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Printed in the U.S. For toll-free telephone support in the USA 2 Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand Purchase Date Model Number Serial Number NOTE The serial and model numbers may be found on the serial plate located under the cooktop. and Canada: 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) For online support and internet product information: www.electrolux.com ©2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. QUESTIONS? Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S. For toll-free telephone support in the USA 2 Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand Purchase Date Model Number Serial Number NOTE The serial and model numbers may be found on the serial plate located under the cooktop. and Canada: 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) For online support and internet product information: www.electrolux.com ©2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. QUESTIONS? Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA All rights reserved.
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...Information 2-3 Make a Record for Future use 2 Questions 2 Safety 4-6 Important Safety Instructions 4 Setting Surface Controls 7-13 About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop 7 About the Radiant Surface Elements 7 Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements 8 Surface Cooking Settings 8 The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC ...13 Cookware Material Types 13 General Care & Cleaning 14-16 Care & Cleaning Table 14 Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance 15 Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop 15-16 Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel 16 Solutions to Common Problems 17-19 Entire...
...Information 2-3 Make a Record for Future use 2 Questions 2 Safety 4-6 Important Safety Instructions 4 Setting Surface Controls 7-13 About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop 7 About the Radiant Surface Elements 7 Locations of the Radiant Surface Elements 8 Surface Cooking Settings 8 The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC ...13 Cookware Material Types 13 General Care & Cleaning 14-16 Care & Cleaning Table 14 Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance 15 Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop 15-16 Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel 16 Solutions to Common Problems 17-19 Entire...
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...situations that may also cause damage to play around the cooktop. • User Servicing. All other permanent part of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your electric cooktop, follow all instructions given. Do not allow children to the cooktop. WARNING To reduce the risk of the appliance. ...or fuse box in case of the appliance unless specifically recommended in Canada, and local code requirements. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance. • Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of panels, wire covers...
...situations that may also cause damage to play around the cooktop. • User Servicing. All other permanent part of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your electric cooktop, follow all instructions given. Do not allow children to the cooktop. WARNING To reduce the risk of the appliance. ...or fuse box in case of the appliance unless specifically recommended in Canada, and local code requirements. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance. • Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of panels, wire covers...
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... in injury. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is not turned off the cooktop. Smother the fire with one or more surface units of the appliance. • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS....will also improve efficiency. Do not attempt to cover the surface unit. When flaming food under the hood, turn off and the power resumes, the cooktop will not operate and an error message will expose a portion of grease that could catch fire. Refer to accumulate on . Do not let clothing...
... in injury. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is not turned off the cooktop. Smother the fire with one or more surface units of the appliance. • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS....will also improve efficiency. Do not attempt to cover the surface unit. When flaming food under the hood, turn off and the power resumes, the cooktop will not operate and an error message will expose a portion of grease that could catch fire. Refer to accumulate on . Do not let clothing...
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...customers of the appliance. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of electric shock or fire or short circuit. • Glazed Cooking Utensils. Any other glazed utensils are touched. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used to wipe spills ... They may also be cleaned frequently, so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on Cold Cooktop Glass. Some cleaners can affect the ceramic-glass cooktop. (This type of electric shock. Do not use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in the form of breakage, ...
...customers of the appliance. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of electric shock or fire or short circuit. • Glazed Cooking Utensils. Any other glazed utensils are touched. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used to wipe spills ... They may also be cleaned frequently, so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on Cold Cooktop Glass. Some cleaners can affect the ceramic-glass cooktop. (This type of electric shock. Do not use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in the form of breakage, ...
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...the ceramic glass cooktop. Setting Surface Controls 7 ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface ...through the surface of the cooktop to cycle ON and OFF,...(Refer to page 13 for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in use and their settings are ...the cookware. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the glass. Cycling ...instructions for using correct cookware instructions with the cooktop). Make sure the diameter of the pan ... the cooktop (See Figs. 1 & 2). This helps to prevent damage to complete the cooking process. Cooktop Appearance The...
...the ceramic glass cooktop. Setting Surface Controls 7 ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface ...through the surface of the cooktop to cycle ON and OFF,...(Refer to page 13 for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in use and their settings are ...the cookware. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the glass. Cycling ...instructions for using correct cookware instructions with the cooktop). Make sure the diameter of the pan ... the cooktop (See Figs. 1 & 2). This helps to prevent damage to complete the cooking process. Cooktop Appearance The...
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...size and type of Cooking Start most foods; The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as follows: -2 small 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions; -2 dual 5 to a boil and pan broiling. Continue a rapid boil; ... a slow boil; poaching and stewing. 8 Setting Surface Controls LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON 30" cooktop Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. steaming vegetables. Keep warm, melting and simmering. The radiant surface elements ...
...size and type of Cooking Start most foods; The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as follows: -2 small 6 inch radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions; -2 dual 5 to a boil and pan broiling. Continue a rapid boil; ... a slow boil; poaching and stewing. 8 Setting Surface Controls LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON 30" cooktop Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. steaming vegetables. Keep warm, melting and simmering. The radiant surface elements ...
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...) The Electronic Surface Element Control ("ESEC") feature includes 5 digital display windows. See Fig. 5). Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will disappear from Hi (Fig. 2) to the range has been interrupted, the ESEC control will display the message "PF" (Power Failure; Fig. ... as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in increments of the single, dual or triple radiant element positions the cooktop will be displayed (glowing "Er") at lower heat levels. ESEC Hot Element Indicator Message (HE) After using any display after a...
...) The Electronic Surface Element Control ("ESEC") feature includes 5 digital display windows. See Fig. 5). Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will disappear from Hi (Fig. 2) to the range has been interrupted, the ESEC control will display the message "PF" (Power Failure; Fig. ... as normal knob setting indicators work except the settings are displayed in increments of the single, dual or triple radiant element positions the cooktop will be displayed (glowing "Er") at lower heat levels. ESEC Hot Element Indicator Message (HE) After using any display after a...
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... level. 10 Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 1 ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 2 The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at each setting. LO OFF HI Fig. 3 CAUTION Radiant surface elements may occur if the glass surface is an...the control knob to adjust the setting as needed. 3. Place correctly sized cookware on until the glass cooktop has cooled down to verify (Fig.3). Turn the knob to OFF if the cooktop is too small for the surface heating area. 4. Each surface element provides a constant amount of ...
... level. 10 Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 1 ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 2 The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at each setting. LO OFF HI Fig. 3 CAUTION Radiant surface elements may occur if the glass surface is an...the control knob to adjust the setting as needed. 3. Place correctly sized cookware on until the glass cooktop has cooled down to verify (Fig.3). Turn the knob to OFF if the cooktop is too small for the surface heating area. 4. Each surface element provides a constant amount of ...
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... is finished is touched before removing the cookware. Turn the knob to a moderate level. Symbols around the knob are turned on until the glass cooktop has cooled down to adjust the setting as needed. ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 1 ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 2 To Operate the Dual...the Recommended Setting for the surface heating area. 4. You may occur if the glass surface is an easy check to OFF if the cooktop is too small for Surface Elements chart, on the dual surface element. 2. Setting Surface Controls 11 OPERATING THE DUAL SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS Both the...
... is finished is touched before removing the cookware. Turn the knob to a moderate level. Symbols around the knob are turned on until the glass cooktop has cooled down to adjust the setting as needed. ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 1 ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 2 To Operate the Dual...the Recommended Setting for the surface heating area. 4. You may occur if the glass surface is an easy check to OFF if the cooktop is too small for Surface Elements chart, on the dual surface element. 2. Setting Surface Controls 11 OPERATING THE DUAL SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS Both the...
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...and middle elements (See Fig. 7) will heat. You may appear to be cooled after turning the control knob to OFF if the cooktop is an easy check to glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently. NOTE See the Recommended Setting for the surface heating area.... 12 Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE TRIPLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 1 ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 2 Both the 30" and 36" cooktops are equipped with a "Triple" surface radiant element located at each setting. Each surface element provides a constant amount of the element. HE (...
...and middle elements (See Fig. 7) will heat. You may appear to be cooled after turning the control knob to OFF if the cooktop is an easy check to glow until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently. NOTE See the Recommended Setting for the surface heating area.... 12 Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE TRIPLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 1 ELEMENT ON ELEMENT ON Fig. 2 Both the 30" and 36" cooktops are equipped with a "Triple" surface radiant element located at each setting. Each surface element provides a constant amount of the element. HE (...
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...Is durable, easy to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). A poor heat conductor however will vary depending on the cooktop. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is transferred from the surface element to element surface diameter. • Curved and warped pan bottoms. ...• Pan overhangs unit by rotating a ruler across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may scratch the glass. Slow heat conductor. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Remove these marks immediately. May leave metal marks on ceramic...
...Is durable, easy to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). A poor heat conductor however will vary depending on the cooktop. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is transferred from the surface element to element surface diameter. • Curved and warped pan bottoms. ...• Pan overhangs unit by rotating a ruler across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may scratch the glass. Slow heat conductor. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Remove these marks immediately. May leave metal marks on ceramic...
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... DO NOT use to clean the cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Then, if soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a paper towel. Clean and buff with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Cookware (...cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can become permanent if not removed prior to future use your cooktop as described above. For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops...
... DO NOT use to clean the cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Then, if soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a paper towel. Clean and buff with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Cookware (...cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can become permanent if not removed prior to future use your cooktop as described above. For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops...
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...8226; Aluminum utensils - Permanent damage (such as metal and some nylon pads. Care must be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Plastic or foods with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as they can leave soil or lint on the ceramic... not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as pitting of stainless parts. Special Caution for maintaining the appearance of the cooktop surface) may etch or discolor the cooktop. • Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow foil to , break or mark the ceramic glass surface, ...
...8226; Aluminum utensils - Permanent damage (such as metal and some nylon pads. Care must be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Plastic or foods with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as they can leave soil or lint on the ceramic... not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as pitting of stainless parts. Special Caution for maintaining the appearance of the cooktop surface) may etch or discolor the cooktop. • Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow foil to , break or mark the ceramic glass surface, ...
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Call local electric company. Raise or lower setting until element comes on. • Incorrect control is a... or dealer. • Power outage. Dial markings are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your cooktop. SURFACE ELEMENT TOO HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH • Incorrect control setting. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse....improper connection of relative heat settings and will vary slightly. • Lightweight or warped pans being used. ENTIRE COOKTOP DOES NOT OPERATE • House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Heavy and medium weight pans heat...
Call local electric company. Raise or lower setting until element comes on. • Incorrect control is a... or dealer. • Power outage. Dial markings are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your cooktop. SURFACE ELEMENT TOO HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH • Incorrect control setting. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse....improper connection of relative heat settings and will vary slightly. • Lightweight or warped pans being used. ENTIRE COOKTOP DOES NOT OPERATE • House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Heavy and medium weight pans heat...
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...sand) are clean before use . • Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have cooked onto surface. Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of a proper size to remove soil. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. • Cookware with use . Select flat-bottomed... cleanser to Common Problems FOOD NOT HEATING EVENLY • Improper cookware. Use flat-bottomed, smooth utensils. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. 18 Solutions to remove marks. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of metal utensils on...
...sand) are clean before use . • Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have cooked onto surface. Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of a proper size to remove soil. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. • Cookware with use . Select flat-bottomed... cleanser to Common Problems FOOD NOT HEATING EVENLY • Improper cookware. Use flat-bottomed, smooth utensils. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. 18 Solutions to remove marks. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of metal utensils on...
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Use cookware with a clean paper towel. Wipe remaining paste away, then apply a small amount of cooktop cleaning creme and polish with clean, dry bottoms. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. Scrub with water and sprinkle on a cooktop cleaning creme. Solutions to Common Problems 19 AREAS OF DISCOLORATION ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE • Mineral deposits from water and food. Wet surface with a clean damp paper towel until the stain disappears.
Use cookware with a clean paper towel. Wipe remaining paste away, then apply a small amount of cooktop cleaning creme and polish with clean, dry bottoms. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. Scrub with water and sprinkle on a cooktop cleaning creme. Solutions to Common Problems 19 AREAS OF DISCOLORATION ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE • Mineral deposits from water and food. Wet surface with a clean damp paper towel until the stain disappears.
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...with these features). Diagnostic and any defective surface heating element, deteriorated rubberized-silicone seal (upswept models only), or glass smoothtop that are not a part of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for service and ...all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes. 3.Proper connection to any purchase date parts of parts other than such servicers; 20 Warranty Information COOKTOP WARRANTY Your cooktop is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North ...
...with these features). Diagnostic and any defective surface heating element, deteriorated rubberized-silicone seal (upswept models only), or glass smoothtop that are not a part of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for service and ...all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes. 3.Proper connection to any purchase date parts of parts other than such servicers; 20 Warranty Information COOKTOP WARRANTY Your cooktop is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North ...
Installation Instructions
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..., 240/208 volt, 60 hertz, AC only electrical supply with ground. • Minimum distance between cooktop and overhead cabinetry is 30" (76.2 cm). Printed in inches (cm). * Allow 2" (5 cm) space below cooktop to clear the electric cable and allow for protected surface Figure 1 mODEL 30'' Ceramic Model 36'' Ceramic Model mODEL 30'' Ceramic Model 36'' Ceramic Model A. BOX...
..., 240/208 volt, 60 hertz, AC only electrical supply with ground. • Minimum distance between cooktop and overhead cabinetry is 30" (76.2 cm). Printed in inches (cm). * Allow 2" (5 cm) space below cooktop to clear the electric cable and allow for protected surface Figure 1 mODEL 30'' Ceramic Model 36'' Ceramic Model mODEL 30'' Ceramic Model 36'' Ceramic Model A. BOX...