Use & Care Guide Electric Cooktop Dishwasher 318 200 647 (0701)
Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand_______________________________________________________________ Purchase Date______________________________________________________ Model Number______________________________________________________ NO TE NOTE The serial and model numbers may be found on the serial plate located under the cooktop. Serial Number______________________________________________________ QUESTIONS? For toll-free telephone support in the U.S.
Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ........................................... 2-3 Make a Record for Future use ................................ 2 Questions? .............................................................. 2 Safety .................................................................. 4-6 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 4 Cooktop Features .............................................. 7-8 Setting Surface Controls ............................
Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. ! WARNING This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. ! CA UTION CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Safety ! CA UTION CAUTION 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. • 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. • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color.
Safety • 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. • 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.
Cooktop Features COOKTOP FEATURES READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP ! CA UTION CAUTION The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The glass surface may be HOT form residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Left Rear Single Radiant Element Left Front Triple Radiant Element Right Rear Single Radiant Element Right Front Double radiant Element Center Front Double Radiant Element (Fig.
Cooktop Features COOKTOP FEATURES (CONT’D) 10 14 Main Cooktop Controls 12 Minute Timer Key Pads 16 timer 19 20 18 POWER 13 lock warm 15 Fig. 2 17 Fig. 1 6 7 8 9 11 Element Controls (at 4 or 5 locations) 23 30 31 med 25 ON OFF 22 27 24 hot surface 26 size 29 28 Fig. 3 6. Left Front Element Control Pads 7. Left Rear Element Control Pads 8. Right Rear Element Control Pads 9. Right Front Element Control Pads 10. Main Cooktop Controls 11.
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.
Setting Surface Controls LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the element wattage increases.
Setting Surface Controls 11 LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED BY MAIN CONTROL CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked at anytime. Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for few seconds. If the cooktop is in use, it will be impossible to enter in the lock mode. All elements need to be turned OFF. When entering in the lock mode, a beep will sound and the Lock Indicator Light will glow (Fig. 2).
Setting Surface Controls LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED BY COOKING ELEMENT CONTROLS ELEMENT SIZE INDICATOR LIGHTS - Some cooking elements offer 2 or 3 different element sizes. You may choose to use the single inner heating ring only or you may add 1 or 2 more heating rings with each press of the size Fig. 2 AVAILABLE COOKTOP SETTINGS - Your control provides different settings for each heating zone. Some of these power levels include Keep Warm (Fig. 4), Lo (Fig. 5), Med (Fig. 6), Hi (Fig.
Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 2 locations; the right and left rear (Figs. 1 & 2) element positions. To Operate the Single Surface Element 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Touch and hold the POWER key pad until a beep sound. The power indicator med POWER light above the will turn ON.
Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE DUAL SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with dual radiant surface element located as shown in Figs. 1 & 2. A touch key pad on the element controls is used to select one of the 2 positions of the element. Indicator lights on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will heat. One indicator light on indicates that only the INNER coil will heat (Fig. 3).
Setting Surface Controls OPERATING THE TRIPLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with “Triple” surface radiant elements located as shown in Figs. 1 & 2. A touch key pad on the element controls is used to select one of the 3 positions of the element. Indicator lights on the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the triple radiant element will heat. One indicator light on indicates that only the INNER coil will heat (Fig. 3).
Setting Surface Controls KEEP WARM FEATURE The Warm feature may be used with any of the Cooking Elements. To Turn the Keep Warm Feature ON: 1. To select the Keep Warm feature for any Cooking Element touch the the corresponding Cooking Element. ON OFF key pad for 2. Touch the key pad located in the main control area. If no other key pads are pressed the control will activate the desired Cooking Element at the Keep Warm setting.
Setting Surface Controls 17 MINUTE TIMER The Minute Timer feature may be useful in the kitchen if a recipe calls for keeping track of time. This feature will keep track of time from 1 to 99 minutes. The LED display will begin to count down minutes once set. To Set the Minute Timer: 1. Touch the adjacent to the minute timer display. Touching and releasing the or the key pads will increase or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key press (up to 99 minutes). 2.
Setting Surface Controls SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS GOOD • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. • Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element. • Made of material that conducts heat well. • Easy to clean. • Always match pot diameter to element surface diameter. POOR • Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5 cm (1”).
General Care & Cleaning 19 CARE & CLEANING TABLE Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum & Vinyl Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth. Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display area.
General Care & 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 cooktop and it is available in most hardware stores. Clean and buff with a paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking.
General Care & Cleaning CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (CONTINUED) ! CA UTION 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 must 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.
Solutions to Common Problems IMPOR TANT IMPORT Before calling for service, review the following problems first. 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. 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.
Solutions to Common Problems 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. POOR COOKING RESULTS • Many factors affect cooking results. Adjust the recipe's recommended power levels or cooking times. • Cookware is too lightweight or warped. Use heavier quality cookware so foods being prepared may cook more evenly.
Solutions to Common Problems BROWN STREAKS AND SPECKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE • Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See instructions under General Care & Cleaning. • 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 • Mineral deposits from water and food.
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Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace 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.
