All about the
Use&Care
of your Cooktop
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome & Congratulations ...................................2
Important Safety Instructions.................................3
Setting Surface Controls ........................................5
Surface Cooking..................................................10
Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart) .........................11
Care & Cleaning..................................................12
Before You Call ..................................................13
Major Appliance Warranty....................................14
imPortant saFetY instructions
read all instructions before using this appliance.
save these instructions for future reference.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials
should not be stored 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 appliance. Flammable materials may explode
and result in fire or property damage.
deFinitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
caution
Warning
do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on
the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
this symbol will help alert you to situations
that may cause serious bodily harm, death or
property damage.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not
be left alone or unattended in the area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
caution
this symbol will help alert you to situations that
may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
tHese units. Surface units may be hot even though
they are dark in color. Areas near surface units 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
areas facing the cooktop.
imPortant
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using
the appliance. destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children
to play with packaging material.
• 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.
• Proper installation. Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the national
Electrical Code No. 70 - latest edition in the
united states, or csa c22.1, Part 1 in canada, and
local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
Warning
never use your appliance for warming or heating
the room.
• 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.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the
electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat
or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• User Servicing. 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 to reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
• use only dry Pot holders. moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let the pot holders touch hot surface
units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of
a pot holder.
• Never modify or alter the construction of an
appliance such as removal of panels, wire covers
or any other permanent part of the appliance.
• do not Heat unopened Food containers. Buildup
of pressure may cause the container to burst and
result in injury.
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imPortant saFetY instructions
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers.
imPortant
If an element is accidentally turned on, the decorative
cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur
if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done
to the appliance.
do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a
power failure. if the power fails, always turn off
the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off and the
power resumes, the cooktop will not operate and an
error message will be displayed.
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers
may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a
risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
imPortant saFetY instructions For using
Your cooKtoP
• Know which knob controls each surface unit.
• Clean Cooktop 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.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan
ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept
clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or
filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When
flaming food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop
glass. This could cause glass to break.
• Do not slide pan across the cooktop surface. They
may scratch the cooktop surface.
• use Proper Pan size. This appliance is 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 element will also improve efficiency.
• Do Not Let Pans Boil Dry. This may cause permanent
damage in the form of breakage, fusion, or marking
that can affect the ceramic-glass cooktop. (This type of
damage is not covered by your warranty).
• utensil Handles should Be turned inward and
not extend over adjacent surface units. To reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil.
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.
• never leave surface units unattended. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or
a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Protective liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line
any part of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on
the food. Any other use of protective liners or aluminum
foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short
circuit.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for cooktop
use.
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setting surFace controls
about the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath.
make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter
of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figs. 1 & 2).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to
the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used.
The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will
affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond
the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements
may become hot enough to cause burns.
locations of the surface radiant
elements
Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface radiant
elements with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat
food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element
wattage increases.
The radiant surface elements are located on the 30”
cooktop as follows:
• One 9 inch radiant element located at the right front
position.
• One dual 5 or 7 inch radiant element located at the
right rear position.
• Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left
front and rear positions.
• One mid-position radiant element located between left
front and rear elements. Connects with front element to
form Bridge element.
Fig.1 - 30” Model - Cooktop Appearance
30” cooktop
The radiant surface elements are located on the 36”
cooktop as follows:
• One small 6 inch radiant element located at the center
rear position.
• One dual 5 or 7 inch radiant element located at the
right rear position.
• One 9 inch radiant element located at the left front
position.
Fig. 2 - 36” Model - Cooktop Appearance
• Two 7 inch radiant elements located at both the left
front and rear position.
• One mid-position radiant element located between left
front and rear elements. Connects with front element to
form Bridge element.
about the radiant surface elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain
the selected setting, the element will cycle ON and OFF.
The heating element retains enough heat to provide a
uniform and consistent heat during the OFF cycle. For
efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes
before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to
complete the cooking process.
note
Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass
cooktop cleaning in the general care & cleaning
section and Before You call checklist section of this
Use and Care Guide.
36” cooktop
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setting surFace controls
the electronic surface element
control (esec)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (“ESEC”) feature
includes digital display windows. The ESEC feature
provides a numeric digital setting for the radiant surface
element positions on the cooktop. These settings work
the same way as normal knob setting indicators work
except the settings are displayed in digital windows (Figs.
1 thru 4).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
5.0
the available esec display settings
The ESEC control provides various heat levels from Hi
(Fig. 2) to lo (Fig. 4) and OFF (Fig. 1). The settings
between 9.5 and 3.0 decrease or increase in increments
of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 and 1.2 are
Simmer settings which decrease or increase in increments
of .2 (1/5) to lo (Figure 4; lowest Simmer setting)
for more precise settings at lower heat levels. Use the
Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine the
correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing.
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
He
Fig. 6
esec Power Failure indicator message (PF)
When the range is first plugged in or when the power
supply to the range has been interrupted, the ESEC
control will display the message "PF" (Power Failure;
See Fig. 5). After a few seconds the "PF" message will
disappear from the display.
control knobs shown are typical only.
surface cooking settings
Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the
type of food you are preparing.
esec Hot element indicator message (He)
After using any of the single or dual radiant element
positions the cooktop will become very hot. Even after
turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop will remain
hot for some time. The ESEC control monitors the
temperature of the cooktop and displays the message
“He” (hot element) warning when the cooktop is still too
hot to touch (See Fig. 6). If the He message appears in
the window, the control can still be turned ON again for
use.
note: The size and type of cookware used will influence
the setting needed for best cooking results.
recommended setting for surface element
setting
type of cooking
HIGH (HI)
Start most foods; bring water to a boil
and pan broiling.
MEDIUM HIGH Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat
(8-10)
frying.
MEDIUM (6)
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces
and gravies; steaming vegetables.
esec error indicator message (er)
An error message will be displayed (glowing “er”) at
power up (or after a power failure) if ANY of the surface
control knobs were left in the ON positions (See Fig. 7).
If a power failure should occur, be sure to set all of the
surface control knobs to the OFF position. This will reset
the surface controls.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking; poaching and
(2 - 4)
stewing.
LOW (LO)
Keep warm, melting and simmering.
note
Once the surface controls have been set to the OFF
positions, the surface controls should return to normal
operation. If the surface controls do not function and
the “er” message remains in any display after following
these procedures, contact your authorized servicer for
assistance.
Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element
to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to
prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at
the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware
is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware
bottom is not flat.
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setting surFace controls
operating the single surface radiant
elements
The cooktop has 2 or 3 SINGLE radiant surface elements:
the RIGHT FRONT position and the LEFT REAR position,
and the center rear position (on the 36” model only).
The left rear element may also be used with the Bridge
element (Figures 1 and 2).
to operate the single radiant surface
elements
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either
direction to the desired setting (Figure 3).
3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. Start
most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating
area.
Figure 1
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface
control knob to oFF before removing the
cookware.
note
Figure 2
The surface “element on” indicator lights will glow
when one or more elements are turned on. A quick
glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished
is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are
turned off.
note
See Recommended Setting for Surface Element table on
page 6.
control knob
caution
shown is
typical only.
do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Figure 3
caution
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned OFF. He (Hot Element)
message will turn ON and will continue to glow until the
glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. the
glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if
the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has
turned OFF. The message may remain on even though
the controls are turned OFF.
caution
do not allow aluminum foil, or anY material that
can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will
damage the ceramic cooktop.
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setting surFace controls
operating the dual surface radiant
element
The cooktop is equipped with a dual radiant surface
element located at the right rear (See Figures 1 & 2)
position. Symbols around the knob are used to indicate
which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. The
symbol indicates that only the inner coil will heat (Fig. 5).
The
symbol indicates that both inner and outer coils
will heat (Fig. 6). You may switch from either coil setting
at any time during cooking.
to operate the dual surface element
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface
element.
Figure 1
2. Push in and turn the control knob as shown in Figure 3
for smaller cookware or in Figure 4 for larger cookware.
3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start
most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the
cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface
control knob to oFF before removing the
cookware.
Figure 2
note
The surface “element on” indicator lights will glow
when one or more elements are turned on. A quick
glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished
is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are
turned off.
Figure 3
Figure 4
note
control knobs shown are typical only.
See Recommended Setting for Surface Element table on
page 6.
caution
do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
caution
Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled
after they have been turned OFF. He (Hot Element)
message will turn ON and will continue to glow until the
glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. the
glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if
the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has
turned OFF. The message may remain on even though
the controls are turned OFF.
caution
do not allow aluminum foil, or anY material that
can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass
cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will
damage the ceramic cooktop.
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setting surFace controls
operating the Bridge surface
radiant element
The cooktop is equipped with a “BRIDGE” surface
element located at the left front and middle (See Figures
1 & 2) positions. The Bridge can be used when cooking
with rectangular (like a griddle) or oval shaped cookware.
The element will maintain an even temperature setting
across both portions of the Bridge. If needed for normal
cookware, the Bridge element can work like a single
element without the Bridge (See Figure 5). The symbol
indicates that only the front potion will heat (Fig. 3). The
symbol indicates that both front and middle portions
will heat (Fig. 4). You may switch from either coil setting
at any time during cooking.
Figure 1
to operate the Bridge surface element:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the Bridge surface
element.
2. Push in and turn the control knob as shown in Figure
3 to heat the front portion of the Bridge element for
normal shaped cookware or in Figure 4 for larger or
rectangular shaped cookware.
3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start
most cooking operations on a higher setting and then
turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface
element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending
beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small. Please note that not all
cookware will fit the Bridge element correctly.
4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface
control knob to oFF before removing the
cookware.
Figure 2
The BRIDGE element may also be used in combination
with the left rear single element (See Figure 7). Because
these elements have 2 different controls, one element
can be used to cook while the other element may be
used to keep food warm.
Figure 3
Figure 4
note
The surface “element on” indicator lights will glow
when one or more elements are turned on. A quick
glance at these indicator lights when cooking is finished
is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are
turned off.
Figure 5
Front portion
only
Figure 6
Front & Middle
portions
Figure 7
Front & Middle
plus Left Rear
note
See Recommended Setting for Surface Element table on
page 6.
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surFace cooKing
selecting surface cooking cookware
cookware material types
The cookware material determines how evenly and
quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to
the pan bottom. The most popular materials available
are:
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface heating element. Check
for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure 1).
aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types
of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum
cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans
slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave
metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove
these marks immediately.
coPPer - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum
above).
Figure 1
stainless steel - Slow heat conductor with uneven
cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists
staining.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
cookware as shown in Figure 2.
correct
cast iron - A poor heat conductor however will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
incorrect
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating
characteristics will vary depending on base material.
Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid
scratching ceramic cooktops.
• Curved and warped pan
• Flat bottom and straight
bottoms.
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the
glass.
• Pan overhangs unit by
more than one-half inch.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
• Pan is smaller than the
element.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Heavy handle tilts the
pan.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
surface diameter.
Figure 2
note
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results.
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care & 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 CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND ExTENT
OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
surfaces
How to clean
Painted and Plastic
For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more 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 or dull the finish.
Body Parts
stainless steel
Wipe the control panel clean after each use. Before cleaning the control
Decorative Trim Cooktop, Control panel, turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each
Knobs, Control Panel
knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. do not use
cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines. Do not use
harsh scrubbing cleaners. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before
wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or
around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. 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. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob
and the shaft; then push the knob into place.
ceramic glass
Cooktop
See ceramic glass cooktop in this Owner’s Guide.
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the
ceramic glass cooktop cleaning &
maintenance
cooktop 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.
consistent and proper cleaning is
essential to maintaining your ceramic
glass cooktop.
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, or they may crack it.
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the
recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to the
ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a non abrasive cloth
or pad. 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.
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care & cleaning
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 surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop to
cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on
soils.
cleaning recommendations for the
ceramic glass cooktop
caution
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are
turned to oFF and the cooktop is COOL.
Warning
do not use the following on the ceramic glass
cooktop:
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.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads,
such as metal and some nylon pads. they may
scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to
clean.
For light to moderate soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly
to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or use a non-
abrasive plastic type no-scratch pad to clean the
entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned
thoroughly, leaving no residue.
• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine
bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may
etch or discolor the cooktop.
• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper
towels, as they can leave soil or lint on the
cooktop which can burn and cause special
caution for aluminum Foil and aluminum
cooking utensils
For heavy, burned on soil:
Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly
to the soiled area. Rub the soiled area using a non-
abrasive plastic type no-scratch pad, applying pressure
as needed. Do not use the pad you use to clean the
cooktop for any other purpose.
imPortant
Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you
use an abrasive type scratch pad. Only use cleaning
products that have been specifically designed for
ceramic glass cooktop.
If soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor
blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the
surface. Remove loosened soils, then apply a few drops
of cleaning cream and buff surface clean.
• aluminum foil
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not
use under any circumstances.
• aluminum utensils
Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower
than that of other metals, care must be taken when
aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry
may permanently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing
to, or marking it.
care and cleaning of stainless steel
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior
parts. Special care and cleaning are required for
maintaining the appearance of stainless parts. Refer
to the general care & cleaning table for detailed
cleaning instructions.
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BeFore You call (solutions to common Problems)
imPortant
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
entire cooktop does
not operate.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If
the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.
Service wiring not complete. Contact installation agent or dealer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call local electric company.
surface element
does not heat.
No power to appliance. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit
overload, or improper connection of the armored cable supplied with the appliance, have
this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.
Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on.
Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used.
surface element
too hot or not hot
enough.
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. Dial
markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly.
Lightweight or warped pans being used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or
heavyweight cookware.
Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source.
Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Pans having a flat
bottom heat better than warped pans. Cookware material affects heating. Heavy and medium
weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Food not heating
evenly.
Improper cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element.
Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.
Coarse particles (such as salt or sand) are between cooktop and utensil. Be sure cooktop
scratches or
abrasions on ceramic surface and bottom of utensils are clean before use. Small scratches do not affect cooking
glass cooktop
and will become less visible with use.
surface.
Cleaning materials not recommended for glass ceramic cooktop have been used. See
Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner’s Guide.
Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use flat-bottomed, smooth utensils. See
selecting surface cooking utensils in this Owner’s Guide.
metal marks on
ceramic glass
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.
cooktop surface.
Brown streaks and
specks on ceramic
glass cooktop
surface.
Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See Ceramic-
glass cooktop section in this Owner’s Guide.
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
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 cookware with clean, dry bottoms. See Ceramic-Glass
cooktop section in this Owner’s Guide.
discoloration on
ceramic glass
cooktop surface.
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maJor aPPliance WarrantY
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 removed, altered or cannot be readily
determined.
2
Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the
USA or Canada.
3
4
5
6
7
Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.
Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.
Products used in a commercial setting.
Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for
appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided
instructions.
8
9
Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
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 is shipped from the factory.
10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumable, or
knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.
11 Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry
trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.
12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to
floors, cabinets, walls, etc.
13 Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than
genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or
external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.
disclaimer oF imPlies Warranties; limitation oF remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or
replacement as provided herein. Claims based on implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period
allowed by law, but not less than one year. Electrolux shall not be liable for consequential or
incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach
of this written limited warranty or any implied warranty. Some states and provinces do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of
implied warranties, so these limitations or exclusions may not imply to you. This written warranty
gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
if You
need
service
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period
should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.
Service under this warranty must be obtained contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers
below.
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major
Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by
Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty.
Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service
company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
usa
canada
1.800.265.8352
electrolux canada corp.
5855 terry Fox Way
mississauga, ontario, canada
l5V 3e4
1.800.944.9044
electrolux major appliances
north america
P.o. Box 212378
augusta, ga 30907
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