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Cooktop
CONTENTS Page
Versión en español ........................................................... 2
Product Registration ........................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3-4
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils.................................. 5
Specialty Pans & Trivets ................................................... 5
Canning Tips & Information............................................. 6
Grounding Instruc
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Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this Product Registration Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your cooktop. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to Register Your Product learn more about your new appliance. The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed Record Your Model and Serial Numbers and returned to Electrolux Home Record in the space provided below the model a
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury. Indicat
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass, glass/ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are COOKTOP suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer’s so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The recommendations for cooktop use. use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the bu
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Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best result and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics: *GOOD POOR Curved and wraped pan bottoms. Flat bottom and straight sides. Pans should have flat bottoms. Check for Tight fitting lids. Pan overhangs unit by more than flatness by rotating a ruler across the bot- Weight of handle does not tilt one inch or 2.5 cm. tom. There should be no gaps between pan. Pan is well balanced. the pan and ruler. Pan sizes
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1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Canning Tips & Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning Information information. 2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. 3. Center canner on the burner grate. Canning 4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring the water to can generate large a boil; then reduce the
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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 i
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Placement of Burner Grates Grate Place grate over burner pans. Make sure that the groove under grate fits over the raised lip of the burner pan. The rounded corners of the grates should be placed toward the front of the cooktop for the front Grate burners and the rear of the cooktop for the back burners. Setting Surface Controls Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: Simmer Burner; this burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. Standard Burner
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Setting Surface Controls (continued) To Operate the Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Zone The purpose of the warmer zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Use the warmer zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plates. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warmer zone. All food placed on the warmer zone should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality.
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General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is cool. Remove spillovers and heavy soiling as soon as possible. Regular cleaning will reduce the effort required for major cleaning later. Surfaces How to Clean Painted and Plastic Control For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up Knobs grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Lea
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General Cleaning To Clean the Ceramic-glass Cooktop (some models) Heavy burned-on spills can The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the burners are sealed, cleanups be removed with a razor blade are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth scraper. Use caution to avoid and wipe dry. damaging surface. Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass top. Spills and spatters should be wiped up
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General Cleaning (Continued) To Clean the Ceramic-Glass Cooktop (some models, Continued) Use and Care of Glass Surface Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Fine ”brown Coarse particles (salt, Clean cooktop after Tiny scratches are not removable. lines“ (tiny sand, sugar or grit) every use. They can be minimized by scratches or between bottom of continual use of cleaner creme. abrasions which cookware and cooktop Such scratches do not affect have collected that are not removed cooking. soil) before
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued) Use and Care of Glass Surface (continued) Cleaning Materials for Ceramic Glass Cooktop Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. Use recommended materials only (see below). Cleaner cream should be used regularly. Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply a cleaner cream to the ceramic surface. A sample of CERAMA BRYTE® cleaner cream is supplied with your range. More are available in stores if needed
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General Cleaning To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap, and Burner Base The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner cap, and burner base should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Follow instructions below. To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans The burner pans are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burner pan forms a recessed well area located around each burner unit. If a spill occurs
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Avoid Service Checklist Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Surface burners do not light. Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size. Be sure gas supply valve is op
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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 America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electr
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