Use & Care Guide Dishwasher Slide In Gas Cooktop E36GC76EPS E48GC76EPS 5995447090
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Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ............................................ 2 Please Read And Save This Guide .................... 2 Make A Record For Quick Reference ................. 2 Questions ............................................................ 3 Table Of Contents ............................................... 4 Operation ............................................................ 18 Before Cooking .................................................
Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Warning or Caution based on the risk type. 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.
Safety General Precautions IMPOR TANT IMPORT • • • • • • • • • • • • Begin by ensuring proper installation and grounding of the appliance by a qualified technician according to the accompanying Installation Instructions. Have the installer show you where the fuse or junction box is located so that you know how and where to turn off power. Also, have the installer show you the location of the gas supply. If you smell gas, do not use the cooktop.
Safety IMPOR TANT IMPORT • • • • • • • • • Always light each burner prior to placing a utensil on the burner grate. Also, turn the control knob to the “off” position before removing a utensil from the burner grate. Always clean the cooktop cautiously. If using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the cooktop has cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns. Also, some cleaners can produce harmful or unpleasant fumes if applied to hot surfaces. Clean only those parts listed in this manual.
Safety CA UTION CAUTION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop. Do not let children play with the cooktop. Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the appliance. Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the cooktop.
Safety LIQUIFIED 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.
Cooktop Features 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-ocooktop. To clean burner, see instructions under General Care & Cleaning.
Cooktop Features BURNER LOCATIONS All Electrolux Icon cooktop cooktops are equipped with sealed burners. See Figure 2 for a detailed burner layout for your model.
Cooktop Features BRASS BURNER RINGS All burners are attached to the cooktop by retaining nuts. Gaskets around the undersides of the burner bases ensure that the burners are sealed, thereby preventing any liquid spills from entering the cooktop chassis. All spills remain on the surface of the cooktop. The brass burner heads spread the flame evenly around the burner perimeters. The burner heads must seat properly in the burner bases to enable proper cooktop operation.
Cooktop Features/Surface Cooking 13 CONTROL KNOBS The control knobs provided with this range are designed for ease of use and longevity. The “D” shaped design of the knob shaft ensures proper orientation when reinstalling the knob. Located beneath each knob is a bezel ring that mounts to the range. PLACEMENT OF BURNER GRATES Place grates on the porcelain coated spill tray. See Figure 4. Be sure they are located correctly inside the stainless steel frame.
Surface Cooking UTENSILS TO USE FOR BEST PERFORMANCE *GOOD POOR • Curved and warped pan bottoms. Figure 6 • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5 cm (1”). • Tight fitting lids. 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. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.
Surface Cooking 15 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 center front POWER burner with the wok stand for best performance. If properly positioned, the Wok Stand will not slide off the grate. CA UTION CAUTION Always use potholders to remove the wok stand from the grate. Allow the wok stand to cool before removing.
Surface Cooking USING THE SIMMER PLATE The Simmer Plate has been specfically designed for simmering and holding food at the lowest safe temperature. It can be used for cooking sauces long periods of time, or melting chocolate. With the grate in position over the burner, set the simmer plate on top of the grate, centering the plate over the grate fingers (See Figure 11). Then place the utensil on the simmer plate. The Simmer Plate is to be used by setting the burner to its lowest setting.
Surface Cooking 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.
Operation BEFORE COOKING Ensure that the cooktop has been installed by a qualified individual who has tested the operation of the cooktop in accordance with the Installation Instructions. The brass burner rings, burner caps, grates, knobs and spill protectors must be in place for the cooktop to operate properly. All cooktop components must be clean. Be certain that the gas and electrical power supplies to the cooktop are operational.
Operation WARNING Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or igniter while the igniters are sparking, as an electrical shock could result. IMPOR TANT IMPORT • If the gas does not ignite within four seconds, turn off the valve. Allow at least two minutes for any gas to dissipate, then repeat the lighting procedure. • Burner igniters must always be kept clean and dry to function properly.
Operation SETTING THE BURNER FLAME HEIGHT Setting the proper burner flame height for the desired cooking process and selected utensil will result in superior cooking performance, while also saving time and energy. Follow these recommendations for best results: 1. Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast iron cooking vessels. Reduce the flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter.
Care and Cleaning CLEANING TIPS FOR COOKTOP No maintenance, other than the Care and Cleaning identified in this Use & Care Manual, should be attempted by the owner/operator. All other maintenance and service must be performed by a qualified appliance technician. WARNING To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off all controls and ensure the cooktop is cool before cleaning. IMPOR TANT IMPORT Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents, waxes, polishes, or commercial cooktop cleaners to clean the cooktop.
Care and Cleaning Recommendations for cleaning and care of specific cooktop components are summarized below: IMPOR TANT IMPORT The grates and burner caps, unlike other porcelain enamel appliances in your home, are exposed to extremely high temperatures in a matter of seconds. In addition to this extreme thermal shock, the grates are subjected to mechanical shock when utensils are placed on or slid across them. Finally, spillovers introduce foods with high acidity to all of the porcelain components.
Care and Cleaning CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES Clean these surfaces with the provided Stainless Steel Cleaner. Rinse and dry with a soft lint-free cloth. IMPOR TANT IMPORT If commercially available stainless steel cleaners are used, it is important to read the labels for chlorine compounds. Chlorine is a corrosive substance. If these compounds are present, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft lint-free cloth. Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain.
Care and Cleaning CLEANING KNOBS AND KNOB BEZELS The control knobs provided with this cooktop are designed for ease of use and longevity. The “D” shaped design of the knob shaft ensures proper orientation when reinstalling the knob. The knobs and knob bezels are made of a composite plastic. These components should be washed regularly in warm, soapy water. Hand dishwashing liquid is excellent for this task. Knobs should be removed by gently pulling them straight out and off of the valve shafts.
Care and Cleaning CLEANING BURNER RINGS The brass burner rings spread the flame evenly around the burner perimeters. The burner rings must seat properly in the burner bases to enable proper cooktop operation. To ensure proper seating, positioning tabs have been placed on the bottom of each burner ring to slide into corresponding notches in the fixed burner base. To remove the burner ring, first remove the grate, then lift off the porcelain burner cap.
Solutions to Common Problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Nothing works. Cooktop is not connected to electrical power SOLUTION Have cooktop connected to a properly sized electrical power supply by a qualified technician. Power supply is not energized. Have an electrician check power supply, including the house circuit breaker, wiring and fuses. Igniters do not spark. Sparking but no flame ignition Burners ignite but flame is extremely Circuit breaker is tripped.
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Warranty Information 28 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.
