Electrolux E36GF76HPS1, Use & Care Manual

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Page 2: ...late Location QUESTIONS For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For online support and internet product information www electroluxicon com 2008 Electrolux Home Products Inc Post Office Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 USA All rights reserved Printed in the USA ...

Page 3: ... OvenSelf CleanCycle 26 GeneralCleaning 27 Cleaningthe BurnerGrates BurnerCaps Burner Heads SimmerPlateandGriddle 28 CooktopCleaningand Maintenance 29 Cleaningrecommendations for the Ceramic GlassCooktop 29 30 Careand Cleaningof StainlessSteel 30 To Removeand Replacethe OvenDoor 31 SpecialDoorCare Instructions 31 OvenLight 32 Solutions to Common Problems 33 38 SurfaceBurnersDoNot Light 33 BurnerFl...

Page 4: ...y a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSi Z223 1 NFPA No 54 in the United States or in Canada CAN CGA B149 1 and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70mlatest edition in United States or in Canada CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and local code requirements install and or adjust only per installation instructions provided...

Page 5: ...osives such as aerosol cans on or near the appliance Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR iNTERiOR S...

Page 6: ...r damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder Do not heat unopened food containers Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate th...

Page 7: ...ive liners Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or any other part of the appliance Only use aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food Any other use of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit Glazed cooking utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed uten...

Page 8: ...ys place oven racks in desired location while oven warmer drawer if equipped is cool if rack must be moved while oven is hot use extreme caution Use potholders and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition Do not let potholders contact the hot heating elements in the oven warmer drawer if equipped Remove all utensils from the rack before moving Do not use the broiler pan without its insert The ...

Page 9: ...structions for cleaning SELF CLEANING OVENS In the self Cleaning cycle only clean the parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Do not clean door gasket The door g...

Page 10: ...forming this work assumes responsibility for the conversion GROUNDINGNSTRUCTIONS For personal safety the cooktop must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2 prong adapter or an extension cord If a 2 prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet it is...

Page 11: ...Burner Control Knob 11 Oven Vent 12 Oven Door Latch 13 Self Clean Oven 14 Convection Fan Cover 15 Broil Burner 16 Adjustable Oven Racks 17 Door Handle 18 Stainless Steel Oven Door With Large Window Opening 19 Stainless Steel Trim 20 Burner Grates 21 14000 BTU Burner 22 9500 BTU Standard Burner 23 5000 BTU Simmer Burner 24 Glass Cooktop 25 9500 BTU Standard Burner 26 14000 BTU Burner 27 18000 BTU D...

Page 12: ... steam Keep foods cooking poach stew WRONG These settings are based on using medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned by the flame PROPERBURNERADJUSTMENTS _ _ _ The color of the flame is the key to proper burn...

Page 13: ...ting ring which centers the cap correctly on the burner head Be sure that all the burner caps and burner heads are correctly placed BEFORE using your appliance Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level Turn the burner on to determine if it will light If the burner does not light contact a Service Center Do not service the sealed burner yourself BurRer Head Figure1 P CEMENT OFBURNERG ...

Page 14: ...ared and the size of burner Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy handle tilts pan Flame extends beyond unit Note Always use a utensil for itsintended purpose Follow manufacturer s instruc tions Some utensils were not made to be used inthe oven or on the cooktop USINGTHEGRIDDLE Figure 2 Figure 3 Side with g Flat Side The griddle is in...

Page 15: ...Wok Stand on top of the grate positioning the notches in the Wok Stand over the cooktop grate fingers See Figure 1 Figure 1 Flat bottom woks with large flat bottoms may also be used on your cooktop Surface Burner Grates without the Wok Stand See Figure 2 Insure the stability of the flat bottom wok before cooking without the Wok Stand If unstable DO NOT use the flat bottom wok without the Wok Stand...

Page 16: ...ooking delicate aliment such as chocolate milk bechamel etc It can also be use for cooking sauce during long period With the grate in position over the burner set the simmer plate on top of the grate positioning the notches in the simmer plate over the grate fingers See Figure 2 and then place the utensil on the simmer plate Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 17: ...an electric ignitor when its control knob is turned to the LITE position To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE Note All electronic ignitors will click at the same time However only the burner you are turning on will ignite 3 Visually check that the burner has lit 4 Turn the control knob to the desired flame size The cont...

Page 18: ... the screw located over the rack support on each side pull up the support from the oven rack support brackets to disengage supports from the oven If the rack supports are not removed the self clean cycle won t start Always remove the left side support first To install oven rack supports insert the rack supports into the rack support brackets on the oven side as shown and put back screws at their o...

Page 19: ...2 Racks Cookies 1 5 Cakes 2 5 Croissants 2 5 MODE CONVECTION BAKE 1 Rack 5 2 Racks Cookies 1 5 Cakes 2 5 Croissants 2 5 3 Racks 1 5 9 Note Always use caution when removing food Rack positions 1 Oven Rack Multiple Oven Racks Air Circulation in the Oven For best air circulation and baking results allow 2 4 5 10 cm around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not to...

Page 20: ...hen the unit is first plugged in or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted the indicator lights will flash and the control will beep To stop the lights from flashing turn the selector control knob to BAKE and back to OFF The oven can be set to bake at any temperature from 170 F to 550 F To 1 2 3 4 set the Bake Temperature to 350 F Arrange interior oven racks place food in oven and...

Page 21: ...enedtoo fre quently Allowoven to preheatto the selectedtemperaturebeforeplac ingfood in oven Choosepansizesthatwill permit2 to 4 5 1cm to 10 2cm of airspaceonall sideswhen placedinthe oven Usea medium weight aluminumbakingsheet Allowoven to preheatto the selectedtemperaturebeforeplac ingfood in the oven Useproperrackpositionfor bakingneeds Set oventemperature25 F lowerthanrecommended Set oventempe...

Page 22: ...ontrol knob to 350 The indicator light will stop flashing and the oven will begin to heat A beep will sound once the oven reaches 350 F The indicator light will remain on until the Selector or Temperature control knob is turned to the Off position 4 Place food in oven after the beep and close oven door 5 When baking is completed turn the temperature and selector control knobs to Off position This ...

Page 23: ...ling Times Use the following table for approximate broiling times Increase or decrease broiling times or move the broiling pan to a different rack position to suit for doneness If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely Broiling Table Recommendations Food Rack Knob Cook Time Item Position Setting 1st side 2nd...

Page 24: ...roil element position the broiler pan with food after step 5 3 Turn Selector knob to Broil position 4 The corresponding indicator light will flash 5 Turn Temperature knob to Broil The indicator light will remain on until the Selector or Temperature knob is turned to the Off position Note When broiling the appliance cooling fan will turn at high speed to keep the control panel cool Broiler Clean Up...

Page 25: ...with high temperatures well above cooking temperatures which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can whisk away with damp cloth Preparing the Oven for Self Cleaning 1 Remove any excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self cleaning cycle To clean use hot soapy water and a cloth Large spillovers can cause smoke or a fire when subjected to high temperat...

Page 26: ...en is empty and the oven door is closed Turn the selector knob to Clean position The corresponding indicator light will flash Turn the Temperature Control Knob to Clean position The Lock indicator light will flash while transitioning from unlock to lock It will stop flashing when the door is locked 6 As soon as the controls are set to clean the motor driven oven door lock will begin to close autom...

Page 27: ...liance To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Always clean on the same direction as the stainless steel grain Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kit...

Page 28: ...riddle Use a soap filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleaner to clean the surface burner caps and surface burner heads The Grates Simmer Plates and Griddle are designed to be Dishwasher safe for cleaning The ports or slots around the burner heads must be routinely cleaned If residue still remains in these ports use a small gauge wire or needle to clean the slots or holes being careful not to d...

Page 29: ...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 CLEAN NG RECOMMENDAT ONS FORTHECE M C G SS COOKTOP For ligh...

Page 30: ...orine 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 alumi num cooking utensils or allow foil to touch...

Page 31: ...pletely disengage the hinge levers 4 Proceed in reverse to re install the door Make sure the hinge supports are fully engaged before unlocking the hinge levers Lock in normal position Removal of the Oven Door Lock engaged for door removal HINGE SLOT Door removed from the appliance SPEQAL DOORCARE NSTRUCT ONS Most oven doors contain glass that can break Read the following recommendations 1 Do not c...

Page 32: ...HE OVEN IS IN USE Halogen Bulb To replace the light bulb CAUTION BE SURE THE OVEN IS COOL 1 Turn the power off at the main source 2 Wear a leather faced glove for protection against possible broken glass 3 To remove the glass shield pull the back side of the shield toward the inside of the oven in a manner to lift it up from the oven side 4 The glass shield should come out easily by pushing a litt...

Page 33: ...ower outage electric ignition models only Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide _ r i J I I _ i_ il 1 1 _ll _ I X Burner ports are clogged With the burner off clean ports by using a small gauge wire or needle Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full Dry the burners thoroughly following ins...

Page 34: ..._MmCG_SS COOKTOP SURFACE Mineral deposits from water and food Wet surface 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 APPLI...

Page 35: ...er the oven has been installed and previously operating Contact a qualified servicer OVENLIGHTDOESNOT WORK Burned out or loose bulb Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to replace or tighten the bulb FANNOmSE DURENG COOKINGOPE T ON I I I I I I I I I I A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after oven i...

Page 36: ...for the light to turn off SOILNOTCOMPLETELY REMOVED AFTERSELF CLEANmNG CYCLE_S COMPLETED Failure to hand clean oven frame and door liner outside the oven door gasket before starting the self clean cycle Hand clean burned on residue with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber Do not clean the oven door gasket or it will be damaged F_MES _NS_DE OVENORSMOKEFROMVENT 1 1 1 Excessive spillove...

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Page 38: ...d from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features This warranty does not cover the following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of in...