Electrolux EW36CC55GW - 36in Electric Cooktop User manual

318 203 622 (0809)
Use & Care Guide
Radiant/Induction Electric Cooktop

2Finding Information
MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE
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©2008 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA
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The serial and model numbers may be found on the serial plate located under the cooktop.
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Finding Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information ........................................... 2-3
Make a Record for Future use ................................ 2
Questions? .............................................................. 2
Safety .................................................................. 4-7
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 4
Cooktop Features .............................................. 8-9
Before Using the Cooktop ............................ 10-17
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop........................ 10
Locations of the Surface Elements ....................... 10
LED Messages or Light Indicators
Displayed by Main Control .................................... 11
Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Element
Controls ................................................................. 11
About the Radiant Surface Elements .................... 12
LED Messages Displayed by Radiant Element
Controls ................................................................. 12
The Recommended Radiant Element Settings ..... 13
LED Messages Displayed by Induction
Cooking Zone controls .......................................... 13
Use the Correct Cookware Type on
the Induction Cooking Zones ................................ 14
Minimum Pan Size Requirements for
the Two Induction Cooking Zones ......................... 14
Cookware Recommendations ............................... 15
Use Quality Cookware in Good Condition ............ 16
Cookware Material Types for Radiant Elements Only 17
Setting the Surface Controls ........................ 18-24
Using the Touch Control ........................................ 18
Operating the Single Surface Radiant Element .... 18
Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element ....... 19
Operating the Induction Cooking Zones .......... 20-21
Induction Cooking Preheat Recommendations..... 21
Keep Warm Feature .............................................. 22
Minute Timer ......................................................... 22
Locking the Controls ............................................. 22
Sabbath Feature Mode ......................................... 23
Power Sharing (Induction Cooking Zones Only) ... 24
Operational Noises ............................................... 24
General Care & Cleaning ............................... 25-27
Care & Cleaning Table .......................................... 25
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance ..................... 26
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop ................................... 26-27
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ....................... 27
Solutions to Common Problems .................. 28-31
Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate ........................ 28
Cooktop Turns Off While Cooking ......................... 28
Surface Element Does Not Heat ........................... 28
Cooking Zone Does Not Heat Food
(Induction Elements) ............................................. 29
Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough ....... 29
Food Not Heating Evenly ...................................... 29
Poor Cooking Results ........................................... 29
Cooktop Zone Control Displays E and
2 Digits LED Main Control Displays ...................... 30
Cooking Zone LED Continuously Flashes F ......... 30
Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 30
Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface ................................................... 30
Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 31
Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 31
Warranty Information .......................................... 32

4Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
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 limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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.
• 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
qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code No. 70 - latest
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your electric cooktop, follow basic
precaution including the following:
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these
symbols and follow all instructions given.
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This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property
damage.
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This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
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Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an
induction unit while it is in operation, 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.

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Safety
edition in the United States, or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package
for this appliance.
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
recommended in the manuals. All other servicing 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 appliance.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored 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
appliance. 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 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 OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS. Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units 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 areas 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.
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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
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Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the
cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop.
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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.

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• 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.
IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn off the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes,
the cooktop will not operate and an error message will be displayed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which touch key pads controls each surface unit.
• 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 surface units of different
sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use
of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.
• 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, 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 your cooking surface should be cleaned
frequently, so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter.

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The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California 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.
FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
• 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).
Safety

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COOKTOP FEATURES
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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.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
1. Left Rear Single Radiant Element (Fig. 1)
Left Rear Double Radiant Element (Fig. 2)
2. Left Front Double Radiant Element
3. Right Rear Single Induction Element
4. Right Front Double Induction Element
5. Center Rear Single Radiant Element (Fig. 2 only)
6. Left Front Element Control Pads
7. Left Rear Element Control Pads
8. Right Front Element Control Pads
9. Right Rear Element Control Pads
10. Main Cooktop Controls
11. Center Rear Element Control Pads (Fig. 2 only)
12. Minute Timer Key Pads
Cooktop Features
Fig. 2 - 36” Model
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INDUCTION ELEMENT CHARACTERISTICS (RIGHT FRONT AND REAR ELEMENTS)
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.
MAGNETIC DETECTOR- The coil sensor automatically detects whether the pan is mag-
netic and eliminates accidental “turn-On.”
PAN SIZE DETECTION- The pan recognition sensor automatically detects and adapts the
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 when simmering.

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timer
lock warm
POWER
13. Cooktop ON/OFF Key Pad
14. Cooktop ON/OFF Indicator Light
15. Controls Lock Key Pad
16. Controls Lock Indicator Light
17. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad
18. Minute Timer Setting - (decrease) Key Pad
19. Minute Timer LED (displays up to 99 minutes)
20. Minute Timer Setting + (increase) Key Pad
21. Element Power Key Pad (for each element)
22. Element - lo Key Pad (for each element)
23. Element Power Level LED (for each element)
24. Element + hi Key Pad (for each element)
25. Element Size Key Pad (double radiant elements only)
26. Element Size Indicator Lights
COOKTOP FEATURES (CONT’D)
Cooktop Features
Fig. 1
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10 Main Cooktop Controls 12 Minute Timer Key Pads
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10 Before Using the Cooktop
ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
The ceramic cooktop has radiant and induction surface elements located below
the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of
the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches
the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figs. 1 & 2).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only
flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the
number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect
the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The
areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE ELEMENTS
Your cooktop is equipped with radiant and induction surface elements with
different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes
increases as the element wattage increases.
The surface elements are located on the 30” cooktop as follows:
-1small radiant element located at the left rear position;
-1dual radiant element located at the left front position;
-1small induction element located at the right rear position;
-1dual induction element located at the right front position.
The surface elements are located on the 36” cooktop as follows:
-1small radiant elements located at the center rear position;
-2dual radiant elements located at the left front and rear positions;
-1small induction element located at the right rear position;
-1dual induction element located at the right front position.
Fig.1 - 30” Model - Cooktop
Fig. 2 - 36” Model - Cooktop
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Before Using the Cooktop
LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED BY
MAIN CONTROL
CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked only when the
cooktop is switched to OFF. Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for a few seconds.
A beep will sound and the lock indicator light will turn on (Fig. 2). Once locked, no
other displays will glow and no Cooking Zones will activate. To turn the Controls
Lock OFF, touch and hold the LOCK key pad for a few seconds. A beep will sound,
the Lock indicator light will turn OFF (Fig. 1) and the cooktop may be used nor-
mally.
COOKTOP POWER - The Cooktop POWER key pad activates the entire
Cooktop. To power the cooktop, touch and hold the POWER key pad for 2
seconds. A beep will sound and the Power LED will glow (See Fig. 4). The cooktop
will be in a ready mode for 20 seconds. If no other key pads are touched the
Cooktop Main POWER will turn OFF automatically. To turn the Main Power OFF
touch and hold the Main POWER key pad for 1 second. A beep will sound and the
Power Indicator Light will turn OFF (See Fig. 3).
ERROR CODES E XX - The control displays EE
EE
E(radiant/Induction zone controls) in
Cooking Zones LEDs (Fig. 5) and digits in Minute timer LED (Fig. 6) together
showing an error code.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
POWER
POWER
LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED BY COOKING ELEMENT
CONTROLS
COOKING ZONE ON/OFF PAD - Each Cooking Elements have separate ON/OFF key
pads (Fig. 7). Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop,
touch the corresponding Cooking Element ON/OFF key pad once to active the Cooking
Zone needed. “00
00
0”or “0.00.0
0.00.0
0.0”will appear in the LED display. If the corresponding hi + (in-
crease) / - lo (decrease) key pad is not touched, the request to turn the Cooking Element
ON will cancel and the Cooktop Main Power will turn OFF, if no other zone is actived. To set
a Cooking Element power level touch the corresponding Cooking Element + (increase) or -
(decrease) key pad once. To turn OFF a Cooking Element, touch the Cooking Element ON/
OFF key pad once and the LED display will shows “00
00
0”or “0.00.0
0.00.0
0.0”or will turn OFF if the
corresponding cooking element was activated more then 10 seconds.
Fig. 7
ON OFF
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THE AVAILABLE WINDOW DISPLAY SETTINGS - The control will display
heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure 6) and OFF (Figure 7).
The settings between 9.5 (Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3) decrease or increase in
increment of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.2 (Figure
5) are Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increment of .2 (1/5) to
Lo (Figure 6; lowest Simmer setting) for more precise settings at lower heat
levels. Use the Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine the correct
setting for the kind of food you are preparing.
HOT ELEMENT INDICATOR MESSAGE (HE) - After using any of the single or
dual radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot. Even after turning
the control to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot for some time. The control monitors
the temperature of the cooktop and displays the message “HE” (hot element; See
Fig. 8) warning when the cooktop is still too hot to touch. If the HE message
appears in the window, the control can still be turned ON again for use.
KEEP WARM (LH) - Use the keep warm key pad to activate the warm settings
for any of the cooking zones. The ON/OFF key pad for the desired cooking
zone must be activated first, then touch the warm key pad once to set the
Keep Warm function. LH (Low Heat) should appear in the corresponding
cooking zone display window (See Fig. 9).
LED MESSAGES DISPLAYED BY RADIANT ELEMENT
CONTROLS
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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI setting. This helps
to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can also occur if the
cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to pages 15-16 for using
correct cookware instructions with the cooktop).
Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section
and Solutions to Common Problems section of this Use and Care Guide.
ABOUT THE RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element
will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle ON and OFF. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the OFF cycle.
For efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This
will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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Before Using the Cooktop
THE RECOMMENDED RADIANT ELEMENT SETTINGS
Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing.
LED MESSAGES DISPLAYED BY INDUCTION COOKING
ZONE CONTROLS
POWER LEVEL SETTINGS - Once active, the Induction Cooking Zones will provide 10
Power Levels to choose from. These include 1 21 2
1 21 2
1 2, 33
33
3,44
44
4,55
55
5,66
66
6 (Fig. 3), 77
77
7,88
88
8,99
99
9. The highest
setting of PP
PP
P or “Power Boost” provides 125% power level for 10 minutes (See Fig. 2).
Each key pad touch (or just holding down the Power Level key pad) will scroll through all
the available power levels quickly (See pages 20-23 for complete instructions).
RESIDUAL HEAT - Once any Cooking Zone has been used for cooking and turned OFF,
and if the cooktop surface temperature on any of the Cooking Zones is still too HOT, HH
HH
H
(See Fig. 4) will appear in the LED display for the affected Cooking Zone. The HH
HH
Hwill
continue to display if the temperature is still too HOT.
KEEP WARM (L) - Use the WARM key pad to activate the Warm setting for any of the
Cooking Zones. The ON/OFF key pad for the desired Cooking Zone must be activated
first, then touch the WARM key pad located in the Cooktop Main Control area once to
set. LL
LL
L(LOW) should appear in the corresponding Cooking Zone LED display (See Fig.
5).
PAN DETECTION - All induction Cooking Zones will provide a Pan Detection message.
If a Cooking Zone is turned ON and no pan is detected for the Cooking Zone, the pan
has been moved or if the pan is not centered correctly or if the pan is not made of
magnetic material, FF
FF
F(See Fig. 6) will appear in the affected Cooking Zone LED display.
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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.
Recommended Surface Settings Chart
Setting Type of Cooking
HIGH (HI) Start most foods; bring water to a boil and pan broiling.
MEDIUM HIGH (8-10) Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat frying.
MEDIUM (6) Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces and gravies; steaming
vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking; poaching and stewing.
LOW (LO) (LH) Keep warm, melting and simmering.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5 Fig. 6

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USE THE CORRECT COOKWARE TYPE ON THE
INDUCTION COOKING ZONES
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.
When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified by the
manufacturer for use with Induction cooktops. If your not sure, use a
magnet to test whether the cookware type will work. If a magnet sticks
to the bottom of the cookware, the material type is correct for Induction
cooking (See Fig. 1).
It is recommended to always use 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 slid over the ceramic cooktop
surface without being lifted up. Over time sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter
the overall appearance of the cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the surface
difficult and degrade the overall appearance of the cooktop.
Fig. 1
MINIMUM PAN SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TWO
INDUCTION COOKING ZONES
USE THE CORRECT SIZE COOKWARE - The 2 Induction Cooking
Zones available on the Cooktop require a MINIMUM pan size to be
used at each location (Fig. 2). The inner ring of each Cooking Zone
is your guide to the correct MINIMUM pan size. The pan bottom
must FULLY cover the inner ring for proper cooking to occur.
The thicker outer ring at each Cooking Zone is helpful to determine
the pan MAXIMUM size. After centering the cookware of the
cooktop, make sure the cookware does not extend more than ½”
beyond the thicker line on the Cooking Zone (See example in Fig. 2).
The pan must make FULL contact on the glass surface without the
bottom of the pan touching the metal cooktop trims (Shown in Fig.
2).
NOTE: If a pan made of the correct material is centered properly on
any of the active Cooking Zones but is TOO SMALL, the affected
Cooking Zone LED will display an FF
FF
Fcode and the pan will not heat.
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Before Using the Cooktop
COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES - ANY one of the incorrect
conditions listed above in Fig. 1 may be detected by the sensors located below the
ceramic cooktop surface. If the cookware does not meet any of these conditions, one
or two of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated by an FF
FF
F in the affected Cooking
Zone display. Correct the problems before attempting to activate the cooktop.
INCORRECT CORRECT
•Cookware not centered on Cook-
ing 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 (See Fig. 19).
•Pan size meets or exceeds the
recommended minimum size for
the Cooking Zone (See Fig. 19).
•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
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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. 1). Be sure to follow all the recommendations
for using cookware as shown in Fig. 1, page 15.
Fig. 1
Before Using the Cooktop
USE QUALITY COOKWARE IN GOOD CONDITION
Also remember to:
•Use cookware made with the correct material type for
Induction Cooking (See Fig. 1, page 14).
•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.
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The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The glass
surface may be HOT form residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.
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DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS directly with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to
protect hands from burns.
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DO NOT SLIDE Cookware across the cooktop surface. Doing so may permanently damage the
appearance of the ceramic cooktop.
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. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a
protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

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COOKWARE MATERIAL TYPES FOR RADIANT
ELEMENTS ONLY
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the
surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:
ALUMINUM- Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized
aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic
glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these
marks immediately.
COPPER- Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic
glass (see Aluminum above).
STAINLESS STEEL- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to
clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON- A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once
cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL- Heating characteristics will vary depending on base
material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
GLASS- Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it
may scratch the glass.
Before Using the Cooktop

18 Setting Surface Controls
USING THE TOUCH CONTROL
Fig. 1
OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. The Hot Element (HE) message will be
showed and will continue to display until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still
be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the display has turned OFF.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in
use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
The cooktop has a single radiant surface element at the position shown on Figs. 2 & 3.
To Operate the Single Surface Element
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Touch and hold the
POWER
key pad until a beep sounds. The power indicator light
above the
POWER
will turn ON. Note: If no other key pad is touched within 20
seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear.
3. Touch and hold the
ON OFF
pad for the desired element position until a beep is
heard. The display will show "0.0". Note: If no further pads are touched within
10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear.
4. Touch pad once to turn ON the power level to HI or touch pad
once for power level to Lo.
5. Each touch of the or pad will increase or decrease the power
level. Lo is the lowest power level available. Note: The power level may
be adjusted at any time while the element is ON.
6. When cooking has been completed touch the
ON OFF
pad once to turn the
lo
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hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
lock warm
hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
lo
-
timer
POWER ON OFF
lock warm
lo
- hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
lo
-
timer
POWER
ON OFF ONOFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Fig. 2
Fig. 3 element OFF and if no other surface element is used touch the
POWER
key pad to turn off
the cooktop. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area. Note: The
Hot Element (HE) message will be showed on display for each element until the
heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in Fig. 1. 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 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.

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Setting Surface Controls
OPERATING THE DUAL SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT
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. Symbols and indicator
lights on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant
element will heat. The symbol indicates that only the INNER coil will heat
(Fig. 3). The symbol indicates that both INNER and OUTER coils will heat
(Fig. 4). You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.
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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. The Hot
Element (HE) message will be showed and will continue to display until the glass cooktop has cooled
down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface
is touched before the display has turned OFF.
To Operate the Dual Surface Element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.
2. Touch and hold the
POWER
key pad until a beep sounds. The power
indicator light above the
POWER
will turn ON. Note: If no other key pad
is touched within 20 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop
will clear.
3. Touch and hold the
ON OFF
pad for the dual element position until a beep is
heard. The display will show "0.0". Note: If no further pads are touched
within 10 seconds the request to power the element ON will clear.
4. Select the INNER (Fig. 3) or INNER and OUTER (Fig. 4) to heat by
touching the
size
key pad.
5. Touch pad once to turn ON the power level to HI or touch pad once for
power level to Lo.
6. Each touch of the or pad will increase or decrease the power level. Lo is
the lowest power level available. Note: The power level may be adjusted at any
time while the element is ON.
7. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to
finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
8. When cooking has been completed touch the
ON OFF
pad once to turn the element OFF
and if no other surface element is used touch the
POWER
key pad to turn off the
cooktop.Note: The Hot Element (HE) message will be showed on display for each
element until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.
lo
-
hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
lock warm
hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
lo
-
timer
POWER ON OFF
lock warm
lo
- hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
hi
+
lo
-
hi
+
lo
-
timer
POWER
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 2

20 Setting Surface Controls
OPERATING THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES
The cooktop has two induction Cooking Zones designed for cookware of various
sizes. Be sure to place cookware that meets the minimum and maximum pan
size requirements (Fig. 2, page 14) for the Cooking Zone desired and is best for
the amount of food being prepared. Place the cookware with the prepared food
on the Cooking Zone BEFORE setting any of the Cooktop controls.
To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones:
1. Place the prepared food using the correct type and size cookware on the
desired Cooking Zone. Be sure to center the cookware on Cooking Zone
completely covering the minimum ring marked on the Zone surface. PLEASE
NOTE: If the cookware requirements for the Cooking Zone (See Fig. 1, page
15) are not met the sensors will detect a problem and display the letter FF
FF
Fin
the affected Cooking Zone LED. Any problems must be corrected before
proceeding.
hi
+
lo
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hi
+
lo
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timer
Fig. 1 2. Touch and hold the
POWER
key pad for a few seconds or until a beep sounds. The Power
Indicator light located above the
POWER
key pad will turn ON. NOTE: If no other key pad is
touched within 20 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear.
3. To start one or more Cooking Zones lightly touch the
ON OFF
key pad for the Cooking
Zones needed. A beep will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level digital
display will show 00
00
0indicating no power level for the Zone has been set yet. NOTE: If
no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the Cooktop
Zone will clear.
4. Set the desired power level for the Cooking Zone by touching either the or
key pad. If the key pad is touched the Cooking Zone will start at a “Power Boost”
maximum power level (the Cooking Zone LED will display PP
PP
P and the control will beep
once). If the key pad is touched once the Cooking Zone will start at 1 (the
Cooking Zone LED will display 11
11
1 and the control will beep once).
NOTE: Touch once, or repeatedly touch the or key pads to adjust or scroll
through power levels at any time during the cooking process (To scroll through the
power levels quickly touch and hold the or key pads until the power level
desired is reached). Once the Cooking Zone power level has been set the food will
begin to heat at that level until the power level is manually changed. For more
information about the available Cooktop Zones power levels available see “Power
Level Settings” section below.
Recommended Surface Settings Chart
Setting Type of Cooking
P (Power Boost) Start most foods; bring water to a boil and pan broiling.
MEDIUM HIGH (8-9) Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat frying.
MEDIUM (6) Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces and gravies; steaming
vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking; poaching and stewing.
LOW (L) Keep warm, melting and simmering.