User manual FRIGIDAIRE FEC36S7ESB

Electric Cooktop Welcome .................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions .. 3-4 Setting Surface Controls .... 4-7 Surface Cooking ..................... 8 Care & Cleaning................. 9-11 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems ................................................ 12 Warranty ................................ 14 318200628 (1105) Rev. B Welcome & Congratulations Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) Congratulations on your purchase of a new appliance! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. We know you'll enjoy your new appliance and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases. 1-866-294-9911 (Canada) PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models. Your product may not have all the described features. The graphics shown are representative. The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference. Please attach sales receipt here for future reference. Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Product Registration Register Your Product The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Electrolux Home Products. Serial Plate Location Versión en español Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 318200628E. Spanish Use & Care Manual Electrolux Home Products P. O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 © 2005 Electrolux Canada Corp. All rights reserved Printed in United States Cooktop Serial Plate Location 2 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. 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 · Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot packaging material. surfaces. · Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly Never use your appliance for warming or installed and grounded by a qualified technician in heating the room. accordance with the National Electrical Code No. 70 latest edition in the United States, or CSA C22.1, Part 1 · Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or in Canada, and local code requirements. Install only per foam-type extinguisher. installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance. · When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the · Use Only Dry Pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let box in case of an emergency. the pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder. · User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the · Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a pressure may cause the container to burst and result in qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and injury. damage to the appliance. · Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance USING YOUR COOKTOP such as removal of panels, wire covers or any other · Know which knob controls each surface unit. permanent part of the appliance. · Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not · Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods be stored near surface units. This includes paper, plastic and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, to accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such could catch fire. When flaming food under the hood, turn fan as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning. materials may explode and result in fire or property damage. Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR · 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 · Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in will also improve efficiency. use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. · Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units. To reduce the risk of · DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to THESE UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they unintentional contact with the utensil. are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, · Never Leave Surface Units Unattended. Boilovers cause or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these has boiled dry may melt. 3 areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop. Important Safety Instructions · Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any part · Make Sure Drip Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place. Absence of the appliance. Only use aluminum foil as recommended for of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use components underneath to damage. of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP ONLY electric shock or fire or short circuit. · Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop · Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the · Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop use. used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid · Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if element is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will applied to a hot surface. become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE appliance. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement FOR COOKTOPS WITH COIL ELEMENTS ONLY Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of · Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Surface Heating substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth Elements. Surface heating elements should never be defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses immerse in water. Heating elements clean themselves to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. during normal operation. Setting Surface Controls Models with coil elements (some models) Setting Surface Controls: 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. 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. 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. Indicator lights 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 individual heating unit is turned on. If the knob is set to a very low temperature setting, the indicator may glow and yet, the heating 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. 4 Setting hi med sim lo sim 8 2 7 3 4 Control knob shown is typical only. Type of Cooking Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling. Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables. Keep foods cooking, poach, stew. Keep warm, melt, simmer. 6 Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. About the Radiant Surface Elements The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process. 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 as the glass remains warm enough to cause burns. Other models have a hot surface indicators per element arranged in a cluster. Their location is as shown in the illustration. Surface Cooking Settings (Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop) Use the chart (Figure 2) to determine the correct setting for the kind of food you are preparing. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Recommended Settings for Surface Elements Setting hi (high) med high (5-8) med (5) med lo (1-4) lo (Lo - 2) Type of Cooking Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables Keep foods cooking, poach, stew Keep warm, melt, simmer Figure 2 Figure 1 (Typical 30" cooktop shown) NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning section and Before You Call checklist section of this Use and Care Guide. NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 12 under Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils). 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). Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. A hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the indicator light has turned off. Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the surface elements. 5 Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) Operating Single Radiant Surface Elements (all Ceramic Glass Cooktop models) Your cooktop is equipped with Single Radiant Surface Elements. To Operate the Single Surface Elements: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to the desired setting (Figure 1). Turn the knob to adjust the setting if desired. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area. 3. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Surface Indicator light located under the glass cooktop will come on when the control Figure 1 knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate Control knob shown level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF. is typical only. Note: See Figure 2 on page 5 for recommended control settings. sim 8 2 7 3 Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element (some Ceramic Glass Cooktop models) Some models have 1, 2, 3 or 4 Dual Radiant Surface Elements. Heat power levels are adjusted by a special control knob that has a dual set of graduations; for small utensils use the small graduations (Figure 2); the inner surface only will be heating (Figure 4). For larger utensil use the larger graduations (Figure 3); the whole surface will be heating (Figure 5). To Operate the Dual Surface Element: 1. Place correctly sized cookware on the dual surface element. 2. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise (See Figure 2) for smaller cookware or clockwise (See Figure 3) for larger cookware. 3. Turn the knob to adjust the setting if needed. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area. 4. When cooking has completed, turn the surface control knob to OFF before removing the cookware. Note: The Surface Indicator light located under the ceramic glass will come on when the control knob will be turn on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The light may remain on even though the controls are turned OFF. Note: See Figure 2 on page 5 for recommended control settings. Control knob shown is typical only. 6 5 6 5 6 12 34 5 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The Hot surface indicator light will come on and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. 6 4 4 3 2 1 6 4 3 2 1 6 5 12 34 Setting Surface Controls Models with Ceramic Glass Cooktop (some models) Warm Zone Feature (some Ceramic Glass Cooktop 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. Control knob shown is typical only. 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. When done, turn the control to OFF. The warm zone will remain warm until the hot surface indicator light goes off. Temperature Selection Refer to the chart for recommended heating levels. If a particular food is not listed, start with the medium level, and adjust as needed. Most food can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium level Warm Zone Recommended Food Settings Chart Heating Level Breads/Pastries lo Casseroles lo Dinner Plate with Food lo Eggs lo Gravies lo Meats med Sauces med Soups (cream) med Stews med Vegetables med Fried Foods hi Hot Beverages hi Soups (liquid) hi Food Item 7 Surface cooking Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Figure 1 Figure 2 Cookware Material types The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are: ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately. COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above). STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops. PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass. 8 Care & Cleaning (Cleaning Chart) 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 Aluminum (Trim Pieces) Glass, Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Parts, and Decorative Trim How to Clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel. Dry with a clean cloth. Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish. 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; especially when wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage 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 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. Surface Elements and Drip Bowls 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. 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. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop in this Owner's Guide. Stainless Steel, Chrome (brushed) Decorative Trim Cooktop Ceramic -Glass Cooktop 9 Care & Cleaning Coil Surface Element (some models) Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing elements after cleaning. To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls ATTENTION: Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently damaged if the coil is turned on by accident. Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are turned to OFF. Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Coil elements and drip bowls are removable and allow to clean the drip bowls. To remove a coil element, push against the front edge and lift element up and out. To clean by hand, wash the drip bowls in hot sudsy water. For hard to remove spots, use nylon scrubber with soap. Rinse and dry will still warm. Never immerse coil elements in water. To Raise the Cooktop for Cleaning 1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front. A lift-up rod will support the top in its raised position. Only lift the top high enough to allow the support rod to rest in place under the front of the cooktop. 2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water. aa a 3. To lower the top, lift the top slightly and lower the rod. Lower the range top down into the range frame. When lowering the lift-up range top, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch A rod swings up to support the top for cleaning underneath. fingers. DO NOT drop or bend the range top when raising or lowering. This could damage the surface. aa aa a a aa a aa Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions (some models) Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the cooking surface. Before cleaning the surface cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool. DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners on the exterior surfaces including rangetop and door frame. Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop. If food spills and grease spatters are not removed, they may burn onto the surface of the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration. Daily Cleaning For normal soil: 1. Allow cooktop surface to cool. 2. Wipe off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with warm, soapy water. 3. If needed, use a soapy steel wool pad or other mild household cleaners. 4. Be sure to rinse off the cleaners 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 solution of clear water and ammonia. Scour gently. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. 3. If any soil remains, apply a few drops of a recommended cooktop cleaning cream on the spots and rub gently using a clean damp cloth or scouring pad. Buff with a dry cloth until all soil and cream are removed. Frequent cleaning with the cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective coating which helps in preventing scratches and abrasions. For sugary spillovers: Sugary spills can chemically damage your cooktop surface. Therefore, you must begin cleaning the spills while the cooktop is still hot. Use caution when following the steps below. 1. Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately. 2. Wearing an oven mitt, wipe up carefully or move hot spills away from the element area with a clean damp cloth. 3. Allow the cooktop to cool. Follow the instructions above for heavy, burned-on soil. 10 Care & Cleaning Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance (some models) Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your Ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a non abrasive cloth or pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions. Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use. Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or 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, or they may crack it. Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface. Cleaning Recommendations for the Ceramic Glass Cooktop For light to moderate soil: Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop. Use a paper towel or a MultiPurpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not use the sponge you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose. For heavy, burned on soil: First, clean the surface as described above. Then, if soils remain, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30 degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning cream and buff surface clean. Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use any scrub pad other than a Multi-Purpose No Scratch Scrub Sponge. Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic 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). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils. Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop: · Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. · Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine 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 under any circumstances. · Aluminum utensils: Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry may permanently damage cooktop by breaking, fusing to, or marking it. 11 Before you call Solutions to Common Problems OCCURRENCE Entire cooktop does not operate. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION (1) House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified electrician. (2) Service wiring not complete. Contact installation agent or dealer. (3) Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call local electric company. (1) 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. (2) Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on. (3) Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use correct control for the element to be used. (1) Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly. (2) Lightweight or warped pans being used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. (3) Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power source. (4) Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Pans having a flat bottom heat better than warped pans. Cookware material affects heating. Heavy and medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily. (1) Improper cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element. (2) Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained. (1) 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 scratches do not affect cooking and will become less visible with use. (2) Cleaning materials not recommended for glass ceramic cooktop have been used. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. (3) Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use flat-bottomed, smooth utensils. See Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils in this Owner's Guide. (1) Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks. (1) Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See CeramicGlass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide. (2) 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. (1) 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. (1) 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. (2) Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air. (1) Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls. DO NOT 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. (2) Surface elements not seated properly in terminal. Turn control to OFF. Be sure surface element is COOL. Lift out surface element. Position element properly, following instructions under General Cleaning. (3) Incorrect control is on. Be sure to use the correct control for the element to be used. 12 Surface element does not heat. Surface element too hot or not hot enough. Food not heating evenly. Scratches or abrasions on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Metal marks on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Brown streaks and specks on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Areas of discoloration on ceramic glass cooktop surface. Drip bowls are pitting or rusting. Drip bowls turning color or distorted out of shape. Notes 13 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. 4. 5. 6. Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit. Products purchased "as-is" are not covered by this warranty. Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 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 1.800.944.9044 Electrolux Major Appliances North America P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30907 14 Canada 1.800.668.4606 Electrolux Canada Corp. 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5V 3E4