J_ Use _ Care -Induction Guide Cooktop
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Finding information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information .......................................... 2-3 Makea Recordfor Futureuse ................................. 2 Questions?............................................................... 2 Safety .................................................................. 4-6 ImportantSafetyInstructions..................................... 4 nduct on Cooktop Features ...........................7-8 Induction Cooktop Display Messages..........
Safety I [] [] I I Read all instructions I [] [] I I I [] [] [] I [] before using this appliance. Save these instructions This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. symbols and follow all instructions given. [] I I [] [] [] for future reference. Please pay attention to these This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
Safety Code, Part 1, in Canada, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the hterature package for this apphance Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authonzed repair service Know how to disconnect the electncal power to the apphance 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.
ction Cooktop Features INDUCT ONCOOKTOPFEATURES I [] BI [] [] [] [] READ THESE iNSTRUCTiONS [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] I m m ! ! m CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP A COOLER COOKTOP-A unique feature of the Induction Cooktop 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 is magnetic and eliminates accidental "tum-ONs.
induction Cooktop Features )NDUCT)ONCOOKTOPFEATURES(CONT'D} III [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Fig 2. Fig 3. 6. Left Front Cooking Zone Control Pads. 7. Left Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads. 8 Central Cooking Zone Control Pads. 9. Right Rear Cooking Zone Control Pads. 10. Right Front Cooking Zone Pads. 11. Main Cooktop Controls (See Fig 2). 12. Cooktop Power Key Pad (See p. 9). 13. Cooktop Power indicator Light (See p. 9). 14.
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induction Cooktop Display Messages LED MESSAGESOR LIGHT INDICATORSDISPLAYED BY COOKINGZONECONTROLS (CONT'D} [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] POWER LEVEL SETTINGS - The Cooking Zones have five separate Power Level LEDs. Once active, the Cooking Zones will provide 10 Power Levels to choose from. These include 7 Fig. 14 2, 3, _, 5, 6 (fig. 14), 7, 8, 9. The highest setting of Por "Power Boost" provides 125% power level for 10 minutes (See Fig. 13).
USETHE CORRECTCOOKWARETYPE [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] 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 Coo op 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.
USEQUAU l l i | i COOKWAREIN GOODCONDITION | R i l [] m m | m l R i g II II II The cookware used with the induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire 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 type for Induction Cooking (See Fig. 18).
Setting Surface Controls USINGTHETOUCHCONTROL 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. Fig.
OPE TING THE COOKING ZONES (CONTDI [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking [] [] [] II 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 PREHEATRECOMMENDATIONS [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] 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 M[NUTET[MER l l l l l l l [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] To Cancel the Minute Timer: 1. Touch the _ 2. key pad and scroll to 00. If cancelling the Minute Timer using the scrolling method, once the Main Control LED 3. and _ key pads at the same time or touch and hold either the _ or reaches OB, release the Arrow key pad. The LED will flash momentarily and then quit flashing.
Setting Surface Controls POWERSHARING [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Your cooktop is equipped with five induction elements within three heating sections. The right-hand, left-hand and center Cooking Zones are powered by three independent induction inverters - one inverter for each heating sections. Two Cooking Zones in a heating section share the power of one inverter. This is called Power Sharing.
General Care & Cleaning CE MIC G SS COOKTOPCLEANING& MAINTENANCE [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop(b 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 FORTHECE MIC G SS 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.
ENTIRECOOKTOPDOESNOT OPE_TE [] [] • [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] 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 COOKINGZONEH_T$ F_D T_ m [] [] • [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Incorrect power level setting, Adjust the power level setting higher or lower and refer to recipe for guidance and adjust accordingly, FOODDOESNOT NEATEVENLY [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] 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 COOKTOP WARRANTY Yourcooktop 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 Electrolux Home Products North America servicer.In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.
