Electrolux 318 200 687 manual

Use & Care Guide Gas Cooktop 3 18 200 687 Rev . A (0709)[...]

2 Finding Information Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand_______________________________________________________________ Purchase Date______________________________________________________ Model Number______________________________________________________ Serial Number______________________________________________________ QUESTIO[...]

3 Finding Information Finding Information Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ............................................ 2 Make a Record for Future use ......................... 2 Questions? ....................................................... 2 Safety ................................................................... 4 [...]

4 Safety IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop. • Remove all tape and packaging before using the Cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the model/serial plate attached to the [...]

5 Safety Safety • Storage on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop or 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 cooktop. Flammable materials may explode and re[...]

6 Safety • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners/Unit —To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface burn[...]

7 Getting S Getting S t art art GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For personal safety, the cooktop must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded. DO NOT operate the cooktop using a 2-prong adapter or an extension cord. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is th[...]

8 Surface Cooking Surface Cooking FLAME SIZE For most cooking , start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting nee[...]

9 Surface Cooking Surface Cooking Surface Cooking Burner Cap PLACEMENT OF BURNER HEADS AND CAPS For the 18 000 BTU burner : Place the burner head over the gas opening (Figure 1). Be careful not to damage the electrode while placing the burner head over the orifice. Make sure electrode fits correctly into the hole in the burner head. For all burners[...]

10 Surface Cooking Surface Cooking SURF ACE COOKING UTENSILS 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. *GOOD • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balance[...]

11 Surface Cooking Surface Cooking Surface Cooking USING THE WOK ST AND The Wok Stand provided with your cooktop is designed to allow round-bottomed woks to be used. It is recommended that you use a 14 inch diameter (35.5 cm) or less Wok. It is recommended that you use the right front POWER burner with the wok stand for best performance. If properl[...]

12 Surface Cooking Surface Cooking ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Always place the simmer plate on the grate before to turn on the burner. Always use potholders to remove the simmer plate from the grate. Allow the simmer plate to cool before removing. Do not set hot simmer plate on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as c[...]

13 Surface Cooking Surface Cooking Surface Cooking SETTING SURF ACE CONTROLS Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners: Simmer Burner: best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. Standard Burner: used for most all surface cooking needs. Large Burner: best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperatur[...]

14 Surfaces Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Glass Surface Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates, Burner Caps, Griddle, Simmer Plate, Wok Stand Surface Burners Burner Head Stainless Steel , Control Panel, Decorative Trim, General Care & Cleaning General Care & Cleaning CARE & CLEANING TABLE How to Clean For general cleaning , use hot, soapy w[...]

15 ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION - Use caution when replacing the burner head so the electrode is not damaged. A damaged electrode may cause a delayed ignition or prevent the burner from igniting - Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be made by a qualified servic[...]

16 General Care & Cleaning General Care & Cleaning COOKTOP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. A sample of that cleaning creme is supplied with your appliance and you will find it in store. Clean and buff with a p aper towel. This will make cle[...]

17 General Care & Cleaning General Care & Cleaning General Care & Cleaning CLEANING RECOMMENDA TIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTO P (CONTINUED) 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 cookt[...]

18 Solutions to Common Problems Solutions to Common Problems SURF ACE BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT • Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size. • Be sure gas supply valve is open. • Burner ports are clogged. Clean[...]

19 Solutions to Common Problems Solutions to Common Problems Solutions to Common Problems SCRA TCHES OR ABRASIONS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURF ACE • 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 le[...]

20 W arranty Information arranty Information COOKTOP W ARRANTY Y our cooktop is protected by this warranty In the U.S.A. , your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We a uthorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty . Our obligations f[...]