Electrolux E36EC75DSS1, Use & Care Manual

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Page 2: ...Serial Number For toll free telephone support in the US and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and intemet product information www electrolux com 02003 Electrolux Home Products Inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Pdnted in the USA ...

Page 3: ...tSurfaceIndicatorLights 11 Surface Cooking utensils 12 UsingtheGriddle 12 GeneralCare Cleaning 13 Care CleaningTable 13 CooktopCleaningandMaintenance 14 CleaningRecommendations forthe CeramicGlassCooktop 14 15 Care CleaningofStainlessSteel 15 Solutionsto Common Problems 16 EntireCooktopDoesNotOperate 16 SurfaceElement DoesNotHeat 16 SurfaceElementTooHoforNofHotEnough 16 FoodNotHeatingEvenly 17 Scr...

Page 4: ...al 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 All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Never modify or alter the construction ofan appliance such as removal ...

Page 5: ... holder Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure rnay cause the container to burst and result in injury IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure If the power fails always turn offthe cooktop Ifthe cooktop is notturned offand the power resumes the cooktop will begin to operate again Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC...

Page 6: ...an element is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt Burns will occu r if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the appliance Ventilating hood The ventilating hoed above your cooking surface should be cleaned frequently so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter FOR CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ONLY Do NotCleanorOpera...

Page 7: ...elements in use and their _o_oo_op Appearance 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 ll t 11 I 1 I _1 Ii I _ I_F _ i _ 11 _i I I I l I I l m I I The element temperature rises gradually and evenly As the temperature dses the element will glow red To mai...

Page 8: ...Bridge radiant element located between center front and rear elements Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing The Simmer settings are used to simmer and keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups The lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting chocolate or butter Note The size and type of cookware used will influenc...

Page 9: ... 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 ceokware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area 3 When cooking has completed turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the ceokware Note The Hot Su...

Page 10: ...ol knob counterclockwise See Figure 2 for smaller cookware or clockwise See Figu re 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 th...

Page 11: ...cookware or clockwise see 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 cook...

Page 12: ...and warped pan bot toms Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1_ Heavy handle tilts pan 7 Pan is smaller than element Note Always use a utensil for its intended purpose Follow manufacturer s instructions Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop Specialty pans such as lobster eels griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookwa...

Page 13: ...o remove control knobs turn to the OFF position grasp firmly and pullstraight off the shaft To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place StainlessSteel Chrome Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean Control Panel Decorative water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chl...

Page 14: ...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 they may cause it to crack 1 1 II _11 I I ii_l il IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...

Page 15: ... 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 discoloration Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow foil to touch the c...

Page 16: ...tion 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 _ _ _ i i _l _ n 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 Ligh...

Page 17: ...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 il ii I Jl I I i Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to ...

Page 18: ...urface 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 ...

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