Electrolux EW30GC55GB1 User manual

Care Guide
Gas Cooktop

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
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Findinginformation............................................2
Makea Recordfor Futureuse.........................2
Questions?.......................................................2
Safety................................................................4-6
ImportantSafetyInstructions...........................4
GettingStart ........................................................7
GroundingInstructions.....................................7
LiquefiedPetroleum(Propane)
GasConversion................................................7
Surface Cooking............................................8-13
FlameSize .......................................................8
ProperBurnerAdjustments..............................8
LocationsoftheBurners..................................9
Placementof BurnerHeadsandCaps.............g
Placementof BurnerGrates...........................10
SurfaceCookingUtensils...............................10
SettingSurfaceControls.................................I1
UsingtheGriddle............................................12
UsingtheSimmerPlate..................................12
UsingtheWokStand......................................13
GeneralCare& Cleaning.............................14-16
Care& CleaningTable...................................14
CleaningtheBurnerGrates,BurnerCaps,
andBurnerHeads..........................................15
PorcelainEnamelCooktop
CleaningInstructions......................................16
Care& CleaningofStainlessSteel................16
Solutions to CommonProblems.....................17
SurfaceBurnerDoNotLight..........................17
BurnerFlameOnlyLightsHalf
WayAroundBurner........................................17
BurnerFlameisOrange.................................17
Warrantyinformation........................................18

Safety
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Pleasepayattention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
• 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.

Safety
Ask your dealer torecommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how
toshut offgas 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 byaqualified technician,
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop.
+Never modify or alter the construction ofa 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.
+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 NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS/UNIT, GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE
BURNERS/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.

Safety
• Knowwhich knob controls each surface burner. Always turn the knob to the LITE position
when igniting the 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 in the fan could catch fire. When flaming
food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface
Burners/Unit --To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage
due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned
so that it is turned 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 installation of these liners may result in risk
of electric shock, or fire.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types ofglass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware,
or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use.
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. Ifa burner/unit is accidentally turned on,
the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see that the
burner is on. Burns will occur ifthe hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the
cooktop or burners because the covers may cause overheating. Air will blocked from the
burner/unit and cause combustion problems.

Getting
GROUND)NG(NSTRUCT(ONS
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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 (NSTALLAT(ON (NSTRUCTIONS packaged with this
cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions.
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Grounding
type wall
receptacle
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug

Surface Cooking
FLAMESIZE
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For most 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 is too 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.
*Flame 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
WRONG
*These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. 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.
PROPER£URNERADJUSTMENTS
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The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue
and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply
defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions
under General Care & Cleaning.

Surface Cooking
LOCATIONSOFTHEBURNERS
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The 30" cooktop is equipped 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 18 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the left rear position;
a 9 500 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the left front position;
and a 14 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the right front position.
The 36" cooktop is equipped 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 at the left front and left
rear positions;
a 18 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the center position;
and a 14 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the right front
position.
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30" cooktop
36" cooktop
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P CEMENT OFBURNERHEADSANDCAPS
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For the 18 000 BTU burner :
Place the burner head over the gas orifice (Figure 1). 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.
Burner Cap
For all burners: _/_S
Place a burner cap on each burner head
(see Figure 2), matching the cap size to the
head size. The cap for each burner has an
inner locating ring which centers the cap _ Cap
correctly on the burner head. Be sure that Burner //
all the burner caps and burner heads are Head
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
SURFACECOOKINGUTENSILS
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*GOOD
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POOR
Curved and warped pan bottoms,
Pans should have flat bot-
toms, Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across the bot-
tom. 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
recommended cookware re-
quirements.
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 use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's
instructions, Some utensilswere not made to be used inthe oven or on the cooktop.