Electrolux EHC30001X User manual

electrolux ceramic cooktops before installation 5
Before installation
Before installing the cooktop, read these points carefully.
caution
Damage resulting from incorrect installation WILL NOT be
covered by warranty.
It is the responsibility of the installer to make sure that:
• Thecabinetisconstructedcorrectly
• Thecooktopisinstalledaccordingtothe
specifications in this leaflet
Electrical connection
• Electricalconnectionis220volts,AC50Hz16Amps
Preparing the bench
• Choosewhereyouwanttoplacethecooktop
• Checktheopeningdimensionsforthemodelandmark
it out on the bench (refer to back page)
• Ifabarrierisnotrequired(seenotebelow),a
minimumgapof30mmisneededunderthecooktop
• Makesurethatnothing(eg.atimbermember)
interfereswiththesespacerequirements
• Cuttheopeninginthebenchtop
• Anywallsaroundthecooktoparetobeheatresistantup
to90°C,upto150mmhighi.e.ceramictiles
• NOTE:Thecooktopisdesignedfortheglasstositon
top of the bench. The glass must not be recessed into
the bench
Barrier installation
• Ifthebaseofthecooktopcanbetouchedfrominside
acupboardordrawer,abarrierMUSTbeinstalledto
prevent contact
• Makesurethematerialforthebarrieriscapableof
sustainedheatupto70°Ceg.woodormetal.
DO NOT use plastic or plastic-coated wood
• Makesureitisatleast50mm,andnotmorethan75mm
below the base of the cooktop
• Makesureitishasventilationholesthatareopentofree
air and evenly spaced (see diagrams on back)
• Checkthenumberofholesfromthislist:
Twentyveholes:25mmdiameter
Fifteen holes: 35mm diameter
Sixholes:50mmdiameter
warning
Safety instructions
It is important to use your cooktop safely, check these
safety points before using your cooktop.
• Thiscooktopmustbeconnectedtoa16Ampsocket
• DONOTbendthemainscableorputanyheavyobjects
on top of it
• Ifthemainscableisdamaged,onlytrainedservice
technicians should replace it
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebyyoung
children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequatelysupervisedbyaresponsiblepersonto
ensure that they can use the appliance safely
• PutONLYcookwareonthecookingsurface
• DONOTcookdirectlyontheceramicsurfaceasfood
will stick to the surface and will cause problems
• Iftheceramiccooktopcracks,IMMEDIATELYswitchoff
the cooktop at the power supply
• Keepanythingwhichwillmeltawayfromthesurfaceeg.
plastic, foil and sugar
• DONOTtouchthecooktopwhileitisstillhot
• Youngchildrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethatthey
do not play with the appliance
Cooktop structure
Safetyinstructions
1A-bigcookingarea
3A-controlknobA
3B - control knob B
1B-smallcookingarea
4 - bottom plate
6-light
2-ceramicglass
5 - mains cable

electrolux ceramic cooktops operation 7
GOOD UNDERSIZED
OVERSIZED
RECESSED BASE
MOISTURE ON
SURFACE
NO POT OR PAN
CONVEX BASE
caution
• DONOTusethecooktopasaworksurfaceasthismay
scratch the surface
• DONOTcutorchopfoodontheceramicsurface
Choosing and using pots and pans
warning
• DONOToperateanelementwithoutacookingpotor
pan on it
• Usepotsandpanswithat,heavybases.Potsand
pans with uneven or thin bases will take longer to cook
• DONOTusepotsandpanswhichoverhangthe
elementsmorethan50mm.Oversizedpotsand
pans can cause fine cracks on the cooktop
(see illustration below)
• Checkthebaseofpotsandpansarelevelwitharuler
• Checkthebottomofpotsandpansarefreefromgrit,
as this can scratch the ceramic surface
• Cookwithlidsonpotsandpansasthiswillsavetime
and electricity
• DONOTslidethepotsorpansasthismayscratchthe
surface
• DONOTplacesteamyorwetutensilsonthecooktop
Cleaning instructions
• Cleanthecooktopregularlywhileitisstillwarmwitha
suitablenon-abrasiveliquidceramiccooktopcleaner
• RemovemeltedmaterialIMMEDIATELYwhilethe
surface is still hot by:
-usingarazorbladescrapertoremovematerial;or
- using a ceramic glass scraper; or
- rinsing and wiping dry with a clean cloth or paper
towel
caution
• DONOTleavefoodonceramicsurfaceascooktopmay
become stained
• DONOTuseabrasiveorcorrosivecleaners,scouring
pads, steam cleaners, wire wool or oven cleaners
• Becarefulnottoscratchthesurfacewithbracelets
or rings
Operating instructions