Electrolux 318 203 603 (0709) manual

3 18 203 603 (0 7 09) Use & Care Guide Radiant/Induction Electric Cooktop[...]

2 Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE Brand_______________________________________________________________ Purchase Date_____________________________________________________ Model Number_____________________________________________________ Serial Number______________________________________________________ QUESTIONS? For toll-free tele[...]

3 Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information ........................................... 2-3 Make a Record for Future use ................................ 2 Questions? .............................................................. 2 Safety .................................................................. 4-7 Important Safety Instruc[...]

4 Safety IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digit al device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe[...]

5 Safety edition in the United St ates, or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code requirement s. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at [...]

6 Safety • 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. • Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury. IMP[...]

7 NO NO NO NO NO TE TE TE TE TE Save these important safety instructions for future reference. IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR T T T T T ANT SAFETY NO ANT SAFETY NO ANT SAFETY NO ANT SAFETY NO ANT SAFETY NO TICE TICE TICE TICE TICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of su[...]

8 COOKTOP FEA TURES ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP 1. Left Rear Single Radiant Elem[...]

9 timer lock warm POWER 13. Cooktop ON/OFF Key Pad 14. Cooktop ON/OFF Indicator Light 15. Controls Lock Key Pad 16. Keep W arm Setting Key Pad 17. Minute T imer Setting - (decrease) Key Pad 18. Minute T imer LED (displays up to 99 minutes) 19. Minute T imer Setting + (increase) Key Pad 20. Element Power Key Pad (for each element) 21. Element - lo K[...]

10 Before Using the Cooktop ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKT OP The ceramic cooktop has radiant and induction 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 (See F[...]

11 Before Using the Cooktop LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICA T ORS DISPLA YED BY MAIN CONTROL CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked only when the cooktop is switched to OFF . T ouch and hold the LOCK key pad for a few seconds. A beep will sound and dashes (“- -” / “-”) on all cooking zone controls will be displayed (Fig. [...]

12 Before Using the Cooktop THE AVAILABLE WINDOW DISPLAY SETTINGS - The control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure 6) and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.5 (Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3) decrease or increase in increment of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.2 (Figure 5) are Simmer sett[...]

13 Before Using the Cooktop THE RECOMMENDED RADIANT ELEMENT SETTINGS Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing. LED MESSAGES DISPLA YED BY INDUCTION COOKING ZONE CONTROLS POWER LEVEL SETTINGS - Once active, the Induction Cooking Zones will provide 10 Power Levels to choose from. These include 1 2 1 2 1 2 [...]

14 Before Using the Cooktop USE THE CORRECT COOKW ARE TYPE ON THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic material in order to start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones. When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified by th[...]

15 Before Using the Cooktop COOKW ARE RECOMMENDA TIONS PLEASE NOTE THA T ON THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES - ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above in Fig. 1 may be detected by the sensors located below the ceramic cooktop surface. If the cookware does not meet any of these conditions, one or two of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated [...]

16 The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Fig. 1, page 15. Fig. 1 Before Using the Cooktop [...]

17 COOKW ARE MA TERIAL TYPES FOR RADIANT ELEMENTS ONL Y 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 & p[...]

18 Setting Surface Controls USING THE T OUCH CONTROL Fig. 1 OPERA TING THE SINGLE SURF ACE RADIANT ELEMENT ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. The Hot Element (HE) message will be showed and will continue to display until the glass cooktop has cooled down[...]

19 Setting Surface Controls OPERA TING THE DUAL SURF ACE RADIANT ELEMENT Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with dual radiant surface element located as shown in Figs. 1 & 2. A touch key pad on the element controls is used to select one of the 2 positions of the element. Symbols and indicator lights on the control panel are used to [...]

20 Setting Surface Controls OPERA TING THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES The cooktop has two induction Cooking Zones designed for cookware of various sizes. Be sure to place cookware that meets the minimum and maximum pan size requirements (Fig. 2, page 14) for the Cooking Zone desired and is best for the amount of food being prepared. Place the cookware[...]

21 OPERA TING THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES IMPORT ANT OPERA TING NOTES: • Fluids spilled or objects lying on the controls area of the cooktop may cause the cooktop to display error code and turn OFF while cooking. Clean the spills or remove the objects from the cooktop. • Be sure the cooktop vent holes are NOT blocked. If the vent holes are bloc[...]

22 LOCKING THE CONTROLS The Cooktop Controls may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being turned ON. This feature can be activated only when the cooktop is OFF. To Turn ON the Controls Lock Feature: Touch and hold the lock key pad. After few seconds a beep will sound and "- -"/"-" will be showed on the s[...]

23 Setting Surface Controls When the Sabbath feature is ON "Sb" will be showed on the radiant elements control displays and on the Minute T imer Control display (Fig. 1). On induction element control displays will be showed "-" . Only radiant surface elements can be used during Sabbath mode. The Timer feature is locked during th[...]

24 Setting Surface Controls POWER SHARING (INDUCTION COOKING ZONES ONL Y) The electronic processes involved with Induction Cooking create some unusual background noises. These noises are normal and part of the Induction Cooking process. Please note that these noises are more noticeable while cooking at the Power BOOST level. Very loud noises are no[...]

25 CARE & CLEANING TABLE General Care & Cleaning Surfaces Aluminum & Vinyl Painted and Plastic Control Knobs Stainless Steel , Chrome Control Panel, Decorative Trim How to Clean Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. 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.[...]

26 Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop ! CA CA CA CA CA UTION UTION UTION UTION UTION Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL. ! WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to yo[...]

27 General Care & Cleaning CLEANING RECOMMENDA TIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKT OP (CONTINUED) IMPORT ANT NOTE: Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type scratch pad. Only use cleaning product s that have been specially designed for ceramic glass cooktop. Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types o[...]

28 Solutions to Common Problems ENTIRE COOKTOP DOES NOT OPERA TE • Cooktop controls are locked. Set the cooktop controls to unlock the Cooktop (see page 23 for further instructions). • 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 [...]

29 Solutions to Common Problems COOKING ZONE DOES NOT HEA T FOOD (INDUCTION ELEMENTS) • No cookware was placed on the Cooking Zone or cookware material type incorrect for Induction Cooking. • Cookware bottom not large enough for Cooking Zone. • Cookware is warped or in poor condition. • Cookware is not centered on Cooking Zone. • Cookware[...]

30 Solutions to Common Problems COOKT OP ZONE CONTROL DISPLA YS E E E E E AND 2 DIGITS LED MAIN CONTROL DISPLA YS • Induction Cooktop main control has detected a fault or error condition. T ry turning electrical power supply OFF and back ON to cooktop in order to reset Cooktop main controls. If fault recurs, record fault number and turn power sup[...]

31 Solutions to Common Problems BROWN STREAKS AND SPECKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKT OP SURF ACE • Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See instructions under General Care & Cleaning. • Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method.[...]

32 W arranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace 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.[...]