Electric
Cooktop
CONTENTS
Page
Versión en español .......................................................... 2
Product Registration ....................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ......................................3-4
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils................................. 5
Specialty Pans & Trivets .................................................. 5
Canning Tips & Information ............................................ 6
Setting Surface Controls ................................................. 6
Indicator Lights (Coil Elements Models) ......................... 6
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (Some Models)..................... 7-10
Types of Heating Units Used ........................................... 7
Hot Surface Indicator Light ............................................. 7
Warm Zone Feature ......................................................... 8
Special Caution for Aluminum Foil
and Aluminum Cooking Utensils ..................................... 9
Things to Remember ....................................................... 9
Use and Care of Glass Surface ................................... 9-10
General Cleaning ..................................................... 11-12
Avoid Service Checklist ........................................... 13-14
Notes ............................................................................. 15
Warranty ........................................................................ 16
318200612(0511)Rev.F
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the
appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE
UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials touch these areas until they have had
sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop.
• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordancewiththeNationalElectricalCodeNo. 70-latest
editionintheUnitedStates, orCSAC22.1, Part1inCanada,
and local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
appliance.
• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical
power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case
of an emergency.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the fire
with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-
type extinguisher.
• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the
applianceunlessspecificallyrecommendedinthemanuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician
to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
appliance.
• Whenheatingfatorgrease,watchitclosely.Fatorgreasemay
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the pot
holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth instead of a pot holder.
• Nevermodifyoraltertheconstructionofanappliancesuch
as removal of panels, wire covers or any other permanent
part of the appliance.
• DoNotHeatUnopenedFoodContainers.Buildupofpressure
may cause the container to burst and result in injury.
• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be
stored near surface units. This includes paper, plastic and
cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well
as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol
cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may
explode and result in fire or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which knob controls each surface unit.
• Cleantheapplianceregularlytokeepallpartsfreeofgrease
that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease
filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate
on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When
flaming food under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood
manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
Donotstoreitemsofinteresttochildreninthe
cabinetsabovetheappliance.Childrenclimbingonthecooktop
to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left
alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance.
• Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend
Over Adjacent Surface Units. To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil.
FOR COOKTOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY
• DoNotImmerseorSoakRemovableSurfaceHeatingElements.
Surface heating elements should never be immerse in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation.
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has
boiled dry may melt.
• MakeSureDripPansorDripBowlsAreinPlace. Absenceofthese
pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any 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.
FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP ONLY
• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are
suitable for range top service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's
recommendations for cooktop use.
• Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to
wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam burn.
Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• DoNotUseDecorativeSurfaceElementCovers.Ifanelement
is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will become hot
and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched.
Damage may also be done to the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils
For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics:
*GOOD
POOR
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
• Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5
cm (1”).
• 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 the surface
element.
Pans should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface ele-
ment. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler
across the bottom. There should be no
gaps between the pan and ruler.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Made of material that conducts heat
well.
• Pan is smaller than element.
• Easy to clean.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Some utensils were not made to be
used in the oven or on the cooktop.
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles
and pressure cookers may be used but must
conform to the above recommended cook-
ware requirements.
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop are available in
most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomedwoks(withasupport
ring that does not extend beyond the
heating element) may also be used.
The metal ring was designed to
supportthewoksafelywhenitisfilled
with large amounts of liquids (soup
making) or fat (frying).
Specialty Pans & Trivets
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with
a metal ring that extends beyond the
surface element. Because this ring traps
heat, the surface element and cooktop
surface could be damaged.
DO NOT use two
elements (if the cooktop is not
equippedwithbridgeelement)toheat
one large pan such as a roaster or
griddle, or allow cooking utensils to
boil dry. The bottom surface of the
pan in either of these situations could
cause discoloring or crazing of the
porcelain enamel range surface, and
damage to the surface elements and/
or damage to the drip pans (if
equipped).
For glass smoothtop models, only flat
bottomed woks (without support rings)
may be used.
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be in direct
contact with the surface elements.
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1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local
CooperativeAgriculturalExtensionServiceoramanufacturerofglassjarsforthe
latestcanninginformation.
2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom
surface is flat.
Canning Tips &
Information
Canning can generate
3. Center canner on the surface element.
large amounts of steam. Use extreme
cautiontopreventburns.Alwaysraisethe
lid to vent steam away from you.
4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring
the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to maintain
a constant boil.
5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
Prevent damage to cooktop:
1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch
beyond the edge of the surface element.
2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended
amount of time.
3. Alternate surface elements between each batch to allow the units and
surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same element
all day.
Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed
and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.
Setting Surface Controls
NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only.
1. Place the pan on the surface element.
2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting.
3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn
the element off before removing the pan.
The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight
aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
Setting
Type of Cooking
Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount
and type of food being cooked will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
MAX or HI
Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling.
MEDIUM
Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces
and gravies, steam vegetables.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and
pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or
ignite. Pot holders, towel or wood spoons could catch fire if
placed too close to the element.
MEDIUM LOW
MIN or 1
Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Indicator lights(coil elements models)
Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit, other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units,
also some other models have an indicator light for all heating units.
The indicator light glows as soon as a heating unit is turned on. Check if the indicator light glows when the control knob of the
individualheatingunitisturnedon. Iftheknobissettoaverylowtemperaturesetting,theindicatormayglowandyet,theheating
unit may not be heating at all. If this happens, turn the knob to a higher setting until the heating unit comes on.
When cooking is finished, a quick glance at the indicator lights in an easy check to be sure all the control knobs have been turned
OFF.
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop(some models)
The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the ceramic glass surface. The design of the glass cooktop
outlines the area of the surface heating unit below. Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter
of the surface unit. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop. Only flat-bottomed pans should be used. The type
andsizeofthecookware,numberofsurfaceunitsinuseandthesettingsofthesurfaceunitsarefactorsthatwillaffecttheamount
of heat that will spread to areas surrounding the units. The areas surrounding the units may become hot enough to cause burns.
The cooktop should not be used as a cutting board or work surface. Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it.
Panswithroughbottomsmayscratchthecooktopsurface.Placingfoodsdirectlyonthesmoothtopsurface(withoutcookingutensils)
is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause a potential fire hazard. Never use the griddle
or similar cooking sheet on the ceramic glass cooktop.
Types of heating units used
Depending on model, three types of heating units may be found under the ceramic glass cooktop:
– Regular (single coil) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.
– Expandable type (double circuits) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.
– Bridge Expandable type (triple circuits) radiant elements of various diameters or shapes.
Regular radiant elements (some models)
The ceramic glass design shows the location of the heating surfaces.
Control knobs are used to set the heat power levels; knobs need first to be pressed in when at OFF
position, then turned to the desired heat settings.
A glowing red surface unit extending beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil indicates the
utensil is too small for the unit. The control knob does not have to be set exactly on a particular mark.
Usethemarksasaguideandadjustthecontrolknobasneeded.Thehotsurfaceandsurfaceindicator
lights will glow.
Expandable radiant elements (some models)
Control Knob For Expandable
and Bridge Elements
The surface control knobs shown
below may not look identical to the
surface control knobs on your appli-
ance; it is only representational.
This heating unit combines the characteristics of a small and a large regular radiant
heating unit. Its principal advantage is to allow small and large utensils to be used on
the same heating unit, therefore increasing the cooktop flexibility.
Heat power levels are adjusted by a special control knob that has a dual set of
graduations; for small utensils use the small graduations; the inner surface only will be
heating.Forlargerutensilsusethelargergraduations;thewholesurfacewillbeheating.
ThehotsurfaceandsurfaceindicatorlightswillglowwhentheheatingunitisturnedON.
OFF
Bridge Radiant elements (some models)
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Its principal advantage is to allow you to create larger cooking zone for larger pan such
as roaster, griddle or some other specialty pans.
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For the bridge element operation, use the larger graduations on the control knob.
For full bridge element operation turn on the rear element also.
To operate only the front element, use the small graduations on the control knob.
Hot Surface Indicator Light (some models)
Some models have an indicator light located on the ceramic glass cooktop that glows as soon as
the glass begins to warm up. When the heating unit is turned off, it will continue to glow as long
astheglassremainswarmenoughtocauseburns. Othermodelshaveahotsurfaceindicatorsper
element arranged in a cluster. Their location is as shown in the illustration.
(Typical30"cooktopshown)
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop(some models)
Warm Zone Feature (some models)
To operate the warm zone
Your appliance is equipped with a warm zone. The purpose of the warm zone is to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food on the warm zone.
Use the warm zone to keep cooked foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies, casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and
oven-safe dinner plate.
All food placed on the warm zone should be covered with lid or aluminum foil to maintain quality. For best results, when
warming pastries or breads, the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic warp to cover
food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use on the warm zone.
Unlike the surface elements, the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot. Always use potholders or oven
mitts when removing food from the warm zone as cookware and plates will not be hot.
Indicator lights
The hot surface indicator light, located under the cooktop, will come on when the control is set and will continue to glow until the
glass cooktop has cooled down to moderate level.
To Set the Warm Zone Control
1. To set the control, push in and turn the knob. The temperatures are approximate, and are designate
by HI, MED and LO. However, the control can be set at any position between HI and LO for different
levels of heating.
2. Whendone, turnthecontroltoOFF. Thewarmzonewillremainwarmuntilthehotsurfaceindicator
light goes off.
TemperatureSelection
Refertothechartforrecommendedheatinglevels.Ifaparticularfoodisnotlisted,startwiththemediumlevel,andadjustasneeded.
Most food can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level
Warm Zone Recommended Food Settings Chart
Food Item
Heating
Level
LO
Food Item
Heating
Level
MED
MED
MED
MED
HI
Breads/Pastries
Casseroles
Dinner Plate with Food
Eggs
Sauces
LO
Soups (cream)
Stews
LO
LO
Vegetables
Fried Foods
Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
Gravies
LO
Meats
MED
HI
HI
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop(some models) (continued)
Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils
1) Aluminum foil
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances.
2) Aluminum utensils
The melting point of aluminum being much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans
are used. If allowed to boil dry, not only will the utensil be ruined, but also permanent damage in the form of breakage, fusing
or marking may affect the ceramic glass surface.
Slidingaluminumorcoppercladbottompansonthecooktopcancausemetalmarkings
onthecooktopsurface.Thesemarksshouldberemovedimmediatelyafterthecooktop
hascooledusingthecooktopcleaningcream.Metalmarkscanbecomepermanentifnot
removed prior to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch
thecooktopsurface.Donotslideanythingmetalorglassacrossthecooktop.Donot
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.
Things to Remember
1. AVOID using bleach and don’t use ammonia to clean the ceramic surface.
2. Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas.
3. Never slide oven racks across cooktop surface. They may scratch or metalmark the cooktop.
4. If cooktop should break, do not use cooktop or attempt to clean it. Call your authorized
service technician immediately.
5. Never use a trivet or metal stand between the cooking utensil and the ceramic cooktop. The ceramic
surface may be scratched, metal marked or etched by such items.
6. Sugary spills can cause pitting of your cooktop surface. Therefore, you must begin cleaning the spills
while the cooktop is still hot. Use caution when following the steps below.
a) Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately.
b) Wearing an oven mitt, use a razor blade scraper to scrape the hot spill out of the cooking zone to
a cooler area on the cooktop.
c) Allow the cooktop to cool.
Use and Care of Glass Surface
Problem
Cause
To Prevent
To Remove
Fine ”brown
lines“ (tiny
scratches or
abrasions which
have collected
soil)
Coarse particles (salt,
sand, sugar or grit)
between bottom of
cookware and cooktop
that are not removed
before cooking.
Clean cooktop after
every use.
Tiny scratches are not removable.
They can be minimized by
continual use of cleaner cream.
Such scratches do not affect
cooking.
Using incorrect cleaning
materials.
Daily use of cleaner
cream.
Metal marking
(mark or black
marks).
Sliding or scraping
metal utensils or oven
shelves across cooktop.
Do not slide cookware
across cooktop.
Apply cleaner cream
with dampened paper
towel to a cooled surface.
Brown streaks
and specks.
Cleaning with a
Use cleaner cream
with clean, damp paper
towel.
Use a small amount of cleaner
cream with clean, damp paper
towel.
sponge or dishcloth
that has been used
for other kitchen tasks.
NOTE: Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the surface elements, the glass surface will turn green when the element
will be turned off. This phenomenon is normal and the glass will come back to its original white color after it has
completely cooled down. (White glass cooktops only).
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Ceramic Glass Cooktop(some models) (continued)
Use and Care of Glass Surface (continued)
Cleaning Materials for Ceramic Glass Cooktop
Some cleaning materials may contain an ingredient which can damage the cooktop. Use recommended
materialsonly(seebelow).Cleanercreamshouldbeusedregularly.Priortousingyourcooktopforthefirst
time, apply a cleaner cream to the ceramic surface. A sample of CERAMA BRYTE® cleaner cream is
supplied with your range. More are available in stores if needed.
Use only recommended cleaning products and follow these basic cleaning suggestions.
1. BEFORE THE COOKTOP IS USED. Thoroughly clean and saturate the cooktop with cleaner cream.
a) Dampen clean paper towel and clean unit.
b) Wipe off with another clean, damp paper towel; then wipe dry.
2. For normal daily cleaning, apply a dab of cleaner cream in the center of each unit-area to be
cleaned. Start with approximately 1/8 teaspoon. (Apply more if needed). Then, proceed as stated
above in (a and b).
CERAMA BRYTE®
(Cleaner cream for
ceramic cooktops)
3. Make sure bottom of cookware and cooking area are clean and dry.
4. Select heat settings and cookware large enough for food and liquid. This stops boilovers and spatterings.
5. Wipe up food spills and spatters before they burn into surface.
IMPORTANT Regularly use cleaner cream. If you run out of cleaner cream, use one of the cleansers listed.
Be sure to get a new supply of cleaner cream.
Never mix cleaning products! Mixtures may interact, with damaging or hazardous results.
Do Use on Ceramic Glass Cooktop
1. Baking soda.
2. Non-impregnated plastic and nylon pads.
3. For burned on material, scrape with single-edged razor blade, held at a 30° angle.
4. Ceramic glass cleaning cream.
5. CERAMA BRYTE® cleaner cream.
Do not Use on Ceramic Glass Cooktop
1. Avoid pads, that can leave marks and scratches.
2. Avoid heavy-duty cleansing powders, these can scratch, depending on their abrasiveness and cleaning pressure applied.
3. Avoid chemical oven cleaners. These can etch the cooktop surface and are caustic.
4. Avoid rust stain removers containing hydrofluoric acid.
5. Avoid using bleach and don’t use ammonia.
Special Cleaning Instructions for Mineral Deposits and Discolorations
Problem: A gray brown stain that is not removed when using cleaner cream.
Cause: Condensation, when cooking, often collects and drips from cookware. The minerals found in water supply and foods may
cause a gray or brown film to develop on cooktop. This film is so thin it cannot be felt and appears to be under cooktop.
To Prevent: Daily and proper use of cleaner cream.
To Remove:
– Wet surface with water and sprinkle on cleaner cream.
– Scrub with clean, damp paper towel until stain disappears.
– Clean remaining paste away with damp paper towel.
– Apply dab of cleaner cream and polish with a clean paper towel.
WARNING
– Do not use cleansers on a heated surface. Fumes could be hazardous. Wait for area to cool before cleaning.
– Do not use cleaner cream to clean porcelain, paint or aluminium.
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General Cleaning
Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are set
at OFF.
Never immerse the coil elements in water.
Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently
damaged if turned on by accident.
To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls (some models)
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
ToRemove
Be careful
1. Lift up edge of surface element across from terminal end just enough to clear the edge of
not to bend terminal ends
the drip bowl.
when replacing elements
2. Gently slide the surface element out of the terminal plug.
3. Lift the drip bowl up and out.
after cleaning.
To Replace
1. Line up the opening of the drip bowl with the terminal plug.
2. Holdthesurfaceelementaslevelaspossibleandslidetheterminalendthroughtheopening
and into the terminal plug.
3. Be sure the surface element is level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element.
To Raise the Top for Cleaning
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front. Some models may have a lift-up rod to support the top in its raised position. Lift the top
only high enough to allow the support rod to fit into place, then gently lower the cooktop onto the raised rod.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.
3. Gentlylowerthecooktopintotheframe.Ifyourmodelhasasupportrod,lowerthesupportrod,thengentlylowerthecooktop
into the frame.
When lowering the lift-up cooktop, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. DO NOT
drop or bend the cooktop when raising or lowering. This could damage the surface.
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General Cleaning(Continued)
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop
Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND
HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.
Surfaces
How to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces)
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth.
Glass, Painted and Plastic
Control Knobs, Body Parts, and
Decorative Trim
For general cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth. For more difficult soils and built-up grease,
apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp
cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials; they can scratch or dull the
finish. Commercial glass cleaners recommended for glass cooktops may also be used.
Control Panel
Wipe the control panel clean after each use. Before cleaning the control panel, turn all controls to
OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean using hot,
soapy water and a cloth. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel;
especiallywhenwipingaroundthecontrols.Excesswaterinoraroundthecontrolsmaycausedamage
to the appliance. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft;
then push the knob into place.
Surface Elements and Drip
Bowls
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easier. The surface
elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot element will burn off. Food
spilled on a cool element can be cleaned with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn off the next
time the element is used. NEVER IMMERSE A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER. To remove surface
elements and drip bowls, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.
To clean drip bowls, wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry while still warm.
Hard-to-remove, burned-on soils can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes
in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution made of equal parts ammonia and water. A nylon
scrubber may be used after soaking. DO NOT use abrasive cleansers or steel wool, as they will scratch
the surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish, and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To
replace drip bowls and surface elements, follow the instructions under General Cleaning.
Porcelain Enamel
Cooktop
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clear
water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30
to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-filled scouring
pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
(brushed)
Decorative Trim Cooktop
Cover stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean
water and a cloth. A soapy, nylon mesh scouring pad may be used carefully on stainless steel; not
on chrome. Cleaners made especially for stainless steel, chrome or copper are also recommended.
Do not use metal-type scouring pads on brushed chrome. This could cause the brushed chrome to
change to a yellowish tint. Rinse all cleaners before operating cooktop. Bluish stains may result due
to heat combining with the cleaning material and they cannot be removed.
Ceramic -Glass
See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop in this Owner's Guide.
Cooktop
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Avoid Service Checklist
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not
the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
POSSIBLECAUSE/SOLUTION
OCCURRENCE
Housefusehasblownorcircuitbreakerhastripped. Check/resetbreakerorreplace
fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified
electrician.
Entire cooktop does not operate.
Service wiring not complete. Contact installation agent or dealer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call local electric company.
No power to appliance. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a
circuit overload, or improper connection of the armored cable supplied with the
appliance, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.
Surface element does not heat.
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.
Incorrectcontrolsetting.Raiseorlowersettinguntilproperamountofheatisobtained.
Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly.
Surface element too hot or not hot
enough.
Lightweight or warped pans being used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or
heavyweight cookware.
Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power
source.
Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Pans
having a flat bottom heat better than warped pans. Cookware material affects
heating.Heavyandmediumweightpansheatevenly.Becauselightweightpansheat
unevenly, foods may burn easily.
Improper cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element.
Incorrectcontrolsetting.Raiseorlowersettinguntilproperamountofheatisobtained.
Food not heating evenly.
Coarseparticles(suchassaltorsand)arebetweencooktopandutensil.Besurecooktop
surface and bottom of utensils are clean before use. Small scratches do not affect
cooking and will become less visible with use.
Scratches or abrasions on ceramic
glass cooktop surface.
Cleaning materials not recommended for glass ceramic cooktop have been used. See
Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide.
Cookwarewithroughbottomhasbeenused.Useflat-bottomed,smoothutensils.See
Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils in this Owner's Guide.
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Avoid Service Checklist
(continued)
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLECAUSE/SOLUTION
Metal marks on ceramic glass cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on
surface.
cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks.
Brown streaks and specks on ceramic
glass cooktop surface.
Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See
Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide.
Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Use
recommended cleaners and cleaning method. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section
in this Owner's Guide.
Areas of discoloration on ceramic
glass cooktop surface.
Mineraldepositsfromwaterandfood.Wetsurfacewithwaterandsprinkleonacooktop
cleaning creme. Scrub with a clean damp paper towel until the stain disappears. Wipe
remainingpasteaway,thenapplyasmallamountofcooktopcleaningcremeandpolish
with a clean paper towel. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. See Ceramic-Glass
Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide.
Drip bowls are pitting or rusting.
Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause
corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover.
Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls
as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air.
Drip bowls turning color or distorted
out of shape.
Bottomsurfaceofcookwareextendsbeyondsurfaceelementsandtouchescooktop
surface.Thiscancausehighenoughtemperaturestodiscolorthedripbowls.DONOT
use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element.
Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your dealer.
Surfaceelementsnotseatedproperlyinterminal.TurncontroltoOFF.Besuresurface
element is COOL. Lift out surface element. Position element properly, following
instructionsunderGeneralCleaning.
Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use the correct control for the element to be used.
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Notes
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Major Appliance Warranty Information
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of
purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be
defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in
accordance with the provided instructions.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following:
1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or
Canada.
3. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
4. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty.
5. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.
6. Products used in a commercial setting.
7. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances
not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.
8. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
9. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards,
shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.
10. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or
knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.
11. Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip
charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.
12. Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to
floors, cabinets, walls, etc.
13. 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 causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE
YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH
AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR
LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
If You Need
Service
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period
should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.
Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone
numbers below.
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances
North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.
Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under
this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as
described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
USA
Canada
1.800.944.9044
Electrolux Major Appliances
North America
1.800.668.4606
Electrolux Canada Corp.
5855 Terry Fox Way
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5V 3E4
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