Electrolux Electric Cooktop User manual

318 200 647 (0701)
Dishwasher
Use & Care Guide
Electric Cooktop

2Finding Information
MAKEARECORDFORFUTUREUSEBrand_______________________________________________________________
Purchase
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Model
Number______________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________
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©2007 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Post Office Box 212378,Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA
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Finding Information
TABLEOFCONTENTSFindingInformation...........................................2-3Make a Record for Future use ................................ 2
Questions?.............................................................. 2
Safety..................................................................4-6Important Safety Instructions .................................. 4
CooktopFeatures..............................................7-8SettingSurfaceControls.................................9-18About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop.......................... 9
About the Radiant Surface Elements...................... 9
Locations of the Surface Radiant Elements.......... 10
Using the Touch Control........................................ 10
LED Messages or Light Indicators
Displayed by Main Control.................................... 11
Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Element
Controls................................................................. 11
The Recommended Surface Cooking Settings..... 12
Operating the Single Surface Radiant Elements .. 13
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Elements..... 14
Operating the Triple Surface Radiant Element ..... 15
Keep Warm Feature.............................................. 16
Sabbath Feature Mode ......................................... 16
Minute Timer ......................................................... 17
Locking the Controls ............................................. 17
Surface Cooking utensils ...................................... 18
Cookware Material Types ..................................... 18
GeneralCare&Cleaning...............................19-21Care & Cleaning Table .......................................... 19
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance..................... 20
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop ........................................ 20
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel....................... 21
SolutionstoCommonProblems..................22-23Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate ........................ 22
Surface Element Does Not Heat........................... 22
Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough ....... 22
Food Not Heating Evenly ...................................... 23
Poor Cooking Results ........................................... 23
Scratches orAbrasions on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 23
Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface ................................................... 23
Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 24
Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 24
Notes....................................................................25WarrantyInformation..........................................26

4Safety
• 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

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Safety
• 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.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS ORAREAS NEAR THESE UNITS. Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enoughto causeburns. Duringand afteruse, donot touch,or letclothing orother Rea TfGl

6Safety
• 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 as a cover placed on the food. Any other
use of protective liners 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,orotherglazedutensilsaresuitableforrangetopservicewithoutbreakingdue
to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for
cooktop use.
• Do Not Use DecorativeSurface Element Covers. Ifan element isaccidentally turnedon,
thedecorativecoverwillbecomehotandpossiblymelt.Burnswilloccurifthehotcoversare
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. Ifcooktop should break, cleaningsolutions
andspilloversmaypenetratethebrokencooktopandcreateariskofelectricshock.Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
• CleanCooktopwithCaution.Ifawetspongeorclothisusedtowipespillsonahotcooking
area,becarefultoavoidasteamburn.Somecleanerscanproduceharmfulfumesifapplied
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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COOKTOPFEATURES
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TheCooking Zones mayappear tobe cool whileturned ONand after theyhave been turnedOFF. TheglasssurfacemaybeHOTform residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
1. Left Rear Single Radiant Element
2. Left Front Triple Radiant Element
3. Right Rear Single Radiant Element
4. Right Front Double radiant Element
5. Center Front Double Radiant Element
(Fig. 2 only)
6. Left Front Element Control Pads
7. Left Rear Element Control Pads
8. Right Rear Element Control Pads
9. Right Front Element Control Pads
10. Main Cooktop Controls
11. Center Front Element Control Pads
(Fig. 2 only)
12. Minute Timer Key Pads
Fig. 1 - 30” model
Fig. 2 - 36” Model
Cooktop Features

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6. Left Front Element Control Pads
7. Left Rear Element Control Pads
8. Right Rear Element Control Pads
9. Right Front Element Control Pads
10. Main Cooktop Controls
11. Center Front Element Control Pads (36” model only)
12. Minute Timer Key Pads
13. Cooktop Power Key Pad
14. Cooktop Power Indicator Light
15. Controls Lock Key Pad
16. Controls Lockout Indicator Light
17. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad
18. Minute Timer ON/OFF Key Pad
19. Minute Timer Setting - (decrease) Key Pad
20. Minute Timer Display (shows up to 99 minutes)
21. Minute Timer Setting + (increase) Key Pad
22. Element ON/OFF Key Pad (for each element)
23. Element ON/OFF Indicator Light (for each element)
24. Element - lo Key Pad (for each element)
25. Element

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Setting Surface Controls
ABOUTTHECERAMICGLASSCOOKTOP
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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the

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LOCATIONSOFTHESURFACERADIANTELEMENTSYour cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with 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 30” cooktop as follows:
-2single radiant elements located at the rih1rih60ft rear positions;
-1dual radiant element located at the rih1front position;
-1triple radiant element located at the 60ft front position;
The radiant surface elements are located on the 36” cooktop as follows:
-2single radiant elements located at the rih1rih60ft rear positions;
-2dual radiant elements located at the rih1rihcenter front positions;
-1triple radiant element located at the 60ft front position;
USINGTHETOUCHCONTROL
The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown
in Fig. 3. Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad
as shown. If the finger is not placed on the center of a pad, the cooktop
may not resporihto the selection made.
Lih1ly contact the pad with the flat part of your entire fingertip. Do not
just use the narrow end of your fingertip.

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LEDMESSAGESORLIGHTINDICATORSDISPLAYEDBYMAINCONTROL
CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked at anytime. Touch and
hold the LOCK key pad for few seconds. If the cooktop is in use, it will be impossible to
enter in the lock mode. All elements need to be turned OFF. When entering in the lock
mode, a beep will sound and the Lock Indicator Light will glow (Fig. 2). Once locked, no

12 Setting Surface Controls
THERECOMMENDEDSURFACECOOKINGSETTINGSUse the chart to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing.
LIGHTINDICATORSDISPLAYEDBYCOOKINGELEMENTCONTROLSELEMENT SIZE INDICATOR LIGHTS - Some cooking elements offer 2 or 3 different
element sizes. You may choose to use the single inner heating ring only or you may add
1 or 2 more heating rings with each press of the
size
pad. When the element zone is
activated, the inner heating ring indicator light will glow (Fig. 1). When the element size
pad is pressed once, the inner and middle ring indicator lights will glow (Fig. 2). And
when the element size key pad is pressed twice, all the element size indicator lights will
glow (Fig. 3). When the element size is at its maximum and the element size key pad is
size size
size
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking
results.
RecommendedSurfaceSettingsTableSettingTypeofCookingHIGH (15) Start most foods; bring water to a boil and pan
broiling.
MEDIUM HIGH (11-14) Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat frying.
MEDIUM (7) Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces and gravies;
steaming vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW (3-6) Keep foods cooking; poaching and stewing.
LOW (1) Keep warm, melting and simmering.
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Setting Surface Controls
OPERATINGTHESINGLESURFACERADIANTELEMENTS

14 Setting Surface Controls
OPERATINGTHEDUALSURFACERADIANTELEMENT
Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with dual radiant surface element
located as shown in Figs. 1 & 2. A touch key pad on the element controls is
used to select one of the 2 positions of the element. Indicator lights on the
control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will

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Setting Surface Controls
OPERATINGTHETRIPLESURFACERADIANTELEMENT
Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with “Triple” surface radiant

16 Setting Surface Controls
KEEPWARMFEATUREThe Warm feature may be used with any of the Cooking Elements.
To Turn the Keep Warm Feature ON:
1. To select the Keep Warm feature for any Cooking Element touch the

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LOCKINGTHECONTROLSSetting Surface Controls
The Cooktop Controls may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally
being turned ON. This feature can be activated only when no cooking zone is active.
MINUTETIMER

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SURFACECOOKINGUTENSILSPOOR

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CARE&CLEANINGTABLEGeneral Care & Cleaning
SurfacesAluminum & Vinyl
Painted and Plastic
Control Knobs
Stainless Steel, Chrome

20 Consistentandpropercleaningisessentialtomaintainingyourceramicglasscooktop
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Beforecleaningthecooktop,besurethecontrolsareturnedtoOFFandthecooktopisCOOL.
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DONOTuseacooktopcleaneronahotcooktop.Thefumescanbehazardoustoyourhealth,andcanchemicallydamagetheceramic-glasssurface.lock
POWER timer
warm size
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFFON OFF size ON OFF size
hotsurface