Electrolux EW30GC60IS1, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Use _t Care Guide Gas Cooktop ...

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

Page 3: ...ers 9 Placementof BurnerHeadsandCaps 9 SurfaceCookingUtensiJs 10 SettingSurfaceControls 11 Usingthe Griddle 12 Usingthe SimmerPlate 12 Usingthe WokStand 13 GeneralCare Cleaning 14 16 Care CleaningTable 14 CJeaning the BurnerGrates BurnerCaps andBurnerHeads 15 PorcelainEnamelCooktop CJeaning Instructions 16 Care CJeaning of StainlessSteeJ 16 Solutions to Common Problems 17 SurfaceBurnerDoNot Light ...

Page 4: ...ckaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly instalJed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordancewith the National Fuel Gas CodeANSI Z223 1mlatest edition 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 State...

Page 5: ... is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS UNIT GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS UNIT Surface burners unit may be hot even though flames are not visible unit is dark in color Areas near surface burners unit may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touc...

Page 6: ...oes not extend over adjacent surface burners Never Leave Surface Burners Unit Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop use aluminum foil only to cover food during cooking Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of el...

Page 7: ...tallation and grounding instructions I I I I I I Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug 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 issupplied with your cooktop The kit is marked FOR LP P...

Page 8: ... the food will neither brown nor cook properly Flame Size High Flame Medium Flame Low Flame Type of Cooking Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steam Keep foods cooking poach stew 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...

Page 9: ...over the gas orifice Figure 1 Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing the burner head over the orifice Make sure electrode fits correctly into slot in burner head Burner Cap For all burners Place a burner cap on each burner head see Figure 2 matching the cap size to the head size The cap for each burner has an inner locating ring which centers the cap correctly on the burner head Be s...

Page 10: ...ts GOOD Flat bottom and straight sides Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does not tilt pan Pan is well balanced Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of burner Made of material that conducts heat well Easy to clean POOR Curved and warped pan bottoms Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 cm 1 Heavy handle tilts pan Flame extends beyond unit Note Always use a utensil for its...

Page 11: ...r lights automatically from 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...

Page 12: ... the notches in the griddle over the grate fingers refer to figure 1 for optimal positioning USINGTHE S_MMERPLATE ACCESSORY NOT _NCLUDED The simmer plate is intended to diffuse lower temperature of the burner to help cooking 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...

Page 13: ...t the Wok Stand on top of the grate positioning the notches as show in Figure 1 TheWokcooking performance is best on the POWER burner CAUTllON Besure toALWAYSuse the WokStand if the stabilityof the wok is uncedain If cookinglarge amountsof liquidfood withouttheWokStand the wok maytip andspillovercausingburns _ Proper position of wok on Surface Burner Grate Figure 1 Flat bottom woks with large fiat...

Page 14: ...uring future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete even flame Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes To remove clean and replace sealed burner units follow the instructions in General...

Page 15: ...hout the Surface Burner Heads Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates properly in place Orifice To Clean the Burner Caps Burner Heads and Burner Grates Use a soap filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleaner to clean the surface burner caps and surface burner heads The Grates are designed to be Dishwasher safe for cleaning The ports or slots around the burner heads must be routinely cleane...

Page 16: ...with warm soapy water 3 If needed use mild household cleaners or a soap filled steel wool pad 4 Be sure to rinse off all cleaning solutions or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating For heavy burned on soil 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Use a soap filled scouring pad with warm water or cover heavily soiled spots with a solu tion of clear water and ammonia Scour gently Rinse and...

Page 17: ...Electric Ignition Models only Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet Electrical power outage electric ignition models only Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide BURNERFLANE ONLYUGHTSHALFWAYAROUNDBURNER m m m m m m Burner ports are clogged With the burner off clean ports by using a small gauge wire or needle Moisture is present after cleaning ...

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Page 19: ...nse for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 14 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 15 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized servicecompanies use of parts otherthan genuine Electrolux partsor parts obtained from persons other than authorized service com...

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