Electrolux 5995447090E36GC76EPS Use And Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Dishwasher
S l i d e I n G a s C o o k t o p
E36GC76EPS
E48GC76EPS
5995447090

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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Dishwasher S l i d e I n G a s C o o k t o p E36GC76EPS E48GC76EPS 5995447090...
  • Page 2: Finding Information

    Finding Information PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. Attach your sales This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and receipt to this product quality throughout the service life of your new cooktop.
  • Page 3 If you received a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. NOTE Please record the purchase date of your Electrolux cooktop and your dealer’s name, address and telephone number. ________________________________________________ Purchase Date...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ... 2 Safety ... 5 Cooktop Features ... 10 Surface Cooking ... 13 Operation ... 18 Care and Cleaning ... 21 Solutions to Common Problems ... 26 Warranty ... 28...
  • Page 5: Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Warning or Caution based on the risk type. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol.
  • Page 6: General Precautions

    Safety General Precautions IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 7 IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT IMPOR IMPOR • • • • • • • • • Safety...
  • Page 8 Safety UTION UTION CAUTION UTION UTION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 9 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 is supplied with your cooktop. The kit is marked “FOR LP/PROPANE GAS CONVERSION”. Follow the installation instructions which are inside the envelope.
  • Page 10: Cooktop Features

    Cooktop Features PROPER BURNER ADJUSTMENTS The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, 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-ocooktop. To clean burner, see instructions under General Care &...
  • Page 11: Burner Locations

    BURNER LOCATIONS All Electrolux Icon cooktop cooktops are equipped with sealed burners. See Figure 2 for a detailed burner layout for your model. 15000 BTU 8500 BTU Figure 2 Cooktop Features Burner Configurations 17000 BTU 8500 BTU 15000 BTU 8500 BTU...
  • Page 12: Brass Burner Rings

    The brass burner heads spread the flame evenly around the burner perimeters. The burner heads must seat properly in the burner bases to enable proper cooktop operation. To ensure proper seating, positioning tabs have been placed on the bottom of each burner head to slide into corresponding notches in the fixed burner base.
  • Page 13 Cooktop Features/Surface Cooking CONTROL KNOBS The control knobs provided with this range are designed for ease of use and longevity. The “D” shaped design of the knob shaft ensures proper orientation when reinstalling the knob. Located beneath each knob is a bezel ring that mounts to the range.
  • Page 14: Using The Griddle

    • Easy to clean. Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop. POOR • Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Pan overhangs unit by more than 2.5 cm (1”).
  • Page 15: Surface Cooking

    To Properly Position the Wok Stand: With the grate in position over the burner, set the Wok Stand on top of the grate positioning the center of the Wok Stand over the center of the cooktop grate fingers (See Figure 10).
  • Page 16: Using The Simmer Plate

    Surface Cooking USING THE SIMMER PLATE The Simmer Plate has been specfically designed for simmering and holding food at the lowest safe temperature. It can be used for cooking sauces long periods of time, or melting chocolate. With the grate in position over the burner, set the simmer plate on top of the grate, centering the plate over the grate fingers (See Figure 11).
  • Page 17: Setting Surface Controls

    Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan. Your cooktop is also equipped with 300° rotation flame control valves. These valves provide enhanced control of the burner flame. Each burner lights automatically from an electric igniter when its control knob is turned to the LITE position.
  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation BEFORE COOKING Ensure that the cooktop has been installed by a qualified individual who has tested the operation of the cooktop in accordance with the Installation Instructions. The brass burner rings, burner caps, grates, knobs and spill protectors must be in place for the cooktop to operate properly.
  • Page 19 WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT IMPOR IMPOR • • • • • • Operation...
  • Page 20: Setting The Burner Flame Height

    Operation SETTING THE BURNER FLAME HEIGHT Setting the proper burner flame height for the desired cooking process and selected utensil will result in superior cooking performance, while also saving time and energy. Follow these recommendations for best results: Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast iron cooking vessels.
  • Page 21: Care And Cleaning

    The cleaning effort necessary to maintain the cooktop varies according to the type and amount of cooking. For example, more frequent cleaning is required if the cooktop is used often for frying or other high temperature operations.
  • Page 22 Treating the porcelain components with care will slow the natural deterioration that takes place with cooktop use. Please follow these guidelines to keep the porcelain parts looking their best: Do not use utensils having rough bottoms, as this can result in permanent damage to the top surfaces of the porcelainized grates.
  • Page 23: Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces

    CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES Clean these surfaces with the provided Stainless Steel Cleaner. Rinse and dry with a soft lint-free cloth. IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT IMPOR IMPOR Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain. CLEANING PORCELAIN GRATES Clean the porcelain grates with a solution of mild detergent and hot water.
  • Page 24: Cleaning Knobs And Knob Bezels

    Care and Cleaning CLEANING KNOBS AND KNOB BEZELS The control knobs provided with this cooktop are designed for ease of use and longevity. The “D” shaped design of the knob shaft ensures proper orientation when reinstalling the knob. The knobs and knob bezels are made of a composite plastic. These components should be washed regularly in warm, soapy water.
  • Page 25: Cleaning Burner Rings

    Dry the burner thoroughly Stubborn stains may be removed by applying a metal polishing compound. (If you are unable to locate this type of polishing compound, please phone the Electrolux Customer Service Department for a referral.) CLEANING THE BURNER IGNITERS Under certain cooking or cleaning conditions, your cooktop igniters may become coated with or corroded by food deposits, splattered grease or cleaning agents.
  • Page 26: Solutions To Common Problems

    Clean burner ring ports with straightened paper clip, needle or wire. Remove and carefully re-install burner rings and caps. Ensure that the type of cooktop matches the gas supply (natural gas or L.P. gas) Check installation, replace regullator, or set regulator for proper gas.
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    Warranty Information COOKTOP WARRANTY Your cooktop is protected by this warranty...

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