutes.