Electrolux GAS COOKTOP User manual

Use & Care Guide
Gas Cooktop
318 203 659 (1103) Rev. B

2Finding Information
MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE
Brand____________________________________________________________
Purchase Date_____________________________________________________
Model Number_____________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________
QUESTIONS?
For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada:
1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)
For on-line support and internet product information:
www.electroluxappliances.com
©2011 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
10200 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
All rights reserved.
Printed in Canada
NOTE
The serial plate is located under the burner box.

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Finding Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Finding Information.............................................. 2
Make a Record for Future use........................... 2
Questions?......................................................... 2
Safety.................................................................. 4-6
Important Safety Instructions............................. 4
Getting Started...................................................... 7
Grounding Instructions....................................... 7
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane)
Gas Conversion................................................. 7
Surface Cooking.............................................. 8-13
Flame Size......................................................... 8
Proper Burner Adjustments................................ 8
Locations of the Burners.................................... 9
Placement of Burner Heads and Caps .............. 9
Surface Cooking Utensils ................................ 10
Setting Surface Controls...................................11
Using the Griddle............................................. 12
Using the Simmer Plate................................... 12
Using the Wok Stand....................................... 13
General Care & Cleaning .............................. 14-16
Care & Cleaning Table..................................... 14
Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps,
and Burner Heads............................................ 15
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
Cleaning Instructions ....................................... 16
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel.................. 16
Solutions to Common Problems....................... 17
Surface Burner Do Not Light............................ 17
Burner Flame Only Lights Half
Way Around Burner.......................................... 17
Burner Flame is Orange .................................. 17
Notes ................................................................... 18
Warranty Information ......................................... 20
NOTE
Save these instructions for future reference.

4Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas
supplier.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your gas cooktop, follow basic
precautions including the following:
WARNING
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property
damage.
CAUTION
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention 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 CodeANSI 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.

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Safety
WARNING
• Stepping, leaning or sitting on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to
the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop.
• NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know
how to shut off gas 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 by a qualified
technician, This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a 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.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop. Children
climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
• 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.

6Safety
WARNING
Do Not Use Stove Top Grills on Your Sealed Gas Burners—If you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas burner,
it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable
current standards. This can be hazardous to your health.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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.
WARNING
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The
use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
WARNING
Use proper pan size. This cooktop can be 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 the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
• Know which 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 of glass, 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. If a 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 if the 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.

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Getting Started
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop
for complete installation and grounding instructions.
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (PROPANE) GAS CONVERSION
This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from the factory
for use with natural gas.
A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with your cooktop. The kit is marked “FOR LP/
PROPANE GAS CONVERSION”. Follow the installation instructions which are inside the
envelope.
The conversion must be performed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the
kit instructions and all local codes and requirements. Failure to follow instructions could result
in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.
WARNING
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection
against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. DO NOT use an adapter plug, an extension
cord, or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
WARNING
Severe shock, or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a qualified installer or
electrician.
CAUTION
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow the instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the
conversion.
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug
Grounding
type wall
receptacle Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong.

8Surface Cooking
FLAME SIZE
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 Type of Cooking
High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling
Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam
Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stew
*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 BURNER ADJUSTMENTS
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.
RIGHT
WRONG

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Surface Cooking
PLACEMENT OF BURNER HEADS AND CAPS
LOCATIONS OF THE BURNERS
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 center rear
position;
- two 9 500 BTU (natural gas) burners located at the left positions;
- and a 12 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the right front
position.
30” cooktop
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.
For all burners:
Figure 1
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 correctly
on the burner head. Be sure that all the burner
caps and burner heads are 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.
Figure 2
Burner
Head
Burner Cap
Gas
opening
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Burner
Cap
Burner
Head

10 Surface Cooking
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the
cooktop.
*GOOD
• 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.
POOR
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
• Pan overhangs unit by more than
2.5 cm (1”).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends beyond unit.
Pans should have flat bottoms.
Check for flatness by rotating a
ruler across the bottom. There
should be no gaps between
the pan and ruler.
*Specialty pans such as
lobster pots, griddles and
pressure cookers may be used
but must conform to the above
recommended cookware
requirements.
SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS