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318205607 rev. B (12/11)
EN ELECTRIC COOKTOP USE AND CARE GUIDE

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Summary

Finding Information

Please Read and Save This Guide

Emphasizes the importance of reading and keeping the user manual for satisfaction and product quality.

Keep a Record for Quick Reference

Advises users to record important product details like purchase date and model number.

Serial Plate Location

Guides users on where to find the appliance's serial plate for identification.

Questions and Support

Provides contact information for toll-free telephone support and online resources.

Important Safety Instructions

Recognize Safety Symbols and Labels

Explains the meaning of safety symbols (WARNING, CAUTION) used throughout the manual.

Handling Packaging Materials

Instructions for safely removing and disposing of packaging materials, keeping away from children.

Installation and Servicing

Stresses proper installation by qualified technicians and safe servicing practices.

Child Safety and Appliance Use

Warns against children climbing on or playing around the appliance.

Surface Unit and Hot Surface Safety

Caution against touching hot surface units and nearby areas to prevent burns.

Fire Prevention and Safety

Advises on fire safety, including handling grease fires and flammable materials.

Pot Holder and Utensil Safety

Recommends dry pot holders and turning utensil handles inward.

Cooktop Usage Precautions

Guidelines on pan size, unattended units, protective liners, and utensil handling.

Cooktop Care and Maintenance Safety

Advice on cleaning with caution, avoiding abrasives, and handling broken cooktops.

California Safety Notice

Notice regarding California's Proposition 65 concerning chemical exposure.

Features

Electric Cooktop Overview

Identifies the radiant elements and control pads of the electric cooktop.

Main Cooktop Controls Identification

Labels the main controls on the cooktop, including timer and power.

Main Cooktop Controls Details

Details the functions of the minute timer, lock, and power controls.

Radiant Element Controls Details

Explains the controls for individual radiant cooking elements, including ON/OFF, power, and size.

Getting Started

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Description

Explains the ceramic glass cooktop and its radiant elements, including heat transfer.

Radiant Surface Element Operation

Details how radiant elements heat gradually and cycle for consistent cooking.

Cookware Recommendations

Provides guidelines for selecting cookware with flat bottoms and appropriate materials.

Cookware Material Types

Discusses various cookware materials and their suitability for ceramic cooktops.

Using the Touch Controls

Guides on how to properly use the touch control pads with fingertip placement.

Main Cooktop Controls

Cooktop Main Power Pad

Explains how to turn the entire cooktop on and off using the POWER key pad.

Controls Lock Pad

Details how to activate and deactivate the controls lock feature to prevent accidental use.

Keep Warm Pad

Describes how to activate the Keep Warm setting for cooktop elements.

Minute Timer Pad

Explains how to set, use, and cancel the minute timer feature.

Radiant Element Controls

Element ON-OFF Pad

Explains how to turn individual radiant elements on and off.

Power Level Settings

Details how to adjust power levels from 1 to 9 for each element.

Hot Surface Message

Explains the 'H' indicator for hot surfaces to prevent burns.

Operating the Elements

Step-by-step guide on how to operate the radiant surface elements.

Sabbath Feature Mode

Describes the Sabbath mode, its activation, and limitations.

Sabbath Failure and Fault Conditions

Explains what happens during power failures or fault conditions in Sabbath mode.

Care & Cleaning

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance

Provides guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the cooktop surface before first use.

Cleaning Recommendations

Details methods for light, moderate, and heavy soil cleaning using specific creams.

Cleaning Precautions

Lists items and substances not to use on the cooktop to avoid damage.

Specific Soil Removal

Guidance on removing sugar-based soils and avoiding abrasive cleaners.

Solutions to Common Problems

Cooktop Not Operating or Error Codes

Troubleshooting steps for when the cooktop doesn't operate or shows error codes.

Cooking Performance Issues

Solutions for cooktop turning off, uneven heating, or incorrect temperature settings.

Cooktop Surface Appearance Issues

Troubleshooting for scratches, metal marks, streaks, and discoloration on the cooktop.

Poor Cooking Results and Evenness

Addresses factors affecting cooking results like cookware and settings.

Major Appliance Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Coverage

Details the one-year limited warranty for parts and labor, and extended coverage for glass.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists items and conditions not covered by the appliance warranty.

Implied Warranties and Liability

Disclaims implied warranties and limits liability for consequential damages.

Service Information

Provides instructions and contact details for obtaining warranty service.

Overview

This document is a Use and Care Guide for an Electrolux Electric Cooktop, identified by model number 318205607 rev. B (12/11). It provides comprehensive information on the cooktop's features, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Function Description:

The Electrolux Electric Cooktop is a cooking appliance designed for household use. It features a ceramic glass surface with radiant surface elements located beneath the glass. These elements heat cookware placed on the cooktop surface, allowing for various cooking tasks. The cooktop is available in 30-inch and 36-inch models, with the 36-inch model including an additional center front double radiant element. The cooktop is controlled by touch-sensitive pads, offering precise control over heating elements and additional features like a minute timer and controls lock.

Important Technical Specifications:

While specific power ratings are not detailed, the cooktop operates on electricity and utilizes radiant heating technology. The radiant elements have a limiter that cycles them ON and OFF, even at the highest setting, to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. This cycling is normal, especially if cookware is too small or has an uneven bottom. The minute timer can be set for up to 99 minutes. Each radiant element offers 15 power levels, including half-power settings indicated by a decimal point in the display. The cooktop also features a "Hot Surface" indicator ("H") that remains illuminated until the glass cooktop has cooled to a moderate level.

Usage Features:

  • Main Cooktop Controls:
    • Power Pad: Activates the entire cooktop. A 2-second press turns it ON, and a single touch turns it OFF.
    • Controls Lock Pad: Prevents accidental activation. A 3-second press locks or unlocks the controls. When locked, no other displays glow, and cooking zones cannot be activated.
    • Keep Warm Pad: Activates a low heat setting ("L") for any element to keep food warm.
    • Minute Timer Pad: A countdown timer (1-99 minutes) useful for tracking cooking times. It beeps when the time is up and can be canceled by simultaneously touching the "+" and "-" pads or by scrolling to "00".
  • Radiant Element Controls:
    • ON/OFF Pad: Activates individual elements. A single touch turns an element ON, displaying "0", and another touch turns it OFF. If no power level is selected within 10 seconds, the element will turn OFF.
    • Power Level Settings: Elements offer 15 power levels (1 to 9, with half-power settings like 1., 2., etc.). These are adjusted using the "+" (hi) and "-" (lo) pads.
    • Size Key Pad (for double & triple elements): Toggles between available element sizes to match cookware.
    • Hot Surface Message ("H"): Indicates that an element's surface is still hot after being turned OFF.
  • Sabbath Feature Mode:
    • Provides special settings for observing Jewish Sabbath/Holidays.
    • When ON, all audible tones and visual display changes are turned OFF. "Sb" appears on the Minute Timer display, and "H" appears on zone displays.
    • Elements must be activated before entering Sabbath mode.
    • Power settings can be adjusted in Sabbath mode, but without visual or audible feedback, and changes take effect after a random delay (15-30 seconds).
    • Elements turn OFF immediately when commanded in Sabbath mode, but the "on" indicator remains illuminated.
    • A "Sabbath Failure" mode ("SF") is indicated if a power failure occurs, turning all elements OFF.
    • Deactivated by simultaneously touching the "-" key of the Minute Timer Control and the "lock" key.
  • Cookware Recommendations:
    • Use flat-bottomed cookware with straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
    • Cookware handles should not tilt the pan or extend over adjacent cooking zones.
    • Pan diameter should match the element surface diameter.
    • Materials like aluminum, copper, and stainless steel are recommended. Cast iron and glass are not recommended for ceramic cooktops due to potential scratching or uneven heating.
    • Avoid curved/warped bottoms, pans that overhang by more than 2.5 cm (1 inch), and pans smaller than the element.
  • Touch Controls Usage: Lightly contact the center of the touch pad with the flat part of your fingertip for optimal response.

Maintenance Features:

  • Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning:
    • Pre-use: Apply recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme with a non-abrasive cloth or pad to create a protective finish and prevent scratches.
    • Light to Moderate Soil: Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme with a paper towel or non-abrasive plastic pad.
    • Heavy, Burned-on Soil: Apply CookTop® Cleaning Creme, rub with a non-abrasive plastic pad, and for stubborn soils, carefully scrape with a metal razor blade scraper held at a 30-degree angle. Remove loosened soils with cleaning cream and buff clean.
    • Plastic or High Sugar Content Spills: Remove immediately from the hot surface using a razor blade scraper or metal spatula to prevent permanent damage (pitting). Allow to cool, then clean as for heavy soil.
    • DO NOT Use: Abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metal or nylon), harsh cleaners (chlorine bleach, ammonia, oven cleaners), or dirty sponges/cloths/paper towels. These can scratch, etch, discolor, or leave residue that burns.
    • Safety: Ensure controls are OFF and the cooktop is COOL before cleaning. Do not use cleaner on a hot cooktop due to hazardous fumes and potential chemical damage.
  • Troubleshooting: The guide provides solutions for common problems such as the entire cooktop not operating (locked controls, power issues), error codes (C, X, X, H), cooktop turning off while cooking (spills on controls), elements not heating food (low setting, incorrect control, power issues), elements heating food too hot or not hot enough (cookware type, voltage, setting), scratches/abrasions (coarse particles, improper cleaning materials, rough cookware), metal marks (sliding metal utensils), brown streaks/specks (boilovers, improper cleaning), and discoloration (mineral deposits).

Electrolux EI30EC45KS Specifications

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BrandElectrolux
ModelEI30EC45KS
CategoryCooktop
LanguageEnglish

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