Use _ Care -Induction Guide Cooktop
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Finding information TABLEOF CONTENTS ,, ,, ,, • J ,, ,= ,, =, m i u ,, i m m m ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Fi.ding Jnfor,,,ation .......................................... 2-3 Ge.eral C_e_Cleaning ............................... 19-20 Makea Recordfor Futureuse ................................. 2 Questions? ............................................................... 2 Safety .................................................................. 4-6 ImportantSafetyInstructions.....................................
Safety IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS • • ! • • • • • • I • • • • • • • • I • Readall instructionsbeforeusingthis appliance.Savetheseinstructions for futurer ere e. Thismanualcontainsimportantsafetysymbolsand instructions.Pleasepayattentionto these !_ii_iiii !iiil iiii_illii _ !iii!!i i i i!i_iii guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation.
Code, Part 1, in Canada, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance. 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. • User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
Safety iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS = Know which touch key pads controls FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP each surface of the Cooking Zones. 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 allowgrease 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.
InductionCooktop Features iiiiiiiiiiiiii INDUCTIONC00KTOP FEATURES • • I • I • • • I I I • • I I • • • • l • READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP A COOLER COOKTOP - A unique feature of the InductionCooktop is whether turned ON or OFF, the cooktop surface remains cooler than standard ceramic cooktops. MAGNETIC DETECTOR - The coil sensor automatically detects whether the pan ismagnetic and eliminatesaccidental"turn-ONs.
induction Cooktop Features INDUCTIONCOOKTOP FEATURES(CONT'D) [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Fig 2. Fig 3. 5. Left Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads. 6. Left Front Cooking Zone Control Pads. 7. Right Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads. 8. Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads. 9. Main Cooktop Controls (See Fig 2). 10. Cooktop Power Key Pad (See p. 9). 11. Cooktop Power Indicator Light (See p. 9). 12. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad (See pages 10 & 16). 13.
LED MESSAGESOR UGHT iNDiCATORS DmSPLAYED BY CONTROL [] ! I [] [] I ! m | m B m B B m I ! J I I B [] mm CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked only when the cooktop is switched to OFF. Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 5 seconds. A beep will sound and the Lock indicator light will glow (Fig. 5). Once locked, no other displays will glow and no Cooking Zones will activate. To turn the Controls Lock OFF, touch and hold the LOCK key pad for 5 seconds.
induction Cooktop Display Messages LED MESSAGESOR UGNT INDICATORSDNSPLAYED BY COOKINGZONECONTROLS(CONT'D) [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] POWER LEVEL SETTINGS - The Cooking Zones have four separate Power Level LEDs. Once active, the Cooking Zones will provide 15 Power Levels to choose from. These include 7 (Fig. 12), _, 3, £f, 5, 5, "I, B, 9; including precise half-increment Cooking Zone Power Levels of 2. (2.5), 3. (3.5), _. (4.5), 5. (5.5) and 5.
Before Using the Coo op USETHECORRECTCOOKWARE TYPE I I I I I I I I I [] [] I I I [] [] I I I [] [] I The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic material in order to start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones. When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer for use with Induction cooktops. If your not sure, use a magnet to test whether the cookware type will work.
Before Using the Cooktop COOKWARERECOMMENDATIONS [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] _CORRECT [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] CORRECT = Cookware not centered on Cooking Zone surface. Cookware centered correctly on Cooking Zone surface. • Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides. • Flat pan bottom & straight sides. w I_ Min. size _J • Pan does not meet the minimum size required for the Cooking Zone used (See Fig. 19). I÷ Min.
Before Using the Coo op US£QUAL(TYCOOKWARE (NGOODCOND(T(ON [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] I! [] [] [] [] I! [] [] [] [] The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the ent(re surface of the Cooking Zone Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig 21) Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Fig 20 Also remember to" • Use cookware made with the correct material t
Setting Surface Controls USMNG THETOUCHCONTROL m [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in Fig. 22. Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad as shown. If the finger is not placed on the center of a pad, the cooktop may not respond to the selection made. Lightly contact the pad with the flat part of your entire fingertip. Do not just use the narrow end of your fingertip.
OPERAT(NG THECOOK(NGZONES(CONT'D) [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] III Zones (cont'd) NOTE: Touch once, or repeatedly touch the _ or _ key pads to adjust or scroll through power levels at any time during the cooking process (To scroll through the power levels quickly touch and hold the _ or _ key pads until the power level desired is reached).
Setting Surface Controls PREHEATRECOMMENDATmONS [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] When preheating a pan on the cooktop always watch carefully. Whenever using the cooktop the user should always pay attention to any items cooking and remain attentive until the cooking process is complete. Keep in mind that induction may decrease the amount of time required to preheat a cooking utensil.
Setting Surface Controls MINUTETIMER I I I I I I I [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] To Cancel the Minute Timer: 1. Touch theZ_and_ keypadsatthesame timeortouch andholdeither theZ_or 2. 3. key pad and scroll to DO. If cancelling the Minute Timer using the scrolling method, once the Main Control LED reaches OO,release the Arrow key pad. The LED will flash momentarily and then quit flashing.
Setting Surface Controls POWERSHARING [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Your cooktop is equipped with four induction elements within two heating sections. The right-hand and left-hand Cooking Zones are powered by two independent induction inverters - one inverter for each of the two heating sections. Two Cooking Zones in a heating section share the power of one inverter. This is called Power Sharing.
General Care & Cleaning CERAMICGLASSCOOKTOPCLEANING& MAINTENANCE [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] II [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTopO Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or no-scratch cleaning 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.
General Care & Cieani CLEANINGRECOMMENDATIONS FORTHECERAMICGLASS COOKTOP(CONTINUED) [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] If SOilSremain, 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. iMPORTANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur ifyou use an abrasive type scratch pad.
ENT(RECOOKTOPDOESNOT OPERATE [] [] • [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Cooktop controls are locked. Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop (See p. 17 for further instructions). Make sure household electrical circuit breaker is ON and that power is properly supplied to the Cooktop. Service wiring not complete. Contact installation agent or dealer. Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call local electric company.
Solutions to Common Problems COOING ZONEHEATSFOODTOO HOTOR NOT HOT ENOUGH [] [] " [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Incorrect power level setting. Adjust the power level setting higher or lower and refer to recipe for guidance and adjust accordingly. FOODDOESNOTHEATEVENLY [] [] * * * [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Lightweight or warped pans were used. Be sure to use good quality cookware (Refer to Figs.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. DO NOT slide cookware or cooking utensils across the cooktop surface. Use the recommended ceramic glass cooktop cleaning creme to remove the marks. See "Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning section (Refer to ps. 19 & 20).
Warranty information COOKTOPWARRANTYYourcooktop is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White ConsolidatedIndustries, Inc. We authorizeno personto change or add to any of our obligationsunder this warranty.Our obligationsfor service and parts under this warrantymust be performedby us or an authorized Elecfrolux Home Products North America servicer.In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.
