This document is a Use & Care Guide for an Electrolux Electric Cooktop, model number 318 200 647 (0701). It provides comprehensive information on the cooktop's function, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description:
The Electrolux Electric Cooktop is designed for surface cooking using radiant heating elements located beneath a ceramic glass surface. It offers multiple cooking zones with varying wattage ratings and sizes to accommodate different cooking needs. The cooktop is controlled via touch-sensitive pads, providing a modern and intuitive user interface. Key functions include:
- Surface Cooking: Utilizes radiant elements to heat cookware placed on the ceramic glass surface.
- Element Size Selection: For dual and triple radiant elements, users can select different heating ring sizes (inner, inner and middle, or all three) to match cookware dimensions and cooking requirements, optimizing heat transfer and efficiency.
- Power Level Control: Each cooking zone offers a range of power settings from "Lo" (1) to "Hi" (15), including "Med" (7) and "Keep Warm," allowing precise temperature control for various cooking tasks like boiling, frying, simmering, and stewing.
- Keep Warm Feature: A dedicated setting to keep food warm without overcooking.
- Minute Timer: An integrated timer function that can be set from 1 to 99 minutes, useful for tracking cooking times.
- Controls Lock Feature: A safety feature that allows users to lock the cooktop controls to prevent accidental activation, especially important in households with children.
- Sabbath Feature Mode: A specialized mode designed for observance of the Sabbath, which allows for delayed element activation and specific operational characteristics.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific wattage values are not detailed, the manual indicates that elements have different wattage ratings, with higher wattage elements providing quicker heating and larger volume capacity. The cooktop features both 30" and 36" models, each with a different configuration of radiant elements:
- 30" Model: Typically includes two single radiant elements (left rear, right rear), one dual radiant element (right front), and one triple radiant element (left front).
- 36" Model: Typically includes two single radiant elements (left rear, right rear), two dual radiant elements (right front, center front), and one triple radiant element (left front).
The ceramic glass cooktop surface is designed for durability and efficient heat transfer. The control system uses LED messages and light indicators to communicate status, settings, and error codes (e.g., "E-" followed by a two-digit number for errors, "Sb" for Sabbath mode).
Usage Features:
- Touch Control Interface: The cooktop is operated by lightly touching designated pads with the flat part of a fingertip.
- Power ON/OFF: The entire cooktop is activated by touching and holding the "POWER" key pad. Individual cooking zones are turned ON/OFF using their respective "ON/OFF" key pads.
- Setting Power Levels: Power levels are adjusted using "hi +", "med", and "- lo" key pads for each element.
- Element Size Selection (Dual/Triple Elements): A dedicated "size" key pad allows cycling through available heating ring sizes for multi-zone elements.
- Hot Surface Indicator Light: An important safety feature, this light remains ON until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently to prevent burns.
- Cookware Compatibility: Requires flat-bottomed cookware that matches the diameter of the element outline for optimal performance and to prevent damage. The manual provides detailed guidance on proper pan size, material types (aluminum, copper, stainless steel, cast iron, porcelain-enamel on metal, glass), and characteristics (flat bottom, straight sides, tight-fitting lids, balanced handle).
- Recommended Cooking Settings: A table provides general guidelines for power levels based on the type of cooking (e.g., "HIGH" for rapid boil, "MEDIUM" for slow boil, "LOW" for simmering).
Maintenance Features:
- Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning:
- Pre-use: Apply recommended Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface to create a protective finish and facilitate easier cleaning.
- Light to Moderate Soil: Use a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme and a paper towel.
- Heavy, Burned-on Soil: After initial cleaning, carefully scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper held at a 30-degree angle, then clean with Cooktop Cleaning Creme.
- Plastic/High Sugar Content Spills: Must be removed immediately from a hot surface using a razor blade scraper to prevent permanent damage (pitting).
- Avoid: Abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, harsh cleaners (chlorine bleach, ammonia, oven cleaners), dirty sponges/cloths, aluminum foil, and sliding metal or glass objects across the surface.
- Discoloration/Mineral Deposits: Clean with water, cooktop cleaning creme, and a damp paper towel.
- Control Panel Cleaning: Use a soft cloth with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 vinegar solution. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the control pad and display area. Control knobs can be removed for cleaning.
- Stainless Steel, Chrome, Decorative Trim: Clean with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse thoroughly. Avoid cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines, harsh scrubbing cleaners, and ensure cleaners are rinsed off to prevent bluish stains from heating.
- Ventilating Hood: The manual advises frequent cleaning of the ventilating hood above the cooktop to prevent grease accumulation, which can catch fire.
The manual emphasizes safety precautions, including not leaving children unattended, avoiding touching hot surfaces, using proper apparel, and handling grease fires correctly. It also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues like elements not heating, uneven heating, scratches, and discoloration.
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