Electrolux E36GC65ESS - 30"""" Drop-in Gas Cooktop, Use & Care Manual

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Page 2: ... a safe place for future reference Should any problems occur refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual This information will help you quickly identify a problem and get it remedied In the event you require assistance please contact the dealer where you purchased your unit MAKEA RECORDFOR UCKREFERENCE Whenever you call to request information or service you will need to know your model num...

Page 3: ...ppliance Phase record the purchase date of your Electrolux unit and your deabr s name address and tebphone number Purchase Date Electrolux Model Number Electrolux Serial Number Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Telephone Keep this manual and the sales receipt together in a safe place for further refe re nce iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTR...

Page 4: ... KnobsandSpillProtector Rings 11 Selecting theProperCookware 11 Operation 12 BeforeCooking 12 Operating theControlValves 12 Setting theBurnerFlameHeight 14 EnergySavingTips 14 Care and Cleaning 15 CleaningTips 15 Cleaning StainbssSteelSurfaces 18 CleaningPorcelain Grates 18 CleaningKnobsandKnobBezels 19 CleaningBurnerBases 19 CleaningBurnerRings 20 CleaningBurnerIgniters 21 Cleaning the GasGrill 2...

Page 5: ...fety 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 ...

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Page 9: ...rners Burner configurations vary by cooktop size See Figure 1 for a detaibd burner layout for your modek Figure 1 Burner Sizes and Mdentification LEFTFRONT E30GC64ESS HT REAR E36GC65ESS RIGHTREAR E46GC67ESS E46GG66ESS C D B A Burner 10 000 BTU hr B Burner 8 500 BTU hr C Burner 2 500 BTU hr B Burner 14 000 BTU hr ...

Page 10: ... spark simultaneously but only the selected burner will ignite Additionally due to Vantage Flame TM the automatic reignition feature the igniters will spark automatically if a flame should blow out or be severely distorted by a draft or by a ventilation system Burner igniters must always be kept clean and dry to function properly Dirty or wet igniters will result in constant sparking even if there...

Page 11: ...SANBSPB L IIPBO C B BINGS 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 Located beneath each knob is a bezel ring that mounts to the cooktop The umbrella shaped spill protector ring sits on the valve spindle underneath the cooktop The spill protector is made of a si...

Page 12: ...rationak Read this Use and Care Manual in its entirety prior to operating the cooktop OPERAT HG THECOH To light a particular burner press down on the corresponding control knob then immediately rotate the knob counterclockwise from the OFF Figure 3 position to the HI LFE position Only the selected burner will spark continuously until the gas ignites on that burner The igniters will stop sparking a...

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Page 14: ... the utensil handle and kitchen instead of the food and wastes energy 3 Reduce the flame height to the minimum level necessary to perform the desired cooking process Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous rolling boik Maintaining a higher boil than is necessary wastes energy cooks away moisture and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient bvek ENERGYSAV...

Page 15: ...ycleanedaccordingto thefollowingrecommendations Failureto followtheserecommendations mayresultin permanentdamageto thecooktop Propercleaningis necessary to maintaincooktopperformanceandappearance whilealsoensuringsafeoperation Thecleaningeffortnecessary to maintainthe cooktopvariesaccordingtothe typeandamountofcooking Forexample more frequentcleaningis requiredifthe cooktopis usedoftenforfryingoro...

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Page 17: ...ible Porcelainis acid resistantbutnot acid proof so somefoodscancausepermanent damageif allowedto remainonporcelainsurfaces Dailycleaningof the grates burnerheads and burnercapsis bestaccomplished withasoftclothor spongedampenedina solutionof warmwaterand hand dishwashingliquid Gratesaredishwashersafe Burnercapsshouldnotbe cleanedinthe dishwasher Stubbornstainsmayberemovedby applyingfull strength ...

Page 18: ...th Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain IPORGEII AIN GRATES Clean the porcelain grates with a solution of mild detergent and hot water Rinse with a soft cloth Do not use abrasives or commercial oven cleaners Stubborn stains may be removed by washing the grates in a dishwasher using normal dishwashing detergent ...

Page 19: ... The spill protectors should be cleaned in place Use caution to avoid introduction of moisture into the control panel behind the bezels To replace knobs align the Doshaped opening at the bottom of the knob with the Doshaped valve shaft then carefully press the knob onto the valve OL EAHIIH BUBNEBBASES The burner base is permanently attached to the cooktop The base should be wiped clean using a sof...

Page 20: ...tches in the fixed burner base To remove the burner ring first remove the grate then lift off the porcelain burner cap The burner ring may then be removed from the burner base Soak the burner ring in a warm solution of hand dishwashing liquid and water then rinse well with clean wateL Dry the burner thoroughly Stubborn stains may be removed by applying a metal polishing compound If you are unable ...

Page 21: ... use only a small amount of rubbing alcohol 4 After cleaning reinstall the burner ring burner cap and grate Make sure the brass burner ring is properly seated into the burner base 5 Test the burners tf erratic clicking is still present make sure the igniter is completely dry tf the unit still exhibits problems after drying please phone the Electrolux Customer Service Department for further assista...

Page 22: ... listed in the Warranty section If the above checks have been completed and the problem has not yet been remedied contact the dealer where you purchased the unit State the Model and Serial number and explain the problem The Model and Serial number plate is located on the bottom of the chassis box If you do not know the name of the selling dealer or local service company you can check online at www...

Page 23: ...signitebutflameisextremely Burnerringportsareclogged Cleanbumerringportswithstraightened paper large distorted oryellow Burnerportsor burnercapsarenot clip needleorwire poeitioeed properly Remove andcarefullyre install bumerringsand caps Cooktopisbeingoperated onthe Ensurethatthe typeof cooktop matches thegas wrongtypeof gas supply naturalgasor L P gas Regulator isnot installed isfaulty Checkinsta...

Page 24: ... 5 Damagesto finishafterinstallation 6 Replacementof lightbulbsand orfluorescenttubes onmodelswiththesefeatures EXCLUSIONS Thiswarrantydoes not coverthe following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGESSUCH AS PROPERTYDAMAGEAND INCIDENTALEXPENSES RESULTING FROMANYBREACHOFTHIS WRITTENOR ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY Note Somestatesdo not allow theexclusionor limitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages so this ...