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1. ceeee 18 Surface COOKING ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessesssssssesees 8 Burner Flame Only Lights Half Flame SIZO co cccccccccccccccccscescescescesceseescesessvescereesee 8 Way Around Burner serere 18 Proper Burner Adjustment ccccccceseseene 8 Burner Flame is Orange sssorsssseseeeeeeeeeeeen 18 Locations of the BUES ccccccccccccccsccsccssesceceee 8 Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic Placement of Burner Heads and Caps 9 Glass Cooktop Surface sssssssesssreoseeeeeeeeeeeees 19 Placement of Burner Grates c ccccccccccccccseseese 9 Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass Surface Cooking Utensils ccccccceeceecescen 10 Cooktop Surface ssesesssssssessssessesesssareeseeseeseees 19 Using the Griddle csssseeeseiee 10 Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic Glass Using the Wok Stand c ccccscesecsceseeeteeieaceens 11 Cooktop Surface ws sessceseseusesssenenasnsnennnansensian 19 Using the Simmer Plate wees 12 Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic Setting Surface Controls scsccceseseeseses 13 Glass Cooktop Surface 22 19 Warranty Information uu 20 4 Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your gas cooktop follow basic precautions including the following A WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly2. Use amp Care Guide Gas Cooktop A Electrolux 318 200 665 0310 2 Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand Purchase Date Model Number Serial Number NOTE The serial plate is located under the burner box QUESTIONS For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and internet product information www electrolux com 2003 Electrolux Home Products Inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA Finding Information 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information cccssseseeseseeees 2 General Care amp Cleaning sisses 14 Make a Record for Future use ceceeee 2 Care amp Cleaning Table ccccsceien 14 QUESTIONS ooo ceeeccecccccescsteeseststeteseseeteteseseetanees 2 Cleaning the Burner Grates Burner Caps Burner Heads Simmer plate and Griddle 15 SLCC E E 4 Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance 16 mportant Safety Instructions s 1 1 1111 11 4 Cleaning Recommendations for the Getting Start cesses 7 Ceramic Glass Cooktop sssssssssrsoreeeeeeeeeeeeen 16 Grounding Instructions oo 7 Care amp Cleaning of Stainless Steel 17 Liquefied Petroleum Propane Solutions to Common Problem ssssssssssse 18 Gas CONVEFSION s rssrsstsststisetststetsetien Surface Burner Do Not Light
3. Cleaning section under Cleaning the Burner Grates Burner Caps Burner Heads For stubborn stains scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and damp cloth Dry the burners thoroughly in awarm oven for 30 minutes Then replace them making sure they are seated and level DO NOT put burner units in the dishwasher Stainless Steel Control Panel Decorative Trim Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed General Care amp Cleaning 15 CLEANING THE BURNER GRATES BURNER CAPS BURNER HEADS SIMMER PLATE AND GRIDDLE The Burner Grates Burner Caps Burner Heads simmer plate and griddle should be routinely cleaned Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame Refer to the following instructions Surface Burner Grate To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Grate Surface Burner Cap and Surface Burner Head Remove in the following order 1st Surface Burner Grate 2nd Surface Burner Cap 3rd Surface Burner Head See Figure 1 Reverse the procedure above to replace the Surface Burner S rfa Cap Surface
4. 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e f 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 e 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 e Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with 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 package for this cooktop Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified t
5. Burner Head and Surface Burner Grate Do not Burner remove any burner parts from the cooktop until the Cap burner parts have completely cooled and are safe to handle Do not operate the surface burners without the Surface Burner Caps Surface Burner Heads and Surface Grd ene Burner Grates properly in place Surface To Clean the Burner Caps Burner Heads Burner Grates Orifice Electrode Simmer Plate and Gridlle Use a soap filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleaner to clean the surface burner caps and surface burner heads The Grates Simmer Plates and Griddle Figure 1 are designed to be Dishwasher safe for cleaning The ports or slots around the burner heads must be routinely cleaned If residue still remains in these ports use a small gauge wire or needle to clean the slots or holes being careful not to damage the electrode For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS ORANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING ALWAYS make sure that the surface burner cap the surface burner head and the surface burner grate are properly in place whenever a surface burner is in use Surface Burner Surface Burner Surface Burner Grate Caps Heads THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop A CAUTION Use caution when replacing the burner head so the electrode is not damaged A damaged electrode may cause a delayed ignition or
6. Home Products without notice All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products North North America America a division of White Consolidated Industries Inc In Canada your appliance 802 boul L Ange Gardien is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp L Assomption Qu bec J5W 1T6
7. 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 amp 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 a5000 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 l a12 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the left front position h z H 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 Surface Cooking 9 PLACEMENT OF BURNER HEADS AND CAPS Place burner head over each gas orifice matching the head with the orifice size Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing the head over the orifice 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 bu
8. removing Do not set hot wok stand on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such as countertops Be sure the Wok Stand is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns To Properly Position the Wok Stand With the grate in position over the burner set the Wok Stand on top of the grate positioning the notches in the Wok Stand over the cooktop grate fingers See Figure 1 NOTE The Wok cooking performance is best on the right front POWER burner position A CAUTION Be sure to ALWAYS use the Wok Stand if the stability of the wok is uncertain If cooking large amounts of liquid food without the Wok Stand the wok may tip and spill over causing burns Flat bottom woks with large flat bottoms may also be used on your cooktop Surface Burner Grates without the Wok Stand See Figure 2 Insure the stability of the flat bottom wok before cooking without the Wok Stand If unstable DO NOT use the flat bottom wok without the Wok Stand Round bottom woks witha Proper use of flat bottom wok Improper use of round bottom wok on Surface Burner Grate on Surface Burner Grate support ring should NOT be used Figure 2 Figure 3 See Figure 3 The supporting ring was not designed for proper or stable use on the Surface Burner Grates 12 Surface Cooking USING THE SIMMER PLATE The simmer plate Figure 1 is intended to diffuse lower temperature of the burner to help cooking delica
9. ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for appliances not in ordinary household use The consumer shall pay for such service calls 3 Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products North America or its authorized servicers use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts obtained from persons other than such servicers or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined Keep your bill of sale delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts This written warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products Canada This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U S A Puerto Rico and Canada 1 866 294 9911 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change Electrolux
10. MIC GLASS COOKTOP A CAUTION Before cleaning the cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL A WARNING DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue Do not use the towel you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose For heavy burned on soil First clean the surface as described above Then if soils remain protec your hand with a potholder and carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean General Care amp Cleaning 17 CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP CONTINUED A CAUTION Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use scrub pad Plastic or foods with a high sugar content These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot sur
11. at has boiled dry may melt e 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 e 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 e Do not use Searing Grill on the cooktop The Searing Grill is not designed for use on the cooktop Doing so may result in a fire A 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 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 Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners unit because the covers may cause overheating Air will blocked from the burner unit and cause combustion problems IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GLASS COOKTOP e Do Not Operate or Clean a Broken Cooktop Glass lf glass top
12. cookware with clean dry bottoms See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide 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 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 Electrolux Canada Corp WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WE WILL FULL ONE YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL WARRANTY purchase date parts of this appliance which prove to be RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2 5 Second through fifth Provide a replacement for any defective Diagnostic and any transportation and labor costs which YEAR years from original surface heating element deteriorated are required because of service WARRANTY purchase date rubberized silicone seal upswept models Glass Smoothtop Seal amp Elements only or glass smoothtop that craks due to thermal breakage not customer abuse LIMITED Time periods listed All of the provis
13. d control of the burner flame Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor when its control knob is turned to the LITE position A CAUTION Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to aflame To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE Note All electronic ignitors will click at the same time However only the burner you are turning on will ignite 3 Visually check that the burner has lit 4 Turn the control knob to the desired flame size The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark Use the guides and adjust the flame as needed DO NOT cook with the Surface Control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to click if left in the LITE position causing premature wear In the event of an electrical power outage the surface burners can be lit manually To light a surface burner hold a lit match to the burner head then slowly turn the Surface Control knob to LITE Use caution when lighting surface burners manually 14 General Care amp Cleaning CARE amp CLEANING TABLE Surfaces How to Clean Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Forgeneral cleaning use hot soapy water and acloth For m
14. ean pa 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 USING THE GRIDDLE Figure 3 Flat Side Figure2 D Side with m 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 A CAUTION Always place the griddle on the grate before to turn on the burner Always use potholders to remove the griddle from the grate Allow the griddle to cool before removing Do not set hot griddle on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such as countertops Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns Surface Cooking 11 USING THE WOK STAND The Wok Stand provided with your cooktop is designed to allow round bottomed woks to be used It is recommended that you use a 14 inch diameter 35 5 cm or less Wok It is recommended that you use the right front POWER burner with the wok stand for best performance If properly positioned the Wok Stand will not slide off the grate A CAUTION Always use potholders to remove the wok stand from the grate Allow the wok stand to cool before
15. echnician 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 e Userservicing 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 e Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product A 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 Safety 5 A WARNING e 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 e Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e 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 e Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area whe
16. face as illustrated on previous page Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop e Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads such as metal iN oe and some nylon pads They may scratch the cooktop making it Gz more difficult to clean BLEACH mos Y Og Do not use harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop e Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration ABRASIVE CLEANERS Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils e Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances Aluminum utensils The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop If allowed to boil dry not only will the utensil be destroyed but it may fuse to break or mark the ceramic glass surface permanently damaging the cooktop surface CARE AND CLEANING OF STAINLESS STEE Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care amp Cleaning section in this U
17. ge of the utensil The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may resultin ignition of clothing Properrelationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency e Know which knob controls each surface burner surface unit Place a pan of food on the burner before turning it on and turn the burner off before removing the pan e Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners Visually check that burner has lit Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil e 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 6 Safety 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 e Never Leave Surface Burners Unit Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan th
18. ions of the full and limited Costs of the technician s travel to the home and any WARRANTY above Applicable to the State of Alaska NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER EXCLUSIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE USA 1 800 944 9044 Electrolux Home Products North America P O Box 212378 Augusta GA 30917 warranties above and the exclusions listed costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required below apply because of service This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below 1 Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product 2 Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
19. ions 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 resultin serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion 8 Surface Cooking FLAME SIZ 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 RIGHT 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 WRONG
20. kaged with this cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions A WARNING remove or bypass the grounding prong Power supply cord with This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug for your protection 3 prong grounding plug 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 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 A WARNING Severe shock or damage to the cooktop may occur ifthe cooktop is notinstalled by a qualified installer or electrician A CAUTION Any additions changes or convers
21. ore difficult soils and built up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch Glass Surface Before cleaning turn all controls to OFF Clean the glass as instructed in General Care amp Cleaning section under Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates Burner Caps Griddle Simmer Plate Wok Stand Clean burner grates in the dishwasher and dry upon removal If soils are not removed follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clean water and ammonia fnecessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop Surface Burners Burner Head The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete even flame Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Toremove clean and replace sealed burner units follow the instructions in General Care amp
22. prevent the burner from igniting Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be made by a qualified service technician 16 General Care amp Cleaning COOKTOP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface A sample of that cleaning creme is supplied with your appliance and you will find it in store Clean and buff with a paper towel This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop glass can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop Do not use your cooktop as a Cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop they may cause it to crack CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CERA
23. re appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance e 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 e 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 e 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 e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot e 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 e Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP A WARNING Use Proper Flame Size Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the ed
24. rner 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 PLACEMENT OF BURNER GRATES E E 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 EEE E Place grates on the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Be sure they are right located inside the stainless steel frame ATTENTION Do not slide the grates on the stainless steel frame doing so can damage the surface 10 Surface Cooking SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS 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 Figure 1 GOOD POOR e Curvedand lwarped pan bottoms al bottom and straight sides j si overnangsin unit by more than cm Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well balanced Oo e Heavy handle tilts pan Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of burner U Made of material that conducts Flame extends beyond unit heat well m Easy to cl
25. se amp Care Manual 18 Solutions to Common Problems IMPORTANT Before calling for service review this list It may save you both time and expense This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your cooktop SURFACE BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT e 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 e Be sure gas supply valve is open e Burner ports are clogged Clean burners See Cleaning the Burner Grates Burner Caps Burner Heads in General Care amp Cleaning section With the burner off clean ports with a small gauge wire or needle e Power cord is disconnected from outlet Electric Ignition Models only Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet e Electrical power outage electric ignition models only Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide BURNER FLAME ONLY LIGHTS HALF WAY AROUND BURNER e Burner ports are clogged With the burner off clean ports by using a small gauge wire orneedle e Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions in the General Cleaning section BURNER FLAME IS ORANGE e Dust particles in main line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
26. should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately e Clean Cooktop Glass with Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface e Avoid Scratching the Cooktop Glass with Sharp Objects 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 NOTE Save these important safety instructions for future reference Getting Start 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For personal safety the cooktop must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an Grounding electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded type wall Do not under any DO NOT operate the cooktop using a 2 prong adapter or an receptacle circumstances cut 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 pac
27. te aliment such as chocolate milk bechamel etc It can also be use for cooking sauce during long period With the grate in position over the burner set the simmer plate on top of the grate positioning the notches in the simmer plate over the grate fingers See Figure 2 and then place the utensil on the simmer plate Ge q Figure 1 Figure 2 A CAUTION Always place the simmer plate on the grate before to turn on the burner Always use potholders to remove the simmer plate from the grate Allow the simmer plate to cool before removing Do not set hot simmer plate on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such as countertops Be sure the simmer plate is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns Surface Cooking 13 SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners Simmer Burner best used for simmering delicate sauces etc Standard Burner used for most all surface cooking needs Large Burner best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food Regardless of size always select a utensil that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan Your cooktop is also equipped with 270 rotation flame control valves These valves provide enhance
28. turns blue e In coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air Solutions toCommonProblems 19 SCRATCHES OR ABRASIONS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE e Coarse particles such as salt or sand are between cooktop and utensil Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of utensils are clean before use Small scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with use Cleaning materials not recommended for glass ceramic cooktop have been used See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide METAL MARKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks BROWN STREAKS AND SPECKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE e Boilovers have cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See instructions under General Care amp Cleaning e Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide AREAS OF DISCOLORATION ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE e Mineral deposits from water and food Wet surface with water and sprinkle on a cooktop cleaning creme Scrub with a clean damp paper towel until the stain disappears Wipe remaining paste away then apply a small amount of cooktop cleaning creme and polish with a clean paper towel Use
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