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Electric Electric
Electric Electric Electric
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 ...........................
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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 and returned to the Electrolux Home Products Record Your Model and Serial Numbers North America. Record in the spac
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause b
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend FOR COOKTOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY Over Adjacent Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns, Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating Elements. ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to Surface heating elements should never be immerse in water. Heating unintentional contact with the utensil. elements clean themselves during normal operation. Never Leave Surface Units Unatte
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Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics: *GOOD POOR Curved and warped pan bottoms. Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5 Flat bottom and straight sides. cm (1”). Tight fitting lids. Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan Pans should have flat bottoms that make is well balanced. good contact with the entire surface ele- Pan sizes match the amount of food to ment. Check for flatness by rotating
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1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Canning Tips & Cooperative 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. Canning can generate 3. Center canner on the surface element. large amounts of steam. Use extreme 4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring caut
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop outlines the area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type and size of the cookware, number of surface units in use and th
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) Warm Zone Feature (some models) To operate the warm zone Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone. Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and oven-safe dinner plate. All food placed on the warm zone should be covered
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) (continued) Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils 1) Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances. 2) Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used. If allowed to boil dry, not only will the utensil be ruined, but also permanent damage in the form of breakage, fusing or marking may affe
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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 Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are set at OFF. Never immerse the coil elements in water. Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently damaged if turned on by accident. To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls (some models) Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. To Remove Be careful 1. Lift up edge of surface element across from termin
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General Cleaning (Continued) 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 NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER. Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum (Trim Pieces) Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth. Glass, Painted and Plastic For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more
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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. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION OCCURRENCE House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace Entire cooktop does not operate. fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician. Service wiring not comp
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Avoid Service Checklist (continued) OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Metal marks on ceramic glass cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on surface. cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks. Brown streaks and specks on ceramic Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See glass cooktop surface. Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. Cleaning materials not recommende
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Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been remo
