Electrolux GAS COOKTOP, Use And Care Manual

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Page 2: ...you You can register online at www electroluxappliances com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail Finding information 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Getting Started 6 Grounding Instructions 6 Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion 6 Surface Cooking 7 11 Surface Cooking Utensils 7 Using the Griddle 7 Using the Wok Stand accessory not included 8 Using the Simmer Plate ac...

Page 3: ...his manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call you...

Page 4: ...appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured 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 ...

Page 5: ...o may result in a fire Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers If a burner unit is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possiblymelt Youwillnotbeabletoseethatthe burner is on Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause overheating Air will blocked from the burner unit and cause combusti...

Page 6: ...n serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock DO NOT use an adapter...

Page 7: ...as lobster pots griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements Using the griddle Always place the griddle on the grate before to turn on the burner Always use potholders to remove the griddle from the grate Allow the griddle to cool before removing Do not set hot griddle on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such as countertops Be su...

Page 8: ...signed for proper or stable use on the Surface Burner Grates Proper use of flat bottom wok on Surface Burner Grate Figure 2 Improper use of round bottom wok on Surface Burner Grate Figure 3 Always use potholders to remove the wok stand from the grate Allow the wok stand to cool before removing Do not set hot wok stand on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat such as countertops Be sure the Wok ...

Page 9: ... is equipped with different sized burners The surface burners are located on the cooktop as follows a 5 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the center rear position a 9 500 BTU natural gas burner located at the right rear position two 14 000 BTU natural gas burners located at the left rear and center front position and two 20 000 BTU natural gas burners located at the left front and right front ...

Page 10: ...r 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 orange To clean burner see instructions under General Care Cleaning RIGHT WRONG Flame Size Proper Burner Adjustments These settings are based on using medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Never extend th...

Page 11: ...rs spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use These items couldmeltorignite Potholders towelsorwoodspoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to Note All electronic ignitors will click at the same time when the knob is pushed in However only the bu...

Page 12: ...Burners GratesandTrivets Forstubborn stains scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and damp cloth Dry the burners thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then replace them making sure they are seated and level DO NOT put burner units in the dishwasher Stainless Steel Clean stainless steel with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a cloth Do not use cleaners wi...

Page 13: ...the burner head The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner heads and slots To clean first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe using a damp cloth For stubborn soils located in th...

Page 14: ...ic cooktop surface Permanent damage such as pitting of the cooktop surface may occur if not removed immediately After turning the surface elements OFF use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface as illustrated on previous page Allow the cooktop to cool and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils Do not use the following on the ceramic ...

Page 15: ...ing section Burner flame is orange Dust particles in main line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue In coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air Scratches or abrasion on ceramic glass cooktop surface Coarse particles such as salt or sand are between cooktop and utensil Be sure cooktop surface and bottom of utensils are clean before use Small s...

Page 16: ...16 Notes ...

Page 17: ... to remote areas including the state of Alaska 13 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 14 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external...

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