Electrolux GAS COOKTOP User manual

Use & Care Guide
Gas Cooktop
318 200 665 (0310)

2Finding Information
MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE
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Purchase Date______________________________________________________
Model Number______________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________
QUESTIONS?
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1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)
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©2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Post Office Box 212378, Au usta, Geor ia 30917, USA
All ri hts reserved. Printed in the USA
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
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4
Getting Start ........................................................ 7
Grounding Instructions ....................................... 7
Li uefied Petroleum (Propane)
Gas Conversion ................................................ 7
Surface Cooking ................................................. 8
Flame Size ........................................................ 8
Proper Burner Adjustments ................................ 8
Locations of the Burners .................................... 8
Placement of Burner Heads and Caps ............... 9
Placement of Burner Grates ............................... 9
Surface Cooking Utensils ................................. 10
Using the Griddle............................................. 10
Using the Wok Stand ........................................ 11
Using the Simmer Plate .................................... 12
Setting Surface Controls ................................... 13
General Care & Cleaning .................................. 14
Care & Cleaning Table .................................... 14
Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps,
Burner Heads, Simmer plate and Griddle ........ 15
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance ................ 16
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop ................................... 16
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ................... 17
Solutions to Common Pro lems ..................... 18
Surface Burner Do Not Light ........................... 18
Burner Flame Only Lights Half
Way Around Burner ........................................ 18
Burner Flame is Orange .................................. 18
Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface .................................... 19
Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface .............................................. 19
Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface .............................................. 19
Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface .................................... 19
Warranty Information ....................................... 20

4Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop.
 Remove all tape and packaging before using the Cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic ba s
after unpackin the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packa in 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 ith 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 packa e for this cooktop.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to shut
off as supply at the meter and disconnect the electrical power to the cooktop at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emer ency.
 User servicingDo not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended
in the manuals. All other servicin should be done only by a qualified technician, This may reduce the
risk of personal injury and dama e to the cooktop.
 Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels, ire covers or any other
part of the product.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your gas cooktop, follow asic
precautions including the following:
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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 YO R 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 YO 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.
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CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop. Children climbin
on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

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Safety
 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 dama e.
 Do Not Leave Children AloneChildren should not be left alone or unattended in the area here
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 thou h flames are not visible/ unit is dark in color. Areas near
surface burners/unit may become hot enou h to cause burns. Durin and after use, do not touch,
or let clothin or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to
cool. Amon these areas are the cooktop and surfaces facin the cooktop.
 Wear Proper ApparelLoose-fitting or hanging garments should never be orn hile using the
appliance. Do not let clothin or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
 Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease FiresSmother the fire ith a pan lid, or use baking soda,
a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
 When heating fat or grease, atch it closely. Fat or rease 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 heatin 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.
I PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
 Kno hich knob controls each surface burner/surface unit. Place a pan of food on the burner
before turnin it on, and turn the burner off before removin the pan.
 Al ays turn knob to the full LITE position hen igniting top burners. Visually check that burner has
lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the ed e of the utensil.
 Use proper pan size. This cooktop can be equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes.
Select utensils havin flat bottoms lar e enou h to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heatin unit to direct contact and may result
in i nition of clothin . Proper relationship of utensil to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
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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 clim or play around the cooktop.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
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WARNING
Use Proper Flame SizeAdjust flame size so it does not extend eyond 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.

6Safety
 Utensil Handles Should Be Turned In ard and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners/Unit
To reduce the risk of burns, i nition of flammable materials, and spilla e 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 smokin
and reasy spillovers that may i nite, 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 durin cookin . Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock,
or fire.
 Glazed Cooking UtensilsOnly certain types of lass, lass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other lazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breakin due to the sudden chan e
in temperature. Check the manufacturers recommendations for cooktop use.
 Do not use Searin Grill on the cooktop. The Searin Grill is not desi ned for use on the cooktop.
Doin so may result in a fire.
Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner/Unit 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/unit
is on. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Dama e may also be done to the cooktop or
burners/unit because the covers may cause overheatin . Air will blocked from the burner/unit and
cause combustion problems.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GLASS COOKTOP
 Do Not Operate or Clean a Broken Cooktop Glass.If lass top should break, cleanin solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
 Clean Cooktop Glass ith Caution.If a wet spon e or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cookin
area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a
hot surface.
 Avoid Scratching the Cooktop Glass ith Sharp Objects.
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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
pu lish a list of su stances known to the state to cause cancer, irth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires usinesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such su stances.
NOTE
Save these important safety instructions for future reference.

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Getting Start
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. f 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. t 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 CONVERS ON. 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.
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or ypass the
grounding prong.
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug
Grounding
type wall
receptacle
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WARNING
This appliance is e uipped 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.
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WARNING
Severe shock, or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not installed by a ualified installer or electrician.
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CAUTION
Any additions, changes or conversions re uired in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by a ualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and all
codes and re uirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow the instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The ualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the
conversion.

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. f
the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. f 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 a e based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with
lids. Settings may va y when using othe 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 Gene al Ca e & Cleaning.
LOCATIONS OF THE BURNERS
Your cooktop is equipped with 5 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 and center rear
positions;
-a 12 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the left front position;
-a 14 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the center front position;
-and a 17 000 BTU (natural gas) burner located at the right front position.
RIGHT
WRONG

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Surface Cooking
PLACEMENT OF BURNER HEADS AND CAPS
Place burner head over each gas orifice, matching the head with the
orifice size. Be ca eful not to damage the elect ode while placing
the head ove the o ifice. Make sure electrode fits correctly into slot in
burner head. Place a burner cap on each burner head, 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. f the burner does not light,
contact a Service Center. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.
PLACEMENT OF BURNER GRATES
Place grates on the Ceramic Glass Cooktop. Be sure they
are right located inside the stainless steel frame.
ATTENT ON: Do not slide the grates on the stainless steel
frame, doing so can damage the surface.
Burner Cap
Burner
Head
Electrode
Gas
Opening

10 Surface Cooking
SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS
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 lob-
ster pots, griddles and pressure
cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recom-
mended cookware require-
ments.
USING THE GRIDDLE
Figure 1
Figure 2
Side with grooves
The griddle is intended for direct food cooking and can be used on both
sides (Figures 2 and 3). Do not use pans or other cookware on the griddle.
Doing so could damage the finish. With the grate in position over the
burner, set the griddle on top of the grate positioning the notches in the
griddle over the grate fingers(Figures 1 and 2).
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CAUTION
Always place the griddle on the grate efore to turn on the urner.
Always use potholders to remove the griddle from the grate. Allow the griddle to cool efore removing. Do not
set hot griddle on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as countertops.
Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly and sta le efore use to prevent hot spills and possi le urns.
Figure 3
Flat Side